The FJGA is divided into three divisions: a 5-hole division (ages 8-11); a 9-hole division (ages up to 14 for boys and 15 for girls); and an 18-hole division (ages up to 18). The entry fee is the only fee paid all year and there are no additional weekly costs. This fee includes a bag tag, a rule book, pre-season instructional clinics, and discounts on instruction during the season for those who are having difficulty with the game.

The schedule also indicates that we break up each division into groups. We have four groups in our 5- and 9-hole divisions (three boys groups and one girls group) and two groups in our 18-hole division. This means we have 10 groups operating at different courses each week.

The Flint Junior Golf Association is dedicated to the development of young men and women through competitive junior golf. The association is the largest organization of its kind, with a current membership (boys and girls ages 8-18) of more than 1,250 junior golfers from Genesee County.

Purpose
The purpose of the FJGA is to provide positive life experiences for junior golfers through competitive golf while setting high standards to preserve the integrity and traditions of the game.

Goals
One of our goals is to develop character through the structure and the rules of the game. An example of how golf builds character is that it is the only sport where participants call penalties on themselves. Golf also teaches other life skills like patience, good sportsmanship, and the ability to focus on the task at hand. We also hope that we are exposing our youth to a leisure activity that they can enjoy, no matter what their ability level might be, for the rest of their lives.

Education
Our education of the game begins with introductory clinics for beginners, and is followed with rule books, rule tests, literature on etiquette, and our parent and golfer expectations. In addition, we offer discounts on lessons from local golf professionals to help those who are struggling and therefore not having fun.

Reasons for Success
The success of the program is due to two factors:

The generosity of the golf courses who give us the use of their facilities. Almost every public and private golf course in the county participates in the program with the heaviest burden falling on the four City of Flint courses which are all used every day of our program.

The dedication of our supervisors who work at the courses all day to make things run smoothly.