PRIORITY BASED ENTRY PRIMER

The PKBGT Priority Based Entry system exists to create a registration method for Championship & elite national Classic events that guarantees the strongest fields for these events. For each event that uses the Priority system, a players ranking on the PKBGT Performance Index, National Junior Golf Scoreboard and other ranking factors will be considered. Below we outline the different entrance policies we use for each Series.

The PKBGT offers competitions at many steps on the developmental process, and for players at the top end of this progression, ranking development is a crucial component to their progress. By creating the highest strength of field, we ensure that our players are being recognized on the national stage for their accomplishments. In addition, the Priority Based Entry system guarantees players who have earned a higher ranking are rewarded with access to the top tournaments the PKBGT has to offer.

BELL NATIONAL SERIES

For Bell National Series events utilizing PKBGT Priority Based Entry, one of the following two entrance policies will be utilized:

• Any player inside the Top 30 or 50 (*standard set for each event) on the PKBGT Performance Index at the time of registration are automatically granted entrance in the Bell National field


• All other players will be waitlisted at the time of registration until the commitment deadline


• The Bell division field will be completed based on the top waitlisted players by ranking factors (PKBGT Performance Index, Junior Golf Scoreboard and other rankings) on the following day after the commitment deadline


• If a Prep Preview field is part of the event, all players who are eligible for this division who do not gain access to the Bell National field will be moved to the Prep Preview field for consideration for this field (see below)


• A priority based waiting list will be kept for the Bell Division should a spot become available


• If the field does not reach capacity by the commitment deadline, the field will revert to first come, first serve until the field is full or the registration deadline is reached

PREP PREVIEW SERIES

For Prep Preview events utilizing PKBGT Priority Based Entry, the following entrance policies will be utilized:

• All players registering for the Prep Preview field will be waitlisted until the commitment deadline


• The Prep Preview field will be completed based on the top waitlisted players by ranking factors (PKBGT Performance Index, Junior Golf Scoreboard and other rankings) on the following day after the commitment deadline


• If a Futures National field is part of the event, all players who are eligible for this division who do not gain access to the Prep Preview field will be moved to the Futures National field for consideration for this field (see below)


• A priority based waiting list will be kept for the Prep Preview Division should a spot become available in the Prep Preview Series, including players who were accepted into the Futures National field


• If the field does not reach capacity by the commitment deadline, the field will revert to first come, first serve until the field is full or the registration deadline is reached

FUTURES NATIONAL SERIES

For Futures National Series events utilizing PKBGT Priority Based Entry, the following entrance policies will be utilized:

• All players registering prior to the commitment deadline for the Futures National field will be waitlisted


• All players must be registered by this date to be considered for the field


• The Futures National field will be completed based on the top waitlisted players by ranking factors (PKBGT Performance Index, Junior Golf Scoreboard and other rankings) on the following day after the commitment deadline


• A priority based waiting list will be kept for the Futures National Division should a spot become available in the Futures National Series


• If the field does not reach capacity by the commitment deadline, the field will revert to first come, first serve until the field is full or the registration deadline is reached

INVITATIONALS (NATIONAL TOUR)

The PKBGT offers multiple Invitational events during the season. Each event may use different criteria for entry. Review each tournament page for specific qualification procedure for that event.