Junior Tour Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the age brackets for the MSGA Junior Tour?
  All Maine junior tournaments are open to amateur golfers aged 17 and under, who either live in the State of         Maine or are members of an MSGA member club.
  
  Competition in junior events is divided into three divisions by age; the 12 and under players will compete in nine-hole tournaments. Players in the 13-14 age division and players in the 15-17 age division will play 18 holes. There are also two girls division for the Maine Junior Golf Championship. Players under the age of 13 wishing to play 18 holes, or players wishing to move up from the 13-14 to the 15-17 age divisions must have prior approval to move up.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: Once a player competes in a higher division, that player must complete the remainder of the season in the higher division. In other words, if you play up, you stay up.
  

• What is the dress code for MSGA Junior Tour events?
  Players in all MSGA junior events must follow the MSGA Dress Code, which does not permit dungarees, cutoff shorts, gym shorts, bathing suits, tank tops, sweat suits or collarless shirts. Players are prohibited from wearing metal, ceramic or other spikes constructed from any piercing materials. Shirts must be tucked in and hats must be worn facing forward. Penalty for breach of dress code is disqualification.
  

• What does it cost to play on the MSGA Junior Tour?
  All junior players must purchase an MSGA membership card annually. Cost to join is $10 for juniors and includes the card, a tee gift at your first event and a Rules of Golf book. The entry fee for all Junior Tour events is $23. The end of season, Maine Junior Amateur Championship entry fee is $35.