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WHAT IS THE UJGA?

The UJGA is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) corporation, a charity, and relies on fund-raising activities and donations given to the association by clubs, corporations and individuals. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. The UJGA governs and promotes junior golf in the state of Utah and provides golf tournament opportunities for players of all abilities at golf courses throughout the state.

MISSION OF THE UJGA?

It is the objective of the UJGA to provide competitive and developmental opportunities for boys and girls in all age divisions, to provide an environment conducive to improvement, to encourage excellence, and to promote friendship, sportsmanship and citizenship through the great game of golf.

HOW DO I BECOME A MEMBER?

Full membership in the UJGA is open to all boys and girls who are least 7 years old and have not reached their 19th birthday or entered college. 

Membership is for a calendar year, January – December, and is required for participation in any UJGA-sanctioned event of the association. Membership is $35 for 12 & Under and $75 for 13-18 year-old players.
Membership forms can be obtained from this web site (see PLAYER INFORMATION / Membership Information).

IS THERE A DRESS CODE TO PLAY IN UJGA TOURNAMENTS?

Proper dress is required at all times at the host facility. Questionable attire will be reviewed by the UJGA Staff. Should a host facility have a stricter dress code, its policy will take precedence. Players in violation will not be allowed to tee off.

REQUIRED DRESS:

• Hats / visors, if worn, must be worn with the brim forward.
• Collared shirts and mock top golf shirts are approved for play.
• Women’s fashion shirts without a collar must have sleeves.
• All players must keep their shirts tucked in at the facility regardless of the shirt style
• Women’s shorts must have a minimum 6” inseam. Men’s shorts cannot extend past the knee.

PROHIBITED DRESS:

• Tank tops, T-Shirts, Men’s sleeveless shirts
• Denim shorts / jeans, short shorts, cut-off shorts, gym shorts.

HOW DO I SIGN-UP TO PLAY IN THE UJGA?

The UJGA holds an annual “Sign-up” Event in March; this is the first opportunity for players to sign up for tournament play. Membership and Tournament Entry Forms are available on this web site after the Sign-up’s and can be found under PLAYER INFORMATION / Membership Information / Registration Forms. These can be printed and sent to the indicated address with membership and entry fees.

HOW DO I LEARN THE RULES OF GOLF?

The UJGA assists in teaching its members the Rules of Golf through Rules of Golf Workshops. The association conducts workshops prior to the start of the season, these are provided free of charge. Workshops are optional and are not mandatory but highly suggested. Players who attend will receive 50 Bonus points from the UJGA Players Performance Rankings schedule.

In addition, available on the association’s web site are Rules of Golf Quizzes that a member can take; these too are optional and not mandatory. Players are awarded Player Performance Ranking Points based on correctly answering the 10-question quiz (2-points for a correct answer, 5-points for a correct answer on the bonus question; maximum of 25-points available). Members are limited to taking the quiz only once each year. The deadline date for all player quizzes is July 1st.

WHERE CAN I FIND AN INSTRUCTION PROGRAM FOR MY CHILD?

The UJGA does not offer an instruction program. It is recommended to contact your local PGA Professional to determine what programs are available in your area.

HOW DO I KNOW WHEN I PLAY?

All players should maintain a copy of the tournaments in which they have signed up to play. Starting times for UJGA tournaments are posted on the web site 3 days prior to each event. To obtain, check the right-hand corner of the web site under “UPCOMING EVENTS” and click on the tournament that applies to you. Starting times will be posted alphabetically by division.

Player requests for preferred starting times are not accepted.

HOW DO I SEE RESULTS OF TOURNAMENTS?

Results of UJGA-sanctioned tournaments are posted on this web site. To obtain, see the “RESULTS” box in the upper right-hand corner of the HOME PAGE. Results are posted by Saturday of the week the tournament is played.

DO I NEED TO HAVE A HANDICAP ESTABLISHED?

The UJGA-sanctioned tournaments are divided into divisions based on a player’s age and ability and are gross score only formats. All players 13-18 years of age are required to have a handicap card. An established handicap is not required.

HOW DO I DETERMINE WHAT DIVISION I PLAY IN?

To participate in the ZIONS BANK CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES Johnny Miller Division (Boys 15-18), Boys 15-18 First Flight, Bruce Summerhays Division (Boys 13-14), Mike Reid Division (Boys 11-12) and the Belle Fellows Division (Girls 13-18), a player must verify his ability either by 1) Previous year’s stroke average in UJGA-sanctioned tournaments; 2) Established handicap that verifies the player meets the maximum score allowed to participate in the division; or 3) Signed verification by a PGA Professional.
Participation in the SWIRE Coca-Cola Jr. Series Boys 15-18 Second Flight, Boys 13-14 First Flight, Girls 13-18 Flight, and in the Boys / Girls 11-12 Flight, Boys 9-10 Flight, Girls 10 & Under Flight and the Boys 7-8 Flight is based solely on a player’s age.

Players are encouraged to participate in the age division that meets their birth date. If a player feels the competition within his/her division is not adequate and the player meets the performance qualifying criteria of the next age division, a player may petition the UJGA Executive Committee for approval to move up to the next division.

 WHAT DETERMINES THE AGE GROUP A JUNIOR PLAYS IN?

Age divisions in UJGA tournaments are determined by the age of the competitor on the stated final day of the tournament; (ie: in the 11-12 division, a player cannot turn 13 during the tournament).

ARE SPECTATORS ALLOWED?

The UJGA endorses the policy of the host facility in allowing spectators. Where approved, the UJGA encourages spectators to attend and support their junior players. All gallery members are required to follow the “Gallery Policy” as found on this web site under “TOURNAMENT INFORMATION / Gallery Policy”.

HOW DO I WITHDRAW FROM A TOURNAMENT?

Tournament withdraws are accepted per the UJGA policy (see TOURNAMENT INFORMATION on this web site). If a player withdraws within the posted time frame, his/her entry fee can be transferred to another UJGA-sanctioned tournament that is during the same season (cannot transfer to an Invitational tournament). If a player withdraws after the posted period or does not follow the withdrawal procedure, the player will be considered a “No-Show” and will be penalized as indicated in the No-Show Policy.

To withdraw, a player must contact the UJGA office by telephone, email or by fax and indicate the following: 1) Name of player; 2) Name of tournament being withdrawn from, and 3) Name of tournament entry fee is to be transferred to.

WHAT IS THE REFUND POLICY?

The UJGA refunds entry fees only if the player is unable to play due to a medical injury. Verification must be in writing by the attending physician. Refunds are processed at the close of each season (end of October after the Annual Awards Banquet).

WHAT IF I DO NOT SHOW UP FOR A TOURNAMENT?

The UJGA has a strict “NO-SHOW POLICY”; the policy is found on the web site under “TOURNAMENT INFORMATION / No-Show Policy”. The policy is strictly enforced by the UJGA Tournament Committee and the UJGA Executive Committee.

HOW DO I QUALIFY FOR STATE TEAMS AND INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENTS?

Utah teams are selected from the Johnny Miller (Boys) and Belle Fellows (Girls) divisions of the ZIONS BANK CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES. Teams are determined by Player Performance Ranking standing after designated tournaments (see TOURNAMENT INFORMATION / Utah Teams Qualifying).
Players qualify for season-ending INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENTS based on their play in specified tournaments. To obtain qualifying information, see TOURNAMENT INFORMATION / Invitational Tournaments.
To qualify, a player’s membership must be in good standing with the player receiving an approved endorsement from the UJGA Executive Committee.