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INVITATIONAL AT HIGHLANDS OF ELGIN
THE CHAMPIONSHIP AT THE DEN

INVITATIONAL AT HIGHLANDS OF ELGIN

This is the first event of its kind that has been hosted by the MAJGT . This INVITATION ONLY event is a 36-hole , two-day event that will be played at the Highlands of Elgin June 19-20 . The invitations are sent out based on the state overall Junior Golf Scoreboard ( JGS ) rankings . The event is designed for players to compete against highly ranked competitors without having to travel outside the region . To receive an invitation to this event in the Boys Division , you must be ranked in the Top 30 in Illinois , Top 9 in Wisconsin , Top 6 in Minnesota , or Top 3 in Iowa ; in the Girls Division you must be ranked in the top 12 in Illinois , Top 6 in Wisconsin , or Top 3 in Indiana . Also invited are the 2016 MAJGT Champions .

AUGUST 1-3

THE CHAMPIONSHIP AT THE DEN

One of the longest-running events on the MAJGT schedule , this BOYS ONLY event played at The Den at Fox Creek , is a nocut , 54-hole event . This course also hosts the Illinois High School Association ’ s Boys 3A State Championship each year . This event is nationally recognized and players can earn points towards the MAJGT All-Midwest Team Standings . shot ), followed by 12 singles matches . The team captains will again be Elisa Hermes , director of the MAJGT , and Matt Wennmaker , senior director of programming . The Fall Shootout teams are determined by the MAJGT All- Midest Team standings in conjunction with MAJGT finishes and each state ’ s individual Junior Golf Scoreboard Rankings .
2016 FALL SHOOTOUT PARTICIPANTS
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