Welcome
The Hope Valley Junior Invitational is 4 days of world-class junior golf, with activities planned for parents, players, and volunteers.
ENTRIES:
Open on May 26, 2021 at 8 pm
Close on July 24, 2021 at 11:59 pm
For Invitation Criteria, click here:
Hope Valley Golf Course
A classic Donald Ross course, is thrilled to be a host. We hope you have a great tournament.
Monday,
August 2, 2021
10:00am-2:00pm
Practice Rounds
5:00pm – 6:00pm
Player Registration
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Parents’ Reception
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Players’ Dinner & Welcome Meeting
Tuesday,
August 3, 2021
All events at Hope Valley County Club:
8:00am – 10:00am
Round 1 starting times off #1 and #10
12:30pm – 3:00pm
Tournament lunch for players and parents
Wednesday,
August 4, 2021
All events at Hope Valley County Club:
8:00am – 10:00am
Round 2 starting times off #1 and #10
12:30pm – 3:00pm
Tournament lunch for players and parents
Thursday,
August 5, 2021
All events at Hope Valley County Club:
8:00am – 10:00am
Round 3 starting times off #1 and #10
12:30pm – 3:30pm
Tournament lunch for players and parents
2:30pm
Awards Presentation
Tournament Rules
ENTRY FEE
$225 per player.
REFUND POLICY SCHEDULE:
Open Date to two days prior to tournament: Full refund minus $30.00 administrative fee if entry accepted into championship.
Format, Divisions and Prizes
FIELD SIZE/ACCEPTANCE
Field is restricted to 96 players. The first 30 girls and 66 boys on the invitation list are accepted into the tournament at the time of registration. Earning an invitation does not guarantee a spot in the field.
FORMAT
The championship format is 54-holes of stroke play.
DIVISIONS
Players will compete in divisions based on gender. There are no age divisions.
YARDAGES
All boys will compete at approximately 6,720 yards, par 70. All girls will compete at approximately 6,220 yards, par 70.
PRIZES
Trophies are awarded to the top five players in each division.
Tournament Info
FORMAT: The championship format is 54-holes of stroke play.
PRACTICE ROUND: Practice rounds will be available on Monday, August 2, 2021 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Please call the Hope Valley CC golf shop to schedule practice round starting time.
STARTING TIMES: Starting times will be available on August 3, 2021. All tournament rounds will range from 8:00 am – 10:00 am off #1 and #10 tees. Rounds two and three will be repaired based on scores.
YARDAGES: Boys’ yardage – 6,720 yards, par 70 / Girls’ yardage – 6,220 yards, par 70
DIVISIONS: Players will compete in divisions based on gender. There are no age divisions.
PRIZES: Trophies are awarded to the top five players in each division.
CADDIES: Caddies will not be allowed. Each player must walk and carry their own golf bag. Push carts are allowed.
SPECTATOR CARTS: Spectator carts will NOT be available unless with a state issued automobile handicap placard.
WITHDRAWS: If you cannot compete and need to withdraw from this tournament, please call Hope Valley CC at 919-489-6676
Lodging Info
The Washington Duke Inn is offering a discounted rate. Please call them directly at 919-490-0999 and ask for the HVJI rate (group 688827) rate. You can also book your room here.
How to Enter
There is a limited amount of private housing. Please contact Bob Byrnes at Hope Valley CC for more information.
Eligibility
Entry is open to any invited female male amateur golfer who is 18 or younger as of August 5, 2021 and who has not started college (class of 2021 or higher).
Registration / Entries
All players must register online at www.hopevalleyjuniorinvitational.com. Hope Valley Junior Invitational is not responsible for errors or delays by any internet service provider. Entries are only accepted between the open and close dates as stated above. Confirmation of acceptance is sent to players when their status is determined. Status may be checked at www.hvji.golf. The entry fee must be paid by each player at time of registration.
Rules
USGA Rules of Golf govern play. Questions will be decided by the on-site Rules Committee whose decision will be final. Notice to Players and local rules are posted at host club and distributed at the starting tee(s). Tournament committee reserves the right to alter the conditions or schedules as stated, including alteration of the stipulated round(s) at any time during the championship. The competition is closed when the championship trophy has been presented. Special requests for starting times or pairings are not granted.
Player's Agreement:
I, for myself and the player, hereby release Hope Valley Country Club (the host facility), The Hope Valley Junior Invitational Golf Tournament, its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, and all of its sponsors from any and all liability for any event or consequence whatsoever in any way arising out of or relating to a player’s participation in this event with the sole and singular exception of liability arising out of bad faith or willful misconduct. I understand and support the AJGA’s Code of Conduct (see below). In case of emergency during the tournament, I authorize a qualified medical doctor to take all necessary measures in the treatment of the aforementioned tournament participant. I give HVJI permission to use my child’s picture in any publication, and to give my email address to college coaches who request it.
Parents & Spectators
Parents and spectators are welcome and desired at our Tournament. Spectator carts will not be available during the tournament. All spectators must keep a 20 yard distance from players. Spectators may have no verbal contact with players. The giving of advice or coaching of players is strictly prohibited and is grounds for disqualification. Parents are encouraged to follow their child. We do ask that all parents remain on the cart path (roughs in no cart paths), unless assisting with the search for a ball.
College Coaches
College coaches – please let us know that you’re coming, so we can better prepare the 2021 HVJI Coach’s lounge for you.
Conduct Code Violations
Any of the following actions by an HVJI member at an HVJI event, non-HVJI event or toward another HVJI member anywhere, constitutes a violation of the AJGA Code of Conduct:
1. Unsportsmanlike conduct, including abusive language, cheating, club throwing, disrespect to volunteers, officials or fellow competitors, or abuse of golf course property
2. Not adhering to the dress code at the host golf course
3. Use or association with drugs, alcohol, or smoking or chewing tobacco products
4. Vandalism at the host hotel, abusive behavior to host family or property
5. Conduct not becoming of an HVJI player, such as acting in anger or creating other distractions
6. Failure to treat host golf course with respect by ignoring the responsibility of caring for the course, filling divots and fixing ball marks
7. Physical abuse, threat of physical abuse, verbal abuse, slander or libel towards other players, parents, coaches, sponsors, host golf course staff or members, HVJI staff or volunteers in any medium
Rules
USGA Rules of Golf govern play. Questions will be decided by the on-site Rules Committee whose decision will be final. Notice to Players and local rules are posted at host club and distributed at the starting tee(s). Tournament committee reserves the right to alter the conditions or schedules as stated, including alteration of the stipulated round(s) at any time during the championship. The competition is closed when the championship trophy has been presented. Special requests for starting times or pairings are not granted.
Violations
Any Code of Conduct violation will result in a written letter to the player and his or her parent/guardian. The HVJI Tournament Committee may assess any or all of the following penalties based on severity and frequency of the violation(s):
1. One-stroke penalty for each act of unsportsmanlike behavior on the golf course
2. Immediate disqualification from the tournament at which the violation occurs
3. Depending on the severity of the violation, a tournament disqualification may also result in disqualification from the next year(s) event.