Valley Hill Country Club
BIRMINGHAM, AL (June 26, 2017) - The Alabama Golf Association with conduct the 54th Alabama Girls State Junior Championship at Valley Hill Country Club in Huntsville, AL from June 26-29, 2017. Championship will be conducted on the Valleyside/Hillside course.
36 players are scheduled to compete in this year’s championship.
Last year, Micheala Williams (Athens) posted a 14-under 202 total to edge Michaela Morard (Huntsville) by one shot at Bent Brook Golf Club in Bessemer.
Championship Format
There are three age divisions in the Girls State Junior: 9-11, 12-13 & 14-18. Championship is conducted at 54 holes of stroke play for players age 12-18. 27 holes (9 each day) for players age 9-11. Players in the 14-18 Age Division will play the same tees and will be eligible to win the overall Championship. The lowest score for 54 holes in the 14-18 Age Divisions will be the Champion. In the event of a tie for the overall Championship only, a hole by hole play-off will be held immediately following play.
Awards
Awards will be presented to the low scorer posting a 27-hole total in the 9-11 Age Division, the low 2 scorers posting 54 hole totals in the 12-13 Age Division, and the low 3 scorers in 14-18 Age Division, as well as to the overall Champion. The Champion will have her name engraved on the Bee McWane Trophy housed at the AGA office. In addition, the Whit Lee Award named in honor of Mary Whitfield Lee, is presented to the competitor representing outstanding sportsmanship and character as voted on by the championship contestants.
Valley Hill Country Club Information
PGA Head Golf Professional: Jay McLelland
Course Superintendent: Jeff Lee
Physical Address: 8300 Valley Hill Dr. SE, Huntsville, AL 35802
Club Website: www.vhcc.com
Golf Shop Phone: 256-883-7620
Championship Yardage: (Valleyside/Hillside)
9-11 Age Division – 4435 yards
12-13 Age Division – 5387 yards
14-18 Age Division- 5816 yards
Par: 36-36--72
Course/Slope Rating: 14-18 (74.1/134), 12-13 (71.7/129), 9-11 (66.9/116)
Course Architect: John B. LaFoy
Course Turfgrass: Tees/Fairways (419 Bermuda); Rough (419 Bermuda); Putting Greens (A1 Bent)
Championship Schedule
Monday, June 26
8.00am-12.00pm: Practice rounds.
8:00am-4:00pm: Player Registration in the Clubhouse.
Tuesday, June 27
Round 1: Tee times starting at 7:30am off #1 tee
Wednesday, June 28
Round 2: Tee times starting at 7:30am off #1 tee
Field re-grouped according to score.
Thursday, June 29
Round 3: Tee times starting at 7:30am off #1 tee
Awards ceremony immediately following play at scoreboard.
Starting Times and Scoring Website: https://www.ghintpp.com/bamagolf/TPPOnlineScoring/Default.aspx?id=357
Alabama Girls State Junior Championship History: https://anyflip.com/dvfd/gymf/
About Valley Hill Country Club
Built in 1963, Valley Hill Country Club is set in the serene beauty of the Tennessee Valley. Located in the heart of Southeast Huntsville, Valley Hill is one of the premier golf facilities in Northern Alabama. The course underwent a major re-design in 1984 by a golf architect John B. LaFoy. The facility has three 9-hole courses: Hillside, Valleyside, and Lakeside. The tournament will take place on Valleyside and Hillside. The Hillside Course is the most difficult because of the elevation changes and a few of well-placed lakes coming into play throughout its design while the Valleyside Course sits in a valley with Aldridge Creek running through numerous holes.
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About the Alabama Golf Association (AGA) The Alabama Golf Association is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit educational organization founded in 1915 whose mission is to serve and promote amateur golf in Alabama. AGA membership consists of over 130 member clubs represented by nearly 18,500 individuals. The activities and services of the Alabama Golf Association are governed by a Board of Directors consisting of Alabama golfers who wish to serve the game and the association through service. AGA is the USGA's liaison for golf in Alabama conducting national championship qualifying, administering the USGA Handicap system including the GHIN Handicap service, course & slope rating and education. The AGA annually conducts 12 championships and team match competitions for men, women, juniors, and seniors. The AGA also conducts Alabama high school golf championships and assists with many collegiate events including the SEC Men's Golf Championship. In addition to competitions, the AGA administers the AGA Women's Scholarship Fund that is dedicated to assisting young female golfers in higher education and supports the Alabama Turfgrass Research Foundation. For more information about the Alabama Golf Association, visit www.alabamagolf.org. |
