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GENERAL INFORMATION: Sunday, June 6, 2010

AJGA National Qualifier - Ringgold
WindStone Golf Club
9230 WindStone Drive
Ringgold, Georgia
Shotgun Start: 8:30 a.m.

Field Size: 100

Cost: $75

Application is open to all AJGA Members

The field will be filled using 2010 K¹² Qualifier Series Entry Criteria. Priority will go first to players not in the tournament field at the Evitt Foundation RTC Junior All-Star. Players in this tournament 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 from Friday, May 7 at 3 p.m. ET – Monday, May 10 at Noon ET. The Qualifier field and alternate list will be posted Tuesday, May 11 at 5 pm ET.

AJGA members can login to the Player Center to apply. Once in the Player Center, click “Apply to Qualifiers.”

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 Evitt Foundation RTC Junior All-Star.

HOUSING: Holiday Inn Express (38 Vining Circle, Ringgold, GA 30736) will serve as the host hotel and has given the AJGA a special rate of $99 per night per room, which includes a breakfast buffet. Average rates for this time are $110 per night. Reservations can be made by calling (706) 965-6500. Be sure to identify yourself as an AJGA participant. You must call by May 18 to receive the special AJGA rate.

AIRPORT: Players should make reservations into Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA), which is approximately 25 minutes from the hotel and the golf course or Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL), which is approximately 2 hours from the hotel and golf course.

PRACTICE ROUND: Practice rounds will be available for participants Saturday, June 5 after 2 p.m. at WindStone Golf Club. Participants may register for a practice round Saturday after 2 p.m. by calling WindStone Golf Club at (423) 894-1231. Please identify yourself as an AJGA participant. Green fees with cart fee included will be $60 per person.

GROUND TRANSPORTATION: National Car Rental, the Official Car Rental of the PGA TOUR and now 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 Web site. For more information or to book a reservation, visit http://www.ajga.org/tourninfo/emeraldclub.asp.
Holiday Inn Express does not have a shuttle service, but taxicabs are readily available at both airports. Fees for this service vary by the number of people traveling.

REGISTRATION: National Qualifier registration will be Sunday, June 6 from 6:30 - 8 a.m.

STARTING TIME: 8:30 a.m. shotgun (Players will be called to their carts approximately 30 minutes prior to the starting time for announcements)

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 headphones may be worn in AJGA competition.

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 AJGA National Qualifier - Ringgold, you must withdraw from the event by contacting the AJGA at (770) 868-4200 or the tournament headquarters at 770-601-5196 prior to Players Registration. 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.

PERFORMANCE BASED ENTRY: Boys
Top 10%: 1 Tournament Exemption
Top 50%: 1 Performance Star

Girls
Top 10%: 1 Tournament Exemption
Top 50%: 1 Performance Star

DIRECTIONS: From Chattanooga Airport (CHA) to WindStone Golf Club
• Start out going south on Airport Road
• Take the ramp toward TN-153/Chattanooga
• Merge onto Airport Connector Road which turns into E. Shepherd Road
• Merge onto TN-153 South toward I-75/Chattanooga
• Take the I-75 South/Hickory Valley Road exit toward Chattanooga/Atlanta/E. Brainerd Road
• Take the exit toward TN-320/E Brainerd Road
• Turn left onto Hickory Valley Road
• Turn left onto E. Brainerd Road/TN-320
• Turn right onto Ooltewah Ringgold Road/TN-321
• Ooltewah Ringgold Road/TN-321 becomes GA-151/Ooltewah Ringgold Road
• Turn right onto WindStone Drive
Total trip: approximately 10 miles (20 minutes)

From Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International (ATL) to WindStone Golf Club
• Start out going west on South Terminal Pkwy. toward Airport Boulevard
• Right on Airport Boulevard
• Stay straight to go onto Terminal Return Road
• Right onto Camp Creek Pkwy.
• Merge onto I-285 North
• Merge onto I-75 North (Exit 20) – toward Marietta/Chattanooga
• Take the US-41/US-76 exit (Exit 345) – toward Ringgold
• Turn right onto US-41/US-76/GA-3
• Turn right onto Evitt Street/GA-151 Spur
• Evitt Street/GA-151 Spur becomes GA-151/Ooltewah Ringgold Road
• Turn left onto WindStone Drive
Total trip: approximately 116 miles (2 hours)

From Chattanooga Airport (CHA) to Holiday Inn Express
• Start out going south on Airport Road
• Take the ramp toward TN-153/Chattanooga
• Merge onto Airport Connector Road which turns into E. Shepherd Road
• Merge onto TN-153 South toward I-75/Chattanooga
• Merge onto I-75 South toward Chattanooga/Atlanta
• Take GA-151 (Exit 348) – toward Ringgold/Lafayette
• Turn left onto GA-151 North
• Turn left onto Boynton Drive
• Turn left onto Vining Circle
Total trip: approximately 14 miles (25 minutes)

From Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International (ATL) to Holiday Inn Express
• Start out going west on South Terminal Pkwy. toward Airport Boulevard
• Right on Airport Boulevard
• Stay straight to go onto Terminal Return Road
• Right onto Camp Creek Pkwy.
• Merge onto I-285 North
• Merge onto I-75 North (Exit 20) – toward Marietta/Chattanooga
• Take GA-151 (Exit 348) – toward Ringgold/Lafayette
• Merge onto GA-151 North
• Turn left onto Boynton Drive
• Turn left onto Vining Circle
Total trip: approximately 111 miles (2 hours)

From Holiday Inn Express to WindStone Golf Club
• Turn right out of Holiday Inn Express host hotel onto Boynton Drive
• Turn left onto GA-151 North
• Turn right onto Nashville Street/GA-151. Continue to follow Nashville Street
• Turn left onto Tennessee Street
• Turn slight left onto GA-151/Ooltewah Ringgold Road
• Turn left onto WindStone Drive
Total trip: approximately 7 miles (15 minutes)