HOUSING:
AJGA Host Hotel: Clarion Inn
Hotel Address: 1911 E Kansas Avenue, Garden City, KS 67846
AJGA Special Rate: $99
Hotel Tax Rate: 6.5%
Rate Includes: Breakfast Buffet / WIFI / Complimentary Parking / 10% off Samy’s Steakhouse / 10% off Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom
Reservation Method: (620) 209-4344 – Identify yourself as an AJGA Participant
Booking Link: https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/CJ73X4
Cutoff Date: Monday, June 8
Check in Time: 3 p.m.
Check out Time: Noon
AJGA Host Hotel: Sleep Inn & Suites
Hotel Address: 1931 E Kansas Plaza, Garden City, KS 67846
AJGA Special Rate: $99
Hotel Tax Rate: 6.5%
Rate Includes: Breakfast Buffet / WIFI / Complimentary Parking / 10% off Samy’s Steakhouse / 10% off Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom
Reservation Method: (620) 765-4405 – Identify yourself as an AJGA Participant
Cutoff Date: Monday, June 8
Check in Time: 3 p.m.
Check out Time: Noon
AJGA Host Hotel: The Heritage Inn & Suites
Hotel Address: 1212 Stone Creek Drive, Garden City, KS 67846
AJGA Special Rate: $99
Hotel Tax Rate: 6.5%
Rate Includes: Breakfast Buffet / WIFI / Complimentary Parking / 10% off Samy’s Steakhouse / 10% off Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom/8
Reservation Method: (620) 277-7477 – Identify yourself as an AJGA Participant
Cutoff Date: Monday, June 8
Check in Time: 3 p.m.
Check out Time: Noon
Private Housing: Please contact Tournament Director Kevin Martin at (317) 670 -5976 or kmartin@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will bear the expense of the check up-front, and thus, the fee is non-refundable as the process cannot be reversed or withdrawn.
TRANSPORTATION
Airport: Garden City Regional Airport (GCK)
Distance to Host Hotel: 10 miles (13 minutes)
Distance to Golf Course: 15 miles (15 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 22
Time: 1 p.m. shotgun
Golf Course: Buffalo Dunes Golf Course
Signup: AJGA Player Center
Cutoff: Sunday, June 21
An AJGA Staff member will be located on the first tee with hole locations and sand bottles
All players are required to carry their own bag or use a push cart.
FOX SPORTS JUNIOR-AM FUNDRAISING TOURNAMENT
Date: Monday, June 22
Time: 8 a.m. shotgun – Buffalo Dunes Golf Course
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 Kevin Martin at (317) 670-5976 or kmartin@ajga.org if you are interested
Additional Practice Rounds Information
Players may arrange additional practice rounds by contacting Buffalo Dunes Golf Course at (620) 276-1210 on an individual basis. Additional practice rounds will be subject to Buffalo Dunes Golf Course’s rates and 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 22 - 25
Times: 6:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Balls: Complimentary
REGISTRATION
Function: Player Registration
Date: Monday, June 22
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Clarion Inn
Room: TBD
Players unable to register at this time MUST notify Tournament Director Kevin Martin prior to June 21 at (317) 670-5976.
Both events are 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 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.
TOURNAMENT TEE TIMES/PAIRINGS
Official Pairings Available: Tuesday, June 22
Tee Times: 7:20 – 9 a.m. & 11:30 – 1:10 p.m. off Nos. 1 & 10 tees (First & Second Rounds)
7:20 – 9 a.m. off Nos. 1& 10 tees (Final Round)
Final Round Pairings Available: June 24
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.
TOURNAMENT COOKOUT
Date: June 23
Time: 5 - 7p.m.
Location: Clarion Inn
Social Activity: TBD
CONTACT INFORMATION:
HQ Location: Mobile Lab
TD Name: Kevin Martin
Phone Number: (317) 670-5976
Email: kmartin@ajga.org
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).
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.