36th ANNUAL
SOUTHERN JUNIOR AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP

June 10-12, 2008
Old Waverly
West Point, Mississippi
 

 ELIGIBILITY
 

ELIGIBILITY: Entries are open to male, amateur golfers who have a current USGA Handicap Index of 12.4 or less, and meet the following age restrictions:

13-14 Age Group - Must have reached 13th birthday by June 10, 2008, but not 15th birthday.

15-18 Age Group - Must have reached 15th birthday by June 10, 2008, but not 19th birthday.
(Note: Cannot be a member of a college golf team)

Entries are subject to approval or rejection (including during the Championship) at any time at the discretion of the Southern Golf Association or by the Host Club, and may include unbecoming conduct.
 

 FIELD
 
FIELD: The field will be limited to 156 entries. In the event the Championship is oversubscribed, the SGA reserves the right to pare the field based on a combination of USGA Handicap Index and players making the cut the previous year.  Current handicap card MUST be received by SGA before entry can finish processing.  Mail to SGA, P. O. Box 660149, Birmingham, AL, 35266-0149.  Note:  If applicant has a handicap issued by GHIN, and is filing electronically, provide his GHIN number in the "comments" section of the registration form and it will not be necessary to mail a card.
 

 FORMAT
 
Eighteen holes of Stroke Play daily on Tuesday through Thursday, June 10-12, 2008, for a total of 54 holes. The Champion will be the player from the older age division posting the lowest 54 hole score.  

There will be a cut following 36 holes of play to approximately 72 players. The number of players making the cut in each age division will be determined by applying to 72 the percentage of players in a particular age division to the overall number of players in the championship, and then accepting ties for the last position within each age division. 
 

 SCHEDULE
 

Monday - June 9: Practice Round

Tuesday - June 10: Round 1

Wednesday - June 11: Round 2

Thursday - June 11: Final Round
 

 TROPHIES & AWARDS
 
CHAMPIONSHIP - The Champion's name will be engraved on the Perry Adair Trophy, which will be given to the Champion to be kept on display at his club until the next Championship. Additionally, awards will be given to the top four finishers in the 13-14 age group, and the top eight finishers in the 15-18 age group.

STATE TEAM TROPHY - The STATE TEAM winner will be determined after the first 36 holes of play and each of the four team members will be awarded. The STATE TEAM is comprised of the low four players from the same state, the resident state determined by the address on the entry form. 

TIES - In case of a tie for the Champion of either age division, a "Sudden Death" playoff to determine the winner will be held immediately upon conclusion of the tournament. Such playoff will start on the hole determined by the Committee and as published on the local rules sheet.  All other ties not yet settled will be resolved by matching scorecards of the final round in accordance with the USGA recommendation as outlined in The Rules of Golf, 2008-2009, Appendix I, page 124(c), except that if a tie still exists following this procedure then the procedure is repeated for the first nine holes, and if still tied, by matching scorecards beginning with Hole #1 until the tie is settled.

If a tie for the low TEAM exists after 36 holes of play, the tie will be settled by the total of the third round scores of the four players comprising the teams at the conclusion of 36 holes, and if still tied, by matching scorecards as in the previous paragraph except that the total score of all four players will be used for each hole.   If a tie exists after 36 holes of play for determining the four TEAM MEMBERS, the third round score of the players tied will be used to settle the tie, and if still tied, by order of finish in the championship.
 

 RULES OF PLAY
 
Play will be governed by the 2008-2006 Rules of the United States Golf Association and by the Local Rules and Definitions established by the SGA Rules Committee. All special questions will be settled by the SGA Rules Committee, whose decision will be final. Special Rules of Play Bulletins will be furnished each day at the starter’s tent if conditions warrant.

The SGA may change the number of entries to be accepted, reduce the number of holes to be played, or make any other changes in conducting this Championship as they deem necessary or appropriate.
 

 ELECTRONIC ENTRY
 

1.  To submit this entry, simply click the register button at the bottom of this page and follow the step-by-step procedure. After successful completion, you will receive a confirmation via email to the designated email address

2 .  All entries must be received and fully processed by 5:00 P.M., Thursday, May 8, 2008.

3. An entry fee of $150.00 must be paid by credit card

4.  No entries will be accepted after 5:00 PM, Thursday, May 8, 2008.

5.  In the event the field has to be pared, entrants will be notified as soon as possible following the close of entries whether their entry has been accepted (see FIELD above).

6.  Withdrawal: If an entrant withdraws prior to 5:00 PM, Thursday, May 8, 2008, the entry fee of $150.00 will be refunded upon request, subject to a $15.00 service fee.  No refunds will be made after 5:00 P.M., Thursday, May 8, 2008, unless SGA returns your entry for some reason, which could include paring back the field. All dates and time refer to date and time of receipt at the SGA office.

 For questions on entries, phone (between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Central Time, Monday through Friday) Southern Golf Association at  (800-783-4446).

THE WINNER OF THE 2008 SOUTHERN JUNIOR AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP WILL BE GRANTED AN EXEMPTION TO PLAY IN THE 102ND SOUTHERN AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP AT LAKE NONA GOLF CLUB, ORLANDO FLORIDA, JULY 16-19, 2008.
 

 GROUPINGS & STARTING TIMES
 

Groupings and Starting Times will be posted on the SGA website no later than Friday, May 23, 2008 and posted at Old Waverly no later than 9:00 AM on Monday, June 9, 2008.
 

 REGISTRATION
 
Immediately upon arrival at Old Waverly, but no later than 4:00 PM Monday, June 9, 2008, players are required to register.  For the location of registration, players should ask in the golf shop.  Failure to register could result in the rejection of a contestant's entry and subsequent replacement by an alternate. Also, any accepted entrant who fails to report for their scheduled round without notifying the SGA (800-783-4446) is subject to rejection of entry from future SGA Championships.
 

 PRACTICE PRIVILEGES
 
The course will be open for practice only on Monday, June 9, 2008 and only to properly registered contestants. Play only one ball in the practice round. Call 662-494-6463 for starting times anytime after May 27.
 

 CADDIES & CARTS
 
Players are NOT ALLOWED the use of caddies or carts during the championship or practice round but must walk and carry their own bag. Spectator carts will not be allowed either during practice or the championship - no exceptions.
 

 DRESS CODE
 
The dress code at the Championship (including practice rounds) will be strictly enforced. No jeans are allowed and shorts MUST be "Bermuda" length. No shorts approximating "tennis" length will be tolerated and this includes cut-offs, tennis shorts, bathing suits, etc. Shirts must have collars. Any player not meeting these standards will be asked to remedy this situation prior to play. If you have any doubts as to what dress will be accepted, please ask any SGA official. Note: Non-Metal Spikes are required.
 

 ACCOMMODATIONS
 
Holiday Inn Express
1190 Highway 45 Alt. South
West Point, MS 39773
662-494-7090
Rate:  $92.00/night + tax

 
Holiday Inn
1200 Highway 45 North
Columbus, MS 39773
662-327-7077
Rate:  $109.00/night + tax

Note:  You need to identify yourself with the Southern Golf Association to take advantage of these special rates.

 TOURNAMENT ADMINISTRATION

Tournament Chairman
Wyatt W. Wall, Jr.

Rules Chairmen
W. Cabell Moore, Jr.

Host Head Golf Professional
Chris Jester

 SOUTHERN GOLF ASSOCIATION OFFICERS

President
Kevin F. Butler, West Palm Beach, FL

1st Vice-President
Larry Walker, Memphis, TN

2nd Vice-President
John T. Culp, Houston, TX

Treasurer
Clarke Rheney, Greensboro, GA

Executive Secretary
Buford R. McCarty, Birmingham, AL
 

 STATEMENT OF CERTIFICATION

I certify that all the information given in this entry is factual.

I agree that the Southern Golf Association, or any club hosting a SGA Championship, has the right to reject any entry at any time.

I am an amateur golf and I understand the "Rules of Amateur Status" as established by the United States Golf Association.

I, as a participant in this Championship, assume full responsibility for all my acts, whether they be negligent or otherwise, and hold harmless the Southern Golf Association and/or the host club for any injuries.