FCA Maryland Golf

Tournament FAQ's

FAQ about FCA Maryland Golf tournaments

1. Who can play?

A. Anyone ages 10-18 can play, boys and girls.  You must join FCA Maryland Golf and pay the $100 club registration fee in order to be eligible to play in our tournament schedule.  

2. How are players grouped?

A.  We have two divisions in each tournament:

High School Division:  Those in the high school division have started 9th grade or has completed 12th grade and in the summer of their high school graduation year.  A player who has completed high school is not eligible for the TOUR Championship event if he or she is competing on a collegiate golf team.

Junior Division: Those that have not yet started 9th grade.  A junior may play "up" in the high school division but is only allowed to move back down to the junior division once. They can not move back up to the high school division thereafter. All points accrued in each division remain in that division only.

3.  What tees are tournaments played from?

High school division plays from the men's standard white tees.  This division typically plays a course yardage somewhere in the 6,000 yard range. 

Junior division generally plays from a forward set of tees, often the "red" or the set in front of the white (middle) set of tees.  Typically plays from a course distance of 5,300 yard range. 

4.  Are girls only events held?

A.  We are hoping to have several girls events in 2026!  The same general guidelines would apply, with high school and junior divisions (if entries allow for that) and the girls division would play from the red tee markers.  

5.  Are there prizes for top finishers in the tournaments?

A.  Yes, we generally award prizes to the top 5 finishers in the High School Division and top 3 finishers in the Junior Division.  All tournaments, boys and girls, include prizes.

6.  What if I sign up for a tournament and I have to withdraw for some reason?

A.  It happens!  We understand.  All we ask is that you make your very best effort to withdraw at least 3 days prior to any event.  We will have our admin process your refund.  This helps us build the tee sheet and also potentially invite players to play off the waiting list.

7.  Are there tournament officials on site at every event?

A.  Yes, we have several FCA Maryland Golf coaches and adult supervisors on hand to facilitate the running of the tournament and handle rules issues, scoring, prize distribution, etc. 

8.  Is there a dress code for tournaments?

A.  Yes, there is.  Players must wear a collared golf shirt, tucked in at all times, and knee length shorts or long pants.  Athletic/gym shorts, swimsuits, etc. can not be worn.  Also, all hats must be worn forward at all times while playing in an FCA Maryland Golf event.

9.  Is there a code of conduct for tournaments?

A.  Yes, very much so.  There is no profanity, cheating or club throwing at an FCA Maryland Golf tournament.  Penalties for violations of those rules will be outlined in the "local rules" sheet handed out prior to each tournament on the first tee, but players face ejection from a tournament for use of profanity, cheating or club throwing.

10.  Are players allowed to bring their own caddies?

A.  Yes, players can use/bring a caddie providing it is NOT a parent or adult family member.  All FCA Maryland Golf events are "walking only". Spectator carts are permitted at some of the courses for a rental fee.  The availability of spectator carts varies from course to course.