We are pleased to confirm all player information to you for this nationally-ranked junior tournament at Rio Pinar GC on Saturday June 21st, 2025. This tournament is an 18-Hole stroke play event which will be ranked by iWanamaker Rankings and Junior Golf Hub. For more information relating to rankings please click HERE and scroll down to section 9. Please do reach out if you have questions to info@claretjuniortour.com or text/call (716) 436-8691. Venue address and information can be found by clicking HERE

Please note ALL players must register on arrival at the Player Registration Area which will be signposted. Registration, and the practice/warm up facilities will be open from 9.45 AM. When you check in you will be issued with tournament rules information and scoring procedure information. We will also request a contact number where you can be reached during tournament play. We will contact you on the number provided, in the event that you require a ruling from us, or if it becomes necessary to halt play due to weather conditions. At this time weather can be unpredictable so please check the forecast before you arrive and be as prepared as possible for changing weather conditions. Please be assured player safety is always our top priority and, if it becomes necessary at any of our tournaments, to shelter in place or return to the clubhouse, we will immediately advise you by text and sound one long blast of the air horn to stop play. Should this be necessary please observe this safety request immediately. A failure for any member to stop play when advised to do so will result in disqualification from this tournament.

Tournament start time is 11.45 AM and all play will start on Hole 1. It’s extremely important that ALL players arrive at the tee 10 minutes before your tee time for player introductions and a short local rule briefing. A limited supply of bottled water will be available, for players, on the 1st tee. It is advisable that you bring additional water and snacks with you. This tournament is an 18-Hole stroke play event which will be ranked by iWanamaker Rankings and Junior Golf Hub. For more information relating to rankings please click HERE and scroll down to section 9.

IMPORTANT NOTE – CART USE

At this tournament players are permitted to use carts which will be provided. Carts can be driven by players 16 and above (must be in possession of a valid license) If cart is being used by younger players it can be driven by a parent. Please be advised that the venue cannot guarantee there will be additional carts for spectators. IF the venue DO have any additional carts for spectators use they will only be made available to spectators AFTER all players have been allocated their carts. The use of carts is NOT a requirement. All players still have the option of walking at this tournament if they prefer to do so. If you do choose this option it is important to remember that the required pace of play must be maintained at all times.

IMPORTANT NOTE – CADDIES

Please note caddies are only permitted at our tour events for players aged 15 or younger. Caddies for aged 16+ players are not permissible at any of our tournaments. Caddies must observe USGA caddie rules at all times and pace of play MUST be observed. If you are planning on caddying for your junior player please remember your primary function is to be supportive and offer practical course information and advice. Under no circumstances will player coaching be permitted. Coaching is generally defined as providing instruction and analysis on a player’s game/skills.

VERY IMPORTANT NOTE – TOURNAMENT SCORING. ALL PLAYERS MUST READ AND AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING.

Official player scoring at ALL tournaments is only accepted when input by each player into our dedicated online scoring app following the conclusion of each hole. If you have not done so already please download the app named CJGT from your app store to your phone in advance of this tournament and ensure you have registered correctly. If downloading for the first time you must complete a one-time only player registration. Please note you are registering a JUNIOR GOLFER. If you are a parent registering on behalf of your junior golfer please click on the correct option box when asked if you are a JUNIOR GOLFER or PARENT/SPECTATOR. Incorrectly registering your player will lock him/her out of tournament scoring. The app looks like the example below.

Once registered you can then search for the tournament which has already been populated with players names, pairings and tee times. When checking your tee times it is important that you check the app is showing your player name and tee time correctly and that the HOME page of the app (shown below) gives you access to scoring. The example below is how it should look. IMPORTANT If you cannot see the “Score Round” feature displayed you will NOT be able to score using the app and this will affect other players in the tournament. If you have not advised us you have an issue and you arrive at the tournament your recorded score will not be included. It is therefore extremely important that you contact us immediately to assist. Unfortunately, it’s not possible to resolve any issues on the day of tournament so please contact us in advance of that date! Most issues result in incorrect registration. If, after downloading and then searching for the tournament you don’t see the “Score Round” option shown below on the home page, and assuming you have registered as a Junior Golfer, first check your log in details and email used are correct. If you still have an issue contact us immediately.

*Players who have played with us previously, and used the CJGT app, are advised to check their access to the app before arriving at the venue. Contact us if you need assistance.

NEAREST the PIN: As an additional fun and competitive element at our tournaments we will also include a Nearest the Pin Competition open to all players. Tomorrow we will offer a prize from our sponsor, Junior Indoor Golf League (JIGL) for the player closest to the pin. Thank you to JIGL for supporting this tournament.

We will provide a marker stake alongside the green. If you are close, check the sheet on the stake for earlier players measurements. If you think you are closer measure the distance from middle of the hole to the center of your ball using the tape provided. Always measure with the help of at least one other player in your group. If your ball is closest write your name and measurement. The measurement should be in feet/inches. Tomorrow the hole used for the competition will be number 3.

TOURNAMENT AWARDS:

All tournament awards will be presented after play is complete tomorrow. All players have been grouped into age-based player flights and a CJGT winner’s medal and plaque award will be presented to the lowest scoring player in each flight group only. In addition we may also make 2 special player award(s), to qualifying players only, of an FSGA/FJT STEP Exemption Award for use in your choice of an FJT Tournament in the next 12 months. Please read our important T&C’s and requirements to be a qualifying player for FJT STEP EXEMPTION AWARDS by clicking HERE   (Section 8) Please note that FJT Awards are only available to current Annual Membership players of Claret Junior Tour prior to tournament beginning. Check if you are a current annual membership player below in the tee times listed. If you wish to become an Annual Member player for the next 365 days you must do so before this tournament begins or wait until it is completed. No Annual Memberships can be accepted once play begins. Sign up to be a Member by clicking HERE 

For this 18 Hole Tournament 1 (one) FJT EXEMPTION Award will be issued to the lowest scoring male player aged 12, who is a current annual membership player, and 1 (one) FJT EXEMPTION Award will be made to our lowest scoring female player aged 13/17,  who is a current annual membership player. To be eligible to receive this additional prize player’s total score must be +8 or less. For full information please read our important T&C’s and the requirements to be a qualifying player for FJT STEP EXEMPTION AWARDS by clicking HERE  (then scroll to Section 8)

Following 18 holes of play and, in the event of a tied score in any player flight, extra hole play-offs will be used to decide a winner. The number of holes will be advised prior to the play-off commencing. If after the agreed number has been reached players are still tied the play off will be decided on the putting green area.

*ARE YOU A CLARET TOUR MEMBERSHIP PLAYER? CHECK BELOW, ONLY ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP PLAYERS PAY LOWEST COST ENTRY FEES AND ONLY MEMBERSHIP PLAYERS CAN BE AWARDED FJT STEP EXEMPTIONS.REGISTERING MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE TOURNAMENT BEGINS. NO MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER PLAY BEGINS. MEMBERSHIP INFO CLICK HERE