Tournament Information

AJGA Host Hotel: Sugarloaf Mountain Resort
Hotel Address: 5092 Access Road, Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947
AJGA Special Rate: $176 - $213 per night per room
Rate Includes: Breakfast Buffet / WIFI

Reservation Method: (866) 865 - 1019 - Identify yourself as an AJGA Participant
Check in Time: 3 p.m.
Check out Time:12 p.m

Airport: Portland International Jetport (PWM) or Bangor International Airport (BGR)
Distance to Host Hotel: 137 miles (2 hrs 30 mins) from PWM / 110 miles (2 hrs 10 mins) from BGR
Distance from Golf Course: 137 miles (2 hrs 30 mins) from PWM / 110 miles (2 hrs 10 mins) from BGR
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: Monday, August 19
Time: 2 p.m. shotgun
Golf Course: Sugarloaf Golf Club
Signup: AJGA Player Center
Cutoff: Sunday, August 18

An AJGA Staff member will be located on the practice putting green with hole locations and sand bottles. 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 Sugarloaf Golf Club at (207) 237 - 6812 on an individual basis. Please aim to book a tee time for Sundays around 3 or 4 p.m. Additional practice rounds will be $50 for juniors and $100 for parents and will be subject to Sugarloaf Golf Club’s availability.

Dates: August 19 – 22
Times: 6 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Balls: Complimentary before play and $5 following play
Note: Before and after play please stay in designated area

As the Official Rangefinder of the AJGA, Bushnell has provided all players the opportunity to borrow a PRO XE or TOUR V4 rangefinder. Rangefinders can be used on a first-come, first-serve basis at every event. If you are interested, see the Tournament Director on-site to reserve one and sign an agreement form.

As the Official Push Cart of the AJGA, BIG MAX has provided all players the opportunity to borrow a push cart at one tournament per year. Players who borrow during an AJGA event will be eligible to win a free BIG MAX push cart in December. Two BIG MAX push carts can be used on a first-come, first-serve basis at every event. If you are interested, see the Tournament Director on-site to reserve one and sign an agreement form.

Function: Player Registration
Date: Monday, August 19
Time: 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Sugarloaf Golf Club

Players unable to register at this time MUST notify Tournament Director Melanie Sands prior to August 19 at (609) 744 - 6921. This event is mandatory. Players who fail to attend this function without prior approval from the tournament director may forfeit their tournament gifts. Approval to miss Players Registration will be granted only in extreme circumstances. An individual absent from this event 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.

Official First-Round Pairings Available: Sunday, August 18
Tee Times:
7 - 8:40 a.m. (First Wave); Noon - 1:40 p.m. (Second Wave) off Nos. 1 & 10 tees
Note: There will be a cut to the low 50 percent and ties following the Second Round
Final Round - 7 - 9 a.m. off Nos. 1 & 10 tees
Final-Round Pairings Available: Wednesday, August 21
Time: 8 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: Tuesday, August 20
Time: 5 – 7 p.m.
Location: Sugarloaf Golf Club
Social Activity: Closest to the Flagstick / Ice Cream Social

HQ Location: Main Clubhouse – Basement
TD Name: Melanie Sands
Phone Number: (609) 744 - 6921
Email: msands@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.