2027 Junior Tour Terms & Conditions
The following information will give everyone all the relevant terms and conditions for our events in 2027.
1 - AGE GROUPS (based on Year of Birth)
BOYS:
Under 21 (2006, 2007, 2008)
PLEASE NOTE: these entries will be automatically balloted out when any event is over subscribed.
Under 18 (2009, 2010)
Under 16 (2011)
Under 15 (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015)
In the Under 15’s there will be 9 places ring-fenced at each event, unless the event is an SGL OoM event, where entry will be by Handicap Order.
PLEASE NOTE: These Age Groups have been amended to match the requirements of our Order of Merit qualification for 2027.
GIRLS:
Under 24 - Max. of 6 players per event but not if it is an SGL OoM event
Under 18 - There will be GROSS and NETT Sections for GIRLS.
2 - SGL VOUCHERS:
Prizes in the form of SGL Vouchers will be paid for all sections.
3 - ENTRY FEES - £45 per player per event:
If any siblings enter the same event, the entry fee will be £25 per sibling per event; any player whose Home Club is the Host Venue, the entry fee will be £15 per player.
We try to accommodate “siblings” in our event Draws/Ballots but this may not always be achievable.
Payment in full must be made at time of entry and refunds will be actioned as necessary (funds put back onto Competition Accounts for future use or refunded back to Bank Accounts) at the end of the year. All JT events need to be entered individually.
4 - NO FOOD will be provided or paid for by the Junior Tour at any event.
5 - ALL EVENTS will qualify for EGR, and 54-hole events will qualify for WAGR. There are no “cuts” at Junior Tour events.
6 - MAXIMUM NUMBER OF ENTRIES: The number of entries per event is dependent on our host venues and availability of daylight in early/late season. We will publish an approximate number of entries per event, but these are subject to change.
Entries are taken as of the closing date – it is not “first come first served”. If the demand exceeds the number of tee times available – a revised closing date will be implemented and widely publicised on our website and social media.
7 - BALLOTS: If entry demand is greater than available tee times - a handicap ballot will be necessary. These handicap ballots will be proportional to each age group entry and current handicap indexes and will be based on this policy.
The following Conditions of Entry policy will be implemented at all Junior Tour events. This is based on the principles set out in the 2027 England Golf Policy.
7.1. Eligibility
In order to enter a Junior Tour event - an entrant must be:
In possession of an individual up-to-date Handicap Index® under the World Handicapping System™.
Note: an entry may be refused if, in the opinion of the Junior Tour Team, a player’s Handicap Index is not reflective of their playing ability. This decision may be based on, but is not limited to:
i. a handicap record (most recent 20 scores) that contains more than 1(one) General Play score.
ii. a handicap record that contains less than 10 Competition Scores within the preceding 12 months (at closing date of entry).
iii. an incomplete handicap record where fewer than 20 scores have been returned.
iv. a handicap record that contains any Penalty Scores.
7.2. Review Process (General Play)
7.2.1 Junior Tour will conduct an analysis of the playing records on all the entrants of the event to indicate those that have more than 1 General Play score within their handicap record (last 20 scores).
7.2.2 Those handicap records that have more than 1 General Play score will then be further assessed to determine the difference between their Competition Score differential and the General Play differential. This will be done over a rolling 12-month timescale for the period being checked.
7.2.3 In a situation where this comparison results in a differential of more than 0.5 strokes then the entrant will be notified and informed that their entry into the event has been denied.
Example:
Difference between Competition SD and General Play SD greater than 0.5 strokes, therefore entry would be denied.
7.3. Review Process (Less than 10 Competition Scores/ Incomplete Record & Penalty Scores)
7.3.1. Junior Tour will conduct an analysis on all the entrants of the event to indicate those that have either:
a. a handicap record containing less than 10 Competition Scores within the preceding 12 months
b. an incomplete record (less than 20 scores)
c. Penalty Scores
7.3.2. Where 7.1 applies to a handicap record Junior Tour may seek to obtain further information on the players ability. This includes, but is not limited to, contacting the players current or previous home club and/or the county in which their club is affiliated.
7.3.3. Where evidence suggests that a player’s handicap index differs to their current playing ability then an entry may be refused.
7.4. Additionally – players with any “disciplinary warnings” on file based on our Code of Conduct will also be balloted out in over-subscribed events.
8 - PRACTICE ROUNDS: Information regarding practice rounds will be published once the Draws/Ballots have been completed for each event.
***Players must not contact the host clubs until this information has been distributed.
9 - ACCOMMODATION: Due to Ballots - Parents are advised to only “Provisionally Book Accommodation” wherever possible until the draws/entries have been confirmed.
***Junior Tour Scotland accept no responsibility for players accommodation.
10 - PARENTS/GUARDIANS/RELATIVES/SUPPORTERS: We actively encourage supporters, whether it be parents, guardians, relatives, or friends of players at our events, and please continue to allow the players to concentrate and play without interference.
PLEASE NOTE: Any spectator will be subject to the Junior Tour Code of Conduct for parents/guardians/relatives/spectators.
There will be an agreed understanding that anyone attending will adhere to the code of conduct.
11 - PLAYER CODE OF CONDUCT
Any player taking part in a Junior Tour event will be required to commit to our “Junior Tour Player Code of Conduct”.
Players will be required to sign a copy of this Code of Conduct, and this will remain active for the 2027 season.
This form will also require some contact details to be submitted in terms of player and parent/guardian/relative contact information, and safeguarding information relating to any allergies, medical conditions etc.
An “online” form will be required to be completed prior to the start of the 2027 season (or the players 1st JT event).
12 - JUNIOR TOUR Order of Merit 2027
Full details/criteria are published on our website under the Golf Menu – 2027 Order of Merit.
PLEASE NOTE: The Junior Tour Team reserves the right to amend any of the aforementioned conditions if deemed appropriate.