2019 AJGA Qualifier for the Justin Thomas Junior Championship Information

Date: Wednesday, April 17

Golf Course: Harmony Landing Golf Course

Address: 13201 Reading Rd, Goshen, KY 40026

City, State: Goshen, Kentucky

Starting Times: 8:30 a.m. (Players will be called to their carts approximately 30 minutes prior to the starting time for announcements). Participants will receive hole assignments upon their arrival.

Registration Information: AJGA Qualifier Registration will be located in the Main Clubhouse 7 – 8 a.m. Players must register by 8 a.m. to ensure that the shotgun begins precisely at 8:30 a.m.

Driving Range Opening Time: 6:30 a.m.

Qualifying Policy: Players must declare their intention in the scoring area to either accept a spot in the tournament field should they qualify or not. Once a player has signed his/her scorecard, the decision is final. Players who earn Performance Based Entry status will have the current season and the following season to use the Performance Stars. Players who qualify or accept a spot in the tournament do NOT forfeit Performance Based Entry status earned in the AJGA Qualifier.

Qualifying Spots: The exact number of qualifying spots will be posted at the qualifier registration area. Any ties for the final qualifying spots will be determined by a sudden-death playoff upon the conclusion of play.

Inclement Weather: In the event of inclement weather that warrants a cancellation of the AJGA Qualifier, the remaining tournament spots will be decided by Performance Based Entry.

Alternate Status: In case of tournament withdrawals, participants who fail to qualify with the next best score will be placed on an alternate list. Alternate status will be determined by the following formula:

1. The order of finish in a playoff.
2. Total score on Nos. 1-6 handicap holes on the course scorecard.
3. Total score on Nos. 7-12 handicap holes on the course scorecard.
4. Lowest individual hole score starting at No. 1 handicap hole until the tie is broken.
5. By lot.

Swing Videos: 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.

Tournament Information: Tournament Information will be given to all qualifiers by the Tournament Director following the awards ceremony. For those players who qualify, the $295 Tournament entry fee will need to be paid at Tournament Registration on Thursday, April 18 at Harmony Landing Golf Course. Qualifiers who are not AJGA members must complete the AJGA membership application online and pay the membership fee prior to the tournament.

Tournament Headquarters: The Lake Room

Dates Available for Play: Players may arrange additional practice rounds by contacting Harmony Landing Golf Course at (502) 228-8316 on an individual basis. The fee for juniors is $50 on weekdays and $60 on weekends, and for accompanying guests or guardians is $70 on weekdays and $80 on weekends. The cart fee is $22. Be sure to identify yourself as an AJGA participant to receive this special rate.

Practice Facility Times: 6:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Host Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Northeast will serve as the host hotel and has given the AJGA a special rate of $139 per night per room. Normal rates for this time are $209 per night. Reservations can be made by calling (502) 423 - 0018 or online at https://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/en/gi/groups/personalized/S/SDFNEGI-JT3-20190418/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG , and be sure to identify yourself as an AJGA participant.

Cut Off Date: You must call by April 5 to receive the special AJGA rate.

Rangefinders: The AJGA has adopted the note to Rule 14-3 allowing the usage of distance-measuring devices in all AJGA competitions. If, during a stipulated round, a player uses a distance-measuring device to gauge or MEASURE OTHER CONDITIONS that might affect his/her play (e.g., gradient, wind speed, temperature, etc.), the player is in breach of Rule 14-3.

Grooves: 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 2016 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 usga.org/InfoClubsDB .

Spectator Golf Carts: 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: Caddies are not permitted in AJGA tournament play.

Push Carts: 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.

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. 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 .

Pace of Play: All AJGA participants are expected to abide by the AJGA Pace of Play policy. Pace of play will be reviewed with all players prior to the Qualifier. Click here to review the AJGA Pace of Play Policy .