Limited to individuals who meet the Rules of Amateur Status who are ages 12-18 on the first day of an OJGT Championship. Must be a member of the OJGT to participate ($100 yearly fee).
Note: High school graduates may participate in events until they become 19 years old or August 1st of their graduation year. High school graduates are not eligible to gain tour points.
All events will be divided into two divisions:
All entries will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Only online entries with paid entry will be accepted.
Tournament entries will open in the following two groups:
Priority Registration – Opens January 1 at 9 AM
Open Registration – Opens January 15 at 9 AM
Entries close at 12:00 pm 5 days prior to the tournament.
The OGA reserves the right to decline any entry. Participants shall be subject to the rules and conditions of play set forth by the OGA. Any violation of OGA tournament policies could result in future suspensions. If an entry is rejected, the applicant will be notified and offered the opportunity to submit a written response for reconsideration to the OGA Board.
Players wishing to withdraw for any reason can withdraw by logging into their Golf Genius account (select the Gear icon on top right) or by contacting the OGA office (405-848-0042). Players who withdraw prior to the entry deadline will receive a refund minus $10. Players who withdraw after the entry deadline and up to two (2) days before the event will receive a refund minus $30. Players can also transfer to another event that has open spots in the same calendar year up to two days prior to the event. No refunds, either full or partial, may be made on or after the first round of an event. Partial refunds for shortened events are at the discretion of the OGA. Players needing to withdraw on the day of the tournament must contact the OGA or host facility as soon as possible. Players who fail to follow this procedure will be considered a NO SHOW and may be subject to suspension.
OJGT Championships have a set field size based on course availability and daylight restrictions. Once the field is full and before the pairings are released, players will be inserted into the field based on their position on the waitlist. After the pairings are released, positions are filled based on gender (i.e. Boys replace Boys, Girls replace Girls). Entry fee payment is collected at the time a player is dropped into the field.
Due to the existence of large waitlists at some Championships, players may attempt to enter an event on-site in the case of a withdraw/no show on the first day of an OJGT event. A player must currently be on the waitlist for the event to be entitled to an open spot.
When attempting to enter onsite, the player must first check in either with the starter or the scoreboard official to announce they are onsite. Their position on the waitlist determines which player will receive the open spot first (i.e. #1 on the waitlist would receive the spot even if another player registered onsite before them). Spots in the Boys Division will only be given to boys; Spots in the Girls Division will only be given to girls.
Players must remain in close proximity to the starter and be ready to play at a moments notice in case a spot comes available. Their entry fee will be charged once they are added to the field. Pairings are capped at three players per group, and there are no guarantees that a spot will come available.
Each player in a competition must adhere to commonly accepted standards of golfing etiquette and sportsmanship. To ensure proper standards of behavior during a competition, player must comply with the OGA Code of Conduct Policy outlined on the OGA Hard Card. Club throwing or slamming are never allowed. The use of profanity is not permitted. Loud frustration, outbursts, and inappropriate language will not be tolerated.
Each player is charged with the responsibility of protecting the field while on the course and at the scoring area. Players should make sure that everyone in the group competes within the rules, conducts themselves in accordance with policies, and scores accurately at all times during OJGT events. Everyone must have the courage to bring violations to the attention of other players prior to leaving the scoring area after every round. When a rules violation occurs it should be brought up as it happens. Players should not wait until a fellow competitor starts the next hole to bring up violations.
Blatant disregard or repeated violations of these policies may result in immediate disqualification and suspension of future tournament eligibility.
Players are required to wear commonly accepted golf attire during play and while using all other host facility premises. No cargo pants or shorts are allowed, and denim jeans may not be worn during play. If a player wants to wear headgear that person must wear it appropriately, and never turned around backward. For girls, all shorts and skirts must be of an appropriate length. Additionally, all conduct and dress code policies for the host facility will be enforced. It is the players responsibility to be aware of the dress code. The Committee reserves the right to determine appropriate attire for specific events.
In the interest of golf course maintenance and in an attempt to provide excellent playing conditions, the use of metal spikes in OGA competitions is prohibited.
During a round, a player must not ride on any form of motorized transportation except as authorized or later approved by the Committee.
Note: A player making a stroke from where the previous stroke was made is always authorized, including accepting a golf cart ride from a spectator.
Push/pull carts are permitted in OJGT Championships unless restricted by the host facility.
If a restriction exists, the OGA will notify players of club policy prior to the championship.
Players who fail to appear at their assigned starting time without notifying the OGA or the host course will be listed as a NO SHOW and may result in suspension. Any player withdrawing during play without notifying an OGA official may also result in suspension.
OJGT uses digital scorecards to keep score during play. After each hole during the round, the marker should confirm with the player the number of strokes on that hole and enter that gross score on the digital scorecard.
All players MUST submit a scorecard after each round at the scoring area. Failure to do so will result in a NO CARD designation and may result in disciplinary action or suspension.
Distance measuring devices are permitted in OJGT Championships.
Caddies are NOT permitted in OJGT Championships.
In the event of a tie for first place in a division at the end of a championship, there will be a sudden-death playoff to determine a sole winner. Should there be an inability to conduct a playoff (course availability, weather, darkness, etc.), ties will be broken using the USGA method of matching cards (Total Score of Second Round, Last 9 Holes, Last 6 Holes, Last 3 Holes, then 18th Hole Going Back to #1).
Any other ties for prizes (other than first place) will broken using the USGA method of matching cards.
Spectators attend OJGT events at their own risk. Spectators are expected to comply with all regulations and policies of the OGA and host facility.
Spectators are permitted to assist players by helping with ball searches, providing snacks and drinks, and other activities that do not interfere with the competition. Spectators should never be involved in rulings during the round.
Any conversation between a player/spectator which might be construed as advice is prohibited. Please keep all conversations with players to words of encouragement.
Spectators are required to wear commonly accepted golf attire during play and while using all other host facility premises. Any dress code requirement of the host facility will be communicated in advance.
Rental of spectator carts is generally permitted, but is at the discretion of the host facility and OGA staff. Spectators are subject to the rental fee of the host facility. Spectator carts must always remain on cart paths. When emergency course evacuations become necessary, spectators are asked to give players a ride to safe space.
When possible, we ask that spectators follow one shot ahead of the group they are watching. This helps provide players with aid in watching errant shots.
Official scoring is the sole responsibility of each player. While spectators are welcome to keep a scorecard, the official scoring is done by the players themselves. Please refrain from discussing scores or comparing cards with players until after the round and they leave the scoring area.
Players are responsible for the actions of spectators who come to watch them play. If spectators breach the codes of conduct, the player may face penalty or disqualification.
Weather is always a factor in Oklahoma during golf tournaments. The OJGT always makes every effort to complete each event in its entirety. However, weather sometimes dictates changes in format. Safety is always the top concern when weather threatens, course playability is secondary, followed by available daylight after the weather condition subsides. These are the main factors in their priority.
EVACUATIONS: When course evacuations are necessary, we will always try to give groups ample time to clear the course without delay. When a round is stopped because of dangerous weather, the players are to mark their ball and proceed immediately to a place of shelter. In these cases the player is NEVER TO PLAY ANOTHER STROKE even if it means completing a hole.
DECISIONS TO RESUME PLAY: When weather conditions improve play will be resumed after agreement between the Committee, the host professional, and/or the greens superintendent. The three factors; safety, playability, and daylight, will determine the resumption of play.
WEATHER-SHORTENED EVENTS: When an event must be shortened due to weather circumstances, the following policy will be instituted:
The following is the points breakdown awarded per event. Ties for points other than 1st place will be prorated.
| Position | Boys | Girls |
| 1 | 250 | 250 |
| 2 | 150 | 150 |
| 3 | 120 | 120 |
| 4 | 80 | 80 |
| 5 | 70 | 70 |
| 6 | 65 | 60 |
| 7 | 60 | 50 |
| 8 | 55 | 40 |
| 9 | 50 | 30 |
| 10 | 45 | 20 |
| 11 | 40 | |
| 12 | 35 | |
| 13 | 30 | |
| 14 | 25 | |
| 15 | 20 |
Each season, the OJGT plays an invitational event against the Texas Junior Golf Tour (TJGT) called the Red River Team Challenge. Each team is comprised of 48 players (32 boys & 16 girls). The OJGT team is selected based on exemptions and OJGT Player of the Year points.
Players in the following categories will be exempt from qualifying through OJGT Player of the Year points (assuming they have played in two OJGT events in the current season):
Exemption invitees will be notified after September 1st.
Note: The participation in the OGA Junior Championship counts as an event for an automatic invitation.
All other spots will be earned based on the final OJGT Player of the Year points after the Fall Finale. Ties for the final qualifying spot will be broken based on points earned starting with the last event of the season (i.e. if Player A earns more points than Player B, the Player A will earn a spot). This same process will progress backward through the season until the tie is broken (second to last event, third to last event, etc.). If a tie still remains, it will be broken using a random method.