If you plan to participate in an event conducted by the South Florida PGA Junior Tour, it is important that you read the following information. It is your responsibility to know the rules and regulations concerning participation in SFPGA Junior Tour events. Tournament policies of the SFPGA are summarized herein to answer questions that may arise.  Our complete policies and procedures can be found in the "other information' tab.

Boys 13-18

Girls 13-18 

Trophies will be awarded to the top two places in each of the following age groups:

Boys 13-18

Girls 13-18 

All South Florida PGA Junior Tour Events are “walking only” competitions. Players must walk at all times during a stipulated round.

Caddies are not permitted during the competition. Participants must carry their own clubs or pull carts.

NOTE: For safety reasons, on holes which the committee is providing/permitting player transportation a person (i.e. parent/spectator) may assist with the player transportation of his/her pull cart. 

To ensure that its junior competitions are enjoyed by all and are in keeping with the traditions of the game, the South Florida PGA Junior Tour requires competitors in these events to follow a Code of Conduct on and off the course while present at host facilities. Competitors must be neat in appearance with respect to personal grooming and clothing. Any unbecoming conduct and the junior golfer responsible shall be subject to one warning by an official then immediate disqualification at any time thereafter.

Competitors will be in violation of this Code of Conduct if they engage in abusive language, cheating, club throwing, disrespect of volunteers or officials, abuse of the golf course, smoking or chewing tobacco products, use or association of drugs or alcohol, not adhering to the dress code during any practice or tournament round, leaving the course during a competitive round without permission of an official, littering or leaving trash on the course, vandalism, abusive behavior to employees of host facilities, and otherwise failing to conduct themselves in keeping with the game's traditions, which include respect for fellow competitors.

Proper attire is required at all times at the host golf facility. The dress code prohibits Denim shorts, short-shorts, cut-off shorts, gym shorts, jeans. All hats/visors must be worn in their traditional style (brim to the front), males must remove hats and visors while inside the clubhouse, collared shirts must be worn and all shirts must be tucked in. Proper attire is required at all times at the golf course, Players should always be aware of the dress requirements of each event in which they compete and dress accordingly.

The South Florida PGA Junior Tour has the right to refuse entries in tournaments from players who have violated the Code of Conduct at previous tournaments.

A player's entry may be withdrawn from the competition at any time (including during the competition) at the discretion of the South Florida PGA for false statement of age, handicap index, unbecoming conduct and refusal to comply with dress code. A violation of this will be considered a serious breach of etiquette and result in disqualification under Rule 1.2.

A player may obtain distance information by using a device that measures distance. If, during a stipulated round, a player uses a distance measuring device to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect his/her play (e.g., gradient, wind speed, temperature, etc.), the player is in breach of Rule 4.3, for which the penalty is two (2) strokes for first offense, a subsequent offense results in disqualification.

Boys/Girls who have applied to participate in a SFPGA Junior Tour Event and find it necessary to withdraw from a tournament for any reason MUST email the SFPGA Jr. Golf Staff (sfpgajrgolf@pgahq.com) prior to the start of the event.

If a request for cancellation is received after the event deadline and the event DOES NOT have a waitlist or no one from the waitlist can fill the spot, NO REFUND will be granted. In the case of an emergency or medical illness, a written doctor’s note must be submitted to the Section office within five days immediately following the event.

All refunds will be issued minus a $10 processing fee for Prep, Challenge, Championship Tour. Links Tour Events will be refunds minus a $5 processing fee.

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It is the responsibility of the participant to email the South Florida PGA Junior Golf Staff (sfpgajrgolf@pgahq.com). When canceling on the day of the tournament, members must notify the SFPGA Section staff and in case of medical reasons, provide a doctor’s note. Any member who does not follow this procedure will be considered a “no show.” Players who do not properly notify the Junior Golf team of their withdrawal are subject to the following penalties:

First Offense – EMAIL warning issued from the Junior Golf staff

Second Offense – EMAIL notification of Suspension from next scheduled event

Third Offense – WRITTEN notification of Suspension from the Junior Tour for the remainder of the season.

Any player that receives a third offense and is suspended for the Junior Tour will be subject to possible rejection of membership for the following season, regardless of skill level.

Available one week in advance.  Please contact the golf course to schedule a practice round.  Please note the SFPGA Code of Conduct policy is in effect during practice rounds.

SPECTATOR POLICY

The South Florida PGA Junior Tour encourages spectators and parents to attend any and all Tour events.  However, it is a privilege for spectators to attend and they are therefore required to conduct themselves appropriately at all times.

The South Florida PGA Junior Tour reserves the right to suspend and/or ban any spectator from one or more events.

Failure to comply with the Rules and Regulations may result in immediate removal from the facility and/or suspension of playing privileges for the member.

Spectators must stay 50 yards away from competitors so as to avoid the appearance of giving advice. (Rule 10.2, Rules of Golf)  Spectators are asked that they do not communicate with players during any competitive round. Examples are:

Verbal Communication
Hand signals to the participant, including gestures to influence player decisions
Providing participant with written material
Positional to assist with aim or alignment
Aiding in rulings or giving rulings

Interaction for health issues, must only take place prior to the hole being played or after. Examples include but are not limited to: the handing of medication, food, beverages or sunscreen.

Any player seen speaking to a spectator during the play of a hole, or for any reason other than for health concerns, is subject to a 2 stroke penalty based on Rule 10.2.

Spectators MUST remain on cart paths or in the rough areas at all times.  Walking in the fairways not only causes concern about interactions with players, but it can be dangerous and cause the group behind to be slowed down. Please walk ahead of the group you are watching to avoid delay of the group behind.

Spectators should never be on the putting surface or teeing area, and should observe these areas from a minimum of 50 yards so that there will be no interference.

Spectators are not allowed to use cell phones on the course, and request that they are turned off or left in the car during play.

Should inclement weather force a delay in play, we ask that you please help shuttle players back to the clubhouse.  A delay will be signaled by one long blast.

All spectators must dress appropriately in golf attire when attending South Florida PGA Junior Tour Events.  Blue jeans, t-shirts, tank tops and short shorts are not to be worn.

Spectator Carts

Spectator golf carts will be available at the discretion of the host facility. If spectator carts are permissible, they must remain on cart paths at all times.  Cost of spectator carts are set by the host facility. Any spectator who violates the spectator cart policy may have their privileges of renting a cart revoked. 

Spectators are not permitted to give rides to competitors between holes.  SFPGA Staff will provide shuttles if and when they are necessary. The only time a player will be shuttle by spectators will be in inclement weather in which we ask that you please help shuttle players back to the clubhouse.

If a player is on the waiting list, the South Florida PGA Junior Golf staff will call you as soon as possible to notify you that a spot is available. When pulling players off the waitlist, we pull the first player from the waitlist that is in the same age divison as the player who just withdrew from the tournament. 

If a SFPGA Junior Tour event course is declared unplayable and as a result it is not possible to complete play in the period in which the Tournament is scheduled, the Tournament shall not be extended beyond the last scheduled day and the winner shall be the individual which returns the lowest score for the number of stipulated rounds played.