Cabarrus CC to host 12th Dogwood State Junior

The Carolinas Golf Association has announced that Cabarrus CC in Concord, NC will host the 12^th Dogwood State Junior Championship on August 9-11, 2016.  An anticipated field of 144 golfers both boys and girls will compete on the George Cobb designed course at Cabarrus CC.

 

Each year junior golfers from across North Carolina compete in this annual stroke play championship.  Past boy’s champions include Daniel Meggs, Ben Kohles, Michael McGowan, Carter Jenkins and defending champion Walter Brinker.  Past girl’s champions include Amber Littman, Courtney Taylor, Allison Emrey, Sarah Bae, Jennifer Chang and two time defending champion Callista Rice.  The champions will be invited to represent the Carolinas in their respective junior team matches in 2017.

 

The results will be used for rankings by the TYGA, Junior Golf Scoreboard, and the World Amateur Golf Rankings along with the AJGA’s PBE.  The girls’ champion and the top 5 in the boys’ division will earn full exempt status with the AJGA. 

 

At more than 7,000 yards, Cabarrus CC is a championship layout that provides a challenging round to golfers of all skill levels. Founded in 1927, the Club is one of the oldest and, more importantly, one of the friendliest country clubs in the South. Carefully maintained by the professional staff, the tree-lined course presents a picturesque layout. Known throughout the Carolinas for its playability, the course will deliver a fair test to the top junior golfers in North Carolina.  

 

Registration opens on June 13 at 8 pm and closes on July 25, 2016.

 

DATES
August 9-11, 2016
 

The championship format is 54 holes of stroke play. Each division will be reduced after 36-holes.

 

Boys will compete at approximately 7,098 yards, par 72(73.9/136)

Girls will compete at approximately 5,908 yards, par 72 (74.6/133)

 

Boys will compete in one division. There are no age divisions.

Girls will compete in one division. There are no age divisions. 

 

ELIGIBILITY
Entry is open to any male or female amateur golfer ages 18 under as of August 11, 2016, who has not started college, is a legal resident of North 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 that does not exceed 18.4.

 

PRIZES
Trophies are awarded to the top 5 finishers in both divisions.

 

Exemptions into the championship will be awarded based on performance in 12 different tournaments leading up to the championship and the NC junior boys’ rankings as of June 13, 2016.

 

Those not included in any of the exemption categories have the opportunity to qualify on August 2^nd at Sapona Ridge CC in Lexington, NC or at Cardinal CC in Selma, NC. A minimum of ten spots will be available at each qualifying site. 

 

CABARRUS CC INFORMATION
HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL: Ken Guilford
COURSE SUPERINTENDENT: Tim Davis

TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR: Jason Cox
ARCHITECT: George Cobb

YARDAGE/PAR: Boys 7,098 yards, par 72(73.9/136) Girls 5,908 yards, par 72 (74.6/133)
FAIRWAYS & TEES: Bermuda grass
GREENS: Champion Bermuda