COLUMBIA, SC (June 11, 2022) – In February of 2022, the South Carolina Junior Golf Association announced a brand new tournament series called the Players Series that is designed to give junior golfers from South Carolina the opportunity to develop their skills and earn exemptions into future Major Championships hosted by the SCJGA. The Players Series began with the Fripp Island Junior Challenge in early February and will contest 15 different tournaments by the end of 2022.
Players Series Links: Players Series Schedule | Players Series @ Crowfield Registration | Players Series @ Myrtle Beach National Registration | Players Series Standings (Boys 13-18) | Players Series Standings (Girls 13-18)
All Players Series events are included in the Heritage Classic Foundation Rankings, as well as the year-long Players Series points standings, which will reward players with exemptions into future SCJGA Major Championships based on the standings at the conclusion of 2022. All Players Series events are included in the year-long points race, as well as all statewide SCJGA One-Days such as the President’s Day One Day. The exemptions for top finishers in the Players Series Points Standings are listed below.
Tier I Exemptions (Top-8 Boys 13-18, Top-3 Girls 13-18)
- All statewide SCJGA One-Days (including “Papa Ed” Caddie Classic)
- Upstate Junior Classic
- SCGA Junior Championship
- Harvey Brock Orange Jacket Classic
- Jackie Seawell Junior (if age restrictions don’t prohibit competing)
- Fall Challenge
Tier II Exemptions (Top-5 Boys 13-18, Girls 13-18 Champion and Runner-Up)
- All Tier I exemptions
- Grant Bennett Florence Junior Invitational
- The Blade Junior Classic
Tier III Exemptions (Boys 13-18 and Girls 13-18 Champion)
- All Tier I exemptions and Tier II exemptions
- Sea Pines Junior Heritage
- Morgan Lucas Championship
- Beth Daniel Junior Azalea
- Player Championship
In addition to the year-long points race which rewards long term commitment to the series, immediate rewards will also be given to 2022 Players Series Champions. Champions of each 2022 Players Series event will earn exemptions into all 2022 Players Series events, as well as exempt status into the 2022 Harvey Brock Orange Jacket Classic and 2022 Fall Challenge.
The 2022 Players Series schedule is filled through December. The schedule, the current Players Series standings, as well as links to register for open events, can be found at the ‘Players Series Links’ listed above.
About the SCJGA Players Series
Players Series events will be included in the Heritage Classic Foundation Rankings. The Players Series is uniquely designed with its own separate rankings system, which will reward players based on end of the year final standings. All Players Series events will be included in the separate rankings, as well as all state-wide SCJGA One-Days such as the President’s Day One-Day.
The year-long points race will give all Players Series competitors the opportunity to earn exemptions into the SCJGA’s 2023 major championships, excluding the Bobby Chapman Junior Invitational. The top finisher in the boys and girls standings at the end of 2022 will be “fully-exempt” into all SCJGA 2023 major championships. Full exemption earns players the right to compete in high-profile Championships such as the Sea Pines Junior Heritage, the Blade Junior Classic and the Beth Daniel Junior Azalea. Other exemptions into SCJGA majors will also be awarded to players depending on final Players Series Rankings and SCJGA majors exemption availability.
In addition to the year-long points race which rewards long term commitment to the series, immediate rewards will also be given to 2022 Players Series Champions. Champions of each 2022 Players Series event will earn exemptions into all future 2022 Players Series events, as well as exemption status into the 2022 Upstate Junior Classic, 2022 Harvey Brock Orange Jacket Classic and 2022 Fall Challenge.
About the South Carolina Junior Golf Association
The purpose of the South Carolina Junior Golf Association is to continue the history and traditions of the ancient game of golf through its members and an active outreach to the youth of our state. Established in 1990 by community leaders with a love for the game and a commitment to passing on golf’s heritage to the youth of South Carolina, the SCJGA is committed to meeting the needs of all young people in the state and providing playing opportunities to boys and girls that might not otherwise have the chance to experience golf and its many benefits. Through affordable opportunities of play, instruction and competition, juniors of all ages, walks of life and skill levels will be touched by the character of the game. It helps to teach them honor, sportsmanship and respect and makes them better prepared to face the challenges ahead in life.
For more information about the South Carolina Junior Golf Association, visit www.scjga.org
