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2026 At Large Application (Districts without qualifiers or weather shortened)
Optimist Golf policy states that golfers who live in a District that does not offer a qualifier in their age division or is weather shortened may opt to qualify in another District or may apply for direct acceptance into the Optimist International Junior Golf Championships.  

Submission of this application DOES NOT guarantee acceptance into the playing field.  

Applications containing falsified information will not be accepted.  It is assumed that all applicants intend to play if accepted.  Please check with your parents, teachers, golf coach, etc. for possible conflicts BEFORE submitting an application.  
Accepted applicants will be sent official registration materials (tournament details, accommodations, costs and registration forms).  
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Email *
Where do you live? *
SECTION 1: Contact Information
Golfer's First Name *
Golfer's Last Name *
Mailing Address *
City *
State or Province *
Zip or Postal Code *
Country *
Home Phone *
Parent/Guardian Cell or Work Phone *
E-mail Address *
E-mail is the primary method of communication. Please type accurately.
Alternate E-mail Address
E-mail is the primary method of communication. Please type accurately.
SECTION 2: Date of Birth, Age, Division
Golfer's Gender *
Male or Female
Required
Golfer's Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY) *
Please type using the following format: DAY/MONTH/YEAR (DD/MM/YYYY).  All applicants must send a copy of their birth certificate, baptismal record or passport (no originals) to: EMAIL - golf@optimist.org, FAX 314-735-4107 or MAIL TO: Optimist Junior Golf, 4494 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO, 63108, USA.
Age Division *
Division determined by golfer's age on  (Boys 10-11, 12-13 and Girls 10-12 - July 19, 2026), (Boys 14-15 and Girls 13-14 - July 24,  2026) and  (Boys 16-18 and Girls 15-18- July 29, 2026).
SECTION 3: Rankings
Current Golfweek ranking (if known)
To look up this information, please visit www.golfweek.com
Current Junior Golf Scoreboard ranking (if known)
To look up this information, please visit www.JuniorGolfScoreboard.com
Other National, Regional or State/Provincial ranking
Please specify the applicable ranking system and include website if possible.
SECTION 4: Home Course, Average Score, Handicap, Awards, Certification
Name of Home Course *
The golf course you consider your home course.
Location *
City and State/Province of your home course.
Average Score *
Applicants average score on a regulation 18-hole, par 72 golf course.
Handicap Index (if known)
USGA handicap index.
PGA Professional
of certified PGA Professional or golf coach who can verify your average score, playing ability and tournament experience (if necessary).
PGA Professional Phone
Phone number of PGA Pro or coach listed above.
PGA Professional E-mail
E-mail address of PGA Pro or coach listed above.
Awards/Recognition
Regional awards, All-State, All-American, National or International Teams, etc.
SECTION 5: National/International Tournaments
Recent National or International tournament experience. Please include the details of your most recent National/International tournaments (up to 5). List most recent first. Please use the following format: Date / Tournament Name / Age Division / Finish and Field Size / Round-by-Round Scores / Total Score. For example: July 22-25, 2025 / Optimist International Junior Golf Championships / Boys 10-11 / 10th of 40 / 75-75-75 / 225.
Tournament 1
Most recent national or international event.
Tournament 2
Second most recent national or international event.
Tournament 3
Third most recent national or international event.
Tournament 4
Fourth most recent national or international event.
SECTION 6: Regional/State/Provincial Tournaments
Recent Regional, State or Provincial tournament experience. Please include the details of your most recent Regional, State or Provincial tournaments (up to 5). List most recent first. Please use the following format: Date / Tournament Name / Age Division / Finish and Field Size / Round-by-Round Scores / Total Score. For example: July 22-25, 2025 / Optimist International Junior Golf Championships / Boys 10-11 / 10th of 40 / 75-75-75 / 225.
Tournament 1
Most recent state, provincial or regional event.  
Tournament 2
Second most recent state, provincial or regional event.  
Tournament 3
Third most recent state, provincial or regional event.  
Amateur Status Certification *
By typing "YES" I certify that I am an amateur player according to the rules of the USGA and that the information included in this application is true to the best of my knowledge and that falsification of any information could result in disqualification. If you agree, please type "YES."
Application Certification *
By typing "YES" I understand that acceptance of at-large applicants is based on the number of golfers advancing to the Optimist championships through qualifiers and anticipated field sizes. Submission of an application DOES NOT guarantee acceptance into the Optimist International Junior Golf Championships. Optimist Junior Golf has the final authority regarding the selection of at-large participants. The Committee’s decisions are final and irrevocable. If you agree, please type "YES."
FINAL REMINDERS
Accepted applicants must submit a copy of their passport, visa, birth certificate or baptismal record to be considered. After submitting your application, please send a copy of one of these documents to E-MAIL: golf@optimist.org, FAX: (314) 735-4107, or MAIL TO: Optimist Junior Golf 4494 Lindell Blvd St. Louis, MO 63108 USA.  
A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.
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