QUALIFIER INFORMATION:
Date: Monday, June 20
Golf Course: Green Mountain National Golf Course
Address : 476 Barrows Towne Rd
City, State: Killington, VT 05751
Starting Time: 8 a.m. shotgun. Pairings will be posted on ajga.org 48 hours prior to the first tee time. Please arrive 15 minutes early to the cart staging area.
Registration Time: 6:30 – 7:45 a.m. Players are encouraged to arrive no more than one and a half hours before their tee time to register. Players are required to register before the start of their round. Please arrive to the cart staging area 15 minutes before the starting time.
Registration Location: Bag drop at Green Mountain National Golf Course
Practice Facilities: To promote social distancing players are encouraged to arrive on-site no more than one and a half hours before their posted tee time. Players will be allowed to warm-up on the driving range or practice putting green in the order that they choose. Please note that the driving range is restricted to irons only. Range balls before play at Green Mountain National Golf Course are complimentary.
Code of Conduct: The AJGA will not tolerate players or parents who do not adhere to guidelines put in place to promote social distance and player safety. We reserve the right to penalize and/or disqualify players who knowingly and willingly disregard our policies to promote social distance. Players are also responsible for the actions of their family members.
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.
Junior Plus Member Swing Videos by FLIGHTSCOPE: All Junior Plus Members may record swing metrics and an HD video through FlightScope technology on the driving range at any time during the event. Players can share videos and data in their Player Center, shared to college coaches through AJGA recruiting profiles. Contact the Tournament Director to schedule time to film a swing video.
Important Course Notes: An off-site driving range is available if players wish to hit woods before their round or practice following play, the Fox Run Golf Club driving range located 24.1 miles away (approximately 33 minutes) is available 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Range balls at Fox Run Golf Club are at the individual’s expense.
Clubhouse Guidelines: More information regarding clubhouse access will be available at a later date.
Scorecards: Players will be required to bring a smart phone or device with internet capabilities that supports the Golf Genius application (available on iOS or Android) to use for their official scorecard and live scoring during all AJGA events. Please make sure you have the most updated version of the app. Instructions on how to use the app can be found here and here . Each player will be provided with a GGID at the starting tee and will be assigned to mark for another player in the group. The player is responsible for providing their own device and ensuring it is fully charged for the round.
Tournament Information: Tournament Information will be given to all qualifiers by the Tournament Director via e-mail and text at the conclusion of the Qualifier. For those players who qualify, the $295 Tournament entry fee will need to be paid via the Players Center prior to Tournament Registration. Qualifiers who are not AJGA members must complete the AJGA membership application online and pay the membership fee prior to the tournament.
Tournament Headquarters: The Golf Performance Center Killington Junior Golf Championship Tournament Headquarters is located in the grill room of the Green Mountain National Golf Course. Please feel free to call Tournament Headquarters at (443) 619-4841, with any questions. Players and parents are encouraged to call or email the Tournament Director with any questions that they may have and avoid visiting the Tournament Headquarters.
PRACTICE ROUND INFORMATION:
Dates available for play: Saturday, June 11 and Sunday, June 12
Tee Times Available for play: After 12 p.m.
Players may arrange practice rounds by visiting Green Mountain National Golf Course's website on an individual basis. Practice rounds will be subject to Green Mountain National Golf Club’s availability. Tee times will become available 2 weeks before the requested date. Please note that players MUST book their tee times online at Green Mountain National Golf Course's website . This rate is not available anywhere else and the course is unable to adjust or refund tee times booked elsewhere. Please contact Green Mountain National Golf Course at (888) 483-4653 with any questions.
Practice Facility Times: M-Th (7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.), F-Su (7 a.m. – 5 p.m.). Please call the golf shop to confirm facility times as these are subject to change over the course of the year.
Greens Fee Rates: $50 (walking)
Code of Conduct: 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 and Green Mountain National Golf Course’s rules and regulations with regards to social distancing may result in the forfeiture of your practice round and potentially disqualification from the tournament.
HOTEL/HOUSING INFORMATION:
Killington Resort Properties (228 East Mountain Road, Killington VT) 6 miles from Green Mountain National Golf Course.
With multiple properties featuring condominium and hotel room units, you’re sure to find a place to stay that matches your needs and budget.
Killington Resort managed properties are offering a 20% discount to AJGA participants.
Click here
to book online or call 800-621-6867 for more information. Be sure to identify yourself as an AJGA participant.
Mountain Meadows Lodge (285 Thundering Brook Rd, Killington) 3.5 miles from Green Mountain National Golf Course
1-802-457-5000 / mountainmeadowslodge.com
Warmly welcoming in ambience, the décor has been styled to reflect fusion of traditional New England grace and contemporary elegance. The generous exterior terrace looks out over the tranquil waters of Kent Pond.
Mountain Meadows Lodge is offering AJGA Participants a 10% discount. Please mention “AJGA” when you call to book.
GreenBrier Inn (2057 US-4, Killington, VT) 3 miles from Green Mountain National Golf Course.
1-802-775-1575 / greenbriervt.com
The perfect hotel for your visit to Killington. We are centrally located just a couple of miles from all the area restaurants. Each guest room features one or two queen seize beds, private baths, telephone, television, small refrigerator, table, and a private balcony.
We are happy to offer at 10% discount on room rates to players and families, just mention “AJGA.” Please make reservations directly on their website: greenbriervt.com
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North Star Lodge (78 Weathervane Rd, Killington, VT) 4 miles from Green Mountain National Golf Course.
1-802-422-4040 / northstarinn.com
The North Star Lodge provides a non-smoking property with guest rooms to fit any traveler’s needs. We offer standard hotel roomes with a single king bed or two double beds, and for guests who enjoy cooking, a one-bedroom suite would be the perfect fit. Our suites are equipped with all the necessities.
The North Star Lodge is offering a 20% discount. Please arrange reservations via phone.
TRANSPORTATION
Airport: Players should make reservations into Rutland Southern Vermont Regional Airport (RUT), which is approximately 32 minutes from the golf course, or Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), which is approximately 2 hours 45 minutes from 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:
OTHER INFORMATION:
Official Yardage Book and Green Guide – StrackaLine: StrackaLine provides a 20% discount on yardage books and greens guides to participants of the Golf Performance Center Killington Junior Golf Championship hosted at Green Mountain National Golf Course. The discount can be accessed online here .
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.