 The Desert Junior Golf Tour is a unique junior tour experience that allows boys and girls between the ages of 8-19 the opportunity to play nationally ranked junior golf tournaments. The tour presents juniors the chance to showcase their talents and receive national recognition at a very reasonable cost.
We offer a quality tour experience, specifically designed for junior golfers. Tournaments are held on first class, championship caliber golf courses, organized and run by professionally trained personnel. The nationally recognized, spectator events are conducted in Arizona, with two day tournaments on Saturdays and Sundays during the winter, spring and fall.
The Desert Junior Tour is a great environment for juniors to develop their tournament skills competing with others their own age and ability.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Desert
Junior Golf Tour?
The Desert Junior Golf Tour is a
unique junior tour experience that allows boys and girls between the ages
of 8-19 the opportunity to play nationally ranked junior golf tournaments.
The tour presents juniors the chance to showcase their talents and receive
national recognition at a very reasonable cost. The Desert Junior Golf Tour
is officially sanctioned by the Plantations Junior Golf Tour.
Tournaments are held on first class,
championship caliber golf courses, organized and run by professionally
trained personnel. The nationally recognized, spectator events are conducted
in beautiful, sunny Arizona with two day tournaments on Saturdays and Sundays
during the winter, spring and fall.
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How does one become
a member?
Membership in the Desert Junior
Golf Tour is open to all boys and girls who are at least 8 years
old and have not reached their 20th birthday. Membership is for the tournament
year, September - April, and is required for participation in any Desert
Tour Event. Membership is free. A Parent's Consent and Member's
Participation Agreement must be signed by the Parents and Junior respectively
and kept on file at the Desert Tour office.
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How do I play
in tournaments?
First by becoming a registered member
of the Desert Junior Golf Tour. We offer online
registration with a credit card or you may download
a registration form and mail it to our office. Entry forms for events
are also available. Event entry may be handled online or downloadable entry
forms may be mailed or faxed to our office. Payment for each tournament must
accompany the entry. Tournaments are filled on a first come, first serve
basis. All entries must be received prior to the entry deadline date.
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Is there a Code
of Conduct?
ABSOLUTELY! The Desert Junior Tour
takes great pride in the quality of its players and host facilities for
each tournament. In order to continue making Desert Junior Tour tournaments
enjoyable for everyone, we require all members to adhere to a set of guidelines
known as the Code of Conduct. Its purpose is to help our participants grow
and mature by understanding and accepting the consequences of their actions.
The Code of Conduct is to be followed throughout the junior's stay at the
tournament.
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What is the Code
of Conduct?
Violations of the Code of Conduct
on the golf course include
- Unsportsmanlike conduct, including
abusive language, club throwing, disrespect to volunteers, officials or
fellow competitors, or abuse of golf course property
- Use of drugs or alcohol, smoking
or chewing tobacco products
- Not adhering to the dress code during
practice round or tournament play
Violations of the Code of Conduct
off the golf course
- Any use or association with drugs
or alcohol, smoking or chewing tobacco products
- Vandalism at a host hotel, abusive
behavior to host family or their property
- Any other conduct not becoming of
an Desert Tour member
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What is the dress
code?
Proper attire for all Desert Junior
Tour members includes:
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Belts must be worn by both girls and
boys.
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Shoes must be worn at all times. Spikeless
golf shoes or tennis shoes only.
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Sleeves and collars on boys' shirts.
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Sleeves or sleeveless collared shirts
on girls
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Hats worn with bills forward
The Tournament Director has the
right to deem other attire inappropriate. Failure to adhere to the dress
code will result in appropriate action by the tournament director
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How do I know
my Tee Time?
Tee times are published three days
before the event by the Desert Junior Tour Tournament Committee. They are
available by phone at (602) 358-5706 (Desert Junior Tour office hours
8am - 4pm MST) or at the golf course where the tournament will be played.
Second round tee times are determined by score in the first round with
leaders teeing last.
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Can I use a caddy?
Caddies will NOT be allowed for
stroke play events OR any playoffs. Players are required to walk and carry their own clubs, or may use a pull cart.
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Where can I see
results of tournaments?
Tournament scores are posted upon
the conclusion of the round at Tournament Results.
Just click on the event details. Results of events are also immediately
posted to the Junior Golf
Scoreboard.
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Are Spectators
allowed?
Spectators/Parents are allowed on the
course during the event with a few guidelines.
Spectator Guidelines for those events
are as follows:
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All spectators and parents must remain
on the cart path at all times, riding or walking.
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No golf related conversation or coaching will be allowed.
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Golf Carts may be rented at the discretion
of the host facility. Carts must remain on paths.
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What determines
the age group the junior plays in?
Determined by the players' age on
9/1/2007. Players stay in the same age divison the entire 2007-2008 season.
Age groups will be as follows except when noted on the tournament entry form.
| BOYS Divisons |
| 8-9 Boys | 4400 - 4700 Yards |
| 10-11 Boys | 4800 - 5500 Yards |
| 12-13 Boys | 5800 - 6200 Yards |
| 14-15 Boys | 6500 - 6700 Yards |
| 16-19 Boys | 6500 - 6700 Yards |
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| GIRLS Divisions |
| 8-11 Girls | 4400 - 4700 Yards |
| 12-14 Girls | 4800 - 5500 Yards |
| 15-19 Girls | 5800 - 6200 Yards |
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How do I know
if my entry has been received?
The Desert Junior Tour Players are
notified by phone ONLY if they are placed on a waiting list. If an entry
is sent in and there is no word from us, it means the player is IN the
tournament or you may call our office at (480) 961-3779, 8am-4pm Mon-Fri.
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What is the refund policy?
Refund requests for a tournament will only be honored if received in the
office by mail, fax or email one week (7 days) prior to the event. NO
REFUNDS after that date, no exceptions. Refunded amount will be equal to
the amount of the entry fee less a $25 handling fee. When requesting a
refund, please include the member's name, age, the name and date of the
event. Credit may be applied to future events. All refund checks will be
issued as soon as possible minus the $25.00 per tournament handling fee. There are no refunds for weather shortened tournaments.
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How will Players of the Year be selected?
Every player will receive points based upon their finish in an event. In
order to receive points a player must finish and turn in scores for 36 holes. Players withdrawing, no-showing or no-carding an
event will not receive any points. Each age group will have a separate award for both boys and girls. Players with
the most points in each division will be selected Players of the Year.
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The Desert Junior Tour is officially sanctioned by the Plantations Junior Tour.
Desert Junior Golf Tour
2449 Den Street
St. Augustine, FL 32092
Phone: (602) 358-5706
Info@desertjrtour.com
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