Divisions and Groups
The FJGA summer golf program is organized into four divisions: a 5-hole division for boys and girls aged 8 – 11,* a 9-hole division for boys and girls aged 12 – 14,* a hybrid division for boys and girls aged 13 – 18* who would like to play either 9 or 18 holes, and an 18-hole division for boys and girls aged 14 – 18* who are high school varsity players.
Each division is split into groups. There are three groups in our 5-hole divisions (two boys’ groups and one girls’ group). There are two groups in our 9-hole division (one girls’ and one boys’). There is a hybrid group for boys and girls who would like to play either 9 or 18 holes. Finally, there is an 18-hole group for high school varsity players. All together, we have seven groups operating at different courses each week.
5-Hole Division
Players will be placed in flights throughout the six weeks depending on the scores they post. Players must post scores for at least three of the first five weeks to participate in the Tournament held in Week 6. To play in the Tournament players must be available for both Monday and Tuesday (if qualified during Monday’s round), which may include a day of Match Play.** All six weeks of play will be held at Swartz Creek Golf Course.
Paula Creamer Group
Girls
Ages 8 – 11*
Tiger Woods Group
More advanced boys
Ages 8 – 11*
Bubba Watson Group
Beginner boys
Ages 8 – 11*
9-Hole Division
Tee times will be available each week on Signup Genius. A link will be provided each week, with tee times beginning at 7:00am. Players will be placed in flights throughout the six weeks depending on the scores they post. Players must post scores for at least three of the first five weeks to participate in the Tournament held in Week 6. To play in the Tournament players must be available for both Monday and Tuesday (if qualified during Monday’s round), which may include a day of Match Play.** This division will be playing different courses throughout the six weeks of play.
Michelle Wie Group
Girls
Ages 12 – 14*
Phil Mickelson Group
Boys
Ages 12 – 14*
Hybrid Division
Players may choose each week to play either 9 or 18 holes. Players will sign up each week via Signup Genius for 9 holes or 18 holes, with a corresponding tee time. 18-hole players will have the earlier tee times. A link will be provided each week for Signup Genius. Players will not be placed in flights throughout the six weeks depending on the scores they post. Players must post scores for at least three of the first six weeks to participate in the Tournament held in Week 7. After the sixth week of play, the players will be divided into two groups, a 9-hole group and an 18-hole group, depending on the majority of which they played during the program. Players will then be flighted according to their scores for the Tournament held in Week 7. To play in the Tournament players must be available for Monday through Wednesday (if qualified during the previous day’s round), which may include two days of Match Play.** This division will be playing different courses throughout the seven weeks of play.
TaylorMade Group
Boys & Girls
Ages 13 – 18*
18-Hole Division
Although this division is reserved for high school varsity golfers, additional players who have permission from the FJGA supervisor may also participate. This group is the most competitive and plays private country club courses throughout Genesee County. Tee times will be available each week on Signup Genius. A link will be provided each week, with tee times beginning at 7:00am. Players will be placed in flights throughout the six weeks depending on the scores they post. Players must post scores for at least three of the first six weeks to participate in the Tournament held in Week 7. To play in the Tournament players must be available for Monday through Wednesday (if qualified during the previous day’s round), which may include two days of Match Play.** This division will be playing different courses throughout the seven weeks of play.
Jack Nicklaus Group
Boys & Girls
High School Varsity
Ages 14 – 18*
* Age is determined as of July 1, 2024.
**Match Play (as defined by the USGA) is a form of play where a player plays directly against an opponent in a head-to-head match. A player wins a hole by completing it in the fewest number of strokes, and a player wins a match when the player is winning by more holes than remain to be played. A player (or opponent) may concede a stroke, a hole or even the match to each other. If a player’s next stroke has been conceded, the player is permitted to putt out.
