Women’s Western Golf Association

The JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP (one of the oldest junior tournaments in the country) was introduced in 1920 for girls 17 years of age and younger.  With the exception of a few years during World War II, this event has been held consecutively.

Field:  Limited to 96 players. Foreign entries are welcome

Format:  Match Play. Tournament played at scratch. 36-hole stroke-play qualifying for match play. Low 32 qualifiers shall constitute the Championship flight with the final round being 18 holes. All other players will qualify into flights with the final round being 18 holes. Consolation in all flights.

Entry Requirements:  Entries open to amateur female golfers who (1) have an up-to-date 18-hole USGA Handicap Index not to exceed 22.4 under the USGA Handicap System, (2) are girls 18 years of age or younger who will not have reached 19 years of age by the date of the Finals of the Championship, (3) are not college or university students.  Note: A golf club affiliation is not a requirement.

Caddies:   Players shall walk at all times during a stipulated round in the Championship.  A player may carry her bag or use a non-motorized pull cart.  Use and availability of caddies will be determined annually.

Awards:  Icely Cup - Champion; Upchurch Trophy - Finalist; Marion Miley Bracelet - junior player having the lowest combined gross score from the qualifying rounds of the current year’s WWGA Amateur and Junior Championships.