The JGTA's very first Scholastic All-Asia Team member, Selina Li of Hong Kong, was recognized and honored at the inaugural Hong Kong Junior Classics' Opening Ceremony hosted by Clearwater Bay.
Venue Spotlight: Clearwater Bay
The award-winning Clearwater Bay Golf and Country Club, which opened its doors in 1982, has played host to multiple prestigious events, including what is currently the last stop on the PGA Tour Series China, The Clearwater Bay Open, as well as the Omega PGA Championships and the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship.
Tournament Champions Crowned
Pongsapak Laopakdee (2023) of Rayong, Thailand and Chloe Chan (2021) become first time JGTA champions. Hong Kong local Chloe Chan fired scores of 69-71 for an even-par tournament total of 140. With her win, Chan becomes the first JGTA champion in history from Hong Kong.
Entry Criteria: AJGA PBE Status and Official JGTA Tie Breaks
Entry Fee: USD $295
Status: Junior Order of Merit | Major-level status
Contact: playerservices@jgta.org
Application Deadline: 20/01/2019 11:59 pm
JGTA will stop receiving applications submitted after 11:59 PM Hong Kong Time on January 20, 2017. All Tour Card holders who submit their application after this time will be ineligible for the tournament.
Payment Deadline: 22/01/2019 11:59 pm
Players who have earned tentative entry into the Tournament will have until 11:59 PM Hong Kong Time to make payment to confirm entry into this event.
Tuesday, February 19 - Player & Parents Meeting: 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm
JGTA will host a Player and Parents meeting in the Clubhouse at Clearwater Bay for all tournament participants, parents/coaches to discuss important topics including: Playing the JGTA, College Golf, Local Rules and more. Attendance is mandatory.
Tuesday, February 19 - Official Practice Round: 7:45 am Shotgun
The JGTA will assign starting holes and pairings to players prior to February 19.
There will be two shuttles leaving the official hotels at 5:30 am to assist in traveling to the course.
Please contact playerservices@jgta.org if you are unable to participate in the official practice round prior to February 18.
Tuesday, February 19 - Player Registration: 6:15 am - 7:20 am
Players must check-in with JGTA staff in the Clubhouse Lobby at Clearwater Bay on Tuesday February 19. Late arrival players may register anytime while JGTA staff is present in the Tournament Office before 4:00 pm.
Tuesday, February 19 - Player & Parents Meeting: 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm
JGTA will host a Player and Parents meeting in the Clubhouse at Clearwater Bay for all tournament participants, parents/coaches to discuss important topics including: Playing the JGTA, College Golf, Local Rules and more. Attendance is mandatory.
The awards ceremony will take place immediately following the conclusion of play. If booking travel on day of final round please take into consideration possible weather delays that could affect your arrangements