HISTORY OF TENNESSEE JUNIOR AMATEUR:
TGA State Junior is the fulfillment of a dream of Harold Eller, professional at Old Hickory Country Club, and his wife, Ruth. Mrs. Eller was the president of the Tennessee Junior Golf Association from its inception in 1964 until it was absorbed by the Tennessee Golf Association in 2000. The first TJGA State Junior champion was the Ellers’ oldest son, Richard. The first two years the tournament was conducted at match play, but since 1966 stroke play has been used. In 1995, the State Junior eliminated the 12-14 division and the TGA State Girls’ Junior began utilizing a separate site.
TOURNAMENT FORMAT
Competition will be in two stages, each at stroke play:
1. Local Qualifying- 18 holes, for all except exempt entrants
2. Championship Rounds - 54 Holes (Field - 72 players)
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Monday, July 9 Practice Rounds/Registration
Tuesday, July 10 First Round
Wednesday, July 11 Second Round
Thursday, July 12 Final Round
The Harold Eller Trophy is annually awarded to the champion of the Tennessee Junior Amateur.
Harold Eller was the PGA Professional at Old Hickory Country Club for 34 years and along with his wife Ruth co-founded both the Tennessee Junior Golf Association and the Tennessee Junior Amateur Championship in 1964.
