2019 AJGA Preview at Baylands Tournament Information

AJGA Host Hotel: Hotel Nia
Hotel Address: 200 Independence Drive, Menlo Park, Ca 94025
AJGA Special Rate: Room rate: $199, Average rate at this time: $227
Rate Includes: Wifi and Complimentary Fitness Center

Reservation Method: (650) 900-3434 - Identify yourself as an AJGA Participant
Booking Link: Book your group rate for American Junior Golf Association
Cutoff Date: March 25, 2019
Check in Time: 3 p.m.
Check out Time: 12 p.m.

Airport: San Francisco International Airport (SFO)/Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Airport Transportation: Super Shuttle
Distance to Host Hotel: SFO to Host Hotel: 15.4 Miles/SJC to Host Hotel: 18.6 Miles
Distance to Golf Course: SFO to Golf Course: 19.4 Miles/SJC to Golf Course: 14.6 Miles
AJGA Preferred Rentals: Avis and Budget, the preferred rental car brands of the American Junior Golf Association, provide AJGA members and their families with savings on vehicles for all AJGA event-related and personal travel. To see rates for all events, visit these links:

• Avis
• Budget

Date: Friday, April 12, 2019
Time: 1:30 p.m. shotgun
Golf Course: Baylands Golf Links
Signup: AJGA Player Center
Cutoff: Thursday, April 11, 2019

An AJGA Staff member will be located on the first tee with hole locations and sand bottle All players are required to carry their own bag or use a push cart.

Additional Practice Rounds Information

Players may arrange additional practice rounds by contacting Baylands Golf Links at (650) 856-0881 on an individual basis. Additional practice rounds will be $20 and will be subject to Baylands Golf Links availability.

Dates/Times: April 12: 11 a.m. open – 6:30 p.m. close; April 13: 6:30 a.m. open – 5 p.m. close; April 14: 6:30 a.m. open – 5 p.m. close
Balls: Complimentary before play. AJGA participants will be given two range tokens to use after play throughout the weekend. Additional range balls may be purchased from there.
Note: After play please stay in designated area

Function: Player Registration: 11 a.m./Meeting: 11:30 a.m.
Date: Friday, April 12, 2019
Location: Baylands Golf Links
Room: Banquet Room

Players unable to register at this time MUST notify Tournament Director Kevin Mitchell prior to April 12 at (314) 662-0306. 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 do not constitute acceptable circumstances.

Function: Parents Meeting
Date: Friday, April 12, 2019
Time: 12 p.m.
Location: Baylands Golf Links
Room: Banquet Room

Official First-Round Pairings Available: April 11, 2019
Tee Times: 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. off Nos. 1 & 10 (First Round); 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. off Nos. 1 & 10 (Final Round)
Final-Round Pairings Available: Saturday, April 13, 2019
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: ajga.org
Note: Players assume the entire risk if they call any other number or individual and receive an incorrect starting time.

Date: April 12, 2019
Time: 12 - 2 p.m.
Location: Baylands Golf Links
Social Activity: Baylands Corn-Hole Challenge
Cost: Players Complimentary

HQ Location: Baylands Golf Links
TD Name: Kevin Mitchell
Phone Number: (314) 662-0306
Email: kmitchell@ajga.org

Visit ajga.org on your computer or mobile device for TaylorMade-adidas Golf Live Scoring.

At all events 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. The driving range will be set up with sand for players to use following their practice session before and after the round.

All Junior Plus Members will have the opportunity to have their swings taped on the driving range for the College Coaches website at any time during the event. Players must see the Tournament Director to schedule a time to film their swing video. If you are unsure of your membership status, a list is available in tournament headquarters.

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. Proper attire is required at all times and failure to comply may result in disqualification. Click here to view the AJGA’s Code of Conduct .

All AJGA participants are expected to abide by the AJGA Pace of Play policy. Pace of play will be reviewed with all players during the Players Meeting, the Practice Round and on the starting tees before each round. Click here to review the AJGA Pace of Play Policy.

The condition of competition requiring a player’s clubs conform to the groove and punch mark specifications as detailed in the Rules of Golf Effective January 2019 is IN effect for AJGA competitions. To determine if a club or set of clubs conforms to the new specifications, players should first search the Informational Club Database (Grooves) which is available at http://www.usga.org/InfoClubsDB/index.asp

• Golf carts and spectator carts are not allowed without a Government issued Blue Permanent Handicap placard. Please see the Tournament Director on-site to receive an approved cart.
• Caddies are not permitted in AJGA tournament play.
• 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.

If you find that you cannot compete in this event, you must withdraw from the event online through the Player Center. If the online withdrawal option is not available, you must speak directly with the tournament director. 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 may be taken:

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