Jackie Burke Cup
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
General Information
Date:November 9-10, 2024
Host Club: Hurricane Creek Country Club
Address:1800 Fairway Ln, Anna TX 75409
Phone:(972)924-3212
LJT Staff Contact:Tournament Director: Scott Davidson
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Entry & Eligibility Information
Entries Opens: Monday, October 29, 2023 at 9:00 AM
Entries Close: Wednesday, November 7, 2023 at 5:00 PM
Entry Fee: $300
Eligibility: The Jackie Burke Cup Matches are invite only featuring the top 12 players from North Texas versus the top 12 players from South Texas in a Ryder-Cup style competition.
Entry Procedure: Players that earn a spot on their respective team will be sent an invitation beginning Oct. 29. Players will be invited based on the LJT Player of the Year Standings after the Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational. Teams will be made up of eight (8) players from the Boys 15-18 Division, two (2) from the Girls 12-18 Division and two (2) from the Boys 14 & Under Division.
Championship Information
Format: The matches are in teams with players from North Texas competing against players from South Texas. Saturday will feature 36 holes with four-ball matches in the morning and foursome matches in the afternoon. Singles matches will take place Sunday morning.
Field Limit: 24 Players (12 players per team)
Divisions: Boys 15-18, Boys 14 & Under, Girls 12-18
Practice Round Information: Players will be placed into practice round groups based on their teams inside the practice round window on Friday, November 9.
Registration Information: Players may pick up their tournament attire from the Legends Junior Tour on Friday, November 9.
Starting Times: Starting times for Saturdays four-ball matches will be announced and posted the evening of Friday, November 9.
Cancellation/Withdrawal Procedure: The cancellation deadline is 10 days prior to the tournament start date. For full refund details, please reference the LJT Competition Policies on the LJT landing page.
Caddies: Players will be permitted a caddie for the championship. There are no restrictions on who may caddie. The player is responsible for supplying their own caddie for the championship and the caddie must abide by all club and LJT Policies.
Transportation: Players and caddies will be required to walk during the competition, unless acting under the discretion of an LJT rules official. Non-motorized push/pull carts will be permitted during the championship.
Lunch: Food will be provided for all players during the championship. Lunch will be available at the club during the windows on the schedule of events.
Rules of Golf
The Championship will be contested under the 2023 Rules of Golf as approved by the United States Golf Association and R&A, its interpretations and clarifications, 2024 Legends Junior Tour Local Rules and Terms of Competition. For more information on rules, visit the USGA Rules of Golf Hub.
STARTING TIMES/PAIRINGS
EXEMPTIONS
SCHEDULE
Monday, October 29
9:00 AM – Invites Sent out
Wednesday, November 7
5:00 PM – Registration Closes
Friday, November 9
1:00 PM – North Team Practice Rounds
1:30 PM – South Team Practice Rounds
6:00 PM – Banquet & Player of the Year Awards Ceremony
Saturday, November 10
7:20 AM – 8:10 AM – Four-Ball Matches
11:00 AM – Foursomes Matches Released
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM – Lunch Available
12:45 PM – 1:25 PM – Foursomes Matches
7:30 PM – Singles Matches Released
Sunday, November 11
7:30 AM – 9:30 AM – Singles Matches
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Lunch Available
QUALIFYING
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