Best Western Plus Cobourg Inn & Convention Centre
930 Burnham Street
Cobourg, ON K9A 2X9
Cut Off Date: June 22, 2015
Room Types:
4 Rooms w/ 3 Queen beds
2 Suites w/ 2 rooms / 3 beds
25 Rooms w/ 2 Queen beds
9 Rooms with 1 Queen bed and 1 Queen pullout
Room Rates:
Monday July 20th $140 +tax
Tuesday July 21st $135 + tax
Wednesday July 22nd $125 + tax
Thursday July 23rd $100 + tax
Alternates as of July 16th
Caddies are not permitted for any phase of the championship or qualifying rounds.
Golf Canada allots each Provincial Golf Association a number of quota spots for the Canadian Junior Championship. The quota number is based on a Golf Canada formula and is available through the GAO. The GAO fulfils its respective quota through the Ontario Junior and then forwards the names of the eligible golfers to Golf Canada. The number of quota spots for the Ontario Junior will be made available on site.
If there is a tie for the final Quota spot, a hole-by-hole playoff will be held immediately following play. A player not immediately available for the playoff shall forfeit his spot. Multiple no-shows shall be decided by using the GAO Tie-Breaking policy.
In an effort to continue the development of golf coaches in Ontario and to enhance the athlete experience at GAO Provincial Junior Championships, the GAO has implemented a few new initiatives.
Coaches
It is expected, that many players will have their personal coaches on site at some point during the competition and it is at the GAO’s discretion as to who can provide coaching services during the event. Generally, all Coaches (see appendix B for definition) are welcome but must sign in, display a generic coaching badge and must follow certain guidelines:
Coaches can:
Coaches cannot:
Appendix ‘A’ - Practice Facilities
The GAO will rope all practice facilities during the week of the championship whenever possible. Only players and coaches may access these areas, No parents. Signs will also be posted communicating this message. Coaches must sign in with the GAO at the tournament office and obtain a badge in order to access the practice facilities. Parents are not permitted inside the ropes at anytime during the championship.
Appendix ‘B’ – Definition of a Coach
For the purpose of Provincial Championships, the GAO defines a Coach as a PGA of Canada member who has been identified by an athlete competing in the competition as their Coach of Record.
All inquiries about these coaching policies and procedures should be directed to the GAO.
Juniors must be members of the Golf Association of Ontario to participate in any GAO tournaments (including GAO Junior tournaments).
Entries are open to male amateur golfers who:
Note: There are no age divisions for this championship.
Rejection of Entries
Entries are subject to rejection at any time, including during the Championship proper by the Golf Association of Ontario. The reason for rejection may include unbecoming conduct.
All players including those exempt must apply on-line at www.gao.ca.
Only one entry may be filed per player. Please note, all entry fees are subject to HST, which must be paid by every player.
Note: There is an additional $20.00 entry fee for the Championship for those who successfully qualify through a qualifying round.
Exempt players
Number after each name indicates the basis of qualification.
Aaron Black - 3 | Gavin MacIver - 2 |
Jackson Bowery - 12 | Josh Montgomery - 3 |
Marc Casullo - 3 | Trevor Ranton - 4 |
Jason Chung - 12 | Maxwell Sear - 4,12 |
Tony (Taekkun) Gil - 4, 9 | Brendan Seys - 12 |
Kelvin Lim - 12 | Carter Simon - 3,4 |
Kyle MacDonald -12 | Jack Simpson - 10 |
Those exempt must still be age eligible. Exempt players must enter the championship by the entry deadline.
Gavin MacIver |
Aaron Black | Josh Montgomery |
Marc Casullo | Carter Simon |
Tony(Taekkun) Gil | Maxwell Sear |
Trevor Ranton | Carter Simon |
Tony (Taekkun) Gil |
Maxwell Sear | Kelvin Lim |
Jason Chung | Kyle MacDonald |
Brendan Seys | Jackson Bowery |
Jake Bryson |
Click here for information on how to apply for an exemption.
The Ontario Junior Boys' Championship and the Ontario Junior Boys' Match Play Championship are two of a very limited number of events to garner points toward the Golf Canada's Junior Order of Merit.
Official Practice Round
Practice privileges at Dalewood are extended to qualified players in the Championship on Monday, July 20. Access to the club is not provided prior to this date.
Starting Times - Players may book a Practice Round Starting Time beginning on Tuesday July 14th by contacting the Dalewood pro shop at 905-885-8409 (Starting times will begin at 11:00 am). Double booking of times is prohibited and violation of this policy may result in further disciplinary action.
One Ball Only in Practice Rounds
In an effort to maintain conditions of the course and speed of play, one ball only is permitted during the practice round with the following exceptions:
Violation of this policy may result in the player being removed from the golf course and possibly receive further disciplinary action.
First Place: Gold medal, Champions Trophy and the Ontario Junior Boys’ Trophy (to be retained by the GAO).
Second Place: Silver medal. If a tie, duplicate medals will be awarded.
Third Place: Bronze Medal. Awarded only if no tie for Second Place. If a tie for third place, duplicate medals will be awarded.
Exemptions Awarded (must be age eligible):
Non-Exempt entrants must present “Government Issued Proof of Age” upon registration at the Qualifying site.
Exempt entrants must present “Government Issued Proof of Age” upon registration at the Championship site.
Those failing to do so will not be permitted to participate in the championship.
Note: Photocopies are acceptable.
Location
Qualifying will take place at various qualifying sites throughout the province in the month of June. Applicants may choose any site they wish subject to availability. The GAO will determine the number of qualifiers’ places at each location after entries close based on the size of the qualifying field compared to the overall number of qualifying entries
Note: There are no age divisions in this championship.
Successful Qualifiers Entry into Championship
Following play of Sectional and Final Qualifying, every successful qualifier will automatically be entered into the Championship at Dalewood Golf Club with an additional $20.00 entry fee. If a qualifier or exempt player withdraws, he must notify the GAO at (905) 852-1101 extension 226 promptly in order to insure an Alternate fair opportunity to play. Failure to comply may result in disqualification from future GAO competition.
Successful Qualifiers' Entry into Final Qualifying
Following completion of play at all Sectional Qualifying sites, every successful qualifier for Final Qualifying will be entered into Final Qualifying at Elmira GC on July 2nd at no additional cost.
Places, Ties and Substitutions
If a qualifier or an exempt player withdraws, the place made available will be re-allotted to the Alternate List prearranged by the GAO. Alternates have no status at the Championship.
On Monday July 20, eligible players must:
Place may be forfeited by a player whom no word is received by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, July 20.
Competition will be in three stages, at stroke play
Tuesday, July 21 - First Round, 18 Holes
Wednesday, July 22 – Second Round, 18 Holes
CUT: After 36 holes, the low 60 scorers and anyone tying for 60th place continue play. The remainder are eliminated. For third and fourth round starting times, check your email or www.gao.ca.
Thursday, July 23 – Third Round, 18 Holes
Friday, July 24 – Fourth Round, 18 Holes
Lowest scorer for 72 Holes will be champion. In the event of a tie for the championship, the winner will be determined by a hole-by-hole sudden death playoff. The playoff holes and their order of play will be determined by the GAO and announced prior to the completion of the championship.
The top three (3) 2015 Ontario Junior Boys' Championship finishers will comprise the Ontario Junior Boys' Team. The team will represent Ontario at the Canadian Junior Boys' Championship.
Note: The Team Selection Committee reserves the right to amend the selection process at any time during or following the Championship.
Ties: In the event of a tie at the conclusion of play for the final team position, a hole-by-hole playoff will begin immediately following completion of the final round.
GAO will subsidize a portion of the costs of attending the National Championship for the 3 players selected to the team. Subsidies may vary depending on the location of the National Championship.
It is the responsibility of the Players to make their travel and accommodation arrangements. In the case of Junior golfers, it is the responsibility of the family to provide supervision.