In order to help the Connecticut Section PGA conduct its Junior golf programs, in 2005, The Jack Kelly Junior Golf Classic made the largest financial contribution that the Connecticut Section PGA Golf Foundation has ever received. Jack Kelly was a PGA Professional at Raceway Golf Club who passed away in 1994 at the age of 34.
The Raceway Golf Club began and conducted this tournament for 11 years. It was one of the founding tournaments of the PGA Junior Golf TOUR. To show its appreciation, the Connecticut Section PGA Golf Foundation pays tribute to both the ideals formulated by the late Jack Kelly and the efforts made by the committee members and event sponsors that resulted in an extremely successful junior golf tournament.
FORMAT
The 2012 Jack Kelly PGA Junior Tournament of Champions is 18-holes at Stroke Play; Boys & Girls Division; playoffs for champions if necessary. This is a special invitational event made possible through the Connecticut Section PGA Junior Golf Association. Now in its eleventh year, the Junior Tournament of Champions invites the Connecticut Section's best young golfers to compete in a season-concluding event, designed to be one of the premier "major" junior tournaments within the region.
ENTRY FEE
There is a $50 entry fee for members of the JGA that qualify.
For non-members that qualify, there is a $85 entry fee.
PRIZES
The Champion and runner up in both the Boys and Girls Divisions will receive trophies; and the champions' names will be engraved on the permanent Junior Tournament of Champions plaque that is displayed at the Connecticut Section PGA Office, Golf House.
Eligibility
The following categories will be invited to the 2012 Jack Kelly PGA Junior Tournament of Champions:
1. Defending T.O.C. Champions - Kelly Whaley & Billy Walthouse
2. Medalist (13-18 age division) at all Connecticut PGA Junior Golf TOUR Events (Boys & Girls)- Total of 16 events
3. Top 20 - JGA 2012 Point Leaders (Boys and Girls) through the event held August 20, 2012
4. 2011 Connecticut PGA JGA Player of the Year (Boy & Girl) - Abbey Doski (Graduated) & Patrick Albanesi
5. Top 3 finishers in Boys Division Junior Connecticut PGA Championship (13-18)
6. Top 3 finishers in Girls Division Junior Connecticut PGA Championship (13-18)
7. Boys Junior Golf Club Champions (PGA member course)
Note: Your course PGA Golf Professional needs to notify to the ConnecticutPGA Section Office
8. Girls Junior Golf Club Champions (PGA member course)
Note: Your course PGA GolfProfessional needs to notify to the Connecticut PGASection Office
9.Winners of allPGA Sanctioned Junior Tournaments
10.2012 CIAC High School Champions
11.CSGA Junior Boys Champion
12. MGA Junior Boys Champion (if held in CT Section)
13. Medalists (first place only) at the 3 Section PGA Qualifiers (13-18)
14. Medalist at Boys U.S.G.A. Jr. Qualifier
15. Medalist at Girls U.S.G.A. Jr. Qualifier
16. CWGA Junior Girls Champion
17. Medalist at each CWGA 18-hole stroke play event
Following high school, many JGA Members continue playing golf in different ways where some have the opportunity to represent their college or university playing on the golf team. As we round out 2011, and make way for 2012, high school seniors in Connecticut and Western Massachusetts solidify their choice for higher education which includes further development in the game of golf.
