Round 1 Hole Locations

Round 2 Hole Locations

Final Round Hole Locations

Hosting Venue: Koasati Pines @ Coushatta 
300 Koasati Dr. Kinder, LA 70648 
+1 (800) 584-7263 

Hotel Reservation Number is 1-800-584-7263 Ext 1. 

When calling refer to the dates of your stay and reference name “NOTAH” when you speak to the agent. 

The only way you can receive the rate that is set up for the tournament is to call the number provided and speak to a agent directly. 

If you have booked in advance and you were quoted a higher rate then what we have set up for you, tell the agent to change your reservation number and put it under the group name “NOTAH” and when you check out your bill will be adjusted to reflect the correct rate for the tournament participants. 

If you want to arrive earlier than Friday, the 13th and or stay later than the 18th you will have to get quoted rates for extended stays. 


Seven Clans Hotel (On Property) 
*Offer Code is NOTAH* 
Weekend Nights - $169/ night 
Weekday Nights - $79/ night 

Chalets Hotel (On Property) 
*Offer Code is NOTAH* 
Weekend Nights - $139 / night 
Weekday Nights - $79 / night

Division Breakdown: 

Boys 14-18 - (58 Players) 
Boys 13 & Under - (30 Players) 
Girls 14-18 - (36 Players) 
Girls 13 & Under - (27 Players)

Players competing in the National Championship will not only battle to be crowned the inaugural Notah Begay III Junior Golf National Champion, they will also be competing for MORE! View what's at stake below: 

- 2021 Symetra Tour Exemption (Girls 14-18 Champion)

- IMG Worlds Exemption provided by the San Diego Junior Golf Association (Champions in each division)

- WAGR Rankings

- JGS Rankings

- Global Junior Golf Rankings

The Notah Begay III Junior Golf National Championship (JGNC) prides itself in the quality of players, host facilities and community involvement of each of its events. In order to continue making our events enjoyable for everyone, the JGNC will not tolerate any behavior that is unbecoming of a junior golfer. Players in violation of the code of conduct with the JGNC may lose playing privileges as well as being liable to penalty strokes or disqualification. 
 

All JGNC participants are reminded to respect the host facility and their staff/golf course. Players are expected to repair ball marks on the greens and divots where needed. Players are also expected to rake all bunkers and care for the course throughout their tournament experience. 
 

Violations of the Code of Conduct include:

  - Unsportsmanlike conduct which includes: abusive language, cheating, club throwing, disrespect to volunteers/staff/officials or fellow competitors, and abuse of golf course property.

  - Not adhering to the dress code of the host golf course

  - Use or association of drugs or alcohol

  - Conduct not becoming of a JGNC player, such as acting in anger or creating other distractions. 

Code of Conduct Violation Penalties:

  - The JGNC Tournament Committee may assess any or all of the following penalties based on the severity of the violation(s)

      - Issue a one stroke penalty for each act of unsportsmanlike conduct on the golf course

      - Immediate disqualification from the tournament at which the violation occurs

      - Depending on the severity of the violation, a tournament disqualification may also result in disqualification from the next tournament or tournaments for which a player has been accepted.

      - The JGNC reserves the right to suspend or revoke a player’s registration for a major breach of the JGNC Code of Conduct.

The current Rules of the United States Golf Association and the R&A govern all play in NB3 JGNC events. 

RULE 20.1 c(3): 
The NB3 JGNC strongly urges its players to play 2 balls if they are not sure how to proceed with a ruling as a rules official is not always present. In addition to playing 2 balls, players are also asked to play a provisional ball when he or she thinks it could be lost (this is even more important now that the search time has been shortened to 3 minutes). 

MEASURING DEVICES: 
Measuring Devices will be permitted on the; however, they cannot measure anything other than true yardage (ie, slope or wind). 
• When the local rule is in effect, a distance-measuring application may be used, provided the specific application is restricted to “distance only” and the device does not have any other “non-conforming” features. This is the case even if these other features are not being used. 

ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICES: The use of mobile telephones, personal music systems and the like are prohibited for use by participants UNLESS a player uses their phone to call an official. Smart phones containing applications needed for medical purposes ONLY are permitted for use if a player or their parent notifies staff prior to the start of an event, and the use of the device is approved. Watches with communications capabilities, such as the iWatch, are not permitted during play. ANY participant found using the above devices during their stipulated round, without prior Staff consent, will be DISQUALIFIED. 

Local Rule G-9 - Club is Broken or Significantly Damaged:

If a player’s club is “broken or significantly damaged” during the round by the player or caddie, except in cases of abuse, the player may replace the club with any club under Rule 4.1b(4).

PACE OF PLAY: 
Time Par is 4 hours and 30 minutes. Please keep pace with the group in front of you and play ready golf. Players have 40 seconds to play their shot. Only individual players may be held accountable for their pace of play (no group penalties). 

-Out of position: When a group falls more than 15 minutes behind the group in front of them. Flagstick to Flagstick time 
1st missed checkpoint – warning* (warning remains for duration of round) 
2nd missed checkpoint – Subject to penalty of one stroke 
3rd missed checkpoint – Subject to additional penalty of two strokes 
4th missed checkpoint – Subject to disqualification 


WEATHER: 
A player has the right to suspend play if he feels threatened by dangerous lightning conditions without penalty. If NB3 JGNC Staff or host club should indicate suspension of play all players should mark their balls, cease playing immediately and seek shelter. 
Discontinue Play Immediately: One prolonged siren or air horn blast. 
Discontinue Play for non-dangerous situation: Three consecutive short siren or air horn blasts. 
Resume Play: Two short siren or air horn blasts. 

OUT OF BOUNDS: 
Out of bounds is defined by white stakes at ground level, white dots, freshly painted white lines, perimeter fences, inside edge of paved public roads or any combination thereof. A ball coming to rest on or beyond any paved public is out of bounds, even if it comes to rest on another part of the course that is in bounds for other holes. 


PENALTY AREAS: 
• When a penalty area is bounded by out of bounds, the penalty area edge extends to and coincides with the out of bounds line. 


GROUND UNDER REPAIR: 
Defined by white lines. Other areas of ground under repair, even when not marked, include: 
• French drains (trenches filled with stones or the like). 
• Large or hard ant hills on the course. 
• Edging grooves around putting greens. 


SEAMS OF CUT TURF (Newly Sodded Areas): 
If a player’s ball lies in or touches a seam of cut turf or a seam interferes with the player’s area of intended swing: 
• Ball in General Area: The player may drop a ball under Rule 16.1b. 
• Ball on Putting Green: The player may place a ball under Rule 16.1d Interference does not exist if the seam only interferes with the player’s stance. 

OBSTRUCTIONS AND INTEGRAL OBJECTS: 
• When located within the penalty area; liners in bunkers and artificial walls and pilings are integral objects unless otherwise provided for in Notice to Players. 
• White lined areas tying into obstructions are part of the obstruction. 
• When closely attached to trees; wrappings, electrical wire, and cables are integral objects. 

LOOSE IMPEDIMENTS: 
Wood chips and mulch are loose impediments. 

PRACTICE: 
Players are no longer allowed to practice putt between holes, even if they aren’t holding up play. Players will receive one warning before potential penalties and disqualification.

The JGNC will allow caddies for the Boys 13U and Girls 13U Divisions throughout the National Championship. All caddies are required to wear caddie bibs that will be provided by the NB3 JGNC on Day 1 at Registration. Players must declare a caddie prior to the start of their round.

Purpose of caddies: Caddies may carry a player’s clubs, give advice, and other help during the round but there are limits to what the Caddie is allowed to do. The player is responsible for the Caddie’s actions during the round and the player may incur a penalty if he/she breaches the Rules.
 

  - Caddies will be allowed to search for a player’s golf ball.

  - Caddies will be allowed to clean a player’s golf ball.

  - Caddies will be able to give players advice.

Once the player’s tees off on his or her first hole the player may not gain a Caddie during the round. A Caddie must be designated prior to the first tee shot.

  - Players are not allowed to switch caddies during the play of a round.

Caddies ARE NOT ALLOWED TO:

  - Use carts during the Championship unless they have a disability and have been approved by NB3 Staff

  - Deliberately stand on or close to the extended line of play behind a player while the player is taking his or her stance and until the stroke is made.

  - Use personal cell phones during the round unless for an emergency

Players will not be able to ride in the motorized cart at any point during the round. If the player is in breach of this rule they will be subject to a 2 stroke penalty for unauthorized transportation. 

This policy is in effect as of January 1, 2020. The JGNC has the authority to eliminate or modify this policy at any time.

Breach of Policies and/or rules by Caddies:

1st Offense= Official Warning from a JGNC official

2nd Offense= Caddie will be removed from the golf course

We apologize for any inconvenience, but there will be no Spectator Carts available throughout the Championship unless you are older than 65 and have proper identification and receive approval from NB3 and Coushatta Staff. 

With the exception of caddies, all spectators need to stay out of the fairways and off of greens and tees during play. It is ok to gather near tee and greens to watch, but we ask that they stay on the cart paths or rough while walking the course.

Spectators may not interact with participants at any time on the golf course, except in the case of an emergency. Any conversation between a spectator and participant will be subject to penalty under Rule 10.2 (Advice).

  - Only exceptions allowing spectators to interact with players during a round include handing them sunscreen, food, beverage, or any health emergency.  This should always be done in front of another spectator or tournament official.

Spectators are not allowed to give a player a ride under any circumstances during the player’s round. This includes driving players back for lost balls or from green to tee. The JGNC staff will select shuttle holes prior to the start of the tournament. The only time a spectator can shuttle is at an authorized shuttle hole. Any time a player takes a ride from a spectator that is unauthorized, he/she will incur a 2 stroke penalty. In the event of a course evacuation for inclement weather, spectators can shuttle players to safety.

Spectators will be subject to removal from the golf course for the following breaches of etiquette:   

  - Repeat offenses of interacting with players after being warned by Tournament Committee

  - Rude, vulgar or other inappropriate comments or gestures.

  - Verbal or physical harassment of players, volunteers, officials or fellow spectators.

  - Distracting a player or causing any disruption of play.

  - Behavior that is unruly, disruptive, unsafe or illegal in nature.

  - Failing to follow the instructions of a JGNC Tournament Committee official, volunteer or host personnel.

NOTICE TO PLAYERS

2020 NB3 Jr Golf National Championship ·Koasati Pines Golf Club ·Nov 15-17, 2020

Play is governed by the current USGA Rules of Golf booklet, as well as the Decisions on the Rules of Golf. This information supplements the Local Rules and Conditions of Competition on the Notah Begay III Junior Golf National Championship Hard Card/Pace of Play Policy. Posted course local rules do not apply.

CONDITIONS OF PLAY

Teeing Area

Boys 14-18: BLACK NB3 tee markers identify the teeing area.

Girls 14-18 / Boys 13 & Under: WHITE NB3 tee markers identify the teeing area.

Girls 13 & Under: RED NB3 tee markers identify the teeing area.

Pace of Play

Pace of Play is set at 4 hours, 30 minutes. When a group is out of position at any time, the group is subject to monitoring and timing per the Pace of Play Policy. Out of position means when your group arrives at the teeing area for the hole: (1) for a par 3 hole, the group ahead is on or has just left the green; (2) for a par 4 hole, the group ahead is on the green; and (3) for a par 5 hole, the group ahead is approaching the green.  In essence, your group maintain the spacing in place at the first tee.

Format
The Competition consist of 6 rounds of 9-hole stroke play (54-holes total)

Ties & Scoring

In the event of a tie for first place, the players involved shall compete in a hole-by-hole play-off. The starting time and hole of the play-off shall be announced at the scoring area immediately after the Committee has verified the results. In the event that a playoff is not feasible (e.g. weather, darkness, or course is not available) matching scorecards will determine who qualifies beginning with lowest last nine-hole score, then last six holes, then last three, and finally the score on the 18th hole.

• The scoring area is located in the Veranda Building between the practice putting greens and the green for hole 18. You have returned your scorecard when you leave the marked scoring area.

Rulings

If a Referee is not readily available, you may summon one by calling 657-201-7134 or play two golf balls under rule 20.1 c(3). Before playing either ball, you must announce which ball’s score you want to count and you must finish the hole with both balls and you must report the facts to the Committee at scoring.

ADDENDUM TO LOCAL RULES

Out of Bounds

Out of bounds is defined by white stakes at ground level, white dots, freshly painted white lines, perimeter fences (other than holes 4 and 13), course side edge of paved public roads or parking lots. A ball coming to rest on or beyond any paved, public road (entrance road to the golf course) is out of bounds, even if it comes to rest on another part of the course that is in bounds for other holes.

Abnormal Course Conditions

Ground Under Repair: Areas defined by white lines may include areas of unusual damage including area cart traffic or seasonal conditions, and the following:

• Areas of damage or wear adjacent to cart paths are considered part of the cart path
• Tire ruts in mud, dirt or grass
• Animal holes that are in piles or flattened and affect a player’s lie, stance or swing are an abnormal course condition and players may take free relief

General Area: Sandy or dirt areas that are not marked with white lines are part of the general area and not ground under repair. If your ball lies in sandy, dirt or worn areas adjacent to and within one club length of a cart path, you may take free relief. This free relief is not available in these areas for your intended stance or swing.

Integral Objects

The following are deemed an integral object; relief without penalty is not available:

• Stacked stones and retaining walls
• Rock outcroppings

Automotive Transportation:

• Players must not ride on any form of transportation during a stipulated round unless authorized by the Committee. Unauthorized Transportation will result in a two-stroke penalty. Only a Committee member or their designer may shuttle a player back to and from where an original ball was played.

Distance Measuring Devices:

• Measuring Devices will be permitted; however, they cannot measure anything other than the actual yardage (ie, slope or wind).

Drop Zones:

• Hole 9: for any ball that goes into the yellow penalty area before the bridge crossing, players may use the drop zones on either side of the fairway as one of their yellow penalty area options
• Hole 11: for any ball that enters the red penalty area to the right of the green, players may use the drop zone as one of their red penalty area options

Penalty Areas:

• Red/yellow penalty areas may be identified by red/yellow stakes or dots. They are defined by red/yellow lines. For dots, the edge of the cart path adjacent to the dots defines the penalty area
• Cart paths / bridges crossing penalty areas are inside the penalty areas
• Red penalty areas where the opposite side is not another hole extend to infinity, except hole 10.

Local Rules:

• Immovable Obstructions close to Putting Green: MLR F-5 is in effect. Use Rule 16.1b for relief of immovable obstructions close to the putting green and on the line of play. IO must be on line of play and is within two club-lengths of the putting green and within two club-lengths of the ball.
• COVID-19: All flagsticks and rakes may be removed and touched as long as players are using their glove/towel to protect the rest of the field

PACE OF PLAY: 
Time Par is 4 hours and 30 minutes. Please keep pace with the group in front of you and play ready golf. Players have 40 seconds to play their shot. Only individual players may be held accountable for their pace of play (no group penalties). 

-Out of position: When a group falls more than 15 minutes behind the group in front of them. Flagstick to Flagstick time 
1st missed checkpoint – warning* (warning remains for duration of round) 
2nd missed checkpoint – Subject to penalty of one stroke 
3rd missed checkpoint – Subject to additional penalty of two strokes 
4th missed checkpoint – Subject to disqualification