THE OLDEST INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR GOLF INVITATIONAL IN NORTH AMERICA

East Aurora Country Club

June 24 – 28, 2024

Tournament

Tournament
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How to Play

Apply

Applications must be filled out by each candidate. If you are submitting the application for consideration by the committee for an invitation, check that box on the form.

** We begin accepting applications on January 15th, and strongly encourage early submittal as invitations are issued throughout the winter and spring. Deadline for all applications is April 15th. **

Receive an Invitation

The committee will review all applications and invite participants based on their results in previous IJM tournaments or their listed accomplishments.

Boys Tournament Fee: $350
Girls Tournament Fee: $250

Enter the Qualifier

In addition to the invitation selection process, EACC is holding an 18-hole, medal-qualifying tournament for those applicants who wish to have an alternate opportunity to gain entry into the IJM field. The actual number of qualifying spots will be determined by the selection committee, based on the number of entrants in the qualifying tournament. A minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 spots are guaranteed for the boys, and 1 spot for the girls field. In addition, up to 2 spots will also be held for participants whose families hold membership and are in good standing of EACC.

Cost of the qualifier is $100 and includes a practice round to be arranged with the pro shop the week of the qualifier.

The qualifier will be held on the first Saturday in May.

Schedule

The International Junior Masters is a unique combination of both medal play and match play, bringing together junior golfers from all over the world. It is the oldest international junior golf invitational in North America.

Monday

6/24

7 AM

Practice Rounds

The range will be open at 6:30 AM. The course will open (1st tee) at 7 AM for practice. Check in at the Golf Shop for a tee position. You can form your own groups if you like but you must get a tee position from the Golf Shop. The course closes at 11:30 AM for the Ham-Am fundraiser. Due to the number of groups participating in the afternoon, there will be no opportunity for play unless you have been assigned to a group in the Ham-Am, which will be your practice round. If you are playing in the Ham Am you may also practice Monday morning.

11 AM

Lunch

12 PM

Ham-Am Fundraiser

Players selected to play in the Ham Am will be notified.

6 PM

Dinner

Dinner will be served in the clubhouse at approximately 6 PM. This is mandatory for all players unless you have been excused. If you cannot attend Monday due to qualifiers you must contact info@internationaljuniormasters.com. This will allow us to set the Ham Am field with players who are on site. If you cannot make the Ham-Am, please make every effort to attend the Monday dinner. The dress is golf attire.

Tuesday

6/25

7 AM

1st Round of Medal Play

The first round of medal play begins Tuesday at 7 AM and continues through 3 PM. Range opens at 6:30 AM.

Players will go off in threesomes throughout the morning. Tee times are posted on the tournament website in advance and will also be posted in the Pro Shop. Your Wednesday tee time is dependent upon your standing after the first round of medal play; therefore tee times for Wednesday will not be available until all players have finished. The lower scores will start first on Wednesday morning.

4:30 PM

Long Drive Contest & Cookout

The long drive contest will start at approximately 4:30, at the first tee. All players are invited to participate. There will be a cookout during the long drive contest for all players and their families.

Wednesday

6/26

8 AM

2nd Round of Medal Play

Tee times will begin at 8 AM and play will continue through approximately 2 PM.

Players will play off both number 1 and 10 tees.  After medal play is complete, the low 16 will advance to the Championship Flight. If there is a tie, a sudden death playoff will take place starting at hole number 1 and will continue until the low 16 are identified.

Tee times for Thursday matches in all flights (Championship, Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze) will be available on the tournament website shortly after play is concluded on Wednesday. Additionally, tee times will be available at the Champion’s Dinner Wednesday evening.

Lunch

Lunch tickets will be distributed in the scorer’s tent after the round is complete.

6 PM

The Champions Dinner

The Champions Dinner takes place Wednesday evening beginning at 6 PM. All are required to attend. At this dinner, awards for the medal portion of play will be presented, as well as the Deb Engle trophy emblematic of sportsmanship, perseverance, character, and play.

Dress for the evening is business casual for men and women. All gentlemen are expected to wear a sport coat over golf or button-down shirts. Ties are optional. Parents are invited to the dinner (the same dress code applies).

Thursday

6/27

7:30 AM

Elimination Match Play Begins

Elimination matches for Boys Championship, Platinum, Gold and Silver Flights begin.

Elimination matches for Girls Championship Flight begin

Results are posted on the tournament website at the end of play in the afternoon, and matches for Friday morning are posted as well.

12:30 PM

Boys Bronze Flight & Girls Championship Flight Matches

Quarterfinal matches begin in ALL flights, beginning with Boys Bronze Flight.

Results are posted on the tournament website at the end of play in the afternoon, and matches for Friday morning are posted as well.

Friday

6/28

7:30 AM

Semi-Final Matches Begin in All Flights

Friday matches commence at 7:30 AM, starting with the Bronze Flight and proceeding through the Silver, Gold, and Consolation Flights. Play continues through 5 PM. Range opens at 6:30 AM.

Lunch

Lunch will be available after morning matches.

1 PM

Finals Matches Begin in All Flights

The afternoon rounds will go in the same order starting at 1:00 PM, ending with the Championship match teeing off at 2 PM

1:45 PM

Girls Flight Championship Match

2 PM

Championship Match

The Championship Match will tee off at 1:40 PM.

5 PM

Awards Ceremony & Tournament Celebration

Immediately following the conclusion of play, usually about 5 PM, the awards ceremony will commence. At this time, the Friday Tournament Celebration will begin as well. All are invited to attend this great party which is attended each year by our members, players, parents and families, members of the media, coaches, and our tournament sponsors and staff. There is no charge for this and we hope all can attend.

It’s really a fun party for all!!!

General Information

Weather

Should weather affect the tournament, players will be advised of evacuation points. The pro shop and tournament director will monitor weather situations. Any player has the right to suspend their play if they feel conditions are not safe.

Should the horn sound, halting play, there are designated pick-up spots for players to assemble. They will be driven to the clubhouse.

Shelters on the course are located as follows:
3rd tee – near 2nd and 6th green and 7th tee
7th green – near 11/12 fairway, 8th tee
15th tee – near 14th and 17th green and 16th tee

The tournament has been very fortunate with the weather in recent years, however, should we lose rounds due to the weather (tournament must end Friday) the committee has a schedule that anticipates all combinations of weather delay/cancellation.

Rules of Play

USGA rules of golf will prevail except as notified by local rule modifications. Players will be made aware of these rules prior to play.

Decisions

All decisions involving applications and interpretation of rules will be at the sole discretion of the golf professional and designated staff.

Spectators

Are allowed and encouraged to follow play and show their appreciation of the fine play displayed during the week. Spectators should not involve themselves in rulings,  communicate strategy or golf instructions to the contestants, or walk with the players. Spectators should make effort to keep out of the line of sight of players.

Parking and admission are free. Tuesday we will be hosting local PGA Junior League players who will be competing for the IJM Cup.

Range Finders

The IJM Committee will allow the use of range finders that measure distance only.

Cell Phones

We ask that all cell phones be turned off during play as a courtesy to the contestants.

Ettiquite

All players are expected to respect their fellow competitors, the EACC staff, the course, and the game.

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