Junior Tour Policies & Procedures

Appropriate attire for boys is a collared golf shirt, pants or long shorts, and golf shoes or sneakers. Appropriate dress for girls is a collared golf shirt, pants or long shorts/ skirts, and golf shoes or sneakers. No MOCK NECKS OR CARGO SHORTS, jeans, tank tops, sweat suits, T-shirts, gym/mesh shorts, bicycle shorts, halter-tops, midriffs, or short shorts/skirts will be tolerated. Girls’ shorts/skirts MUST be no shorter than 4 inches above the knee. All shirts must be tucked in. No hats are to be worn backwards and should be taken off when entering the clubhouse. The use of cell phones, iPods/mp3 players, and headphones is not permitted during a stipulated round unless it is for scoring purposes. Golf shoes must have soft spikes. It is important that children, as well as adults, dress appropriately at all times. Players and parents who do not abide by the dress code will be asked to leave club premises.

If you find that you are unable to participate in an event that you have entered, you must cancel the event online through your Players Club account and NOT by calling the office!  Cancellations made by 12:00pm 2 weeks prior to an event will receive a refund minus a $5 cancellation fee, or can receive a full credit to play in a future tournament. Any cancellation made 2 weeks to 3 days prior to an event will receive a credit to play in a future tournament. Any cancellation made after 12:00pm 3 days prior to an event will receive no refund, no exceptions. All credits are valid through the 2022 season only. In the case of emergencies players will be able to cancel up until 9:00am the day of an event to avoid being listed as a No Show. If you fail to notify the Met PGA of a cancellation, you are subject to a loss of playing privileges listed below under “No Show Policy.” 

The Met PGA Junior Tour cancellation/withdrawal policy enables the staff to replenish the tournament field. A “no show” takes away a playing opportunity for another Met PGA Junior Tour member. A player who “no shows” will have their playing privileges suspended.

If you are waitlisted, or decide you want to play in an event the day of, you may come as a stand by. Please arrive no sooner than 30 minutes before the first tee time in your division. There are no guarantees stand bys will receive a spot in the tournament. 

The Metropolitan PGA does not condone slow play. It is inexcusable to play 18 holes in over 4 1/2 hours. A player must play without undue delay and in accordance with any pace of play guidelines that the Committee may establish. Between completion of a hole and playing from the next teeing ground, the player must not unduly delay play. Therefore, the following guidelines will be enforced:

The maximum amount of time groups need to play a hole are as follows:

• Par 3: 13 minutes

• Par 4: 14 minutes

• Par 5: 15 minutes

In addition:

• A group will be considered out of position if at any time during the round they exceed the time allotted to play a hole.

• Groups will also be considered out of position if a par 3 or par 4 is open ahead of them, or when the group ahead of them is on the putting green on a par 5.

• When a group is out of position, a warning may be issued and the group will be encouraged to get back into position. If the group remains out of position, all individuals in the group will be put on the clock and timed on each shot.

• The timing of a player’s stroke will begin when it is his/her turn to play and he/she can play without interference or distraction. A player is allowed up to 40-seconds to play a stroke. If a player exceeds the 40-second time limit on two consecutive occasions, they will receive a one-stroke penalty. If a player exceeds 40-seconds on three consecutive occasions, they will be penalized two additional strokes. A fourth consecutive occasion will result in the player being disqualified.

• Once a group has regained their proper position, all timing shall cease and all/any bad time shall be void.

The following guidelines have been established by the Met PGA to help ensure fairness to all Junior Tour competitors:

• All players should call out their scores at the completion of each hole.

• All players should record the score for each member of their group.

• All players should keep a record of their own scores.

• Please note that if any of the following guidelines are perceived as broken by a Met PGA official, the player may be subject to penalty and/or disqualification and the parent will be removed from the golf course. All individuals attending a Met PGA Junior Golf event do so at their own risk.
• Proper golf attire is required for all Individuals inappropriately dressed will not be permitted on the golf course. No Mock Necks, cargo shorts, jeans, tank tops, sweat suits, T-shirts, gym/mesh shorts, bicycle shorts, halter-tops, midriffs, or short shorts/skirts will be tolerated.
• Female’s shorts/skirts MUST be no shorter than 4 inches above the
• Parents/guests must stay on the cart paths or in the rough Please remain clear of all fairways, tees, and greens. Remember to keep proper distance from all players (75 yards is recommended) and always remain alert.
• Parents/guests are allowed to aid in the search for lost golf Parents/guests cannot walk with players during tournament play.
• Talking to competitors during tournament play is not allowed and can be construed as giving This includes any conversation between player/spectator in their native language. In either instance, penalty for breach of this rule is two strokes. Players are responsible for the actions of their relatives and spectators in regards to this rule.
• Parents/guests can act as a forecaddie; carry umbrellas, jackets, medicine, food or drink,
• Parents/guests are not to give rulings on the Rules of Golf. In stroke play, when a player is in doubt to a rules situation he/she may complete the hole by playing a “second ball” and report the facts to the Rules Committee before returning his/her scorecard.
• Allow Met PGA Rules Officials to administer You will be brought into a situation ONLY if the Rules Official asks you.
• Please keep all cell phones and electronic devices on
• Parent/Guest carts are not permitted during tournament If you have a disability that prevents you from walking the golf course our staff will do its best to provide you with access to different viewing opportunities.
• Alcohol, swearing or abusive language will not be tolerated
• Parents/guests are attending this Met PGA event at their own risk. For your personal safety, we ask you exercise caution at all times. When inclement weather moves into the area, the Met PGA will suspend play by sounding air Accordingly, you should seek shelter immediately. The Met PGA staff will evacuate players from the course first and then parents/guests.

2024 Junior Tour Handbook coming soon.