Tiger Woods won the Big "I" National Championship in 1990 at the age of 14. The youngest ever to win! He also won in 1992

Elgibility

The MN tournament is open to all amateur golfers who are 13 years old and will not reach their 19th birthday on or before August 8, 2013. Use of drugs or alcohol and any misconduct will lead to an immediate disqualification. Due to the difficulty of the Hazeltine National Golf Course, it is recommended that all players, in each division, have a USGA handicap of 16 or lower.

NOTE:  If you are from a state other than Minnesota that hosts its own Trusted Choice Big "I" Qualifying Tournament, it is recommended that you play in your own state's tournament as Minnesota will not be able to send you to the National Tournament on Minnesota's behalf. However, you can still play in the tournament if you would like. The Minnesota tournament allocations for the National Tournament are reserved for Minnesota residents or residents of neighboring states that do not have a tournament of their own.

An emergency contact must be provided, and parents or guardians must give consent for an authorized member of the tournament committee to act on their behalf in case of a medical emergency where they cannot be contacted.

Tournament Schedule

Monday, July 1st at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota.

7:00 a.m. – registration and driving range opens

7:45 a.m. - shot gun start

Lunch will be provided for all players ($15.00 per person charge for additional lunches)

Boys Division

USGA rules apply, 18-hole stroke play. The 1st place in the boys division will advance to the national championship tournament August 5-8 in North Carolina. Up to $1000 of players travel expenses, housing, and entry fee into the National Tournament will be covered by the Minnesota Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers Association and Tournament Sponsors. 

Boys ages 13 - 18 will play from the regular tees, approximately 6700 yards.

Caddies and pull carts are prohibited. Spectator carts will generally not be allowed; inquiries will be handled by the pro shops, whose numbers are above. SOFT SPIKES ONLY.

Girls Division

USGA rules apply, 18-hole stroke play. The 1st place in the girls division will advance to the national championship tournament August 5-8 in North Carolina. Up to $1000 of players travel expenses, housing, and entry fee into the National Tournament will be covered by the Minnesota Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers Association and Tournament Sponsors. 

Girls age 13-18 will play from the forward tees, approximately 5700 yards.

Caddies and pull carts are prohibited. Spectator carts will generally not be allowed; inquiries will be handled by the pro shops, whose numbers are above. SOFT SPIKES ONLY.

Benefits

Why Play in the Minnesota Trusted Choice® Big “I” Qualifying Tournament on July 1st?

Chance to play in a national championship, the 45th Trusted Choice^® Big I National Championship

Country Club of North Carolina

Pinehurst, NC

Compete against champions from 37 states
Earn an exemption into the 2014 National Championship
Earn exempt status on the AJGA tour
Earn AJGA performance based entry points
Travel costs covered by participating states
Complimentary players lounge and dining area
Private housing available
Local transportation for all players