QUALIFIER INFORMATION
Date: June 15, 2020
Golf Course: Champions Golf Course
Address : 3900 Westerville Road
City, State: Columbus, OH 43224
Starting Times: 8 a.m. shotgun (Players will be called to their carts approximately 30 minutes prior to the starting time for announcements). Hole assignments will be posted on ajga.org
Registration Time: 6:30 – 7:30 a.m. Players must register by 7:30 a.m. to ensure that the shotgun begins at 8 a.m.
Registration Location: Champions Golf Course
Driving Range opening time: 6:30 a.m. Range balls are complimentary, courtesy of Champions Golf Course.
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 Tuesday, June 16 from 6:30 – 7:30 a.m. at Champions Golf Course or in the Players Center at ajga.org. Qualifiers who are not AJGA members must complete the AJGA membership application online and pay the membership fee prior to the tournament.
Dress Code: All Champions Golf Course guests must adhere to the club’s dress code (appropriate golf attire is required; jeans, t-shirts and cut-offs are not allowed). Guests may be asked to leave if they are not in accordance with these standards.
Qualifier Headquarters: The Memorial Junior Qualifier Headquarters is located at Champions Golf Course. Please feel free to stop by or call Tournament Headquarters at (404) 788-1121, with any questions.
PRACTICE ROUND INFORMATION
Dates available for play: Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14
Tee Times Available for play: Given course availability.
Participants may make tee times by calling Champions Golf Course at (614) 645-7111. Please identify yourself as an AJGA participant. You will only be allowed to drive a cart if you are over the age of 18. Please identify yourself as an AJGA participant. Practice rounds during these times are for players only.
Practice Facility Times: Monday (6 am – 8 am) / Please call the golf shop to confirm facility times as these are subject to change over the course of the year.
Greens Fee Rates: Junior: $20/person without cart. Adults/Parents: Normal rates apply.
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 practice round.
HOTEL/HOUSING INFORMATION
AJGA Host Hotel: Fairfield Inn & Suites
Hotel Address: 5520 Maxwell Place, Columbus, OH 43228
AJGA Special Rate: $119 (Average rate at this time: $139)
Hotel Tax Rate: 17.5%
Rate Includes: Breakfast Buffet / WIFI / Access to Fitness Center
Reservation Method: (614) 643-4300 - Identify yourself as an AJGA Participant
Cutoff Date: Thursday, May 28
Check in Time: 3 p.m.
Check out Time: 12 p.m.
TRANSPORTATION
Airport: Players should make reservations into John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), which is approximately 12 minutes from the hotel and the golf course.
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
OTHER INFORMATION
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.