The 2024 Gator Invitational is an elite, limited-field junior golf event hosted by the Country Club of Jackson.
This 54-hole event presents an opportunity for the best Girls and Boys across the world to compete on a PGA Tour golf course. The event will include a practice round, 3 tournament rounds, a players banquet, parent's party, meals, tee gifts and awards.
Dates
August5-8, 2024
Eligibility
The Gator is open to any male or female golfer who is 19 years old or younger and has not yet enrolled in a 2 or 4 year college as of the tournament date.
Format
The Gator is a 54-Hole Championship competed over three days. The Boys field will consist of 60 players and the Girls field will consist of 24 players.
Invitations
The Gator is an elite Junior Golf Championship that has historically attracted players from across the country and globe. We invite you to submit an application for consideration. For 2024, we are excited to announce that the field, outside of committee and sponsor invitations, will be selected exclusively using the new TUGR rankings. A minimum of 80% of field will be selected using these rankings. You can find those rankings at www.tugr.org.
Invitations for the 2024 Gator will be extended following the rankings update on June 19, 2024.
Entry Fee & Refund Policy
The entry fee for The Gator is $350 ($325 at acceptance + $25 application fee). Withdrawals received by July 15th will receive a 75% refund. Withdrawals received between July 15-July 25 will receive a 50% refund. All other WD's are non-refundable. In the Girls Division, any girl who qualifies for the US Women’s AM and has to withdraw will be issued a full refund.
Venue
The Country Club of Jackson is Mississippi’s premier golf & country club. The Dogwood-Azalea course, on which The Gator will be competed, plays host annually to the PGA Tour’s Sanderson Farms Championship. The course is considered a fair test of golf by PGA players and the greens are consistently rated among the top 5 on tour. While subject to change based upon course conditions at tournament time, the yardages for the event will be:
- Boys – 7,000-7,400
- Girls – 5,900-6,300
Schedule
Below, you can find a basic schedule of events. Your entry fee covers your cost for all events listed in the schedule below. You will continue to receive additional information as the Championship grows closer.
Please note there will be NO access to CCJ facilities for unaccompanied guests prior to Monday, August 7th.
Monday, August 5th
Registration – 10:30-6:00, Country Club of Jackson Pro Shop or Clubhouse (Weather dependent)
Practice Rounds – 12:00-2:00 - Please call the Pro Shop at 601-956-1415 to Book Tee Times
Tuesday, August 6th
Breakfast for Players – 6:30-9:30 – Magnolia Grill
First Round Tee Times – 8:00-12:00
Lunch for Players – 11:00-2:30 – Magnolia Grill
Junior Clinic – 4:00-5:30
Wednesday, August 7th
Breakfast for Players – 6:30-9:30 – Magnolia Grill
Second Round Tee Times – 8:00-12:00
Lunch for Players – 11:00-2:30 – Magnolia Grill
Thursday, August 8th
Breakfast for Players – 6:30-9:30 – Magnolia Grill
Second Round Tee Times – 8:00-12:00
Lunch for Players – 11:00-2:30 – Magnolia Grill
Awards Ceremony – CCJ Terrace-Immediately Following Completion of Final Round
Locker & Shoe Service
Players will be given a personal locker in their appropriate Locker Room. Each player will have a locker with their name on it. Additionally, all players are able to take advantage of Frank “Nitty” Ward’s world-famous shoe cleaning services following completion of play Monday-Thursday.
Lodging
Stay tuned for updates
Caddies, Push Carts & Distance Measuring Devices
There are no caddies allowed at The Gator. Players can use a push/pull cart but will need to provide their own. Distance Measuring Devices measuring ONLY yardage are allowed at The Gator. Slope must be turned off and no GPS equipment is permitted during tournament rounds.
Food & Beverage
Food and beverage will be available for purchase by the players traveling guests. Payment will be available by reciprocal charge (preferred) or credit/debit card. No cash will be accepted.
Spectator Carts
Spectator Carts are available by reservation only. Upon field announcement, a link will be sent to all participants.