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Henderson CC Henderson, NC

June 16-19, 2009

Player Information

Host Professional: John Robinette, PGA

Format: 18 holes stroke play qualifying followed by match play for all divisions. The boys' 14-18 division will be cut to the low 63 for match play. The girls’ division will be cut to the low 31 for match play. Defending champions Hayley Hammond and Justin Clement will be the #1 seed.

Practice round: A complimentary practice round will be available at Henderson CC on Monday, June 15, 2009. Contestants must call the golf shop to schedule a practice round starting time. Players may call beginning June 8^th. Please identify yourself as a North Carolina Junior participant when calling.

Starting times: Starting times will be available through the CGA office and/or the carolinasgolf.org web site on June 12, 2009 after 12 noon. Please do not call before this date.

Yardages: Boys’ division: approx. 6400 yards, par 70. Printable scorecard (PDF)

Girls’ division: approx. 6000 yards, par 72. Printable scorecard (PDF)

*Yardages subject to change based on conditions.

Prizes: Trophies will be awarded to the champions, runner-up, semi-finalist and quarter-finalist in each division.

Caddies: Players must walk at all times, but may use a caddy. Caddy must be 18 years of age or younger, no exceptions. Caddies must walk at all times as well. Henderson CC does allow pull carts.

Measuring devices: Devices that measure distance only may be used during this championship.

Spectator carts: Spectator carts will be available to rent at a rate of $20 per cart. Carts must remain on path at all times.

Method of payments: Henderson CC accepts cash, MasterCard and Visa for food, beverage or spectator cart rentals.

Dress code: No metal or ceramic spikes.

Hats/visors must be worn with brim forward and must be removed while indoors.

Collared shirts or mock turtlenecks must be worn and tucked in at all times.

Women’s fashion shirts without a collar must have sleeves.

Women’s fashion shirts must not rise above the belt line at anytime during the golf swing.

Shorts must be no more than 5” above the knee.

Player Registration: All players must register in the Henderson CC club house on Monday, June 15^th from 6:15 p.m. - 6:50 p.m.

Rules meeting: There will be a mandatory players’ meeting on Monday, June 15^th at 7:00 p.m. at Henderson CC.

All players are required to attend!

Junior Teams: The champion in the boys’ division will be invited to represent the Carolinas in the Carolinas-Virginias Junior Team matches at Boonesboro CC in Lynchburg, VA on August 14-16, 2009. The girls’ champion will be invited to represent the Carolinas in the Mid-Atlantic Challenge at Mid Pines Resort on August 1-2, 2009.

Rankings: This is a boys’ and girls’ junior rankings event that has been assigned a multiplier of 7.

Parent policy: Parents are encouraged to follow their child. We do ask that all parents remain on the cart path (roughs if no cart paths), unless assisting with the search for a ball.

Withdraws: If you cannot compete in this championship, you must withdraw from the event by contacting the CGA office at 910-673-1000 prior to round 1. If you do not withdraw properly, you are considered a "no show" and you will be suspended from the 2010 NC Junior.

Hotels: There are 2 hotels offering discounted room rates for the championship.

The Holiday Inn Express in Henderson (30 rooms) is offering a rate of $75 (plus tax) per night for reservations made by May 15, 2009. Please call the Holiday Inn Express direct at 252-438-6300 and inform them you are with the NC Junior.

The Hampton Inn in Henderson (30 rooms) is offering a rate of $82 (plus tax) per night for reservations made by May 15, 2009. Please call the Hampton Inn direct at 252-492-3007 and inform them you are with the NC Junior.

Important phone numbers:

Carolinas Golf Association: 910-673-1000

Henderson CC: 252-438-3095

Holiday Inn Express 252-438-6300

Hampton Inn 252-492-3007