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LOUISIANA GOLF ASSOCIATION 2018 JUNIOR AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP July 11-13, 2018 East Ridge Country Club/Shreveport, Louisiana ENTRY DEADLINE/APPLICATIONS: All entrants must file an entry by 5 PM, Tuesday, July 3, 2018. Entries must be filed online, via mail, or delivery to LGA office. Online entry applications can be completed at www.LGAgolf.org. NOTE: Entry deadline is July 3, 2018, 5 PM, or until full field is reached before July 3. Juniors are cautioned that the event could fill up before July 3. Time limit for entries means time of receipt at LGA office (not time entry is sent to LGA). Entries should be submitted early to allow ample time for delay or error in transmission. The risk of delay or error in transmission lies solely with the entrant and the LGA shall have no liability with respect to any such delay or error and the consequences therefrom, including rejection of the entry. Late or incomplete applications are not acceptable. Entries by FAX or telephone are not acceptable. Entry fee must accompany application for application to be considered complete. ELIGIBILITY: Entries are open to any male, Louisiana resident (as of at least 90 days prior to the Championship) who is an amateur golfer (as defined by the USGA) and is a member of a LGA Member Club in good standing (201 8 club and individual dues must be paid). Entrants must be 10 years of age by midnight, July 11, 2018, and cannot have reached their 19th birthday by midnight, July 13, 2018. Non-amateurs are not eligible. Entries are subject to rejection at any time (including during the championship) by the LGA. Reasons for rejection may include unbecoming conduct. FIELD: Limited to the first 160 entries. Participants must choose to enter the appropriate Age-Group Championship (36 holes tournament play, 7/11-12) OR the Overall Championship (54 holes tournament play, 7/11-13). Groupings for Age-Group Championships will be 10-11, 12-13, and 14-15 unless entry numbers dictate otherwise. ENTRIES: Fee, Withdrawal/Refunds. Entry fee of $100. Entry fee will be refunded regardless of reason if LGA office is notified, in writing, before the close of entries. After the close of entries, fee will be refunded only in the event of injury or illness provided notification (accompanied by a doctor's statement) reaches LGA office by July 10, 2018. A $20 service charge will be deducted from all refunds. Pairings and starting times for the first round of play will be emailed to participants and posted at the Host Club, East Ridge CC, Tuesday, July 10, 2018. PRIZES: Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in each Age-Group Championship (36 holes). Overall Championship will be divided into a minimum of 2 flights and top three finishers in each flight will receive prizes (54 holes). The Junior Amateur Champion is extended an invitation to participate in the 2018 Junior River Cup Matches and gains full exempt status with the AJGA. Top 15 finishers receive AJGA performance stars. Top 5 finishers are exempt into 2019 LGA Amateur. RULES: Play will be governed by the current Rules of Golf and LGA Rules of Play Card. All questions will be settled by the LGA Rules Committee, whose decision will be final. Automotive transportation (carts) and/or caddies will not be permitted. DRESS CODE, PERSONAL APPEARANCE, ETC.: Competitors must be neat in appearance and wear appropriate attire. No gym shorts, cutoffs, blue jeans, tee shirts, etc. Shorts must be Bermuda length. Use of cell phones is prohibited on course during competition. Important Note: East Ridge CC is a spikeless facility and all competitors will be required to wear spikeless shoes. PRACTICE PRIVILEGES: Practice privileges are extended to participants in the Championship at East Ridge CC on July 10. HEADQUARTERS HOTEL: Hampton Inn & Suites Shreveport/South, 8340 Millicent Way, Shreveport, LA, 70433. Just minutes from the golf course and wonderful amenities and a rate of $129 per night, plus tax. Call the property direct at (318) 798-1320 and ask for the LGA Junior Am Championship group block. ENTRY DEADLINE: July 3, 5 PM, or until full field is reached before July 3. Enclosed is my entry fee of $100 2018 LGA JUNIOR AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP Please Print: Name _________________________________________________ Birth date: Month______________Day__________Year _______ Address _______________________________________________ Age: (as of 7/13/18) ____________________________________ City ________________________________ Zip Home Phone (___)___________ Cell Phone(___)______________ _____________ Email Address:_______________________________________ ___ Circle One: Age Group Championship (36 Holes Tournament Play, 7/11-12) Overall Championship (54 Holes Tournament Play, 7/11-13) VERIFICATION OF MEMBERSHIP (see Eligibility Requirements above) LGA Club Membership Verification Requirement must be met by providing a GHIN # ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ I certify that the information above is correct and that I meet all eligibility requirements noted above. I also certify that I am familiar with the Rules of Amateur Status, and I have conformed with those rules in every respect. Further, I agree that this entry is subject to rejection at any time by the LGA. The reason for rejection may include unbecoming conduct. Signature of Applicant __________________________________________________Date _____________________________ Mail This Entry and Make Checks Payable to: LOUISIANA GOLF ASSOCIATION 2018 JUNIOR AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP 1003 HUGH WALLIS RD. S., SUITE A-2 LAFAYETTE, LA 70508