THE MATCH: The Wyndham Cup is an annual team match play competition featuring the 10 best male and female junior golfers from the East versus their counterparts from the West. East/West teams are based on members’ U.S. addresses. The country dividing line runs from the eastern border of Texas and extends northward through the eastern border of North Dakota. Wyndham Cup teams will be determined based upon the Rolex AJGA Rankings. Matches include four-ball, foursomes, mixed-foursomes and singles. Scoring is based on a point system with 50 total points available over the three days of competition. One point is awarded for each match won and half a point is given to each team for matches that end in a tie. As a result, it is possible that matches may be won prior to the 18th hole. A team needs 25 ½ points to win the Wyndham Cup. Should the championship end in a tie, the team that currently holds the Cup (East Team) would retain the Wyndham Cup. The event is highlighted by the team camaraderie and spirit generated by the juniors and Team Captains.
TEAM CAPTAINS & ASSISTANTS: AJGA Chief Financial Officer Jason Miller will be Captain, and Tournament Manager Sydney Della Flora will be the Assistant Captain of the West Team. AJGA Chief Operating Officer Mark Oskarson will be the Captain, and Tournament Manager Libby Burroughs will be the Assistant Captain of the East Team.
COVID-19 PROTOCOL: In the interest of player safety and the goal to conduct the Wyndham Cup in the same spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie we will follow the protocol below and know that this is subject to change based on CDC recommendations.
- PLAYERS, whether vaccinated or not, will need to arrive with proof of a negative test result (PCR or rapid) within 4 days prior to arrival Saturday, July 9 or Sunday, July 10.
- FAMILY members DO NOT have to show proof of a negative test or vaccination.
- We request that all players inform the AJGA if they have received the COVID-19 vaccinations, booster and/or had COVID-19 in the 90 days prior to Wyndham Cup.
- Test results and vaccinations records for players must be e-mailed to agreenfield@ajga.org .
TRAVEL: Players should book flights into Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and then confirm plans with their respective Captain. The preferred arrival dates are Saturday, July 9, or Sunday, July 10. Players can depart Thursday, July 14, after 7 p.m. 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. The tournament committee will set up a shuttle schedule that will pick up players traveling alone from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). It is possible that a player may have to wait for a shuttle depending on when other players are arriving. All players will be updated with the shuttle schedule prior to arriving. If you have a conflict with your arrival or departure based on the recommendations above, please advise your Team Captain prior to booking your travel.
Once your flight has been arranged and you have notified your Captain, please fill out the corresponding Travel Form (also located on the tournament webpage) with travel plans so Andrew Greenfield can make shuttle/hotel arrangements accordingly.
PLAYER ACCOMMODATIONS: Players will be provided accommodations at Hotel 1620 in Plymouth, MA (180 Water Street, Plymouth, MA 02360), beginning Saturday, July 9. Team members will stay two per a room and Team Captains will make rooming assignments and notify you upon arrival. The tournament committee will pay for the cost of the rooms. Players will be responsible for any food or incidentals at the hotel.
PARENT ACCOMMODATIONS: Accommodations for family will be available at Hotel 1620 (180 Water Street, Plymouth, MA 02360) beginning Saturday, July 9. Hotel 1620 has given the AJGA a special rate of $179 plus tax per night from Saturday, July 9 – Friday, July 15. Average rates at this time are $229 per night. Reservations can be made by calling (508) 747-4900 between 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. EST. Please reference AJGA Wyndham Cup when booking. Additionally, guests may make reservations online at www.hotel1620.com and entering promo code WYNDHAM. This rate is valid until June 22, 2022, at which time any unreserved rooms will be released to the public.
COMMITMENT LETTER: Each player and their parent or guardian will need to read and sign the Commitment Letter prior to playing in the tournament. Please sign, scan and e-mail it back to Andrew Greenfield at agreenfield@ajga.org by Tuesday, July 5.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION: Players will be provided with ground transportation throughout the Wyndham Cup. Family members will have to arrange their own transportation to and from Old Sandwich Golf Club, Hotel 1620 and Boston Logan International Airport.
FAMILY IN ATTENDANCE: Immediate family members of players are welcome to attend Wyndham Cup at no cost.
CLOTHING: Players will receive team uniforms for Monday – Thursday to be worn at Old Sandwich Golf Club courtesy of adidas®. Team uniforms include belts, golf shoes, running shoes and socks. TaylorMade will provide players with gloves and their choice of TP5 or TP5x golf balls. Imperial will provide players with headwear.
For the Opening Ceremonies and Welcome Dinner players will be in team uniforms. Appropriate attire for family members is business casual. Button-down and slacks for men and the equivalent for women.
PUSH CARTS: Push carts are permitted at Old Sandwich Golf Club. Players are encouraged to bring their own push carts as Old Sandwich Golf Club only has a limited supply.
PLAYERS REGISTRATION: Mandatory Players Registration will be at Old Sandwich Golf Club Sunday, July 10. Wyndham Cup participants will receive their tournament gifts and uniforms at this time.
PRACTICE: Old Sandwich Golf Club will be open for practice rounds Sunday, July 10. More information will be made available upon arrival. Players do NOT need to call Old Sandwich Golf Club to arrange a practice round. TaylorMade practice balls will be available courtesy of TaylorMade Golf.
JUNIOR-AM: All 40 players will be expected to play in the Junior-Am Fundraising Tournament on Monday, July 11. The event will serve as the official practice round for all team members.
RULES MEETING: The AJGA staff will meet with both teams following the Junior-Am Monday, July 11 for a brief review of the Local Rules and Tournament Conditions.
LOCAL CONDITIONS: During the time you will be in Plymouth, MA, the average high temperature is 82, and the average low is 65. Sunrise will be at 5:33 a.m., and sunset will be at 8:08 p.m.
TIME ZONE: Plymouth, Massachusetts, is in the Eastern Time Zone. Florida is the same time; Texas is one hour behind and Arizona and California are three hours behind.
LUGGAGE/GOLF BAGS: Each player will receive a PING golf bag on-site. If possible, we ask you to travel without a golf bag to Wyndham Cup to enable you to take your new golf bag home with you. If you need your old golf bag shipped back to you, the AJGA will assist in shipping, but it will be at the participant’s expense.
TOURNAMENT HEADQUARTERS: The AJGA staff and other officials with the event will set up a Headquarters for the tournament, which will be in the Old Sandwich Golf Club, Formal Dining Room.
TAYLORMADE-ADIDAS GOLF LIVE SCORING: Visit the AJGA’s website on your computer or mobile device at ajga.org for TaylorMade-adidas Golf Live Scoring throughout the Wyndham Cup.
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
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 . 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.
Code of Conduct: 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.
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).
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.
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.
EXPENSES: The AJGA will reimburse Wyndham Cup competitors for their expenses as follows:
Travel: The Wyndham Cup will reimburse players’ trip to and trip from the event based on the time zone of their place of origin prior to Wyndham Cup and destination following Wyndham Cup. For example, a player travels from Atlanta, GA, to Wyndham Cup and travels from Wyndham Cup to Los Angeles, CA, receives $450 ($175+$275). The travel stipend is posted on the Wyndham Cup webpage. Receipts must be submitted to Tournament Director Andrew Greenfield before reimbursement will be issued.
The reimbursement breakdowns are as follows:
- $175 – Traveling to/from Eastern Standard Time
- $200 – Traveling to/from Central Standard Time
- $225 – Traveling to/from Mountain Standard Time
- $275 – Traveling to/from Pacific Standard Time
- $325 – Traveling to/from Hawaii
Accommodations: The tournament committee will pay for the cost of rooms at the Hotel 1620 for players only Saturday, July 9 – Friday, July 15. Players will not be able to make any charges to the room.
Player Meals: All player meals while at the Wyndham Cup will be paid for, courtesy of the Tournament Committee. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be served at Old Sandwich Golf Club during the tournament rounds. Parents will be included in many of the meals during the event.
Tournament Director Contact: Please feel free to contact Tournament Director Andrew Greenfield with any questions at 770-601-8922 or agreenfield@ajga.org .