Monday, October 26, 2009

New Tour in 2009 ... Central Illinois Junior Tour

The Central Illinois Junior Tour was founded on the principle of giving junior golfers in central Illinois a chance to play competitive golf on quality golf courses while limiting the out-of-pocket expenses. For more info, go to:

http://www.isugolf.com/golf/emailer2020/img/isugolf/2009%20CIJT%20Contract.pdf

In 2009, the fees were $40 per event, with the Optomist qualifier running $85.

Opening Cookout & Player / Parent Orientation (time TBD)
Sat, April 25 - Player/Parent Orientation, The Rail, Springfield
Sat - Sun, May 2-3 - The Rail, Springfield - 2-player scramble
Mon, June 8 - Jacksonville Country Club, Jacksonville
Fri, June 12 - Coyote Creek, Bartonville
Mon - Tue, June 15-16 - Red Tail Run, Decatur - Optomist
Thu, June 18 - Crane Creek, Kilbourne
Thu, June 25 - The Rail, Springfield
Thu, July 2 - The Links, Jacksonville
Mon, July 20 - Weibring Golf Club at Illinois State, Normal
Thu, July 23 - Prairie Vista, Bloomington
Mon, July 27 - Illini Country Club, Springfield
Mon, Aug 3 - Panther Creek Country Club, Springfield
Mon - Tue, Aug 10-11 - The Rail, Springfield
TBA - Timber Lakes, Staunton

Sunday, October 25, 2009

U-High Golf now on Facebook ...

I just created a U-High Golf page on Facebook. It may be easier to post messages for upcoming tournaments, etc. there. We'll see which works better ...

7-time State Champs apparel available online soon ...

Keep checking back to this site, as we will soon give U-High Golf fans a chance to join in on all of the history and fun by purchasing U-High golf wear.

PGA Junior Series

At the state golf tournament, Sherry Meier (her 2 sons both played at U-High and in college) suggested that we consider playing in one or two events in the PGA Junior Series. For mor information on this tour, go to:

http://www.pgajuniorseries.com/default.asp?id=1

In 2009, Midwest dates included:
May 26 - May 28; Kearney Hill Golf Links- Lexington, KY
Jun 15 - Jun 17; Stone Creek GC- Urbana, IL
Jun 22 - Jun 23; Eagle Eye GC- Bath, MI
Jul 14 - Jul 16; Purdue Kampen Course- West Lafayette, IN

Other Local Tournaments

State Elks Tournaments (including Lincoln) for more info, go to:
http://www.phs.d211.org/athletics/Golf/BGO/2009%20IEA%20Jr.%20Golf%20Tournament%20entry%20forms..pdf

June 18-19 — Streator Junior Invitational at Streator Country Club

June 29 - July 1 - Bloomington/Normal Country Youth Classic

July 15-16 — Pontiac Junior Open at Wolf Creek Golf Course and Pontiac Elks Country Club

Central Illinois Junior Golf Tour

The CIJGT is run by the Decatur Park District. For more information, go to: http://www.cijgt.com/

In 2009, there was an initial $50.00 fee for operations and maintenance of the tour. Participants received an embroidered CIJGT placket golf shirt plus other items. Entry fees were $30.00 per event.

2009 Schedule
Wed, June 3 - Golf Clinic @ Red Tail Run, Decatur- Free for CIJGT members
Mon, June 8 - Charleston Country Club, Charleston
Wed, June 10 - Moweaqua Golf Course, Moweaqua
Tue, June 16 - Mattoon Country Club, Mattoon
Thu, June 18 - Stones Throw Golf Club, Newton
Mon, June 22 - Quail Creek Country Club, Robinson
Wed, June 24 - Ironhorse Golf Club, Tuscola
Mon, June 29 - East-West Matches, Red Tail Run, Decatur
Tue, June 30 - Eagle Creek Resort, Findlay
Mon, July 13 - Scovill Golf Course, Decatur
Wed, July 15 - Effingham Country Club, Effingham
Fri, July 24 - Hickory Point Golf Course, Decatur
Mon, July 27 - Meadowview Golf Course, Mattoon
Thu, July 30 - Angus Links Golf Course, Windsor

Bloomington/Normal Golf Association

The BNGA sponsors the local match play, stroke play and junior city tournaments. For more information on the organization, go to:

http://bnga.org/

In 2009, tournaments were held on the following dates:
June 7-14 - Match Play (Q-day is Sunday) - Weibring Golf Club (ISU)
July 9-19 - Two-Man Best Position - Ironwood (host + low 1/2) and Weibring GC (upper 1/2)
July 27-28 - Junior City (13-18) Ironwood
August 1-2 - Medal Play - Prairie Vista & Top 18 TO BCC
August 8-9 - Parent-Child (13 & over) - Highland Park

Big I Junior Golf Tournament

The Big I is a National Qualifier Tournament. The National Championship in 2010 will be held at Olde York Country Club in Chesterfield, New Jersey. For more info, go to :

http://www.chooseindependent.com/golf/

The Big I holds several qualifiers for the state tournament. This year, the state tournament was held on July 8-9, at Lick Creed golf course in Pekin.

In 2009, State Qualifiers were played at:
Mon, June 8 - Danville Country Club
Wed, June 10 - El Paso Golf Club
Thu, June 11 - Kellogg Golf Course (Peoria)
Fri, June 19 - Spring Creek Golf Course (Spring Valley)

Golfers may only participate in one local outing. Fees were between $40 and $50.

East Central Illinois Junior Golf Tour

This is the ECIJG Tour Schedule from 2009. The courses and dates seem to be fairly consistent from year to year. For more information on the tour, go to:

http://www.blueneedles.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=59&Itemid=97

2009 Schedule
Mon, June 8 - Brookhill GC (Rantoul)
http://www.golfbrookhillgc.com/content.php?link=home.php

Thu, June 11 - Blue Needles GC (Farimont)
http://www.blueneedles.com/

Tue, June 23 - University of Illinois GC (Savoy)
http://www.uofigolf.com/

Thu, July 2 - Railside GC (Gibson City)
http://www.railside.com/

Mon, July 13 - Hubbard Trail CC (Hoopston)
http://www.hubbardtrail.com/

Wed, July 22 - Turtle Run GC (Danville)
http://turtlerungolfclub.com/

Mon, July 27 - Harrison Park GC (Danville)
http://www.cityofdanville.org/index.php?cID=125

Thu, July 30 - Lake of the Woods GC (Mahomet)
http://www.golfthelake.com/

Tue - Aug 4 - Tour of Champions @ Blue Needles (must qualify)
http://www.blueneedles.com/

Any junior golfer ages 8 to 17 may participate in any series event. Juniors may no longer enter events contested after their 18th birthday. Boys and girls are both eligible to participate! You must also particpate in four events to be eligible for the Tournament of Champions. In 2009, the fee to golf in the tourney at Lake of the Woods was $15.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

2010 NIKEGOLF Junior Tour Dates Announced

2010 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
*All events and dates listed are subject to change prior to start of 2010 season. For updates, go to: http://www.thejuniortour.net/

Wed, June 2 - PIPER GLEN (Springfield)
http://www.piperglen.com/

Mon, June 7 - CC of Decatur
http://www.thegolfcourses.net/golfcourses/IL/9802.htm

Thu, June 10 - TBA

Mon, June 14 - PANTHER CREEK (Springfield)
http://www.panthercreekcc.com/

Thu, June 17 - TBA

Thu, June 24 - Links of Jacksonville
http://www.linksofjacksonville.com/

Thu, July 1 - Oak Terrace Resort (Pana)
http://www.oakterraceresort.com/

Wed - Thu, July 7-8 - Lakeshore (Match Play; Taylorville) http://www.lakeshoregolfcourse.com/site/index.shtml

Mon, July 19 - Jacksonville CC
http://www.jacksonvillecc.com/

Thu, July 22 - WEAVER RIDGE (Peoria)
http://www.jacksonvillecc.com/

Mon, July 26 - South Side CC (Decatur)
http://www.southsidecountryclub.com/

Thu, July 29 - Prairie Vista (Bloomington)
http://www.cityblm.org/parks/Golf-Courses/Prairie-Vista/general-info.htm

Mon, Aug. 2 - Weibring/ISU GC (Normal)
http://www.isugolf.com/golf/proto/isugolf/

Mon, Aug. 9 - CRESTWICKE CC (Bloomington)
http://www.crestwicke.com/

Wed - Thu, Aug 11-12 - TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP (TBA) W/R, Aug 11-12

Fees for 2010:
$25 Initiation Fee (Added to First Event’s Price)
$50 per Regular event
$75 Per “Major”

Friday, October 2, 2009

Coach Dennis is a funny man!

Check this out online!

http://members.shaw.ca/stephen.sutherland/golf.html

Monday, October 5 - vs. NCHS and Pekin

JV Match @ Ironwood vs Normal Comm. and Pekin - tentative tee times at 4:00

Team Results:
163 - U-High
169 - NCHS
195 - Pekin

Individual Results:
39 - Jar. Hendren
39 - Castillo
40 - Love
45 - Jac. Hendren
46 - Sondgeroth
49 - Hepler

Saturday, October 3 - BHS 14-Holer

Top 4 JV plays @ Highland in Bloomington Invitational - tentative tee time at 12:00 noon

Team results:
180 - St. Viator #1
188 - U-High
197 - St. Viator #2
202 - BHS #1
203 - St. Anthony #1
209 - BHS #2
215 - St. Anthony #2
216 - Mattoon
231 - NCHS
256 - LaSalle-Peru
256 - BHS #3
262 - Tri-Valley
266 - BHS #4

Individual Results:
59 - Jar. Hendren (2nd Overall)
64 - Galvan
65 - Baracani
67 - Castillo

Thursday, October 1 - CANCELLED

JV Match @ Ironwood vs. Normal West and Normal Comm. - tentative tee times at 4:00

This match was CANCELLED due to inclement weather.