This series of seven events held on Par 3 courses around the county is part of Hertfordshire Golf’s ‘junior development’ pathway. We offer a perfect opportunity for young golfers to develop their skills and playing experiences whilst making new friends with likeminded players on golf courses’ relevant to their size, strength and ability. 

iTour

The iTour was created as the second step on Hertfordshire Golf’s junior development pathway to form a link for players moving from the par 3 ‘Futures Tour’ to the more challenging full-size course. The iTour is for players without an official Handicap Index (HI) or who have a high HI and wish to improve their skills, gain confidence and obtain more playing experiences. 

Players with a HI of 20 or below should not be entering iTour events but focus on ‘Junior Opens’ and the ‘Junior Order Of Merit Award’ of which there are many on offer around the county over the duration of the season, details of these can be found here: https://www.hertfordshiregolf.org/diary

 

The dates and venues for the 2024 iTour series are:

Mid-Herts Golf Club Sunday April 14th 13.00 Appx.

Aldenham Golf Club Sunday May 19th 13.00 Appx.

Brookmans Park Golf Club Tuesday May 28th 14.00 Appx.

Enfield Golf Club Sunday June 30th 13.00 Appx

Whipsnade Park Golf Club Sunday July 14th 14.30 Appx.

The Hertfordshire G &CC Sunday August 18th 13:00 Appx.

Essendon Country Club (NC) Sunday September 1st 13.00 Appx.

Knebworth Golf Club (Trophy winners only) Sunday October 13th 14.00 Appx

 

A ‘Presentation Day’ event will be held at the end of season to congratulate and present the Trophies won over the season. As Always, we will keep a record of how you are progressing throughout the year which you can share with your home and academy coaches. We will help you gain confidence playing on a full-size course, meet like-minded people and set you well on your way to gaining that all important first official Handicap Index.

 

Good luck on the iTour in 2024, we look forward to watching you play and helping you achieve your seasons goals.

 

Best wishes as always,
Matthew Crowhurst
County Development Officer (CDO) Hertfordshire Golf.
Tel: 07496 653 056
Email: cdo@hertfordshiregolf.org

Fixtures Diary

Rules & Forms

Format:

The competition will be 9 holes stroke play Medal format.

Rules:

  • Air shots do not count
  • There will be a maximum of 8 shots per hole.
  • Once a player has played their 8th shot the ball MUST be picked up and a score of 8* will count for that hole
  • A 9 will be recorded at the scorer’s desk to be fair to the players whose ball finishes in the hole on their 8th shot.

Bunkers:

  • After 3 failed attempts to get out of a bunker, the competitor may, without penalty, drop their ball to the side of the bunker, no nearer the hole; however the 3 failed attempts will still count.
  • There will be no penalty strokes if a club is grounded whilst playing a bunker shot.

Rough

A ball in thick rough must be dropped out as close as possible to the point where it entered the rough, taking complete relief and no nearer the hole, with a penalty of one shot

Boundary of the Course:

If a players ball finishes beyond the boundary of the course the player must drop a ball at the point the original ball crossed the course boundary with a penalty of one shot – we do not intend to penalise a player shot and distance as in the full playing rules

Group Markers:

A group marker will be required to complete a self-disclosure form, (available with version 1 of the start sheet or on the web site). The markers role is to: o Return the correct gross score for each player in the group to the scorer’s desk. o Verbally encourage players to take responsibility for their game on the tee box and the green

  • Retain a reasonable pace of play
  • Applaud and encourage all players in the group

 

Bag Carriers:

Parents or guardians may carry the bags of competitors who are under 8 years of age BUT CAN NOT GIVE ADVICE OR HELP WITH CLUB SELECTION.

Players Dress Code:

Although we do not have a strict dress code we do encourage all participants on the Futures Tour to prepare for life in golf with an awareness of expected standards of dress for play. Please do not wear jeans, tracksuits, T-shirts, athletic shorts, football kit or other similar attire and encourage boys to keep polo shirts tucked in.

Parents and Guardians:

A parent or nominated guardian may accompany competitors and ideally participate by acting as ball spotters ahead of the game they are watching; however, adults are only permitted to approach a player to supply refreshment, waterproof clothing or sun protection. Clubhouse dress code for adults will vary from club to club so please make sure you are aware of these to save disappointment if you want to use the facilities on the day.

We ask our Members, Guests and Visitors to please observe the following:

General

o Please don’t wear jeans, tracksuits, trainers, T-shirts, athletic shorts or similar attire.

o Please don’t change clothes in the car park.

o Boys can wear tailored golf shorts, not below knee-length, with white socks which are visible above their footwear.

o We ask boys to wear shirts with a collar.

o Girls can wear golf skirts, skirts and tailored shorts of a reasonable length and cropped trousers.

o Girls can wear sleeveless shirts with a collar, or sleeved shirts with a round neck or collar.

On the Course

o Please wear golf shoes if at all possible.

o Please don’t tuck long trousers into socks.

o We ask boys to tuck their shirts into their trousers or shorts.

o We ask girls to tuck their shirts in unless they are specifically designed to be worn otherwise.

In the Clubhouse

o Clean golf shoes can only be worn in Spike Bars and locker rooms.

o Headwear, rain suits, muddy or wet clothing can only be worn in the locker rooms.

o We ask boys to wear socks and shoes.

iTour Entry Form

The Tour is open to boys and girls born between January 1st 2013 and January 1st 2018.

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