Challenge Cup Selection Criteria
JTNC – Challenge Cup Guidelines
Must be a JTNC member and have participated in at least 1 JTNC or NCGA tournament during the 2024 calendar year.
Boys – 8 Players
2023-2024 JTNC Boys Player of the Year, if eligible
Top 3 point totals on 2024-2025 JTNC Boys POTY Leaderboard – from JTNC Fall Series I to final JTNC
Fall Series event (October 20th, 2024)
Highest point total on Men’s NCGA POTY Leaderboard – up until October 20th, 2024. If already exempt via the above criteria, then this spot goes to the next highest ranked junior on the Men’s POTY Leaderboard
3 Captain Picks – will take into consideration performances at elevated JTNC tournaments, USGA Qualifying & Championship events, major NCGA Amateur Championships, as well as the player’s NCGA, AJGA or WAGR Ranking
Girls – 4 Players
2023-2024 JTNC Girls Player of the Year, if eligible
Highest point total on 2024-2025 JTNC Girls POTY Leaderboard – from JTNC Fall Series I to final
JTNC Fall Series event (October 20th, 2024)
Highest point total on Women’s NCGA POTY Leaderboard – up until October 20th, 2024. If already exempt via the above criteria, then this spot goes to the next highest ranked junior on the Women’s POTY Leaderboard
1 Captain’s Pick – will take into consideration performances at elevated JTNC tournaments, USGA Qualifying & Championship events, major NCGA Amateur Championships, as well as the player’s NCGA, AJGA or WAGR Ranking