Goose Pond Colony Resort, Hole 13
BIRMINGHAM, AL - The Alabama Golf Association will conduct the 72nd Alabama Boys State Junior Championship at Goose Pond Colony Resort (Lakes Course) in Scottsboro, AL July 25-27, 2017. This is the first time Goose Pond has hosted the Alabama Boys State Junior Championship.
John Racciatti, Jr. of Fairhope is the defending champion; he won the title in 2016 at Lakewood Golf Club with a score of 11-under par. Racciatti, Jr. is in the field this week to defend his title.
158 players are scheduled to compete in this year’s championship.
Championship Format
54 holes of gross individual stroke play for players age 12-18. 27 holes (9 each day) for players age 9-11. Players in the 14-15 and 16-18 Age Divisions will play the same tees and will be eligible to win the Overall Championship. The field (14-18) will be cut to the low 60 players and ties after 36 holes. There will be no cut for the 9-11 or 12-13 Age Divisions. The lowest score for 54 holes in either 14-15 or 16-18 Age Divisions will be the Champion. In the event of a tie for the Overall Championship only, a hole-by-hole play-off will be held immediately following play. The playoff holes and their order of play will be determined by the Committee.
Awards
Awards will be presented to the top scores in the 9-11, 12-13 and 14-18 Divisions, as well as the Overall Champion. In addition, the Overall Champion will have his name engraved on the permanent trophy and may take possession of the trophy for the ensuing year.
Goose Pond Colony Resort Information
Director of Golf Operations: Ashley Parrett
Course Superintendent: Chris Settles
Physical Address: 417 Ed Hembree Drive, Scottsboro, AL 35769
Club Website: http://goosepond.org/
Golf Shop Phone: 256-912-0063 (7:00am-6:00pm)
Practice Facility Hours: 6:30am-6:00pm
Food & Beverage Hours: 6:30am-6:00pm
Championship Yardage:
14-18 Divisions: 6739 yards, par 36-36--72; Course/Slope Rating: 71.6/125,
12-13 Division: 5637 yards, par 36-35--71; Course/Slope Rating: 67.1/115
9-11 Division (9 Holes each day): 5114 yards, par 36-35--71;Course/Slope Rating: 65.6/112
Course Architect: George Cobb
Course Turfgrass: Tees/Fairways/Rough (419 Bermuda); Putting Greens (Bermuda)
Championship Schedule
Monday, July 24
All Day: Practice rounds.
9:00am-4:00pm: Player Registration in the Clubhouse
Tuesday, July 25
Round 1: Tee times at 7:30am & 12:30pm off #1 & #10 tees.
11:00am-3:00pm: Hosted player lunch in the Clubhouse
Wednesday, July 26
Round 2: Tee times at 7:30am & 12:30pm off #1 & #10 tees.
11:00am-3:00pm: Hosted player lunch in the Clubhouse.
Cut to low 60 scores and ties. Field re-grouped according to score
Thursday, July 27
Round 3: Tee times at 7:30am off #1 & #10 tees.
11:00am-3:00pm: Hosted player lunch in the Clubhouse.
Awards ceremony immediately following play at scoreboard.
Starting Times and Scoring Website: https://www.ghintpp.com/bamagolf/TPPOnlineScoring/Default.aspx?id=343
Alabama Boys’ State Junior Championship History: https://anyflip.com/dvfd/gymf/
About the Alabama Golf Association (AGA)
The Alabama Golf Association is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit educational organization founded in 1915 whose mission is to serve and promote amateur golf in Alabama. AGA membership consists of over 130 member clubs represented by nearly 18,500 individuals. The activities and services of the Alabama Golf Association are governed by a Board of Directors consisting of Alabama golfers who wish to serve the game and the association through service.
AGA is the USGA's liaison for golf in Alabama conducting national championship qualifying, administering the USGA Handicap system including the GHIN Handicap service, course & slope rating and education. The AGA annually conducts 12 championships and team match competitions for men, women, juniors, and seniors. The AGA also conducts Alabama high school golf championships and assists with many collegiate events including the SEC Men's Golf Championship. In addition to competitions, the AGA administers the AGA Women's Scholarship Fund that is dedicated to assisting young female golfers in higher education and supports the Alabama Turfgrass Research Foundation.
Since 1980, the AGA has managed the affairs of the Southern Golf Association which includes conducting the Southern Amateur Championship and Southern Junior Championship, in conjunction with the Board of Directors of the Southern Golf Association.
For more information about the Alabama Golf Association, visit www.alabamagolf.org.
