YDP Parent/Junior #1 @ Klein Creek GC

Entries are open to paid 2007 YDP members and their mothers and fathers (step-parents, grandparents and legal guardians are the only exceptions).  Mothers or fathers may enter seperate tournaments on different days with another son/daugther as a partner.  The IJGA reserves the right to extend special invitations.

The IJGA YDP Jean Barney Parent Junior Series

Jean and her husband John Barney were involved with the IJGA from its early beginnings and eventually took over all operations of the association in 1986.  Jean and John Barney were inducted into the Illinois Golf Hall of Fame in 1997 in honor of their contributions and dedication to junior golf. 

“Jean Barney’s work, on behalf of junior golfers across the state of Illinois, has been invaluable.  Her dedication and commitment to the IJGA laid the groundwork for what is now the second largest junior association in the USA,” said executive director, Dan McGuire.

Scott Persin, IJGA’s previous Tournament Director, fondly recalls Jean’s presence at IJGA events during his days as an IJGA Playing Member.  “Mrs. Barney always brought a special sense of belonging to every IJGA event.  Her warm smile and personality always made the players feel as if they were part of a large family, not just an organization.”

On May 8, 2002, Jean Barney passed away.  However, her memory still lives on in the hearts of those who knew of her and of her love for junior golf.  It is with great pride that we recognize Jean’s contributions to the Illinois Junior Golf Association by renaming the YDP Parent/Junior Events in her honor.

Parents and Juniors must be neat in apperance with respect to grooming and clothing. 

Proper golf attire is required at all times, which includes:

• shirts with collars
• no tank tops, cut-offs or jeans
• printing or logos on clothing shall be restricted to appropriate golf motif

All contestans agree by their entry to abide by the IJGA Rules of Conduct and the Rules and Regulations of the host facility.

• Player of the Year points are not awarded at the Parent/Junior Events
• Trophies will be awarded to the top teams in each flight
• Ties will be decided by matching score cards in the manner recommended by the USGA
• If the event is terminated for any reason, winners will be determined by the total score through the last hole completed by the final group on the course in each flight.

All contestants will notified of their status (accepted, wait-list, rejected) by e-mail after the closing date of entry.  If you are accepted, your tee-times will be sent in an e-mail to you.  In addition, the tee-times for the entire field will be available on the event information page.

• Tee times begin at 10:33 am
• Contestans must check in with the IJGA Staff at least 15 minutes prior to their schedules tee-time
• Teams that are not initially accepted to the event, will be placed on the wait-list.  Applications will be process after the closing date.
• The IJGA reserves the right to alter any of the schedules and conditions herein - the decision of the Tournament Committee in any matter shall be final.

1. Each member of the team tees off their own ball.

2. The team then chooses whose ball is in the best position of these two shots.

3. Mark the position of the ball that you choose to hit from (and pick up the other ball).

4. BOTH team members now hit from this marked spot.

5. Each team member may PLACE their ball within ONE SCORE CARD length of the marked position.

6. You MUST however, stay in the same condition that the original ball was lying in (rough, fairway, bunker, etc.).

7. Repeat steps 2-4 until you have holed out.

8. For 18-holers, you MUST use 7 tee shots of the Junior Player and 7 tee shots of the Parent.

9. For 9-holers, you MUST use 4 tee shots of the Junior Player and 4 tee shots of the Parent.