The Carolinas young Amateur Championship is for men and women ages 18 to 25 who have finished high school. This championship is conducted at 36 holes of stroke play. Entry is open to any male or female amateur golfer ages 18 to 25 as of December 29, 2017, who has finished high school, is a legal resident of North Carolina or South Carolina, is a member in good standing of a club which is a member of the Carolinas Golf Association (CGA) and has a current USGA Handicap Index® at a CGA member club.