National Qualifier Field

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GENERAL INFORMATION: Sunday, June 26 – Monday, June 27, 2011
AJGA National Qualifier – State College
Penn State Golf Course – Blue Course
1523 West College Ave
State College, PA 16801

Tee Times:

June 26 – 11:00 a.m. to 2:27 p.m. tee times off No. 1 Tee
June 27 – 8 a.m. shotgun (Players will be called to their carts approximately 30 minutes prior to the starting time for announcements)

Registration times: Sunday, June 26 – 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Driving Range opening time June 26 – anytime
June 27 – 6 a.m.

Field Size: 72

Application is open to all AJGA Members and Non-members

Cost: AJGA Member - $160; Non-member - $185

The field will be filled using the 2011 TaylorMade-adidas Golf Qualifier Series Entry Criteria. Priority will go first to players not in an AJGA tournament that week. Tournament participants will be ranked according to the number of playing opportunities (tournament & qualifier) they have been accepted to with the AJGA this season. Those with the lowest opportunities will have a higher priority if spots remain in the National Qualifier. Ties at any step will be broken by Random Draw.

APPLICATION WINDOW: The application window will be open for AJGA members from Friday, May 27 at 3 p.m. ET – Monday, May 30 at Noon ET. The Qualifier field and alternate list will be posted Tuesday, May 31at 5 pm ET.

AJGA members can login to the Player Center to apply. Once in the Player Center, click “Apply to Qualifiers.”
Space permitting, non-members may apply one week following the National Qualifier release to AJGA members.
Please Note: The AJGA National Qualifier is a stand-alone event with the sole purpose of providing an opportunity to earn additional Performance Based Entry Status. It is NOT a qualifier to move on to play in the Junior All-Star at Penn State.

PRACTICE ROUND INFORMATION: Dates available for play: Anytime
Tee Times Available for play: Anytime
Players may arrange practice rounds by contacting Penn State Golf Course at (814) 863-0257 on an individual basis. There are no restrictions on available dates or times. Rates for practice rounds are as follows for juniors: Monday – Thursday, $31 without a cart and Friday – Sunday, $43 without a cart. Rates for parents/family to play are as follows: Monday – Thursday, $33 without a cart and Friday – Sunday, $47 without a cart. Cart rentals are $18/rider.

HOTEL/HOUSING INFORMATION: The Courtyard by Marriott (1730 University Dr., State College, PA 16801) will serve as the host hotel and has given the AJGA a special rate of $109 per night per room. Average rates for this time are $149 per night. Reservations can be made by calling (814) 238-1881. Be sure to identify yourself as an AJGA participant. You must call by June 6 to receive the special AJGA rate.

AIRPORT: Players should make reservations into University Park Airport (SCE), which is approximately 20 minutes from the golf course. Additional options: Harrisburg International Airport (HIA) is approximately two hours from both the hotel and golf course, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) is approximately two hours and 30 minutes from the golf course, Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is approximately three hours from the golf course and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is approximately three hours and 30 minutes from the golf course.

RENTAL CAR: National Car Rental, the Official Car Rental of the PGA TOUR and the American Junior Golf Association, provides AJGA members and their families with discounted fixed rates on all car categories. Enroll free in the Emerald Club to earn free days or make a reservation directly from the AJGA Website. For more information or to book a reservation, visit http://www.ajga.org/tourninfo/emeraldclub.asp

CODE OF CONDUCT: All AJGA participants are expected to abide by the AJGA Code of Conduct. Violations of the Code of Conduct will be dealt with based on the severity of the misconduct.

OTHER INFORMATION: • The new USGA condition of competition requiring a player’s clubs conform to the groove and punch mark specifications as detailed in the 2010-2011 Rules of Golf is NOT in effect for AJGA competitions.
• Golf carts and spectator carts are not allowed without a Government issued permanent handicap placard.
• Caddies are not permitted in AJGA tournament play.
• Proper attire is required at all times and failure to comply may result in disqualification (see Dress Code Section of Code of Conduct).
• Push carts (non-motorized) are approved for use by all players as permitted by the host facility. Players are responsible for providing their own push carts.

NO SHOW POLICY: Because the AJGA continues to receive far more applications than it has spots available for in its events, the AJGA is adopting the following policy:

If you find that you cannot compete in the National Qualifier - State College, you must withdraw from the event online through the Player Center. If the online withdrawal option is not available, contact the AJGA at (770) 868-4200 and ask to be transferred to a withdrawal hotline or contact Lindsay Dodge at (770) 365-1699 prior to June 25. Complete withdrawal procedures prior to the start of an event are available at ajga.org. This allows the AJGA to replace you with an alternate. If you cannot compete and do not withdraw properly, you are considered a "no show," and the following action will be taken:

1. If you have already been accepted for another event, you will be notified of your disqualification from that event.
2. If you have not been accepted in another event at this time, your next application will not be considered.
3. If this offense is repeated, you will not be allowed to play in any more events for the remainder of the year.