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Tour Player Network: Finding Value in Junior Golf Organizations

Tour Player Network: Finding Value in Junior Golf Organizations

By Jordan Schneider – Monday August 15th, 2011 8:00 am EDT

 

Tour Player Network: Finding Value in Junior Golf

 

“Why should a serious junior golfer compete on a national tour such as the IJGT? What makes your tour any different than the others?”

International Junior Golf Tour Mission Statement:

Provide exceptional junior golfers with the opportunity to develop and showcase their competitive skills while setting high standards to preserve the traditions and integrity of the game.

  All serious junior golfers can expect all of the following premium perks with an IJGT membership:

  • Industry Success and Tournament Experience: Now in its 17th season, the IJGT has conducted more than 800 National Championships
    • Tour Caliber Events – New venue each week, but same championship feel!
    • Professional Staff – Knowledgeable tournament staff traveling to each event with minimal volunteers
    • Course Marking / Competition Set up – IJGT prides itself on professionally-run tournaments and tournament staff will arrive at the venue one week before competition. During the preparation time we will set up and mark each golf course accurately by USGA standards.
    • Playing Options - All IJGT members may choose from over 160 open golf tournaments in North America During their membership, per the Canadian Junior Golf Association and IJGT member partnership. 10 events will be filled by performance based entry, the rest are open to all members.
  • Diverse Membership: 
    • Local, National, and Global Fields - 45 States and 43 Countries are represented on tour
    • 2,000 Members - averaging 5 tournaments per season
    • Outstanding Competition - all skill levels of junior golfers ranging between 9-19 years of age
    • Tournament Series: Collegiate Series, Bridgestone Series, Major Championships, and Invitational
    • Player Service representative available 7 days a week to consult tournament schedule 
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