The Notah Begay III Jr. Golf National Championship Series (NB3 JGNC) is a 3-stage qualifying process culminating into a 36-hole Canadian Championship airing on TSN and a 54-hole National Championship that will air on Golf Channel during a 2-hour broadcast each December. The Series is open to all players. In 2024, players who qualify through the available qualifying spots below will be invited into the April 27th – 28th NB3 British Columbia Regional at Golden Eagle Golf Club in Pitt Meadows, BC. The players who successfully qualify may also register for one additional NB3 Canadian Regional of their choice for a total of two (2) regionals during the 2024 season in attempt to qualify for the 2024 NB3 Canadian Championship.
Top-qualifiers from the British Columbia Regional will be invited into the 2024 NB3 Canadian Jr Golf Championship taking place July 29th – 30th at The Kanawaki Golf Club in Kahnawake, QC.
The NB3 JGNC will offer the following Qualifying Spots by Division:
*Once qualified into the NB3 British Columbia Regional, a player’s age division is determined by their age on May 1st. For example, if a player turns 14 in July of 2024, they will compete in the 12-13 Division throughout the entirety of the NB3 JGNC Series even though they may be 14 during a Local or Regional Final. If a player turns 14 before May 1st of 2024, then the player will compete in the 14-15 Division throughout the entirety of the NB3 JGNC Series. If your birthdate falls on May 1st and you turn 14, you will play in the 14-15 division (This age cutoff applies for all Divisions).
If a player turns 19 before the November 2024 U.S. NB3 National Championship OR is attending college or playing on a college golf team during this time frame, they will NOT be allowed to compete.
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| Apr 06, 2024 | 11:00 AM | CJGA Notah Begay III JGNC BC Local Qualifier (10-12), IMG Junior Worlds Qualifier at Surrey |
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Practice rounds can be booked by calling the pro shop at: (604) 576-8253
In 1968, the San Diego Junior Golf Association founded the Junior World Golf Championship to connect young golfers from all parts of the world. Not only was our goal to provide youth with a premier golf experience, but we dreamed that the championship would build greater understanding among people of different cultures and values.
In its inaugural year, the event attracted 475 junior golfers from seven countries and 20 states. Today, the tournament has grown to 1250 participants, representing 56 countries and 42 states. The IMG Academy Junior World Golf Championships is now the largest international event in the world and is unique for its international representation and cultural diversity.
It all began in February 1968 when John W Brown, A.S. "Lou" Smith, and Norrie West decided the San Diego Junior Golf Association would host the very first Junior World Golf Championship tournament. The three had dreamed of organizing a tournament where juniors from all parts of the world could come together to play golf and share in cultural exchange.
The following is taken from the 1968 Junior World Program created by Norrie West:
The idea behind the Junior World Golf Championships is simply "YOUTH." The San Diego County Junior Golf Association is founded on the principle of serving young people, in the hope that by doing so today's youth will have a better chance of creating the world we all want. The Junior World tournament is an international extension of that principle. We believe that by bringing together young people from all parts of the world and all parts of our nation, we are helping to bring about greater understanding among people of differing cultures and values.
In its inaugural year, the event attracted 475 junior golfers from seven countries and 20 states. Today, the tournament has grown to 1250 participants, representing 56 countries and 42 states. The IMG Academy Junior World Golf Championship is now the largest international event in the world, unique for its international representation and cultural diversity.
Surrey Golf Club features two golf courses.
The 18 hole main course, which is a full length, par 72 design playing just over 6800 from the championship tees. The main course features ample fairways and a player friendly design, but still provides a challenge for all levels of golfers.
The Willows 9 is a executive length golf course, featuring a mix of par 3’s, par 4’s and one par 5. The par 32 is perfectly suited for both beginner golfers looking to advance their game, as well as advanced players who want to play a quick 9.
Surrey Golf Course was developed and built by Esmond Lando, Q.C. a Vancouver businessman, barrister, artist and community leader who loved to golf.
Surrey Golf Course
In the early 1970’s, Mr. Lando, as a solo entrepreneur and assisted by his brother, Harold Lando, built the Surrey Golf Course near Fry’s Corner in Surrey. A portion of the land was a dairy farm and portions, characterized as peat bog, were primarily used for duck hunting before becoming a golf course. The peat bog and wet conditions, created by a series of underground springs, constantly hampered course construction. After much hard work, the golf course was opened for play on July 8, 1971 followed by the opening of a Clubhouse in 1972.
In 1994 the clubhouse was renovated from 6,296 sq. ft to 8,872 sq. ft. with a 3,456 sq. ft. outside patio. The renovation updated the Golf Shop and the Coffee Shop, increased the size of the Banquet room, which now has the capability of holding up to 150 people and increased the size of the kitchen facilities.
Today, the 6,700 yard Championship lay out with it’s pleasant blend of trees, water hazards and bunkers is regarded as a good test of golf. Over the years the club has garnered a reputation of having excellent greens and offering the core golfer good value in golf and clubhouse amenities. It also has the longest par 5 in B.C. measuring 630 yards from the blue tees. In April 2015, REVS Entertainment Group acquired Surrey Golf Club. REVS is committed to continuing the tradition of providing great value by investing in the property and making Surrey Golf Club the best value for golf in Metro Vancouver.
Willows Nine at Surrey Golf Club
(renamed Willows Nine in 2001)
In answer to a need for a shorter course better suited to new players, juniors and seniors, The North Nine was opened in 1988. It measures 1983 yards in length with five par 3’s, three par 4’s, and one par 5. The course is reasonably priced and no reservations are required, one of the few remaining courses that still offer this option. The course has a good mix of trees (primarily willows), bunkers and water features and while a shorter course, accurate shot making is required to score well. The “Willows Nine” as it was renamed in 2001 to reflect the main character of the course (willow trees) is situated on 63 acres.
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| Gender | Division | Ages | Yardages | Tee Colour | Holes Played |
| Boys | Novice (U9) | 4 to 8 | 1200 to 1500 | CJGA Red | 9 |
| Girls | Novice (U9) | 4 to 8 | 1200 to 1500 | CJGA Red | 9 |
| Boys | Atom (U11) | 9 & 10 | 3500 to 4000 | CJGA White | 18 |
| Girls | Atom (U11) | 9 & 10 | 3500 to 4000 | CJGA White | 18 |
| Boys | Peewee (U13) | 11 & 12 | 4500 to 5000 | CJGA Blue | 18 |
| Girls | Peewee (U13) | 11 & 12 | 4500 to 5000 | CJGA Blue | 18 |
| Boys | Bantam (U15) | 13 & 14 | 5000 to 5500 | CJGA Black | 18 |
| Girls | Bantam (U15) | 13 & 14 | 4500 to 5000 | CJGA Blue | 18 |
Eligibility: A players age is determined as of August 1, 2024.