2015 Madison Area PGA Jr. League Golf

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1 General Overview PGA Junior League Golf (PGA JLG) is designed to better socialize the game for boys and girls, ages 13 and under. PGA JLG features team vs. team competitions in structured leagues that provide a popular, less stressful scramble format as opposed to stroke-play competition. This is a great way to get kids involved in the game. History Junior League Golf launched as a pilot program in 2011, with teams competing in four select markets: Atlanta, Tampa, Dallas, and San Diego. The Atlanta team won the inaugural JLG World Series held in September 2011 at TPC Sugarloaf in Duluth, GA. In 2012, PGA Jr. League Golf saw close to 2000 participants on over 120 teams in more than 20 select markets. The 2012 season culminated with 5 Regional Champions (teams from Georgia, Texas, New Jersey, California, and Florida) joining the host team from Illinois in the PGA JLG Championship held in September 2012 at Cog Hill Golf and Country Club in Lemont, IL. Team California emerged victorious from the competition to bring the 2012 season to a close. In 2013, PGA Jr. League Golf became available nationally. The PGA of America and League Golf, LLC Since its founding in 1916, The PGA of America has maintained a twofold mission: to establish and elevate the standards of the profession and to grow interest and participation in the game of golf. By establishing and elevating the standards of the golf profession through world-class education, career services, marketing and research programs, The PGA enables its professionals to maximize their performance in their respective career paths and showcases them as experts in the game and in the multi-billion dollar golf industry. By creating and delivering world-class championships and innovative programs, The PGA of America elevates the public's interest in the game, the desire to play more golf, and ensures accessibility to the game for everyone, everywhere. As The PGA nears its centennial, the PGA brand represents the very best in golf. League Golf, LLC is the operating company of PGA JLG. The company was created in 2011 with a mission to create and operate grassroots, recreational team and league programs or golfers of all ages. The objective is to deliver a portfolio of offerings that grow the game of golf through regularly scheduled participation with teams. In 2015, The PGA of America is excited about the acquisition of PGA Junior League Golf from and the future it holds for PGA Members, Sections and the game of golf. Over the coming months, a new PGA Junior League Golf website will be unveiled that enhances existing functionality and adds new tools to empower Captains. This updated registration process is just the first phase of these planned improvements.

2 Team Captain Professional Staff Each Team Captain has four (4) primary functions: 1. Recruit a roster of players to play on the PGA JLG 13U team (4-8 for 16U) 2. Communicate practice and competition times to team members 3. Coach the team during competitions (or arrange for volunteer parent coaches) 4. Arrange and update Team Homepage on the PGA JLG website (Many teams have had success delegating 2-4 to volunteer parents) The facility will host a total of 2-3 home competitions during the regular season. Each competition is one (1) team-vs-team, not a tournament, and includes the following: 4 tee times for 9-hole matches (2 tee times for 16U matches) 2 adult match-monitors (visiting team also provides 2) Our competition schedule rotation is below, but all match dates and times are currently pending. Participating clubs and starting times vary and are set by each club. Also, some clubs will host a U16 league. This includes year olds, but has a smaller roster and fewer matches. Parents Overview Fun Not Stressful In PGA JLG the focus is to have fun playing golf with your friends. PGA JLG teams want to win, but the stress often associated with individual medal play tournaments is eliminated by the low-pressure format and the camaraderie of playing on a team with your friends. Our goal is to foster an enjoyment of the game that will last a lifetime. Team Not Individual There is no individual scoring in PGA JLG. The two-player scramble format allows for all participants to feel connected with the team. Strong play is rewarded, while a poor shot does not lose the hole. Players of all skill levels are welcome and will contribute to the team s success. Every player gets to play...in every competition! Flags Each team-vs-team competition in PGA JLG consists of four 9-hole matches. Each 9-hole match is broken down into three 3-hole segments that we call Flags. Actual Flag stickers are awarded to participants upon capturing a 3-hole point for their team. The stickers are collected by the players throughout the season, and proudly displayed on their PGA JLG bag-tags as a sign of accomplishment.

3 Parents Overview Continued Substitutions In PGA JLG matches, coaches have the opportunity to substitute players at the beginning of each new Flag. Each player is guaranteed to play at least one Flag in each competition. Substitutions allow coaches to create pairs that maximize the team s chance for success, while still preserving the most enjoyable overall experience for each player. Uniforms with Numbers One of PGA JLG's most popular innovations is our numbered team jerseys. Introduced as part of the uniform for the inaugural JLG World Series in 2011, numbered jerseys will be supplied to all players and teams in Kids are accustomed to wearing numbered uniforms in other youth sports, so why not golf!!! This helps build a sense of identity for each participant on their PGA JLG team. Advancement After the regular-season City Champions are crowned, All-Star Teams are formed to compete in the advancement phase of PGA JLG (16U leagues will have no all-star advancement). Advancement will take place through Regional competitions held in August 2015 which will produce Regional Champions. These Regional Champions will compete in the PGA JLG Championship in September PGA JLG Website Participants may have the opportunity to track their team s success on the PGA JLG website, Granted by the Team Captain, a password may be provided to access the team s homepage, where schedules, competition results, league standings, and player statistics are updated. Per Child Registration Fee Fees to play on a PGA JLG team are as follows: PGA JLG (13U) PGA JLG (16U) HLGC Golf Members - $220 HLGC Golf Members - $130 Hawks P&T Members - $240 Hawks P&T Members - $150 Non-affiliated - $260 Non-affiliated - $170

4 What PGA JLG Players Receive: Instruction from Professionals (Team instruction and practice schedule will be released in early May) 4-6 team practices and/or intersquad matches 5 or 6 regular-season league competitions U16 league will be 3 or 4 competitions Team Jerseys Golf Balls PGA JLG Bag Tags Awards Opportunity for All-Star Advancement 13U only Access to the PGA JLG Website Time Commitment-Season Length The PGA JLG regular season (13U) is currently projected as five separate competitions (U16 projection is 3). Our 9-hole competition schedule is pending. Each competition is approximately three hours long. All-Star teams will play Regional events on weekends during August for 13U leagues only. These may involve some travel and overnight stay. Skill Level PGA JLG is an inclusive program that encourages all skill levels. We suggest that players achieve a minimum basic level of competence in at least one discipline; driving, chipping or putting, before joining a team. Our scramble format provides a comfort zone for the developing player. For the accomplished junior who may already be competing in individual tournaments, PGA JLG offers the opportunity to develop leadership skills in a team setting and most importantly, play on a team with friends. Parent Involvement Similar to other youth recreational sports, PGA JLG encourages and relies on parental involvement. In addition to making sure participants get to matches and practices, parents can play an important role in the success of their team: Team captain/assistant Coach Team-mother Match monitor/scorer Player recruitment Eligibility The PGA JLG program is designed for boys and girls ages Team Captains have the discretion to allow skilled younger players to play up on the team. A player cannot be 14 years of age prior to August 1, U16 teams will also include year olds. A player cannot be 16 years of age prior to August 1, 2015.

5 Additional Information FAQ s and Q&A An active 13U roster of boys and girls must have a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 14 players. U16 league roster is a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 8 players. It is the responsibility of the Team Captain to have no less than 3 parents/adults supervising home and away competitions, as Team Monitors (2 for U16 leagues). Volunteers are appreciated in several areas, so please contact the Team Captain for Volunteer opportunities. (Match Monitors, Team-Mothers, Coaches) All participants will use the same tee boxes, regardless of age or gender by league. Every player attending a competition will play in a match. Teams must have a minimum of 8 players to start a match (4 for U16 leagues). Each player in attendance must play at least one Flag (3-hole segment). Player substitutions will be allowed at the beginning of each new Flag (Fourth and Seventh hole). Players must stay with the original match they are assigned to. What is the protocol during rainy or inclement weather days? Weather conditions that affect competition days are decided by each host facility. Make-up dates are difficult to schedule between clubs, but we will do our very best to reschedule a canceled competition. In event of cancellation with no make-up date, the teams will split flags. If weather cancellation occurs during competition then remaining undecided flags will again be split. What is the schedule on League Days? Each club sets their own starting times. It is up to parents and/or guardians to keep a relatively tight schedule. If a match begins at 7:30 am, then parents should have their youngster(s) there at least 25 minutes prior to the first tee-time. There will be a team meeting 15 minutes prior to the first tee-time. In this example it would be at 7:15 am. The Home Captain or other officially declared Volunteer Captain would gather the youngsters and explain the course rules prior to teeing off. Spectator carts are generally not allowed and are at the discretion of the host captain or professional staff. How are pairings handled? The visiting captain has to send their line-up card to the Home Captain no later than Noon, the day prior to a competition. Juniors should be mixed up by ability on each Club s team. How long will each match take? Each match will consist of 9-holes of scramble play, and will last approximately 2.25 hours

6 Additional Information FAQ s and Q&A Continued What is the format for Postseason play? While PGA-JLG is designed to be more recreational than competitive, it is important to keep role model players involved in the program so that we are able to provide positive peer mentoring for those younger players being introduced to golf competition. With the more advanced players in mind, and with the desire to brand this program nationally, PGA-JLG has developed post-season advancement for league all-star teams. Allstar teams may have City, Sub-Regional, and Regional tournaments to advance through if you are to become one of the 6 teams that make it to the PGA-JLG National Championship. 13U All-Star Team selection: At the end of your regular-season play, a league champion team will be crowned. The league champion Captain will be the Captain of your league s All-Star team. In 2014, League A was won by Hawks Landing and captained by PGA Assistant Professional, Casey Richardson. JLG National HQ mandated that every team in a league have a representative on your league s all-star team. There will be 10 spots available on the all-star team roster. To be eligible for an All-Star team roster, a player must have participated in at least three regular-season competitions. 6-team leagues (13U): o Championship team gets at least 3 All-star spots o Runner-up gets at least 2 All-star spots o Each of the remaining 4 teams gets 1 all-star spot o One at-large league Captain s pick A team may surrender an All-Star spot only upon confirmation of the voluntary surrender by the surrendering Captain. Once an All-Star spot is awarded to a player, that spot may only be surrendered by that player upon confirmation of the surrender from that player s parents. At no time, without expressed permission from JLG National HQ, will an All-Star Team be permitted to have more than 5 players on its roster from any one team in the league. If at-large spots are available, the league s championship team, having already been granted 4 spots, may not use more than one at-large spot.

7 Regular Season Schedule and Starting Times for A League: *Home Team is responsible for setting the date and time of the match Match 1 Completed by June 28th The Bishops Bay TBD Hawks Blackhawk Tuesday, June 23 starting at 3:00 pm Nakoma TBD Match 2 Completed by July 5 th Blackhawk TBD The Cherokee TBD Bishops Hawks Landing Wednesday, July 1 Gun at 7:15 am Match 3 Completed by July 12 th Bishops Bay TBD Hawks The Meadows Sunday, July 12 Gun at 4:00 pm Cherokee TBD Match 4 Completed by July 19 th Bishops Cherokee TBD Hawks Nakoma Wednesday, July 15 starting at 3:00 pm The Meadows TBD Match 5 Completed by July 26th Hawks Landing Thursday, July 23 Gun at 7:15 am The Nakoma TBD Bishops Blackhawk TBD Home Matches Bishops Bay-2 Blackhawk-3 Cherokee-3 Hawks Landing-2 Nakoma-3 The Meadows-2

8 Regular Season Schedule and Starting Times for B League: *Home Team is responsible for setting the date and time of the match Match 1 Completed by June 28th The Bishops Bay TBD Hawks Blackhawk Tuesday, June 23 starting at 3:40 pm Edelweiss Bye Match 2 Completed by July 5 th Blackhawk TBD The Bye Bye Bishops Hawks Landing Wednesday, July 1 Gun at 7:15 am Match 3 Completed by July 12 th Bishops Bay TBD Hawks The Meadows Sunday, July 12 - Gun at 4:00 pm Bye Bye Match 4 Completed by July 19 th Bishops Bye Bye Hawks Edelweiss Sunday, July 19 starting at 3:00 pm The Meadows TBD Match 5 Completed by July 26th Hawks Landing Bye The Edelweiss TBD Bishops Blackhawk TBD Home Matches Bishops Bay-2 Blackhawk-3 Hawks Landing-2 The Meadows-2 Edelweiss-3

9 Regular Season Schedule and Starting Times for U16 League: *Home Team is responsible for setting the date and time of the match Match 1 Completed by July 1 st The Bishops Bay TBD Hawks Landing Tuesday, June 16 3:00 & 3:10 pm Match 2 Completed by July 15 th Hawks Bishops Bay Saturday, July 11 2:30 & 2:40 pm The Meadows TBD Match 3 Completed by July 29 th Hawks The Meadows Wednesday, July 29 2:30 & 2:40 pm Bishops Blackhawk TBD Home Matches Bishops Bay-2 Blackhawk-1 Hawks Landing-1 The Meadows-2 Regular Season Practice and Scrimmage Schedule: For All Teams/Players Sunday, May :00 pm (2 hour estimate) Sunday, June 7 - 3:00 pm (2 hour estimate) Saturday, June :00 pm (2.5 hour estimate) Monday, June :00 pm (2 hour estimate) Thursday, July 2 - 5:30 pm (2.5 hour estimate)