
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
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18-hole stroke play
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Divisions:
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Gross – Lowest total score
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Net – Lowest net score (handicap applied)
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Novice – Modified stroke play (see below)
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TEES
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Play from assigned tees only
HANDICAPS (NET)
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Valid Golf Canada handicap required
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Committee may adjust or assign handicaps
NOVICE DIVISION
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Max score: Double Par
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Pick up at max score
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Maintain pace of play
SCORING
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Players must:
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Keep accurate hole-by-hole scores
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Exchange & verify scorecards
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Sign and return scorecards promptly
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Scorecard is final once returned
TIES
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Scorecard playoff:
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Last → 1 hole
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If still tied → Committee decision
PACE OF PLAY
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Maintain position with group ahead
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Groups out of position may be warned or timed
RULES
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Governed by Rules of Golf (R&A/USGA) + Local Rules
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If unsure:
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Play two balls (stroke play)
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Report to Committee before returning card
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DARKNESS / INCOMPLETE ROUND
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If round cannot be completed due to darkness:
Completion of Hole
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Finish hole if reasonable and safe
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If not, discontinue as directed
Scoring
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Committee may:
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Assign Double Par, or
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Count completed holes only
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Results
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All players complete 18 → results stand
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If not → results based on:
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Reduced holes, or
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Adjusted scores
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Applied consistently within divisions
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Committee decisions are final
CONDUCT
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Proper golf etiquette expected at all times
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Misconduct may result in penalty or removal
COMMITTEE
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Committee has final authority on all decisions
