2023 U.S. Girls’ Junior ChampionSHip
The historic U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship was established in 1949. The Championship is open to any female amateur players who have not reached the age of 19 by July 22 and whose Handicap Index® does not exceed 9.4. A starting field of 156 players who have qualified for the championship or have otherwise earned an exemption will compete in the U.S. Girls’ Junior. Following two 18-hole rounds of stroke play, the field will be cut to the top 64 players for match play. Five 18-hole rounds of match play will determine the finalists who will square off in a 36-hole championship match.
The Championship is considered one of the most prestigious in junior golf as the champion receives an exemption into all future U.S. Girls’ Junior Championships for which she is age-eligible, exemption into the 2024 U.S. Women’s Open, exemption into the 2023 and 2024 U.S. Women’s Amateur Championships as well as an invitation to the 2024 Augusta National Women’s Amateur.
Volunteers needed: July 14 – July 22, 2023
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
Conducting a first-class championship requires many great volunteers. Volunteers may register to serve in the following capacities:
Marshals & Forecaddies: Marshals and forecaddies help with spotting balls and directing players and spectators around teeing areas. Marshals and forecaddies will be stationary (assigned to one specific location) for the first part of the week, but will walk 18 holes with specific matches the later part of the week. Volunteers should have a working knowledge of golf and be able to walk to and from their assigned hole.
Practice Facilities: Practice facility volunteers will help distribute practice balls, maintain the appearance of practice facilities, set up and take down player placard signage, and monitor player only access to practice facilities.
Tournament Grounds: Grounds volunteers are responsible for restocking water on tees, monitoring trash and recycling receptacles, and monitoring port-o-let upkeep. Volunteers must be able to lift 40 pounds and drive a golf cart.
Scoring Volunteers: Scoring volunteers will be assigned a hole and report hole scores to Scoring Central the first part of the week. Later in the week, volunteers will walk 18-hole matches and report hole scores to Scoring Central. Volunteers should have a working knowledge of golf and be able to walk to and from their assigned hole.
Transportation: Transportation volunteers will assist with on and off-site parking procedures by welcoming players and spectators and checking credentials. Volunteers must be able to drive a golf cart.
Volunteer Registration Deadline: May 31, 2023
Volunteer Fee: $95
Volunteer Benefits: Adidas polo shirt, pullover/jacket, hat, meal during shift worked, volunteer appreciation round of golf (date TBD)
Questions: E-mail Ashley at aharrell@coloradogolf.org
Volunteer Training and Clothing Distribution Days: Saturday, July 8 at 2:00 PM or Monday, July 10 at 5:00 PM. Volunteers are asked to choose one training. It is not mandatory, but highly encouraged. You will receive more information prior to.
CADDIE INFORMATION
Caddies should have prior experience or special knowledge qualifying them to serve in this role. Volunteer caddies are assigned to players by random draw and are tipped by the player. Caddies must be available to caddie all days from July 15-22 and must be able to walk 36 holes in one day.
Questions: E-mail Ashley at aharrell@coloradogolf.org
Caddie Training Sessions: TBD days in July. All caddies should plan to attend. You will receive more information prior to.
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