Rules

  1. Tournaments

  • Tournaments will be conducted under the USGA Rules of Golf and appropriate Local Rules where applicable.

  • No entries will be accepted over the phone or in person.

  • Yardage Measuring Devices will be allowed.

  • Entries must be received by the Friday at 12:00 P.M. before each tournament. Any late entries will not be accepted. A player who sends in a late entry will not be guaranteed a spot in that week's tournament.

  • Any player who does not show for a tournament without a valid excuse such as injury, sickness, family emergency, etc. will forfeit their entry fee and may be subject to suspension.

  • All ties during tournaments will be broken by using the USGA rules.

  • Each 18-hole competition consist of two 9-hole rounds completed on the tournament day.

  • Players will be allowed a 15-minute stoppage of play due to medical emergency.

  • Double par Coke Tour Rules will be in play on every hole. Players will pick up when score reaches double par for pace of play.

  • Exemption Rules: Leaders of 16-18, 14-15 Men, and 13-18 Girls after first two tournaments will earn an exemption into the Pros of Tomorrow at Tupelo Country Club. Leaders of same Divisions after 4 tournaments will earn an exemption into the SJGT Tournament at Mossy Oak. Winners of the season ending Tour championship at Starkville Country Club in the same divisions will earn an exemption into the Randy Watkins Jr Tournament!


2. Players:

Player’s age as of June 1, 2024, will determine age group.

Players will be divided as follows:

18 Hole Groups

Male 16-18, 14-15, 12-13***

Female 13-18

***Caddie Allowed in 12-13 ***

9 Hole Groups

Male 10-12***, Powerade Division 8-9****, Female 10-12***

***Caddie Allowed***

****Powerade Division Caddie Required****

6 Hole Groups

Body Armor Division 5-7
****Caddie Required****


3. Conduct:

  • Caddies are only permitted for boys 13 & Under, and girls 12 & under. Caddies may use a golf cart (players must walk). Players 6-9 years old are required to use a caddie. All other players must carry his/her own bag (pull carts are allowed). No motorized transportation may be used by any player at any point during the course of play.

  • Club throwing and abusive language of any kind will not be tolerated.

  • There will be absolutely NO use of any alcoholic or tobacco-like products by any player.

  • Parents and spectators will remain on the cart path at all times and are not permitted to "coach" or "advise" players at any time during the round.

  • Players must use equipment that conforms to the specifications set forth by the USGA.

  • A player may not withdraw from a competitive round without permission by a Tournament Official or good cause such as injury, illness, or family crisis. Any player withdrawing from a competitive round without just cause is subject to suspension of one tournament.

  • Proper attire is required in and around the clubhouse, the practice facilities, and the golf course. The following are prohibited: short shorts, t-shirts, and jeans. Collared shirts must be worn and remain tucked-in at all times. Hats that are worn must be worn turned to the front.

  • Failure to abide by these rules and any other set forth by the course and/or Coca-Cola Junior Tour may lead in disqualification and possible expulsion from the junior tour.


4. Points

Points will be awarded during the course of the season. They breakdown as follows:

  • 1st – 150

  • 2nd – 90

  • 3rd – 80

  • 4th – 70

  • 5th – 60

  • 6th – 50

  • 7th – 40

  • 8th – 30

  • 9th – 20

  • 10th - 10