Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

Who can play in these events?

Any junior girl who resides or is a member of a club in the Zone 3 and Zone 4 regions of British Columbia Golf.

Zone Three – Fraser Valley

Zone Four – Delta, Greater Vancouver, Squamish, Sunshine Coast

What information do I need for a Golf Canada Handicap?

All players looking to compete in any British Columbia Golf Championship/Event must have an active Golf Canada Membership. Players are required to have all personal information listed below visible on their account: current email, primary phone number, date of birth, address.

Players who do not have this information listed in their account will not be able to register for an event until they have made the necessary updates. Note that it can take up to 24 hours for your account to update before registering for the spring tour events.

What if I am a beginner golfer that wants to start playing tournaments but I don't have a handicap ?

That's okay! We have a novice division for those who are new to the game or have a handicap of 20+.

How do I generate a Golf Canada Handicap Index?

Players looking to register for a British Columbia Golf Championship/Event must have a Golf Canada Handicap Index. Players can generate a handicap index by posting their round scores to the Golf Canada Score Center. A player will generate their handicap index after they post at least two 9-hole scores. It is important players post all of their scores to the Golf Canada Score Centre so they always have an accurate handicap index.

To register for a Golf Canada Handicap, please click here!

When and How do I register for an event?

Registration dates and deadlines are available under the "Home" page. Credit card authorization will be required to submit your entry. Entries must be received by 11PM on the registration deadline date.

Tournament Format

Junior Girls Tour Series will be contested over 18 holes on each event date.

There will be Gross and Net competitions.

A novice division will also be offered to those with a handicap of 20+ or no handicap.

Target Yardages

Yardages will be based on age and handicap.

Championship Division

Handicap: 9 and under

Approx. 5,600 yards

Handicap Division

Handicap: 10 +

Approx. 4,800 yards

Novice Division

Handicap: 20+

Approx. 4,500 yards

Terms of Competition

Junior Competition (Gross / Net / Novice Divisions)
Event: Zone 3 & 4 Junior Girls Spring Series

FORMAT

18-hole stroke play
Divisions:
- Gross – Lowest total score
- Net – Lowest net score (handicap applied)
- Novice – Modified stroke play (see below)

TEES

Play from assigned tees only

HANDICAPS (NET)

Valid Golf Canada handicap required
Committee may adjust or assign handicaps

NOVICE DIVISION

Max score: Double Par
Pick up at max score
Maintain pace of play

SCORING

Players must:
- Keep accurate hole-by-hole scores
- Exchange & verify scorecards
- Sign and return scorecards promptly
Scorecard is final once returned

TIES

Scorecard playoff:
- Last → 1 hole
If still tied → Committee decision

PACE OF PLAY

Maintain position with group ahead
Groups out of position may be warned or timed

RULES

Governed by Rules of Golf (R&A/USGA) + Local Rules
If unsure:
- Play two balls (stroke play)
- Report to Committee before returning card

DARKNESS / INCOMPLETE ROUND

If round cannot be completed due to darkness:

Completion of Hole

Finish hole if reasonable and safe
If not, discontinue as directed

Scoring

Committee may:
- Assign Double Par, or
- Count completed holes only

Results

All players complete 18 → results stand
If not → results based on:
- Reduced holes, or
- Adjusted scores
Applied consistently within divisions
Committee decisions are final

CONDUCT

Proper golf etiquette expected at all times
Misconduct may result in penalty or removal

COMMITTEE

Committee has final authority on all decisions