Follow the Road to the 2018 RDGA Junior Championship at Ontario GC Right Here!

Written by Dave Eaton. Posted in News

The road to the 2018 RDGA Junior Championship at Ontario Golf Club begins on June 27 at Reservoir Creek. Follow the progress of the 2018 RDGA Junior Tournament Schedule right here - and sign up for the event that's right for you!

With the local golf season now in full swing, RDGA junior golfers are hitting the local links and getting ready to travel the "Road to the 2018 RDGA Junior Championships" at Ontario Golf Club in July. HOWEVER - it's important to note that the RDGA Junior Tournament Schedule isn't just about the Junior Championship, even though that event is open to junior golfers of all skill levels. The RDGA Junior Classics and Pee Wee Classics are casual, fun entry-level events that are perfect for any junior golfer, from beginners to more experienced players.

One new feature about this year's junior schedule: The RDGA is using a new scoring and registration system in 2018 - one that includes fun features such as LIVE scoring that players can follow on any mobile device. But - in order to register for an RDGA event, each player must open a FREE player profile using the new system.

CLICK HERE in order to open a new Junior Player Profile

and be eligible to enter a 2018 RDGA Junior Tournament

Also - did you know that ALL junior golfers under the age of 18 are eligible to get an OFFICIAL USGA Handicap Index FREE OF CHARGE? If a junior golfer you know would like a FREE handicap, enter them into the RDGA Junior eClub today!

CLICK HERE to sign up for the FREE RDGA Junior eClub!

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 2018 RDGA JUNIOR TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE:

This summer's RDGA Junior Tournament Schedule begins with two one-day, 18-hole RDGA Junior Classic events, which are open to ALL boys and girls, ages 12-14 (Sub Junior) and 15 to 18 (Junior) with USGA Handicaps issued by the RDGA or an RDGA Member Club. The first RDGA Junior Classic on the schedule will be hosted by Reservoir Creek Golf Club on Wednesday, June 27, with registration closing on June 20. The second RDGA Junior Classic will be hosted by Wild Wood Country Club on Monday, July 9, with registration closing on July 5.

REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED for the RDGA Junior Classic at Reservoir Creek on June 27.

REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED for the RDGA Junior Classic at Wild Wood on July 9.

Next on the junior schedule are two 9-hole Pee Wee Classic events - for ALL boys and girls ages 7 to 11 with USGA Handicaps issued by the RDGA or an RDGA Member Club - at Buttonwood Golf Course in Spencerport on June 29 and July 13. A great way for young juniors to get their start in tournament golf, both Pee Wee events feature a brief instructional clinic and lunch, followed by nine holes of golf. Registration for these events closes on July 10.

REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED for the RDGA Pee Wee Classic at Buttonwood on July 13.

The road to the 2018 RDGA Junior Championships next stops at Silver Lake Country Club on July 16, for the RDGA Boys Sub-Junior and Junior Championship Qualifiers. With the exception of the defending RDGA Junior Boys Champion (Jeremy Summerson) and defending RDGA Sub Junior Boys Champion (Graham Gaenzle), any Sub-Junior- or Junior-age boy golfer hoping to play in the District Junior Championships must first play in the Qualifier at Silver Lake. (Pee Wee Boys and all Junior Girls may register for the RDGA Junior Championships at any time.) Those players who successfully qualify at Silver Lake will be automatically entered into the RDGA Junior Championships at Ontario. Registration for this event closes on July 9.

REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED for the RDGA Junior Championship Qualifiers at Silver Lake on July 16.

Ontario Golf Club hosts the final stop on the road to the 2018 RDGA Junior Championships on July 31 through August 2, when the top-qualifying boys and girls will compete for the District Junior, Sub-Junior and Pee Wee titles. The Junior Boys and Sub Junior Boys will square off in rounds of single-elimination match play to decide the title, while Junior Girls will compete in 36 holes of stroke play over two days and Sub Junior Girls will compete in 27 holes of stroke play over three days. The Pee Wee competition will also feature 18 holes of stroke play, with nine holes each day. Registration for this event closes on July 24.