National Qualifier Field

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GENERAL INFORMATION: Sunday, July 18, 2010

AJGA National Qualifier – Bluffton
Berkeley Hall Club – South Course
366 Good Hope Road
Bluffton, South Carolina
Shotgun Start: 9 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 Hilton Head 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, June 18 at 3 p.m. ET – Monday, June 21 at Noon ET. The Qualifier field and alternate list will be posted Tuesday, June 22 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 Hilton Head Junior All-Star.

HOUSING: The Fairfield Inn & Suites – Hilton Head Island/Bluffton (105 Okatie Center Boulevard North, Bluffton, SC 29909) will serve as the host hotel for the event and has given the AJGA a special rate of $89 per night, per room, which includes complimentary deluxe continental breakfast and wireless internet access. Average rates for this time are $119 per night, per room. Reservations can be made by calling (843) 705-2300. Be sure to identify yourself as an AJGA participant. You must call by July 1 to receive the special AJGA rate.

AIRPORT: Players should make reservations into Hilton Head Airport (HHH), which is approximately 25 minutes from the hotel and golf course, or Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV), which is approximately 40 minutes from the hotel and golf course. There is no designated transportation to and from the hotel and the airport.

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.

PRACTICE ROUND: Practice round tee times are only available Thursday, July 15, through Saturday, July 17, from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Juniors walking may play a practice round at no charge, compliments of Berkeley Hall Club. Guests accompanying juniors may play for $112.75, which includes tax and a golf cart. The driving range will be available for practice round participants prior to the round only.

REGISTRATION: National Qualifier registration will be Sunday, July 18 from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.

STARTING TIME: 9 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 – Bluffton, you must withdraw from the event by contacting the AJGA at (770) 868-4200 or tournament director Jeremy Freyman at (678) 425-1721 prior to 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 Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Berkeley Hall Club
• Exit the airport onto Gateway Circle
• Turn right on Dillon Road and follow for approximately .5 mile
• Turn right onto Fording Island Road/William Hilton Parkway and follow for approximately 10 miles
• Continue on Fording Island Road/US-278 West for 4 miles
• Turn right on Buckwalter Parkway
• Take an immediate right onto Berkeley Hall Boulevard
• Turn right on Good Hope Road
• The clubhouse will be on your right

Approximate Trip Time: 25 minutes

From Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) to Berkeley Hall Club
• Exit the airport by following signs for I-95 North
• Turn right onto I-95 North and follow for approximately 16.5 miles
• Take Exit 8 (Independence Boulevard/US-278 East)
• Follow US-278 for approximately 10 miles
• Turn left on Buckwalter Parkway
• Take an immediate right onto Berkeley Hall Boulevard
• Turn right on Good Hope Road
• The clubhouse will be on your right

Approximate Trip Time: 40 minutes

From Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Fairfield Inn & Suites – Hilton Head/Bluffton
• Exit the airport onto Gateway Circle
• Turn right on Dillon Road and follow for approximately .5 mile
• Turn right onto Fording Island Road/William Hilton Parkway and follow for approximately 10 miles
• Continue on Fording Island Road/US-278 West for 5.5 miles
• Turn onto SC-170 East/Okatie Highway and follow for approximately .5 mile
• Turn left on Okatie Center Boulevard North
• The hotel will be on your left

Approximate Trip Time: 25 minutes

From Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) to Fairfield Inn & Suites – Hilton Head/Bluffton
• Exit the airport by following signs for I-95 North
• Turn right onto I-95 North and follow for approximately 16.5 miles
• Take Exit 8 (Independence Boulevard/US-278 East)
• Follow US-278 for approximately 7.5 miles
• Turn left on Okatie Center Boulevard North
• The hotel will be on your left

Approximate Trip Time: 40 minutes

From Fairfield Inn & Suites – Hilton Head/Bluffton to Berkeley Hall Club
• Exit the hotel by turning right on SC-170 West/Okatie Highway
• Merge onto Fording Island Road/US-278 East and follow for approximately 2 miles
• Turn left on Buckwalter Parkway
• Take an immediate right onto Berkeley Hall Boulevard
• Turn right on Good Hope Road
• The clubhouse will be on your right

Approximate Trip Time: 10 minutes