MENTOR SCRAMBLE
This is a team event where YDP members will be put into teams to play in a 9-hole scramble on the front 9 of the Par 3 course at The Valley Lo Club . Each team of YDP members will be assigned an IJGA “ Alum ” or member of the IJGA Playing Member Division to serve as their “ mentor ”.
9 & 18 Hole Formats
Perhaps you are just beginning competitive golf , you are not yet comfortable playing a full 18-hole round , or you want to fine tune your skills , the Youth Development Program allows a player to choose between 9- and 18-hole events . These events are great opportunities for golfers of all skill levels .
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
The players who have excelled over the summer are recognized by being invited to play in the end-of-summer Player of the Year Championship . The 12-13 year olds play a two-day , 36-hole event , while the 10-11 year olds play a one-day , 18-hole event . Learn more about qualifying for the POY Championship in our Policies .
Junior Elite events
These events are designed to give junior golfers ages 10-15 a way to prepare for longer yardages and multi-day course set ups . These are great events for a player to participate in if they are preparing to play in the Players Challenges as a Playing Member , or want to play in the MAJGT later in their junior golf career .
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