2019 AJGA Simplify Boys Championship at Carlton Woods Tournament Information

AJGA Host Hotel: The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center
Hotel Address: 1601 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands, Texas, 77380
AJGA Special Rate: $186 (Average rate at this time $216)
Rate Includes: WIFI / Access to Fitness Center and Complimentary off-site parking

Reservation Method: 1 (800) 228 – 9290 - Identify yourself as an AJGA Participant
Booking link: Click Here
Cutoff Date: Friday, January 25, 2019
Check in Time: 4 p.m.
Check out Time: 11 a.m.

AJGA Host Hotel: Holiday Inn & Suites Shenandoah – The Woodlands
Hotel Address: 19333 David Memorial Drive, Shenandoah, Texas, 77385
AJGA Special Rate: $109 (Average rate at this time $129)
Rate Includes: WIFI / Access to Fitness Center and Complimentary parking

Reservation Method: (281) 298-2800 - Identify yourself as an AJGA Participant
Booking link: Coming Soon
Cutoff Date: Friday, February 9, 2019
Check in Time: 3 p.m.
Check out Time: 12 p.m.

Private Housing: Please contact Tournament Director Brett Polachek at (678) 462-9870 or bpolachek@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will bear the expense of the check up-front, and thus, the fee is non-refundable as the process cannot be reversed or withdrawn.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: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Distance to Host Hotel: 23 miles (30 minutes)
Distance to Golf Course: 30 miles (45 minutes)
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, February 15, 2019
Time: 1:30 p.m. shotgun
Golf Course: The Club at Carlton Woods – Fazio Championship Course
Signup: AJGA Player Center
Cutoff: Thursday, February 14, 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.

• The Club at Carlton Woods’ Fazio Championship Course and practice facilities are CLOSED to AJGA participants (who are not themselves members of the club) from February 11 – 13, 2019
• PLAYERS ARE SUBJECT TO A 2-STROKE PENALTY
• Do not contact The Club at Carlton Woods employees or members inquiring about extra practice rounds.

Additional Practice Rounds Information

Date: Thursday, February 14, 2019 (only available date)
Time: TBD
Description: Juniors interested in playing Thursday will be placed into groups with members
Golf Course: The Club at Carlton Woods – Fazio Championship Course
Cost: $0
Signup: Brett Polachek – bpolachek@ajga.org or (678) 462-9870
Cutoff: First come, first served basis

Dates: February 15 – 18, 2019
Times: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Balls: Complimentary from TaylorMade

Function: Player Registration
Date: Friday, February 15
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: The Clubs at Carlton Woods
Room: Front Entrance

Players unable to register at this time MUST notify Tournament Director Brett Polachek prior to February 15 at (678) 462-9870. Registration is mandatory. Players who fail to attend 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 Reception
Date: Friday, February 15
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: The Club at Carlton Woods
Room: Dining Room

Official First-Round Pairings Available: February 14, 2019
Tee Times: 8:30 – 10:20 a.m. off Nos. 1 & 10 tees (First Round); 8:30 – 10:20 a.m. off Nos. 1 & 10 tees (Second Round); 8:30 – 10:20 a.m. off Nos. 1 & 10 tees (Final Round)
Final-Round Pairings Available: February 17
Time: 5 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.

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. The AJGA will play until dark if necessary to complete the tournament. Should the player need to withdraw for travel related reasons please understand the withdrawal will be classified as questionable.

Date: February 15, 2019
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: The Clubs at Carlton Woods
Social Activity: NBA 3-point shootout, Peeps Long Drive, and Hole-in-one Challenge
Cost: Complimentary

HQ Location: Board Room at The Clubs at Carlton Woods
TD Name: Brett Polachek
Phone Number: (678) 462-9870
Email: bpolachek@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.