Player Information World Championship

Listed below are answers to many questions we've encountered during World Championship week. If you don't find the information you're looking for, please stop by the Tournament Information Center located in the St. Andrews Room at the Pinehurst Resort Clubhouse or ask a U.S. Kids Golf Staff member for assistance. Hours of operation, 6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Thursday-Saturday.

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Player Registration

Player Registration will take place at the Pinehurst Members Clubhouse on Tuesday, July 28 and Wednesday July 29, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Players only need to register once prior to first round during designated registration times.

With over to 1,440 players, we request your cooperation during the registration process. In order to reduce the time you spend at Player Registration, we ask that players register within specific time frames, based on age and gender (siblings may register at the same time). Following these suggested registration hours will allow us to register you more quickly and avoid overcrowding.

	July 28	July 29
Boys 12	8 - 11:30 a.m.	2 - 5 p.m.
Boys 11	8 - 11:30 a.m.	2 - 5 p.m.
Boys 10	11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.	8 - 11 a.m.
Boys 9	11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.	8 - 11 a.m.
Boys 8	2:30 - 5 p.m.	11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Boys 7	2:30 - 5 p.m.	11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Boys 6 & Under	2:30 - 5 p.m.	11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Girls 12	8 - 11:30 a.m.	2 - 5 p.m.
Girls 11	8 - 11:30 a.m.	2 - 5 p.m.
Girls 10	11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.	8 - 11 a.m.
Girls 9	11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.	8 - 11 a.m.
Girls 8	2:30 - 5 p.m.	11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Girls 7 & Under	2:30 - 5 p.m.	11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Each competitor will have his/her picture taken during Player Registration for the electronic leaderboard and media usage.

Age Verification

Pre-Verification: Players can submit an electronic passport copy or birth certificate copy to U.S. Kids Golf prior to the event to become a verified player. We strongly recommend this option as it will save you from waiting in another line when you arrive at Pinehurst. Documents can be emailed or faxed to 678.405.3422.

If you choose to forgo Pre-Verification, U.S. Kids Golf will be verifying TPA player birth dates at the World Championship. Please bring a copy of your player's birth certificate OR passport to registration to submit to U.S. Kids Golf. This is a one-time process for each player.

Country of Representation: If a player would like to change his/her country of representation, he/she will need to provide a passport or birth certificate to U.S. Kids Golf. If approved, a player may only change his/her country of representation one time.

Please reference your player email send July 23rd to confirm your player's verification status.

Golf Cart Passes
If proper verification can be provided, carts may be available to rent for those who fall into the following categories:

60+ years old (Must have valid driver’s license or passport)
Physically challenged spectators (Must have legal verification on hand)
Pregnant Women (Must have a written doctor’s note)
Adults with a child 5 years old and younger

Only two people are allowed in a standard golf cart, without exception. Cart passes will be distributed on July 28 and 29 during Player Registration and at the Information Center during tournament rounds.

Please be aware that each course has a limited number of golf carts to rent and that having a pass does not guarantee a golf cart will be available.

Caddie Bibs

Players now receive a universal Tournament Players Association caddie bib that they will keep and use for all future U.S. Kids Golf events. Additionally, an iron-on patch with the tournament logo will be available at every major championship. These patches will be available for no charge, and are designed to be worn as “pride stickers” for each event played.

If you have already received a TPA Caddie Bib, please remember to bring it with you to the event. Players that have preordered his/her last name will be able to pick up the name and caddie bib at Player Registration. All name orders have to be completed prior to Player Registration; orders for the name placket will not be available at the event.

Club Fitting and Demo Days

Visit U.S. Kids Golf during the Demo Days on July 28 and 29, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Additionally, players can participate in a Bridgestone ball fitting and players will learn about their launch angle, spin rate, carry distance and more.

Parent Seminar
We would like to remind you of a special opportunity in the days leading up to the World Championship. Please join us for a 90 minute program where participants will learn how to bring out the best in their child as a coach, caddie and teammate.

Seminar Topics

Providing Perspective: Knowing your mission and your child's
Swing Development: Creating speed, power, and distance for young golfers
Role of the Parent Caddy: Bringing out the best in your player
On the Course: Rules to know and pace-of-play policy

Participants receive a copy of the book Daddy Caddy on the Bag (one per family). The seminar will be presented by John Godwin, PGA, and John Bryan of U.S. Kids Golf, and Rick Heard, PGA, author of Daddy Caddy on the Bag.

DATES AND TIMES

July 28 | 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. | REGISTER

July 28 | 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. | REGISTER

July 29 | 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. | REGISTER

Practice Rounds

Practice round tee times have been made available to World Championship competitors. All practice rounds should be scheduled directly with the facility. Please consult the practice round information specific to your assigned golf course.

All the courses have member play leading up to the Championship, so access is limited for additional practice rounds. During the practice rounds, extra tee and approach shots are not permitted. Extra putting is allowed if it does not hold up play. Practice rounds should not exceed expected tournament pace of play guidelines. Violation of this policy could be deemed as a code of conduct violation by the Tournament Director.

For specific Practice Round Information at each host facility, phone numbers are listed below or visit Course Assignments.

Pinehurst 1, 3, & 8	855.341.9530	Southern Pines	910.692.6551
Mid Pines	910.692.2114	Talamore	910.692.5884
Longleaf	910.692.6100	Little River	910.949.5013
Midland CC	910.295.3241	Seven Lakes CC	910.673.4653

Please note that the practice facilities at Pinehurst close at various times throughout the day. This is designed to keep the turf in peak condition during the tournament week and for the remainder of the summer. Therefore, all players must be off of the course and practice facilities at the specified times so that preparations may be made by golf course maintenance personnel.

Opening Ceremony: Parade of Nations

U.S. Kids Golf will host the annual Parade of Nations for all participants, friends and families on Tuesday, July 28. All World Championship participants will be invited to march behind their country or state flag as the parade rallies through Pinehurst in celebration of the 10th year the World Championship has been played in the Pinehurst area. The parade will culminate at Tuft's Park in the Village of Pinehurst.

Following the parade and the singing of the National Anthem, the participants will have the opportunity to participate in several games and activities presented by Honda, the Official Vehicle of U.S. Kids Golf, and the Village of Pinehurst. Players and family members will also have the opportunity to compete in a variety of Honda contests, including "Clear the Sand Traps" and the Honda Odyssey Scavenger Hunt, to win special prizes. Food options for purchase include BBQ, hot dogs, Hawaiian shaved ice and Ice cream, popcorn and snacks - and there will be special entertainment including the 82nd Airborne All American Chorus to entertain the crowd.

We are requesting all participants who wish to march with their country arrive at the tennis courts near the Pinehurst Resort Clubhouse at 5:30 p.m. The Parade of Nations will begin at 6 p.m.

U.S. Skills Experience presented by Honda

U.S. Kids Golf World Championship golfers are invited to participate in the U.S. Kids Golf Experience at the Clubhouse at Pinehurst Resort on Wednesday, July 29, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Honda will host a variety of golf skills competitions and contests such as long drive, lob shot, chipping, and putting. Honda games will be included for the participants to win special prizes. Complimentary Coldstone ice cream will be provided for all U.S. Kids Golf World Championship golfers.

Honda Course Shuttles
Honda, as the Official Vehicle of U.S. Kids Golf, will provide complimentary shuttles from the Carolina Hotel to the host golf clubs for the World Championship. Shuttle service will run from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. between the hotel and golf courses. Shuttles will be to and from golf courses only and no additional stops will be made. Look for the signage markers to catch a shuttle! No reservations necessary.

Honda Pilot & Odyssey Test Drives
Honda will be providing test drive opportunities during the World Championship. Sign up to drive a new 2016 Honda Pilot and/or Odyssey van. Participants can sign up at the Guest Services Desk in the lobby of the Carolina Hotel or Honda Desk near the player registration room at the Clubhouse at Pinehurst. Test drive hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Drivers must be at least 21 years of age and present a valid United States driver's license. Honda is the Official Vehicle of U.S. Kids Golf.

Tee Times

Players will be paired randomly for the 1st round of competition and tee times will be posted on the World Championship homepage on Monday, July 27. Players will be re-paired based on score for the 2nd and 3rd round of the event unless weather prohibits. Times for each subsequent round will be posted approximately one hour after the completion of play for each age/gender division on our website and at the golf course. Players can review pairing methods on the Course Assignments homepage.

With over 1,440 players competing on ten courses, the golf course staff will not be able to provide competition tee times. If they do provide them, the information will be considered unofficial. Therefore, players and parents are advised to always look at pairings sheets in person or online to assure accuracy of tee times.

World Championship Memorabilia

A selection of U.S. Kids Golf World Championship flags and other accessories will be available in the Pinehurst Clubhouse Pro Shop, and U.S. Kids Golf balls and gloves may be purchased in the golf shop and Padgett Learning Center.

Ranking Information

AJGA

With top finishes at U.S. Kids Golf major tournaments, players can earn Performance Based Entry status with the American Junior Golf Association.

World Championship - Performance Based Entry Status

Junior Golf Scoreboard

U.S. Kids Golf will report World Championship scores to Junior Golf Scoreboard for Boys 10 and older and Girls 12. Junior Golf Scoreboard is a ranking system that groups players by high school graduation year.

Closing Ceremony and Awards

The Closing Ceremony and Awards presentation held in Pinecrest High School Auditorium will begin at 8:30 p.m.* on Saturday, August 1. Awards will be presented to the top five finishers and ties in each age group. Players finishing 6th-20th and ties will receive a plate after the ceremony. Awards Ceremony attendance is mandatory for any player who intends to compete in the Van Horn Cup.

*Time is subject to change based on when play has finished on all golf courses.

U.S. Kids Golf Van Horn Cup

The 2015 U.S. Kids Golf Van Horn Cup will be contested on Pinehurst No. 2, following the conclusion of the World Championship. From the 12-year-old age groups, the top 10 boys and top 6 girls from the United States compete against their International counterparts in a team best-ball stroke-play event.

U.S. Kids Golf Dress Code

Only acceptable golf attire is permitted. PLAYERS and CADDIES are prohibited from wearing shoes with metal spikes, short shorts, swimwear, denim of any kind, t-shirts, or tank tops. Shirts must be tucked in at all times. Players and caddies not appropriately attired will not be permitted to participate.

REQUIRED DRESS AT THE GOLF COURSE:

Hats/visors must be worn with brim forward
Males must remove hat/visor while indoors
Shirts must be tucked in at all times
Girls’ fitted shirts do not have to be tucked in, but should be an appropriate length

PROHIBITED DRESS AT THE GOLF COURSE:

Tank tops, T-shirts
Denim
Short shorts, skorts or skirts that are too short
Cut-off shorts
Gym shorts or pants

Proper attire is required at all times at the host facility. This includes practice rounds, Family Nights and Awards Ceremonies. Questionable attire will be reviewed by the Tournament Committee. Should a host golf course or resort have a stricter dress code, its policy will take precedence. Players and caddies in violation will not be allowed to tee off.

Care for the Course

We are committed to keeping our host tournament sites in the best condition possible. During the round, we encourage players and caddies to fill or replace their divots, repair ball marks and dispose of trash properly. These simple things will keep the course in better condition and leave the host facility with a positive impression of junior golf and U.S. Kids Golf families. Thank you for helping make a positive impact on the golf course.

Tournament Hydration
Water Stations and bathrooms are accessible on the course. Bottled products on the golf course are for players only. In extreme heat conditions water sources can deplete quickly. Volunteers are constantly monitoring and refilling stations as needed. Players and Parents are advised to bring extra water with them on the course for these extreme conditions. Additionally, all persons are asked to only take the amount of water needed in order for following groups to have water available.

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Priority Status

There are three levels of Priority Status that players may earn based on their order of finish at the World Championship: Green Status, Orange Status and Blue Status. All players must meet the Scoring Requirement at the event in which he or she qualifies. This Priority Status is good for one year and covers all events that are played in that span.

The Priority Status earned from the World Championship, based on order of finish, is listed below. Winners of the World Championship earn lifetime Green Status.

Green Status: 1st - 20th
Orange Status: 21st - 40th
Blue Status: 41st - 80th

Rental Cars

U.S. Kids Golf has negotiated special rates and services with both Avis and Budget Rental Car companies for the World Championship. Use the links above to take advantage of these low rates. Please visit our Rental Car Page for information on special offers.

Event Staff

Dan Van Horn	President
Chris Vonderkall	Vice President
Greg Hubbard	Tournament Director
Tom Shea, Jim Lynn	Regional Directors
Erin Martin	Parent Child, Team Tournament
Kristi Egnot	Scoring and Volunteer Director
Judi Waite, Carter McClaugherty	Tournament Support
Lane Andrews, Mack Leath, John Kim	Marketing and Media Relations
DJ Johnson, Evon James	Tournament Operations
Wes Jones, Dona Lerner, Carter McClaugherty	Pinehurst No. 1/3 Course Directors
John Godwin, Greg Powers, Patrick Sanchez	Pinehurst No. 8 Course Directors
Adam Christie, Heath Henrich	Seven Lakes Course Directors
Rick Timm, Greg Ray	Little River Course Directors
Michelle Holmes, Sharon McQuillan	Southern Pines Course Directors
Bob Sparks, Kevin Wallis, Todd Wisemer	Mid Pines Course Directors
Dale Balvin, Fred Sutton	Talamore Course Directors
Kirk Tarabokia, Jennifer Law	Longleaf Course Directors
Don Law, Diana Law	Midland Course Directors

Once again, welcome to the World Championship,

USKG Tournament Players Association

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