Policies & Procedures Update

June 5, 2020Blake Davis

Changes take effect beginning June 6, 2020.

The message below was sent to all STPGA Junior Golf Members via email on Friday, June 5, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. CT.

Good morning Junior Golf Participants & Parents,
The STPGA Junior Golf Program, in conjunction with Governor Abbott’s announcement of Texas entering Phase 3 on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, has made updates to the COVID-19 Junior Golf Policies & Procedures. These updated policies and procedures will take effect starting on Saturday, June 6, 2020.

Below is a list of changes that were made:


Arrival Time
  • There will no longer be a restriction on when Junior Golfers are able to arrive at the host facility.

Spectators
  • There will no longer be restrictions on the number of spectators able to attend any STPGA Junior Golf event.

Turn Scores
  • Turn scores will now be collected at all Srixon Prestige Tour events.

Practice Facilities
  • STPGA Junior Golfers will now be able to utilize the driving range and putting/chipping greens without restriction other than what the facility itself imposes.

Playoffs
  • Playoffs will resume at all STPGA Junior Golf events.

Awards
  • Award ceremonies will resume based on certain facility factors.

Registration
  • Registration will resume at all Little Linksters, Junior Links, and Junior Tour events. Srixon Prestige Tour will not feature a registration area.

Weather Delays
  • The STPGA will resume weather delays in which play is not automatically canceled. The STPGA will continue to encourage social distancing during these delays and communicate via text message or email.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL POLICIES & PROCEDURES


Please note that these are the changes to the Southern Texas PGA COVID-19 Junior Golf Policies & Procedures and the rest of the Policies & Procedures listed in the document linked above will remain in effect.
Our staff is excited to see each of you over the coming weeks. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding any of the procedures contained within, please feel free to contact the Southern Texas PGA at (832) 442-2404 or  stpgajuniorgolf@pgahq.com .
Please make sure to practice social distancing, self-screen prior to coming to events, and wash your hands/use hand sanitizer. See you out on the course!

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