This is the first event to be sanctioned with Junior Order of Merit in mainland China, and the JGTA’s 4th event of the 2018-2019 season. This event also plays a crucial role on the Junior Order of Merit - the Official Ranking of the JGTA and the the source for AJGA PBE Status in Asia.
Champions are Crowned
Ieong Sin Kuan (2021) of Macau and Songge Jiang (2021) of China
Foshan Golf Club
Foshan Golf Club is the official host venue for The Southern Junior - 2019. Foshan Golf Club also hosts the Foshan Open, a European Challenge Tour event. Foshan Golf Club, its parent company and its important role in the successful development of local juniors golfers and a long-standing supporter of junior golfers harnessing education and golf at the Collegiate level.
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: 15/03/2019 11:59 pm
JGTA will stop receiving applications submitted after 11:59 PM Hong Kong Time on March 15, 2019. All Tour Card holders who submit their application after this time will be ineligible for the tournament.
Payment Deadline: 17/03/2019 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.
Monday, April 1 - Player & Parents Meeting: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
JGTA will host a Player and Parents meeting in the Clubhouse at Foshan Golf Club for all tournament participants, parents/coaches to discuss important topics including: Playing the JGTA, College Golf, Local Rules and more. Attendance is mandatory.
Monday, April 1 - Official Practice Round: 9:00 am Shotgun
The JGTA will assign starting holes and pairings to players prior to March 31. There will be two shuttles leaving the official hotels at 5:20 am to assist in traveling to the course.
Please contact playerservices@jgta.org if you are unable to participate in the official practice round as soon as possible.
Monday, April 1 - Player Registration: 7:45 am - 8:45 am
Players must check-in with JGTA staff in the Clubhouse Lobby on Monday, April 1. Late arrival players may register anytime while JGTA staff is present in the Tournament Office before 4:00 pm.
Monday, April 1 - Player & Parents Meeting: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
JGTA will host a Player and Parents meeting in the Clubhouse at Foshan Golf Club for all tournament participants, parents/coaches to discuss important topics including: Playing the JGTA, College Golf, Local Rules and more. Attendance is mandatory.
Thursday, April 4: 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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
Host Venue: Foshan Golf Club
Official Hotel: Ramada Foshan Nanhai / The Canton Residence Foshan
Booking is required to book directly with the hotels. First come first serve. Please contact playerservices@jgta.org for reservation.
Airport:
Guangzhou Baiyun Internation Airport (CAN), distance to Golf Club 1.5 hrs.