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63rd ANNUAL STATE JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP

July 29 - July 31, 2008

Saugahatchee Country Club

Opelika, Alabama

TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE

David Y. Pearce., Chairman
All Directors of the Alabama Golf Association

RULES COMMITTEE

Fred A. Stephens, Chairman
Derrel G. Curry
Buford R. McCarty
Larry Kniseley
Mickey Zarra

CONDITIONS

The AGA Tournament Committee reserves the right to alter any of the conditions and schedules herein. The decision of the AGA in any matter shall be final.

ELIGIBILITY

Entries are open to male, amateur golfers, who are members of the Alabama Golf Association, bona fide residents of the State of Alabama, and meet the following age requirements:

10-11 Age Group - Must have reached 10th birthday, but not 12th birthday, by July 29, 2008.

12-13 Age Group - Must have reached 12th birthday, but not 14th birthday, by July 29, 2008.

14-15 Age Group - Must have reached 14th birthday, but not 16th birthday, by July 29, 2008.

16-18 Age Group - Must have reached 16th birthday, but not 19th birthday, by July 29, 2008.

RULES OF GOLF

Play will be governed by the 2008-2008 Rules of Golf as published by the USGA and by the Local Rules as established by the AGA. Questions will be settled by the AGA Rules Committee, whose decision shall be final.

FORMAT

Entries are subject to rejection, or withdrawal, at any time at the discretion of the AGA.

The Championship will be conducted on a stroke play basis for 54 holes, 18 holes daily on July 29-July 31, 2008.

The field will be limited to 156 entries. In the event the Championship is oversubscribed, the AGA reserves the right to pare the field based on a combination of current USGA Handicap Index and how well the player played last year.

There will be four age divisions as described in "Eligibility", with the Champion being the player who posts the lowest 54 hole score from either the 14-15 or 16-18 Age Divisions. Individual age division champions will be those players who post the lowest 54 hole total within their age division. All age divisions will play 18 holes daily, except that Age Division 10-11 will play 9 holes daily.

There will be 156 players at the Championship site to begin play, with a cut to the total field following 36 holes of play (18 holes for the 10-11 Age Division) to approximately 66 players. The number of players making the cut in each age division will be determined by applying to 66 the percentage of players in a particular age division to the overall number of players in the championship, and then accepting ties for the last position within each age division. Additional players within an age group MAY be included if needed to balance groupings, but not if it can't include all players in that age group with the same score.

In the event of a tie for any Champion, there will be a "multi-hole" play-off commencing immediately following play (the holes involved to be determined by the AGA) with the Champion being determined by the lowest total of those holes. If a tie, or ties, still exists, the Champion will then be decided by "sudden death" following the same sequence of holes. After the Champion has been determined, all other ties not yet settled, including those involving individuals participating in the playoff for the Championship, will be resolved by matching scorecards according to the USGA recommendation shown in Appendix I of the 2008-2009 Rules of Golf, How to Decide Ties, page 124(c), except that if the tie still exists, scores for the first 9 holes shall be treated in the same way until a winner is produced. Any remaining ties will be decided by matching scorecards hole-by-hole, beginning at the 18th hole.

ENTRY PROCEDURE

1. To submit an entry (electronic entries only), simply click the register button at the bottom of this page and follow the step-by-step procedure. All entries must be RECEIVED in the AGA office no later than 5:00 P.M., Thursday, July 10, 2008

2. No entries will be accepted after 5:00 P.M., Thursday, July 10, 2008.

3. An entry fee in the amount of $140.00, payable by credit card, must accompany the entry application, $5.00 of which will be donated to the Alabama Turfgrass Research Foundation.

4. Upon successfully completing the entry procedure, an email confirmation will be automatically generated and sent to you at the email address you designate.

5. In the event the field has to be pared due to over-subscription (see Format above), applicants will be notified of the status of their entry as soon as practicable following the close of entries on April 20th.

6. Withdrawal: If a team withdraws before 5:00 P.M., Thursday, July 10, 2008, the entry fee will be refunded upon request, subject to a $15.00 service fee. No refunds will be made after 5:00 P.M., Thursday, July 10, 2008, unless AGA returns your entry for some reason, which could include paring back the field. All dates and time refer to date and time of receipt at the AGA office.

If the entry is rejected for any reason(s), you will be immediately advised of the reason(s), at which time you can correct the problem(s) and re-submit the entry form.

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT NO ENTRY IS FORMALLY ACCEPTED UNTIL THE ENTRY FEE HAS BEEN PROCESSED BY THE AGA OFFICE.

REGISTRATION

Players MUST register IN PERSON prior to beginning play, or, if playing a practice round, prior to playing the practice round. Failure to do so may result in rejection of the player's entry. Inquire in the Golf Shop regarding the location of registration.

AWARDS

Awards will be presented to the low 3 scorers posting 27 hole totals in the 10-11 Age Division, the low 3 scorers posting 54 hole totals in the 12-13 Age Division, and the low 4 scorers posting 54 hole totals in the 14-15 & 16-18 Age Divisions, as well as to the overall champion.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Monday, July 28	Practice Round & Registration - 8:00 AM
Tuesday, July 29	1st Round - 18 holes.
Wednesday, July 30	2nd Round - 18 holes.
Thursday, July 31	Final Round - 18 holes.

Awards Ceremony immediately following play.

PRACTICE PRIVILEGES

Saugahatchee extends practice privileges to eligible players beginning at 8:00 A.M. on Monday, July 30. Players MUST call the Golf Shop (334.749.4342) prior to that time for starting times.

CADDIES

A player MAY NOT use a caddie during play of the Championship, or during practice, and must carry his own bag.

DRESS CODE

The dress code at the championship site will be strictly enforced.

Jeans are NOT allowed and shorts MUST be "Bermuda" length, or mid-thigh. No shorts approximating "tennis" length will be tolerated and this includes cut-offs, tennis shorts, bathing suits, etc. Shirts must have collars. Any player not meeting these standards will be asked to remedy this situation prior to beginning play.

If you have any doubts as to what dress will be accepted, please ask any AGA official.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Hampton Inn & Suites
3000 Capps Way
(Exit #58 off I-85 @ Tiger Town)
Opelika, AL 36804
334-745-4311
Rate: $109 + tax/night

Hilton Garden Inn
2555 Hilton Garden Drive
Auburn, AL 36830
334.502.3572
Rates: $109 + tax per night

Holiday Inn Express
2013 South College Street
Auburn, AL 36830
334.502.1090
Rates: 109 + tax per night

Call early for reservations and identify yourself as a member of the AGA party.

PREVIOUS CHAMPIONS

1946	Walter Wood	1967	Mike Smith	1988	Brian Gay
1947	Gilbert Wesley	1968	Mike Smith	1989	Ryan Gump
1948	Bobby McNeely	1969	Jimmy Ryan, Jr.	1990	Stewart Cink
1949	Bobby McNeely	1970	Phillip Hancock	1991	Chip Deason
1950	Milton Wigley	1971	Pete Cobb	1992	Chip Deason
1951	Milton Wigley	1972	Bud Smith	1993	Scott Weatherly
1952	Jackie Maness	1973	Steve Brabner	1994	Cullen Thompson
1953	Jackie Maness	1974	Ralph Mathews	1995	Scott Weatherly
1954	Roger Suttle	1975	Allen Ritchie	1996	Zach Davis
1955	Robert Maness	1976	Steve Cantrell	1997	Forest Crabtree
1956	Robert Maness	1977	Steve Lowery	1998	Neil Self
1957	Frost Walker	1978	Robert Nelson	1999	Justin Elliott
1958	Larry Campbell	1979	Joey Dzwonkowski	2000	Lee Williams
1959	Hamp Greene	1980	Steve Strickland	2001	Andrew Medley
1960	David Outland	1981	Greg Jones	2002	Andrew Medley
1961	B. R. McLendon	1982	Chris Gustin	2003	Patton Kizzire
1962	B. R. McLendon	1983	Chris Gustin	2004	Patton Kizzire
1963	Richard Anthony	1984	Jack Coker, Jr.	2005	Glenn Northcutt
1964	Lee Harper	1985	Jimmy Green, Jr.	2006	Jacob Randall
1965	Lee Harper	1986	Jim Strong	2007	Bobby Wyatt
1966	Ralph Smallman	1987	Jimmy Green, Jr.

CONDITIONS AGREEMENT

FOR PARENTS OF PARTICIPANTS:

I am a resident of the State of Alabama.

I agree that the Alabama Golf Association has the right to reject, or withdraw, any entry at any time.

I, as the parent or legal guardian of the participant entering this championship, assume full responsibility for all his acts, whether they be negligent of otherwise, and hold harmless the Alabama Golf Association and/or the host club for any injuries or other damages which he may sustain.

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