HOUSING:
AJGA Host Hotel: The Westin Snowmass Resort
Hotel Address: 100 Elbert Ln, Snowmass Village, CO 81615
AJGA Special Rate: $139 (Average rate at this time: $230)
Hotel Tax Rate: 12.8%
Rate Includes: WIFI / Access to Fitness Center and Spa
Reservation Method: (800) 525 – 9402 - Identify yourself as an AJGA Participant
Booking link: Click Here
Cutoff Date: Friday, May 29
Check in Time: 4 p.m.
Check out Time: 11 a.m.
TRANSPORTATION
Airport: Aspen Pitkin County Airport (ASE)
Distance to Host Hotel: 8 Miles (20 Minutes)
Distance to Golf Course: 2 Miles (7 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
PRACTICE ROUND
Date: Monday, June 8
Time: 1:30 p.m. shotgun
Golf Course: Aspen Golf Club
Signup: AJGA Player Center
Cutoff: Sunday, June 7
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.
FOX Sports Junior-Am Fundraising Tournament
Date: Monday, June 8
Time: 8 a.m. shotgun – Aspen Golf Club
We encourage juniors to play in the Junior-Am as it is a great opportunity to show appreciation to all the sponsors who are supporting the tournament and benefitting charities. Benefits of participation include the opportunity to ride in a cart, two meals and the opportunity to create lasting relationships.
Please contact tournament director Darci Bevan at (571) 265-4138 or dbevan@ajga.org if you are interested
Additional Practice Rounds Information
Players may arrange additional practice rounds by Aspen Golf Club at (970) 429-1949 ext. 1 on an individual basis. . If you would like to book an additional tee time, more than one week in advance, please book online with this link . Additional practice rounds for junior golfers will be $48 to walk and $70 to ride, rates for guests will be $84 and will be subject to the Aspen Golf Club’s availability.
Additional practice rounds are at the individual’s expense and are provided at a reduced rate by the AJGA and the host facility. Players and guests must comply with all rules & expectations at the host facility including, but not limited to, a restriction of the number of shots to be played, disrespectful behavior towards host club staff and/or members, overall time limits and limitations of non-paying guests. Failure to comply with these rules may result in the forfeiture of your additional practice round.
AJGA CARES FOR THE COURSE : As part of the AJGA’s Code of Conduct policy players are required to fill their divots and ball marks on the golf course. Players will receive a small, lightweight sand bottle at the beginning of each event and should fill the bottles at the sand filling stations on each tee as necessary. The penalty for not following this policy is as follows:
· 1st & 2nd offense – Player receives a verbal warning
· 3rd & subsequent offenses – Player receives a one-stroke penalty
DRIVING RANGE AVAILABILITY
Dates: June 8 - 11
Times: 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Balls: Complimentary before play/ One bag following play
Note: After play please stay in designated area
BIG MAX PUSH CART BORROW PROGRAM
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.
MEETINGS
Function: Player Registration / Meeting
Date: Monday, June 8
Time: 6 p.m. / 6:30 p.m.
Location: Aspen Golf Club
Room: Junior Golf Building
Players unable to register at this time MUST notify Tournament Director Darci Bevan prior to June 8 at (571) 265 – 4138.
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: Monday, June 8
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Aspen Golf Club
Room: TBD
TOURNAMENT TEE TIMES/PAIRINGS
Official Pairings Available: Sunday, June 7
Tee Times: 7 a.m. – 12:10 a.m. off No. 1
Final Round Pairings Available: Wednesday, June 10
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.
TOURNAMENT COOKOUT
Date: Tuesday, June 9
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Aspen Golf Club
Social Activity: Long Drive
Cost: Players Complimentary
CONTACT INFORMATION:
HQ Location: Aspen Golf Club – Junior Golf Building
TD Name: Darci Bevan
Phone Number: (571) 265 – 4138
Email: dbevan@ajga.org
IMPORTANT COURSE NOTES: Aspen Golf Club is at an elevation of 8,000 feet above sea level, so please prepare accordingly and drink plenty of water prior to and during your stay at Aspen.
JUNIOR PLUS MEMBER 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.
RANGEFINDERS:
The AJGA allows 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 4.3(1).
Bushnell Borrow Program
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. Visit the Member Benefits section of the Player Center for the 35% AJGA discount on BushnellGolf.com.
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.
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.