Scoring/Division Policy

Elite Divison vs Player Division

Elite Division

• Male Player aged 18 and under with USGA Handicap of 8.1 or lower
• Female Player aged 18 or under with a USGA Handicap of 18.1 or lower

Player Division

• Male Player aged 18 or under with a USGA Handicap between 8.1 and 18.1

However, if a player in the Elite Boys Division scores a two-day total of 180 strokes or more, that player may be moved to the Players Boys Division for the next event. If that same player in future events, scores a two-day total 170 strokes or better, the tournament committee will discuss the appropriate division for the player in the next event. At that point the player will be notified about the decision. If a player in the Players Boys Division, scores a two-day total of 160 strokes or better, that player may be moved into the Elite Division in future events.

Regarding the Boys Player Division and the Elite Girls Division, both have a max handicap of 18.1. If a player scores a two-day total of 195 strokes or worse, the tournament committee will discuss the appropriate actions including suspension from future events.

At any point due to the player’s behavior, conduct, or course / rules knowledge, the tournament committee can move any player between divisions with written cause and explanation. The tournament committee also reserves the right to suspend or expel a player for reasons above.