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The following are some of the most common questions asked
of the AJGA.
Why does the AJGA allow players who have already signed
National Letters of Intent to play in their events?
Why are girls' fields so small at AJGA tournaments?
Where do I find my Member ID number?
Does the AJGA give preference based on graduation years?
How can I view my swing video?
Where's my trophy?
What credit cards can I use to pay for membership, tournaments
and TaylorMade-adidas Golf Qualifiers?
How do I change my personal information?
I'm a member but I'm not getting Golfweek. What do I do?
What is the ACE Grant?
How do I apply for TaylorMade-adidas Golf Qualifiers?
How do I apply for AJGA tournaments?
How do I know if I’ve been accepted to an AJGA tournament or TaylorMade-adidas Golf Qualifier?
How much does it cost?
What is the Refund Policy?
How do I withdraw from an AJGA tournament or TaylorMade-adidas Golf Qualifier?
What should I expect at my first AJGA tournaments?
Why does the AJGA allow players who have already signed
National Letters of Intent to play in their events?
After years of debate, the AJGA and the USGA agreed to create
a universal definition of “junior golfer.” That
definition is a player who has not yet entered college or
who has not yet turned 19. By that standard, there are many
players each year who compete in AJGA events after signing
a National Letter of Intent.
The AJGA’s theory on this is very simple: We will not
penalize a player who fits the definition of a junior golfer
and who has already signed with a university by not allowing
them access to our tournaments. There are still many honors
and awards for which one can contend (e.g. Rolex Junior Player of the
Year and Rolex Junior All-America honors).
College coaches have asked the AJGA to not ban college signees
from tournaments. It provides the coaches an opportunity to
judge younger talent versus players who have already accepted
college scholarships.
Why are girls’ fields so small at AJGA tournaments?
Field size of the individual divisions is proportionate to
the number of tournament applications received. Typically,
the AJGA receives about 300 applications per tournament. Of
those, generally 240 are boys and 60 are girls. For a 120-player
field in this instance, we would play 90 boys (38 percent),
30 girls (50 percent).
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Where do I find my Member ID number?
The confirmation email sent after you submit your membership application includes your ID number.
Does the AJGA give preference based on graduation years?
Rising seniors (players playing in the season prior to their senior year in high school) are given priority until their senior year begins in IMG Golf Academy Preseason Series events, TaylorMade-adidas Golf Qualifiers and AJGA Open Tournaments. Seniors are also given priority in IMG Golf Academy Preseason events only. Approximately 60% of the playing field will be reserved for rising seniors and seniors (2013 and 2012 grads) in the IMG Golf Academy Preseason Series. Approximately 50% of the playing field will be reserved for rising seniors in TaylorMade-adidas Golf Qualifiers. Rising seniors (2013) also receive three Performance Stars for membership. Sophomores (2014 grads) and seniors (2012 grads) receive two Performance Stars.
How
can I view my swing video?
A member may view his or her video within
the AJGA Multimedia Center. If you have sent us a video
please allow up to two weeks for the video to be added to
the site. Quicktime is needed to view the swings, and can
be downloaded for free at Quicktime.com.
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Where’s My Trophy?
If you have any questions regarding trophies please contact clarson@ajga.org.
What credit cards can I use to pay for membership, tournaments
and TaylorMade-adidas Golf Qualifiers?
The AJGA accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.
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How do I change my Personal information?
Please log into the Player
Center and click on Update Your Info.
I'm a member, but I'm not getting one or more of the digital or paper subscriptions included in my membership. What should
I do?
E-mail
the Player Services Department at ajga@ajga.org.
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What is the ACE Grant?
The Achieving Competitive Excellence (ACE) Grant program provides financial assistance to junior golfers who wish to play in AJGA events. Its goal is to give top-flight golf opportunities to young golfers regardless of financial resources. This program helps to fulfill the AJGA’s mission of developing young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scholarships through competitive junior golf.
To apply for the ACE Grant, you must become an AJGA member, then you can log into the Player Center to view the ACE Grant application process.
How do I apply for TaylorMade-adidas Golf Qualifiers?
TaylorMade-adidas Golf Qualifier applications are available to members inside the AJGA Player Center. AJGA members must apply for a TaylorMade-adidas Golf Qualifier during the application window which begins the Friday after the tournament application deadline at 3 p.m. ET and runs through Monday, Noon ET. The order applications are received has no affect on the TaylorMade-adidas Golf Qualifier field, however players must apply within this window to be considered for the initial field. Players who apply after this point will be placed into the field or on an alternate list, after those who applied during the application window, in the order they are received.
Please Note: Players who apply to AJGA Open events and do not gain entry are NOT automatically moved to the TaylorMade-adidas Golf Qualifier for that event. They must submit a separate TaylorMade-adidas Golf Qualifier application.
Tournament participants may also apply for TaylorMade-adidas Golf Qualifiers, but please know that spots are assigned first to non-tournament participants who apply up to one week following the application release.
Space permitting, non-members may apply one week following the TaylorMade-adidas Golf Qualifier release to AJGA members. For information on obtaining an AJGA Non-Member ID click here.
For help with qualifier applications click here.
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How do I apply for AJGA tournaments?
Tournament applications are available to members inside the AJGA Player Center. Once you have joined the AJGA, you will receive your Member ID # via e-mail and you can log in to the Player Center. Once your proof-of-age documentation has been accepted you can start applying to tournaments.
Players may apply to multiple tournaments (Gary Gilchrist Golf Academy / Montverde Academy Junior All-Star and Open) in the same week as a way to increase their chances of being accepted into a tournament field. They must submit a priority list to Chandler Sweat at csweat@ajga.org prior to the tournament application deadline indicating their tournament preferences in case they have the Performance Based Entry Status to be accepted to multiple events that week. We will attempt to accommodate your top preference but this is not guaranteed. There will be a $10 application fee for each additional tournament application during the same tournament week.
For a complete list of tournament application deadline dates click here.
Please remember that submitting a tournament application does NOT guarantee acceptance into that event.
For help with tournament applications click here.
How do I know if I’ve been accepted to an AJGA tournament or TaylorMade-adidas Golf Qualifier?
AJGA membership does not guarantee acceptance into an AJGA event.
Once a field is initially posted, those who applied will be sent an e-mail stating if they were accepted or not. You can view the status of all TaylorMade-adidas Golf Qualifier and tournament applications via the AJGA Player Center Application Summary. After tournament and qualifier fields are finalized and posted, you will be able to view your updated application status there. Accepted tournament and TaylorMade-adidas Golf Qualifier fields, as well as TaylorMade-adidas Golf Qualifier alternate lists, will also be posted on each tournament web site.
The AJGA will post finalized tournament fields at Noon ET at ajga.org the Friday following the tournament application deadline, unless stated otherwise. Finalized TaylorMade-adidas Golf Qualifier fields and alternate lists will be posted on Tuesday at 5 pm ET following the release of the application. It is the member's responsibility to find tournament and qualifier fields at ajga.org.
Players who apply to AJGA Open events and do not gain entry are NOT automatically moved to the TaylorMade-adidas Golf Qualifier for that event. They must submit a separate TaylorMade-adidas Golf Qualifier application.
How much does it cost?
2012 Membership Fees
Junior Membership - $215
Junior Plus Membership - $285
Future Player Membership - $95
Non-U.S./Non-Canadian members must add an additional $25 to Junior and Junior Plus Membership fees. International/Canadian membership/tournament fees must be paid in U.S. currency drawn against a U.S. Bank.
2012 Tournament Fees
IMG Golf Academy Preseason Series Tournament: $220
Gary Gilchrist Golf Academy / Montverde Academy Junior All-Star Series Tournament: $260
TaylorMade-adidas Golf Qualifier Series: $90 ($115 for non-AJGA members)
AJGA Open Tournament: $280
AJGA Invitational Tournament: $350
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What is the Refund Policy?
Membership: After your membership has been processed, the membership dues are non-refundable.
Tournaments: Juniors may withdraw before the application deadline with no charge. The credit card for tournaments is charged only upon entry into an event or if a player withdraws after the application deadline.
Once the application deadline for an event has passed, juniors will not receive a tournament entry refund. In other words, if a junior withdraws before the deadline, the junior is not charged. If a junior withdraws after the application deadline, the junior will receive no refund from the $220-$350 tournament fee. All tournament application deadlines are posted on the AJGA website under Tournament Information – Dates to Remember.
Note: All processing fees (applying to more than one tournament in a given week) are non-refundable.
TaylorMade-adidas Golf Qualifiers: When applying to a TaylorMade-adidas Golf Qualifier, the credit card is automatically charged the entrance fee. Up to two weeks prior to the TaylorMade-adidas Golf Qualifier, a junior may withdraw from the TaylorMade-adidas Golf Qualifier and receive the qualifier entry fee minus a $10 processing fee. Also, if a junior remains on the TaylorMade-adidas Golf Qualifier alternate list and does not play in the TaylorMade-adidas Golf Qualifier he will receive the TaylorMade-adidas Golf Qualifier entry fee minus a $10 processing fee. TaylorMade-adidas Golf Qualifier refunds are issued after completion of the coinciding Open tournament.
If a junior withdraws within two weeks of the qualifier (regardless of when they signed up for the event) the junior will no longer receive a refund. To get the most up-to-date list of withdrawal refund deadlines, please refer to the AJGA website. The dates will be listed under Tournament Information – Dates to Remember.
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Where
can I find travel information for tournaments?
All travel information for tournaments can be found on the specific
site created for that tournament, under the tournament information
area.
How do I withdraw from an AJGA Tournament or TaylorMade-adidas Golf Qualifier?
To withdraw from an AJGA tournament or TaylorMade-adidas Golf Qualifier, please follow these steps. Also, please review the refund policy before withdrawing from an event.
E-mail is NOT a proper method of withdrawal at any time.
Online Withdrawal
(Suggested Method of Withdrawal)
1. You must have your Member ID number and password to enter the Player Center.
2. Go to the link for “Withdraw from Tournament” or “Withdraw from TaylorMade-adidas Golf Qualifiers.”
3. Please read the “Important Tournament Withdrawal Information” by clicking on the corresponding link. After reading completely, close this screen by clicking on the “X” in the upper right hand corner.
4. After closing the “Important Tournament Withdrawal Information” screen, you will see the tournament or list of tournaments you have applied to or been accepted to. Click on the box to the left of the tournament from which you would like to withdraw (a check mark in the box means you have selected that event).
5. Once the Tournament/ TaylorMade-adidas Golf Qualifier you wish to withdraw from is selected, continue to fill out the required information, i.e. relationship to player and reason of withdrawal. Click “Submit” when complete.
6. The next page will contain the withdrawal confirmation. It will list the Tournaments/TaylorMade-adidas Golf Qualifiers that the Junior has selected to withdraw from. Please be sure to print this page.
Note: Approximately 1 week before an event, the online withdrawal option is no longer available. If you need to withdraw at this point you will need to call the AJGA Headquarters at 877-373-2542 and ask to be transferred to a withdrawal hotline. (If you call outside of business hours, just follow the message prompts to reach the withdrawal hotline.) The withdrawal hotline is a voicemail prompt system that will direct you to the correct upcoming tournament. Leave a message on the withdrawal hotline for the correct tournament and your withdrawal is complete.
Phone Withdrawal
(If access to the AJGA Web site is not available please follow these instructions)
1. Call AJGA Headquarters at 877-373-2542 during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. EST to withdraw from an event.
2. You will be transferred to the Player Services Department. Please have your Member ID number and specify what Tournament or TaylorMade-adidas Golf Qualifier it is that you want to withdraw from.
3. Please check the AJGA website two (2) business days after making your phone withdrawal. Your name should no longer be in the tournament field.
Note: If it is within 1 week of the event and the online withdrawal option is no longer available you MUST call the AJGA Headquarters at 877-373-2542 and leave a message on the withdrawal hotline for that event.
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What should I expect at my first AJGA tournaments?
Expect professional and courteous AJGA staff; expect quality venues; expect a safe environment; expect to live up to the AJGA Code of Conduct; expect to play by the Rules of Golf, with Rules Officials on course to assist you; expect to play against the top competition from your region and from across the country; expect a tournament gift bag with one dozen Titleist golf balls and other great gifts; expect to have fun; and expect a great overall experience.
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Assistance link for a list of staff who can help and assist
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