IMPORTANT: Participants must first register in the MSGA Tournament Directory to play in any MSGA event. This is a one-time registration, and is for the JUNIOR who is playing, NOT the parent who is applying on behalf of the junior. Each child needs to register separately. If your child has registered before, you can skip this step. To register in the MSGA Tournament Directory, click here to set up your child’s account. Be sure to add your child’s GHIN#, if he or she has one. We recommend using your child’s GHIN login/password so that it’s easy to remember. If your child doesn’t have a GHIN# (MSGA membership), you must still register him or her in the directory. If you need help, please contact the MSGA at support@msgagolf.org or 1-800-628-3752, ext 1, or for video tutorials, click here.
2023 State Junior Championship
Bill Roberts Golf Course, Helena
June 19-20
Event Fee:
Entry Fee is $30 per individual for the District Qualifier.
There will be no entry fee to play in the State Junior Championship in Helena. Online registration is preferred. Applications (with payment) will also be accepted by mail. No entries will be accepted at host sites. Entries are confirmed by email.
Requirements:
Open to all junior boy and girl golfers who are a resident of Montana (attend a Montana school) and who have not reached the age of 19 or attended college by June 19, 2023.
MSGA Membership (with a GHIN® #) is encouraged, but not required. Junior MSGA Memberships are free for under 19. Apply through your local club, or contact the MSGA at 1-800-628-3752, ext 1, or support@msgagolf.org. Online registration is available for some clubs (see www.msgagolf.org/course-search).
You must first participate in a District Qualifier (if not exempted). Low 4 boy and 4 girl contestants in 3 age categories (13 and under, 14-15, and 16-18) will move on to the State Championship. Top winners of the State Championship (ages 14-18) advance to the Junior Americas Cups, Montana-Alberta Junior Ryder Cup, and Junior World, and will be notified of advancement.
NOTE: IF YOU ARE EXEMPT, YOU MUST STILL APPLY FOR A DISTRICT QUALIFIER AND PAY THE ENTRY FEE. Please note in the application whether you will be playing in the qualifier or not. Exempt players have the option to play in the qualifier, or move directly to the State Championship. The 2023 Exemption list (top winners from select tournaments) is posted below.
2023 EXEMPTION LIST
| Aamot, Grace (Girls State C) |
Avery, Tyler (Boys State AA) |
Bahnmiller, Bryson (Boys State C) |
Baxter, Ellie (Girls State B) |
Burnett, Cameron (2022 State Jrs) |
Chapman, Celi (Girls State B) |
Curtiss, Paityn (Girls State C) |
| Fischer, Kadence (GJAC) |
Greenwood, Macee * (2022 State Jrs/GJAC) |
Hackmann, Cameron (StateJrs/StateA/BJAC) |
Hudson, Rowdy (Boys State B) |
Hupka, Carson (Boys State A) |
Jensen, Colin (2022 State Jrs) |
Johnson, Isabella (Girls State AA) |
| Kelley, Aubrey (Boys State A) |
Lewis, Katie (Girls State A) |
Leydig, Cate (Girls State C) |
Lloyd, Addiley (Girls State AA) |
Maki, Ashley (Girls State A) |
McGreevey, Joe (Boys State AA) |
Nicholas, Ari (Boys State C) |
| Norman, Sam (BJAC) |
Olson, Landon (Boys State B) |
Opitz, Joe * (BJAC) |
Prigge, Jack (Boys State AA) |
Smith, Billy * (StateJrs/StateA/BJAC) |
Swigart, Karsyn (Girls State A) |
Wade, Colin (Boys State B) |
| Wade, Keni (Girls State B) |
Walsh, Kenzie (StateJrs/StateAA/GJAC) |
Wolfe, Braxton (Boys State C) |
Woods, Emma * (GJAC) |
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| * Aged Out |
Divisional Qualifiers: (You must play in your assigned district, unless you have extenuating circumstances and have been pre-approved.)
DISTRICT 1: June 3 – Double Arrow Golf Course, Seeley Lake
Event Detail: Tee times will start at 9:00 am.
Entry deadline: May 27. – APPLY ONLINE or by mail. District 1 Clubs: Buffalo Hill Golf Club (Kalispell), Cabinet View Golf Club (Libby), Canyon River Golf Club (Missoula), Double Arrow Golf Course (Seeley Lake), Eagle Bend Golf Club (Bigfork), Glacier View Golf Club (West Glacier), Hamilton Golf Club (Hamilton), Indian Springs Ranch Golf Course (Eureka), Iron Horse Golf Club (Whitefish), King Ranch Golf Course (Frenchtown), Larchmont Golf Course (Missoula), Linda Vista Golf Course (Missoula), Meadow Lake Golf Course (Columbia Falls), Mission Mountain Golf Club (Ronan), Missoula Country Club (Missoula), Northern Pines Golf Club (Kalispell), Polson Bay Golf Course (Polson), River’s Bend Golf Course (Thompson Falls), Silver Fox Golf Course (Pablo), Stock Farm Club (Hamilton), The Highlands Golf Club (Missoula), The Ranch Club (Missoula), Trestle Creek Golf Course (St. Regis), University of Montana Golf Course (Missoula), Village Greens Golf Course (Kalispell), Whitefish Lake Golf Club (Whitefish), Whitetail Golf Course (Stevensville), Wild Horse Plains Golf Course (Plains), Wilderness Club (Eureka).
DISTRICT 2: June 12 – Eagle Falls Golf Club, Great Falls
Event Detail: Tee times will start at 9:00 am.
Entry deadline: June 5. – APPLY ONLINE or by mail. District 2 Clubs: Anaconda Hills Golf Course (Black Eagle), Beaver Creek Golf Course (Havre), Chinook Golf Club (Chinook), Choteau Country Club (Choteau), Cut Bank Golf & Country Club (Cut Bank), Eagle Falls Golf Club (Great Falls), Glacier Park Lodge Golf Course (East Glacier), Harlem Golf Course (Harlem), Harvest Hills Golf Course (Fairfield), Hickory Swing Golf Course (Great Falls), Marias Valley Golf & Country Club (Shelby), Meadow Lark Country Club (Great Falls), Pondera Golf Course (Conrad), Prairie Farms Golf Course (Havre), Signal Point Golf Club (Fort Benton).
DISTRICT 3: June 15 – Valley View Golf Club, Bozeman
Event Detail: Tee times will start at 2:00 pm.
Entry deadline: June 8. – APPLY ONLINE or by mail. District 3 Clubs: Anaconda Country Club (Anaconda), Arrowhead Meadows Golf Course (White Sulphur Springs), Beaverhead Golf Course (Dillon), Big Sky Golf Course (Big Sky), Bill Roberts Golf Course (Helena), Black Bull (Bozeman), Bridger Creek Golf Course (Bozeman), Butte Country Club (Butte), Cottonwood Hills Golf Club (Bozeman), Deer Park Golf Course (Deer Lodge), Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Golf Course (Anaconda), Fox Ridge Golf Course (Helena), Green Meadow Country Club (Helena), Headwaters Golf Course (Three Forks), Highland View Golf Course (Butte), Livingston Golf Course (Livingston), Madison Meadows Golf Course (Ennis), Old Baldy Golf Course (Townsend), Old Works Golf Course (Anaconda), Riverside Country Club (Bozeman), Rock Creek Cattle Company (Deer Lodge), Spanish Peaks Mountain Club (Big Sky), The Reserve at Moonlight Basin (Big Sky), Valley View Golf Club (Bozeman), Yellowstone Club (Big Sky).
DISTRICT 4: June 5 – Lake Hills Golf Club, Billings
Event Detail: Tee times will start at 8:00 am.
Entry deadline: May 29. – APPLY ONLINE or by mail. District 4 Clubs: Eaglerock Golf Course (Billings), Exchange City Par 3 Golf Course (Billings), Fort Custer Golf Club (Hardin), Hilands Golf Club (Billings), Jawbone Creek Country Club (Harlowton), Judith Shadows Golf Course (Lewistown), Lake Hills Golf Club (Billings), Laurel Golf Club (Laurel), Overland Golf Course (Big Timber), Pine Meadows Golf Course (Lewistown), Pine Ridge Golf Course (Roundup), Ponderosa Butte Golf Course (Colstrip), Pryor Creek Golf Club (Huntley), Red Lodge Mountain Golf Course (Red Lodge), Stillwater Golf Course (Columbus), The Briarwood Golf Club (Billings), Yegen Golf Club (Billings), Yellowstone Country Club (Billings).
DISTRICT 5: June 7 – Town & Country Club, Miles City
Event Detail: Tee times will start at 9:00 am.
Entry deadline: May 31. – APPLY ONLINE or by mail. District 5 Clubs: Airport Golf Club (Wolf Point), Cottonwood Country Club (Glendive), Forsyth Country Club (Forsyth), Lakeview Country Club (Baker), Marian Hills Golf Course (Malta), Plentywood Golf Club (Plentywood), Rolling Hills Golf Course (Broadus), Scobey Golf Club (Scobey), Sidney Country Club (Sidney), Sleeping Buffalo (Saco), Sunnyside Country Club (Glasgow), Town & Country Club of Miles City (Miles City).
For more information about the qualifiers/championship, please contact Tim Bakker, 1-800-628-3752, ext 3, tim@msgagolf.org, or Ron Ramsbacher, 406-239-4846, ron33rams@gmail.com.