Chris & Patricia Burns Junior Golf Foundation
Burns Simulator Golf Tour
$7,500 in Scholarships for Season 1
Welcome to the home of the Burns Simulator Golf Tour. We designed this tour with one thing in mind – FUN! We will hold events that kids and Coaches can play to keep them engaged all year long. The best part about it is that the kids will be allowed to earn scholarship money by participating in the events.
Many schools have simulators on site now. You can play these rounds on any simulator that has access to GS Pro. If you do not have access to a simulator, our friends at Tee'd Up Florence have agreed to let you come play your league rounds at their facility for a big discount!
Tee'd Up Discount Program
Tee’d Up will provide a charitable, discounted rate of ($22 + tax) per round (18 holes) for any junior golfer enrolled in the Burns program. This discounted rate applies only for tee times scheduled before 5:00 PM Monday - Thursday and before 4:00 PM Friday - Sunday. Rounds are expected to remain at 1hr maximum per player, which should allow enough time for warm-up. This rate is
offered exclusively for league play and is not valid for general practice, lessons, or non-league events.
Season 1 - Scholarship Tour
Feb 1 - April 30
Event #1
Course: Turtle Point Country Club
Event Window: Feb 1 - Feb 14
Tees: Par 3 Layout
Putting: Auto-putt
Rounds: 2
Season 1 - Sponsored by
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256-648-5710
885 Florence Blvd
Register for the League, Simulator Golf Tour and Connect to GS Pro -
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Sign up for our League by completing the Registration Form.
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Create an account with Simulator Golf Tour (SGT).
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Go to email and Validate your account.
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Log back into SGT.
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Click Here to join our “club” on SGT. You can only do this once you’ve created your SGT Account.
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Link your SGT Account to the GS Pro software that you will be using. Click here for assistance.
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Click on “Tournaments” on the GS Pro Home Screen. Here you can play any events that you’ve registered for on SGT.
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For help signing up, or to schedule a time to play your rounds, please contact Tee'd Up Florence. They’ve agreed to allow kids to play their league rounds at a discounted rate of $22/hour. You can also view the Walk-Through Document.
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Service Request
There's a chance you may encounter problems along the way. For example, you might hit a shot under the wrong player name or play a round under the wrong profile. If you have any issues you think we can help with, please click the link and fill out the form. We will get to it and help you as fast as we possibly can.
Season 1 - Scholarship Tour
Feb 1 - April 30th
Season 1 - Event 3
March 3 - 15 - Paynes Valley
ACTIVE
ACTIVE
Season 1 - Event 2
Feb 15 - 28 - TPC Scottsdale
CLOSED
Season 1 - Event 1
Feb 1 - 14 - Turtle Point
CLOSED
All players submitting a valid round earn event points.
Drop Rule (Golf-First)
At season’s end, each player’s highest golf score (worst scoring event) is dropped
Final standings are calculated using remaining event results
If no score is submitted for an event, that event is treated as the highest score and subject to the drop rule.
7. Tie-Breakers
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Most event wins
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Best single round score during the season
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Committee review
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League committee decision
1. League Overview
The Burns Virtual Golf League is a competitive, development-focused, virtual golf league for high school golfers in the local area. The league emphasizes fair play, academic responsibility, community involvement, and scholarship opportunities through structured seasonal competition.
Participants: Middle School and High School golfers (Enrolled in school in Lauderdale or Colbert County)
Season Format: Multiple events per season
Event Length: Each event runs for fourteen (14) days
Awards: Scholarship-based (no direct cash to players)
2. League Access & Participation – (Tee’d Up Golf Partnership)
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The Burns Junior Golf Foundation has partnered with Tee’d Up Golf to provide equal access for league participants.
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Players may compete at Tee’d Up Golf during designated league times.
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The Foundation covers the cost of SGT membership for all league players.
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This ensures all players have access to league events regardless of personal equipment ownership.
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Home Simulator Option
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Players may also compete using a verified home simulator provided they have:
- A compatible launch monitor
- GSPro software access
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Both Tee’d Up Golf and approved home simulators are considered valid and equal for league play.
3. Software & Platform Requirements
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GSPro access is required for all league events.
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GSPro is available at Tee’d Up Golf locations.
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Home simulator players are responsible for proper setup and functionality.
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All official rounds must be submitted through the league-approved platform.
4. Event Setup & Course Settings
All league events are created and managed by the Burns Junior Golf Foundation.
The Foundation sets and locks:
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Course selection
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Event dates
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Tee boxes
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Scoring and play settings
Standard Event Settings
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Wind: OFF
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Green Speed: Fixed league standard
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Tee Box: Fixed
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Putting: Fixed league standard
Any deviation from official settings may result in disqualification.
We are open to feedback on settings!
5. Event Format & Round Submission
Event Window
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Each event remains open for 14 days.
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Players are encouraged to practice the course as much as they’d like before playing their official rounds.
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Official Round Rule
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Most events will be at least two rounds. The rounds are only official if linked to SGT and played by accessing “Tournaments” from the home screen of GSPro.
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Each player must have a GSPro profile and have their SGT ID linked to it. Players must ONLY play under their own names.
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Practice rounds do not count as official rounds.
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Once submitted, the round is final and locked.
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Once the round is complete, your score will be automatically recorded on the SGT leaderboard and cannot be changed or edited.
Exception:
A replay may be approved only in the case of a verified simulator or software malfunction and must be approved by league officials before replaying.
6. Points & Season Standings
Points awarded for each event:
8. Scholarship Award Structure
Season Championship Awards
Social Media Excellence Award
$1000
Requirements
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Post on Facebook or Instagram
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Tag Burns Junior Golf Foundation
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Use hashtag #BurnsVirtualGolfLeague
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Content must be positive, appropriate, and golf-related
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Be Creative!!!
Selection
- Top 5 posts selected by committee
- Winner determined by public social media voting
Achievement Award
$500
Purpose: To recognize a well-rounded student-athlete who demonstrates excellence beyond competition.
Evaluation Criteria
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Academic Performance (GPA)
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Community Service & Volunteerism
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Personal Growth & Commitment
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Sportsmanship & Leadership
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Green grass course professionalism
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No single metric guarantees selection. The award reflects overall balance and impact.
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One Achievement Scholarship is awarded per season and form is recommended to be filled out at the bottom of this for consideration.
Details of the Scholarship Administration Process
Purpose – The intent of the scholarship program is to give kids assistance on their journey following high school. The funds will provide financial assistance towards education or going into a trade.
Eligibility - Player must be enrolled in school and be between the ages of 10-18 at the conclusion of the season to be eligible for scholarship funds. For season 1, we will restrict the eligible schools to schools located in Lauderdale and Colbert County.
Accessing Funds – Scholarship funds will be available immediately following graduation. The student will apply to us to access the funds. The scholarship committee will approve or deny the application based on meeting the minimum standards.
Minimum Standards – The minimum standards for accessing funds are high school graduation and any form of education enrollment. Education does not have to be college. It can be trade school, insurance license exam path that requires formal education and/or training.
Intent – Our intent is to pay out 100% of the scholarship money earned. We’ve just got to encourage kids to be moving forward on a specific path.
Logistics – Your scholarship money will continue to accrue until you graduate High School, so accumulate all you can. Once you graduate, you will apply to access the funds. Once we approve the funds, they will be distributed from Morgan Stanley where they are being held.
Oversight – The Burns Foundation Executive Board along with a licensed representative will both have oversight over record keeping and accounting. There will be full transparency to insure every scholarship is paid out like it should be.
Help with Simulator Golf Tour and GSPro
Creating account with SGT
Connecting SGT to GSPro
Example of League Round being played at Turtle Point