Order of Merit
The SA Kids Golf Order of Merit is our annual golfer leaderboard that tracks the scores of all players who participate in our events.
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The SA Kids Golf Order of Merit (OOM) is a summation of results for OOM applicable tournaments during the season. The order of merit is calculated by awarding points dependant on a player's finishing positions in each of the season's competitions as well as their stroke average per round. Although all players are listed in the order of merit, only players with a minimum of 8 games in their respective age group qualify for prize-giving at the end of the season. *Please give us up to 7 days post the latest tournament to update the order of merit.
How do you calculate the Order of Merit?
The SA Kids Golf Order of Merit (OOM) is a summation of results for OOM applicable tournaments during the season. The order of merit is calculated by awarding points dependant on a player’s finishing positions in each of the season’s competitions as well as their stroke average per round.
I changed age groups mid-season. Do I still qualify?
Should a player change age groups mid-season their age group specific points will be recorded in the Order of Merit however they will only qualify for prize giving at the end of the year if they have the pre-requisite minimum of 8 games in either age group, with the age group where they have completed the most games taking precedence.
How many points are awarded per tournament?
First place at an Order of Merit event earns a player 200 points. Subsequent places receive lesser points in increments of minus 20. i.e 2nd Place – 180 points, 3rd place 160 points. In the event of a tie, points are shared equally.
What is the stroke average on the Order of Merit?
The stroke average calculate the average number of strokes a player hits per round of golf. Qualifying players with the lowest stroke average at the end of the season stand to be acknowledged accordingly at the annual prize giving ceremony.
Do the Junior Africa Challenge or World Qualifier count towards the OOM?
No. Major events like the Junior Africa Challenge, Parent/Child Competition and World Qualifier, IPT do not count towards the Order of Merit.
OOM events can be viewed under the Local Tours tab.