NEW IN 2018 FOR YDP
NEW FOR YDP IN
2018
There are three (3) highlights to watch for within
the Youth Development Program this year. The
first is the introduction of Ben’s Blurb, a bi-weekly
email from Ben Suchomski, manager of YDP. It
will include information such as pace of play tips,
spectator reminders, rules reminders and more.
We encourage you to share these emails with your
junior golfer.
The next change applies to the Boys and Girls
10-11 Divisions. This year, these divisions have
the opportunity to earn Player of the Year Points,
which will determine who is invited to the YDP
Player of the Year Championship. The other
requirement for qualifying for Player of the Year
is the player must have played in at least three (3)
point awarding events. Starting this year, the YDP
POY Championship will be a 2-day, 36-hole event
for both the 10-11 and 12-13 Divisions.
The biggest change occurs in the Boys and Girls 8-9
Divisions. These players now have the option to
play 9 holes at any of the YDP 18 Hole Events. We
recognize that many 8-9 year olds are not ready
for 18 hole events. This allows the 8-9 Divisions the
opportunity to play full-sized regulation courses,
but they have the option to play only 9 holes
at these events, increasing their overall playing
opportunities. Chaperones are still required for
the 8-9 Divisions. More information about our
Chaperone Policy can be found on our website.
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