Thank you to everyone that helps support the RVJGA, I believe we have and continue to see the positive results of the association. We started this tour 11 years ago and we have seen over 30 kids go on to the collegiate level. We have had past RVJGA participants play in the US Women’s Open, USGA Amateur, USGA Jr. Amateur and many other major regional events. We have produced a VSGA Jr. Champion and a North South Junior Champion. We can also say that we have produced 3 professional players, as Lanto Griffin, Fielding Brewbaker and Vincent Nadeau pursue their professional dream.
The success of the RVJGA happens because the area’s professionals have always supported it and our sponsors believe in the positive benefits the game of golf creates. Thank you for being a part of the Roanoke Valley Junior Golf Associations.
CHANGES FOR 2012 SEASON
· Age Groups with approximate yardages: (The RVJGA will provide tee markers and will set the tees). In the past we have not been able to consistently attract the girls to the RVJGA. I am hoping that if we provide the opportunity to everyone, they will try to promote it and we can start growing the girls division in the Roanoke Valley. Even, if we only have 1 or 2 girls in each division, I would be happy just to get it started.
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Girls 7 & Under |
750 yards |
5 holes |
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Girls 8 – 10 |
1900 yards |
9 holes |
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Girls 11 – 12 |
2500 yards |
9 holes |
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Girls 13 – 14 |
5600 yards |
18 holes |
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Girls 14 – 17 |
6100 yards |
18 holes |
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Boys 5 – 6 |
750 Yards |
5 holes |
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Boys 7 – 8 |
1700 Yards |
9 holes |
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Boys 9 – 10 |
2400 yards |
9 holes |
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Boys 11 – 12 |
2900 yards |
9 holes |
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Boys 13 – 14 |
6300 yards |
18 holes |
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Boys 15 - 17 |
6700 yards |
18 holes |
· SUMMER TOUR: The RVJGA will be sending out more information shortly concerning the summer tour. In the past, we have done 8 to 10 tournaments during the summer on either Mondays or Saturdays. We would like to continue doing the summer tour but add a US Kids Local Tour. In doing this, we will try to find 5 to 6 courses that will continue but shorten the RVJGA Summer Tour with the goal of providing kids a developmental tour and the opportunity to introduce them to tournament golf.
The US Kids Roanoke Valley Local Tour will be a step up and will provide the kids an opportunity to qualify for US Kids Regional and National Tournaments. I expect the US Kids Tour to pull kids from a 2 hour radius and the administration will be handled by the US Kids Jr. Foundation. The entry fees for the US Kids Local Tours run about $35 per event
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The Roanoke Valley Junior Golf Association is set to tee off with their 2012 golf season. We are very excited to continue our relationship with ShotStat.com to bring you this new and exciting website. With this new site, you will now have the ability to join the tour, enter tournaments, and view results all with the click of the mouse. Now you, your friends, and your family can keep up with your progress as the season progresses. And with the ShotStat Premium Membership, you will have the ability to do much more.
The easy to use "Active Fan" feature allows a parent, or friend, to follow juniors during a tournament and post real-time statistics as they play. Through the exclusive "Fan Gallery", fans can follow their favorite player's every shot, in real-time, from their computer or smart phone. They can even receive text updates for every shot made or every hole played. Thru shot by shot statistics, strengths and weaknesses in your game may easily be identified and then with the direct online access, your instructor can offer recommendations on how to improve. To learn more, click here.
So please, use the menu items above to explore the Roanoke Valley Junior Golf Association and begin your journey towards a more improved golf game.
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