2021 KC Junior Match Play Championship
Swope Memorial | July 9 - 11
Staff Contact
Taylor Albritton
taylor@clgolf.org
(913)-649-5242
Schedule of Events
Friday Morning: 18 Holes Stroke Play Qualifer with top 16 advancing to match play. (Shotgun start)
Friday Afternoon: Round of 16 matches
Saturday Morning: Quarterfinal Matches
Saturday Afternoon: Semi-final Matches
Sunday Morning: Championship Match (18 Hole Final)
Host Club Information
Swope Memorial
6900 Swope Memorial Dr, Kansas City, MO 64132
(816) 513-8910
https://www.swopememorialgolfcourse.com/
Head Golf Professional: Chris Buescher
Superintendent: Sam Bailey
Eligibility
Any player can apply to play once registration opens on March 2nd. Applications will be reviewed as players register, and if a player fits the eligibility requirements they will be admitted in to the tournament. If a player does not meet the eligibility requirements when registered, they will remain on a waitlist until they become eligible or if there are open spots in the field as of June 15th. The field will be reserved for the first 27 boys and 21 girls who meet eligibility requirements. If there are open spots, players will be added from the waitlist to the field until 27 boys and 21 girls are entered in the tournament.
Priority Eligibility Requirements:
Players must have an active GHIN # with a CLG member club.
Players must be at least 12 years old and handle respective yardages for their division (Boys: 6200 yards & Girls: 5600 yards)
Boys Handicap Index must be less than 2.0 and Girls Handicap Index must be less than 10.0
Spots will be reserved for any player who reached the Semifinal matches for the KC Junior Match Play Championship in 2020 if they are not yet in college.
Spots will be reserved for the KC Junior Champions and KS Junior Amateur Champions in 2020 and 2021 if they are not yet in college.
Spots will be reserved for the KS Junior Match Play Champions in 2020 if they are not yet in college.
Reserved Spots:
Beth Grant - KC Junior Match Play Girls Champion in 2020
Lia Johnson - KC Junior Match Play Girls Semifinalist in 2020
Caroline Giocondo - KC Junior Match Play Girls Semifinalist in 2020
Chance Rinkol - KC Junior Match Play Boys Semifinalist in 2020
Myles Tarvin - KC Junior Match Play Boys Semifinalist in 2020
Julia Misemer - KC Junior Champion in 2020
Kate Tilma - KS Junior Amateur Champion in 2020
Hanna Robinett - KS Junior Match Play Champion in 2020
Lucas Scheufler - KS Junior Match Play Champion in 2020
Entry Fee
$85.
Format
18 holes of stroke-play qualifying to determine the top 16 players to advance to match play. Match Play will begin Friday afternoon with the Round of 16. Quarterfinal and Semifinal matches will take place on Saturday with the Finals match taking place Sunday morning. The Championship match will be 18 holes.
Divisions and Prizes
Girls and Boys division. Both Champions and Runner Ups will receive a glass trophy. Both Champions will also receive a qualifying spot and advance to the Notah Begay III Junior National Championship regional at Firekeeper Golf Course on July 20-21.
Clubhouse and Practice Facilities
Clubhouse and practice facilities open one hour prior to the first starting time. Practice facilities are for tournament contestants use only.
Terms of the Competition
Click here for read information on Hard Card, Terms of Competition, Pace of Play, and Conduct policies.
Registration
There will be no registration at this event. You are responsible to be at your assigned starting tee at least five (5) minutes prior to your scheduled starting time. This will give you adequate time to receive instructions and information from the Starter.
When Competition is Final
The competition is final when the trophy has been presented to the winner or, in the absence of a prize ceremony, when all scores have been approved by the Committee. The Result of a match is final when the Committee has approved the result as posted on the public scoreboard.
Good luck to all contestants and thank you for your support of your golf association. Your expressions of thanks to the staff of the host club and rules volunteers are always appreciated!