Frequently Asked Questions
Playing Member Program
Q: My child is 12 years old and has been playing golf since the age of 7. Can he move up to the Playing Member Division based upon his ability level?
A: No. The IJGA creates divisions based solely on age, not ability level. The age a player is on August 15, 2010 determines the age division he/she will compete in for the entire summer.
EXCEPTION: A member who is 13 years old AND will be entering his/her freshman year of high school in the fall of 2010, has the option to ‘‘play-up’’ into the Playing Member Division (ages 14-18). Once the decision is made to move up, it is binding for the entire summer and cannot be reversed.
In addition, the Illinois State Junior Amateur and Chick Evans Junior Amateur Championships for boys offers the opportunity for ‘future’ stars to qualify for the Championship field. Please see the online application for these events at
www.ijga.org.
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