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9-Hole: Stroke play. Triple bogey max on each hole.

6-Hole: Stroke play or Scramble format depending on the tournament; see tournament schedule for clarity.  Triple bogey max on each hole.

Futures – ages 10 – 11 boys and girls; caddie required

Boys 10-11 (1700-2000 yds.)
Girls 10-11 (1200-1500 yds.)

Prep – ages 12-13 boys and girls; caddie recommended

Boys 12-13 (2100-2400 yds.)
Girls 12-13 (1700-2000 yds.)

Medalist – ages 14 & up boys and girls; caddie optional

Boys 16 & up – (2900-3200 yds.)
Boys 14 -15 – (2500-2800 yds.)
Girls 14 & up – (2100-2400 yds.)

Mini-Open Series – all holes at our First Tee short course are less than 100 yards

9-Hole:  Area courses in the Roanoke Valley including Roanoke Country Club, River Course, Hidden Valley, Ole Monterey, Ashley Plantation, Blue Hills, Blacksburg and Hanging Rock

6-Hole:  All events are played at our First Tee short course

Caddies can include a parent, relative, or family friend with golf experience.   In addition, please understand that caddies cannot ride in carts.  All caddies must walk the course with the player.

Yes!  Each event is broken into divisions based upon age. *Note:  You may always ask to play up a division – just email Coach Bill!

9-Hole Events | Ages 10-18

DIVISIONS:
– Futures: Ages 10-11 / Boys & Girls / Stroke play / Caddie required
– Prep: Ages 12-13 / Boys & Girls / Stroke Play / Caddie recommended
– Medalist: Ages 14 & up / Boys & Girls / Stroke Play / Caddie optional
– Links fore FUN: Ages 10-18 / Coed / Stroke play / Caddie recommended (required for ages 10-11) / **No Scorecard

6-Hole Events | Ages 5-9

DIVISIONS:
– Tiger Paws: Ages 5-6 / Boys & Girls / Stroke Play or Scramble / Caddie required
– Player: Ages 7-9 / Boys & Girls / Stroke Play or Scramble / Caddie required
– Links fore FUN: Ages 5-9 / Coed / Stroke Play or Scramble / Caddie required / **No Scorecard

Overall Junior Open Series Prizes: Three grand prizes will be awarded by drawing at the Red, White and Blue Open in November. Players will be entered into the drawing each time they participate in and Junior Open Series Event. Only one prize per person. In the event a name is drawn twice, the player will have their choice of prizes to accept.

Grand Prizes include:

• Play and Stay for two at a Virginia resort
• PING USA stand bag
• Prize Basket containing gift certificates for golf rounds, assorted gifts cards and more

Overall Mini-Junior Open Grand Prizes will be awarded in the same manner, with only one prize per person. Mini-Junior Open Grand Prizes include:

• FREE Class registration for a First Tee class or camp
• FREE entry into a 2025 Junior Open Event
• Prize Basket containing candy, gift certificate for golf rounds and more

Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in each division for the Junior Open 9-hole events. There are no prizes for the Links Fore Fun division.

Ribbons will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place per division for each Mini-Junior Open 6-hole event. There are no prizes for the Links Fore Fun division.

No, it does not.  We are unique in that we operate on a “ticket” system and the more events you play in, the more tickets you receive, and the more chances you have to win prizes at the end of the season!  (see “Awards & Prizes” FAQ section)

First Tee Participants:
9-Hole tournament: $15
6-Hole tournament: $5

Active First Tee participants qualify for this reduced tournament fee (available to those who have participated in a class or are registered for one this year). As an added benefit, First Tee – Roanoke Valley participants will automatically be enrolled in the Youth On Course program at no additional charge when they play their first yearly Junior Open Series Event/Mini-Open Series Event.

Non-First Tee Participants:
9-Hole tournament: $20
6-Hole tournament: $10

If you are not currently or have not ever been active in First Tee programs, please select the non-First Tee participant fee during registration

Registration closes 4 days prior to the event.

Tee times will be released via email typically 3 days prior to the event.

If the course becomes unplayable due to weather conditions, the tournament committee may issue vouchers to be used at another time during the year. If a player needs to withdraw, the player can do so up to 48 hours in advance to receive a voucher towards another First Tee Junior Open event. No voucher will be issued if a player withdraws within 48 of the event or fails to show.

Please dress in appropriate golf attire, no denim / gym clothing allowed.

Please arrive 30-45 minutes before your tee time to check-in and warm up.

Players and caddies will need to be at the first tee of the golf course 10 minutes before their tee time and are expected to walk and carry or push their clubs.

Just want to have fun and not worry about a score?  Enter our Links Fore Fun Division where no scorecard has to be turned in!  Simply have fun, pick up when you want to and enjoy the course.   Be sure to choose this option when you register.  No prizes will be awarded in this division.

Most likely!  Most courses will charge a nominal fee (approximately $20-$25) to rent a golf cart as a spectator for our 9-Hole events.  Feel free to call ahead to be sure these will be available.  Please  stay on cart paths/rough and do not let anyone under the age of 16 drive the golf cart.

You can register for any of the events by visiting here.  Registration closes 4 days prior to each event.