AJGA Tournament

American Junior Golf Association

Under Armour® / Vicky Hurst Championship
Tournament Information
HOUSING
Sleep Inn & Suites (106 South Service Road East, Ruston, LA 71270) will serve as the host hotel and has given the AJGA a special rate of $89 per night per room, which includes free Sleep Inn Morning Medley Breakfast, free wireless high-speed internet access in all rooms and a business center with copy and fax capabilities. Sleep Inn & Suites was awarded the Gold Choice Hospitality Award which recognizes the top 10% of hotels within each Choice Hotels brand. These properties have a proven track record of providing exceptional guest service and facilities. Average rates for this time are $104 per night. Reservations can be made by calling (318) 232-1100. Be sure to identify yourself as an AJGA participant when calling for reservations. You must call by April 16 to receive the special AJGA rate.
PRIVATE HOUSING
As another housing option, players and their parents may request private housing for the event. Typical requests may be for those juniors traveling without parents to the event. Please contact Tournament Director Annie Giangrosso at AGiangrosso@ajga.org if you need or are seeking more information on private housing. This option is first come, first served, and is not guaranteed, so please contact the tournament director as soon as possible.

In order to fully process your request for private housing, you will be sent information via email to complete. The AJGA will be facilitating background checks of all possible housing options as a way to ensure a safe and welcoming atmosphere during the event. These checks come with a $50 non-refundable, administrative fee. Upon your request for private housing, the AJGA will bear the expense of the check up-front, and thus, the fee is non-refundable as the process cannot be reversed or withdrawn.
AIRPORT/GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Players should make reservations into Monroe Regional Airport (MLU), which is approximately 45 minutes from the hotel and the golf course or Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV), which is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes from the hotel and golf course.
PRACTICE ROUND
The tournament practice round will be a 1 p.m. shotgun start, Friday, April 27, at Squire Creek Country Club. No prior arrangements are necessary. Players may sign up for starting hole assignments with an AJGA staff member at the driving range from 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m., Friday, April 27. All players will be asked to carry their own bag or utilize a push cart during the practice round. Players may arrange additional practice rounds by contacting Squire Creek Country Club at (318) 768-7002 on an individual basis. Available times for additional practice rounds are as follows: Saturday, April 21 after 2 p.m., Sunday, April 22 before noon and Wednesday and Thursday, April 25 – 26, after 2 p.m. Cost is $35 for a junior player, $75 for any guest of the junior and an additional $18 if they wish to rent a cart.
REGISTRATION/PLAYERS MEETING
Players Registration will be held Friday, April 27, at 7 p.m., at Squire Creek Country Club in the Main Dining Hall. Players unable to register at this time MUST notify Tournament Director Annie Giangrosso prior to April 27 at (678) 571-7994. The Players Meeting will immediately follow at 7:30 p.m. Both events are MANDATORY. Players who fail to attend either or both of these functions without prior approval from the tournament director may forfeit their tournament gifts. Approval to miss Players Registration and Players Meeting will be granted only in extreme circumstances. An individual absent from these events because they are not staying at the host hotel, are staying in private housing for the week, or have a long commute does not constitute acceptable circumstances.
PARENTS MEETING PRESENTED BY WELLS FARGO
A Parents Meeting will be held by AJGA Regional Director Darren Nelson in conjunction with Players Registration on Friday, April 27, at 7 p.m. to answer any questions and discuss the AJGA’s policies and related issues.
SCORING ON THE 9s (FJ LIVE SCORING)
Follow the tournament live online or on your mobile device at www.ajga.org by clicking on FJ Live Scoring and Under Armour® / Vicky Hurst Championship.
TOURNAMENT TEE TIMES
Tee times are as follows: 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. off the Nos. 1 & 10 tees of Squire Creek Country Club. A tie for the championship will be decided by a sudden-death playoff immediately following the conclusion of play. As inclement weather may delay play, please make your departing flight as late as possible. Keep in mind that Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) and Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV) are 45 minutes and 1 hour 30 minutes away, respectively.
AJGA CARES FOR THE COURSE
At all AJGA events in 2012 players will receive a small sand bottle prior to the round to use throughout the day to fill divots on the course. Sand filling stations will be set up around the course for players to use during their round. In addition, a Care for the Course Party will take place Saturday, April 28 at 2:30 p.m. for players to care for the practice facilities.
TOURNAMENT COOKOUT/SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Come one, come all to a fun-filled afternoon at Squire Creek Country Club. After the first round, hang around for food, games and fun Saturday, April 28. The tournament cookout will start at 11:30 a.m. with the Care for the Course Party and social activity scheduled for 2:30 p.m. All juniors and parents are guests of the AJGA.
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 USGA condition of competition requiring a player’s clubs conform to the groove and punch mark specifications as detailed in the 2012-2015 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 Under Armour ® / Vicky Hurst Championship, 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 Tournament Director Annie Giangrosso at (678) 571-7994 prior to Players Registration. 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.

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