Golf

IMPORTANT UPDATE:
Due to the rainfall in the Rio Grande Valley, the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation has rescheduled the Golf sporting event  to August 1-3. The event location will remain the same (location below)

Thursday, August 1 - Saturday, August 3




Host Venue

Brownsville Golf Center
1800 W. San Marcelo Blvd., Brownsville, TX 78526 

 

GOVERNED BY
United States Golf Association (USGA)

QUALIFICATIONS
Caddie rules for juniors.

Rules & Article 13.6 Caddies (TAAF)
· Caddies can be relatives, friends, etc.
· Only caddies will have direct contact with players during each round. Spectators will be required to remain at a distance from caddies and players.
· Caddies will be required to wear either an “official caddie” t-shirt or caddie bib. There will be no exceptions, and this applies to all days.
· Caddie bibs will be available at check-in (not for purchase).
· Caddie t-shirts will be available for purchase at check-in.
· Caddie t-shirts and bibs from previous years are acceptable.
· Caddies and players may use pull carts.
· Caddies may rent a cart to carry the player’s bag, but the player must walk. Spectators cannot ride with caddies.
* Eligibility for Boys 16-18 and Girls 16-18: High school seniors who just graduated in May of the current year and have not competed at the college level in any golf competition.


DIVISIONS OR AGE GROUPS

Check in is at 7:30am
Tee off is at 8:00am

Two 9-hole Rounds: Boys/Girls (7-9, 10-11)
Two 18-hole Rounds: Boys/Girls (12-13, 14-15, 16-18)
One 18-hole Round: Men/Women (19-59) and (60+)

Thursday: 7/25
Boys/Girls (7-9, 10-11, 12-13) Tee #1
Boys/Girls (14-15, 16-18) Tee#10

Friday: 7/26
Boys/Girls (7-9, 10-11, 12-13) Tee #10
Boys/Girls (14-15, 16-18) Tee# 1

Saturday: 7/27
Men/Women (19-59) and (60+) Tee #1

FORMAT

Individual Stroke Play – Each player is playing their own ball. All USGA rules apply. Stroke play competition consists of each competitor completing each hole of a stipulated round. Nine stroke limit in effect. At the end of each player’s round, they must turn in their card signed, attested and dated for the round to be official. 

TEES

Juniors Boys/ Girls 7-9 hit from modified Black tees
Juniors Boys/Girls 10-11 hit from modified Yellow tees
Juniors Girls 12-18, Boys 12-13 hit from the Reds
Juniors Boys 14-15 hit from the Whites

Juniors Boys 16-18 hit from the Blues

Women 19-59 hit from the Whites
Women 60 & over hit from the Reds

Men 19-59 hit from the Blues
Men 60 & over hit from the Whites


FACILITY RULES
Out of bounds defined by inside edge of pedestrian path (cart path) around the perimeter of course. Penalty areas are defined by red and yellow lines. Spectator carts for juniors are allowed on cart path only. All golfers, caddies, and spectators must obey golf course rules.
 

REGISTRATION INFORMATION


DATES

Deadline to register:

Juniors: Thursday, July 19, 2024

Adults: Tuesday, July 22, 2024


ENTRY FEE

GREEN FEES (payable at time of registration)

All fees include a hotdog combo (1 hotdog, 1 soda or water, & 1 small bag of chips) and one raffle ticket for door prizes.

9 Hole round Fee: $50.00 for two rounds

18 Hole Round Fee: $50.00 

Admission: All Carts are for two persons only.



 REGISTER HERE 

 

ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION


FAN ADMISSION
Spectator Cart Fee: $20 per person (must be 18 years or older with a driver’s license to use golf cart)

Spectator Carts rentals are only available during junior tournament.

Adults Spectator Walking Fee: $7

Children 10 & Over: $5
Children Under 9: Free


AMENITIES
18-hole course, full snack bar, putting green, beverage cart

PARKING
Free
 

EVENT COORDINATOR & CONTACT INFORMATION

Brownsville Golf Center
golf@brownsvilletx.gov   

Rey Cantu: 956-446-2907
reymundo.cantu@brownsvilletx.gov

David Soto: 956-446-2907
david.soto@brownsvilletx.gov


For facility/venue information please contact the Brownsville PARD at (956) 446-0466 or email GOT@brownsvilletx.gov