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2023 Jones Cup Junior Invitational Champion: Tyler Watts
2024 Jones Cup Junior Invitational: December 18-21, 2024
The 2024 Jones Cup Junior
The 2024 Jones Cup Junior Invitational will take place on the Seaside Course from December 18-21, 2024. Registration will open on September 3, 2024, at 9 a.m. EST. Registration will close on October 25, 2024, at 4 p.m. Click the button below to register for the event and continue scrolling for exemption information and the qualifier details.
2023 News
The Jones Cup Junior Invitational is grateful to have received excellent media coverage of the 2023 tournament. Visit the link below to see our latest features in national and local news outlets.
Jones Cup Junior Qualifier
December 8, 2024
The Retreat Course at Sea Island
Qualifier registration will open on November 12, 2024, at 10 a.m. EST and close on November 19, 2024, at 3 p.m. EST. A minimum of 4 qualifying spots to participate in the 2024 event will be awarded. In addition, 3 alternates will be determined to fill any potential vacancies. Ties for the final qualifying spot or any alternate place will be broken by a “hole-by-hole” sudden-death playoff immediately following the completion of play. The qualifier will be limited to 90 players.
Tournament Eligibility
The Jones Cup Junior Invitational is available for male amateur golfers who are no older than 18 as of December 18, 2024 and are not enrolled full-time at a university. Entries are subject to approval or rejection by the Jones Cup Junior Invitational committee at any time, including after the start of play. The field is limited to 84 players.
Retreat Course
To learn more about The Retreat Course at Sea Island Golf Club visit the hole-by-hole tour below.
Invitation Exempt Criteria
Top five or Semi-finalists from the following 2024 events:
- US Junior Amateur
- AJGA Invitationals:
- AJGA Simplify Boys Championship at Carlton Woods
- Jack Burke Jr. Junior Invitational
- Junior PLAYERS Championship
- Polo Golf Junior Classic
- Wyndham Invitational at Sedgefield
- Team Taylormade Invitational
- Mayakoba Invitational
- AJGA Invitational
Winners of the following 2024 events:
- Southern Junior
- Bobby Chapman
- Junior PGA Championship
- North-South Junior
- Junior Orange Bowl Invitational Championship
- Press Thornton Future Masters
- Scott Robertson
- Hudson Junior Invitational
- Bubba Conlee
- Junior World
- Optimist International
- Western Junior
- Junior Invitational at Sage Valley
- Mizuno Keith Mitchell Junior Championship
Additional Criteria:
- Top 30 and ties from the 2023 Jones Cup Junior Invitational
- Top 75 players in the AJGA Rolex Rankings as of 9/10/2024
- Top 50 players in the Junior Golf Scoreboard Rankings as of 9/10/2024
- 2024 U.S. Amateur Match Play Players
- 2024 Wyndham Cup Participants
- 2024 Junior Ryder Cup Participants
Accommodations
The Lodge
December 18-21, 2024
Located between Seaside and Plantation courses at the Sea Island Golf Club, The Lodge overlooks St. Simons Sound and the Atlantic Ocean, with 43 rooms in the main building and seven cottages. Full access to Sea Island amenities, including golf, is included.
The Lodge Guest Room Rates: $349 + taxes and fees
2-Bedroom Cottage Rates: $1,750 + taxes and fees
4-Bedroom Cottage Rates: $2,999 + taxes and fees
4-Bedroom King Cottage Rates: $3,499 + taxes and fees
Call to Book: (888) 403-9807
Rooms and Rates are based upon availability
The Cloister
December 18-21, 2024
Located on Sea Island, the Mediterranean masterpiece offers 265 rooms and suites with river, ocean, and garden views. Full access to Sea Island amenities, including golf, is included.
The Cloister Rates: $349 + taxes and fees
Call to Book: (888) 403-9807
Rooms and Rates are based upon availability
The Inn by Sea Island
December 18-21, 2024
Located on St. Simons Island, The Inn is a select-service property. Access to the Sea Island Golf Club is included during the Qualifier and Tournament dates.
The Inn Rates: $159 + taxes and fees
Call to Book: (888) 403-9807
Rooms and Rates are based upon availability
The nightly rate at The Lodge and The Cloister is subject to a $38 nightly Sea Island Club Resort Fee, a 2.25% infrastructure fee (SIIF), and applicable taxes, currently 7% sales tax, 5% room tax, and a $5 state lodging tax.
The nightly rate at The Inn is subject to applicable taxes and fees, currently 7% sales tax, 5% room tax, $5 state lodging tax, and 2.25% infrastructure fee (SIIF). Resort Access is included in rate and provides entry to all Sea Island amenities (except the Sea Island Beach Club), such as dining, spa, fitness center, and golf.
A deposit of two night’s room charge will be required to secure guest rooms. The deposit is refundable until seven days prior to arrival. All rates are based on availability.
To book accommodations, please call (888) 403-9807.
Airports
- McKinnon Airport (SSI) is located on St. Simons Island and is reserved for private flights.
- Brunswick Airport (BQK) is located roughly 20 miles from Sea Island Golf Club.
- Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) is located 72 miles south of Sea Island Golf Club.
- Savannah International Airport (SAV) is located 85 miles north of Sea Island Golf Club.
Caddies
Caddies for the Jones Cup Junior Invitational are not permitted. Players will be responsible for carrying their own golf bags during both practice and tournament rounds.
Pull carts or trolleys are permitted.
Past Champions
2023 – Tyler Watts
2022 – Rex Hargrove
2021 – Andrew McLauchlan
2020 – Shawn Lalmoni
2019 – Maxwell Ford
2018 – Drew Miller
2017 – William Moll
2016 – Garrett Barber
2015 – Davis Shore
2014 – Joshua Martin
2013 – Joshua Seiple
2012 – KK Limbhasut
2011 – Matt NeSmith
2010 – Motin Yeung
2009 – Oliver Schniederjans