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AJGA Panama Junior presented by St. Georges Bank

Tournament Information

HOUSING

AJGA Host Hotel: The Santa Maria, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Golf Resort, Panama City
Hotel Address: Santa Maria Boulevard, Panama City, Panama
AJGA Special Rate: $199 - $299 ($230 - $330 Average rate at this time)
Hotel Tax Rate: 10%
Rate Includes: WIFI, Access to Fitness Center
Distance to Golf Course: On-Site

Reservation Method: (507) 304-5555 - Identify yourself as an AJGA Participant
Booking link: AJGA Booking Link
Cutoff Date: Thursday, December 15
Check in Time: 3 p.m.
Check out Time: 12 p.m.

Secondary AJGA Host Hotel: The Westin Panama
Hotel Address: La Rotonda Avenue, Panama City, Panama
AJGA Special Rate: $180 - $200 ($215 - $330 Average rate at this time)
Hotel Tax Rate: 10%
Rate Includes: Breakfast, WIFI
Distance to Golf Course: Directions from Santa Maria Golf Club to The Westin Panama

Reservation Method: (507) 282-3500 - Identify yourself as an AJGA Participant
Booking link: AJGA Booking Link
Cutoff Date: Thursday, December 15
Check in Time: 3 p.m.
Check out Time: 12 p.m.

Your stay at the host hotel supports the tournament's overall success and charitable giving as well as strengthens the AJGA's ability to secure the most competitive rate for future events.

TRANSPORTATION

Airport: Tocumen International Airport Panama (PTY)
Airport Transportation: The host hotels do not provide shuttle service. For a fee, you can arrange a shuttle through DMC Panamazing. Prior reservations are required and can be made by emailing info@panamazingdmc.com or by clicking the following link : https://www.panamazing.com/en/
Cost: Cost varies on type of vehicle, distance, and time of shuttle. Please inquire using the above email or booking link.
Distance to Host Hotel: Directions from Tocumen International Airport Panama to Santa Maria Golf & Country Club
Distance to Golf Course: Directions from Tocumen International Airport Panama to The Santa Maria, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Golf Resort, Panama City
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:

PRACTICE FACILITIES: Players are encouraged to arrive on-site no more than an hour and a half before the practice round shotgun.

POST ROUND: More information regarding practice at the host facility following play will be available closer to the event date.

PRACTICE ROUND

Date: Wednesday, January 18
Time: 8 – 11:10 a.m. off No. 1 Tee. Please arrive at the tee 10 minutes before your tee time.
Golf Course: Santa Maria Golf Club
Practice Facilities Time: 7 a.m.

Signup: https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/3933329
Signup Dates: Wednesday, January 11– Tuesday, January 17

An AJGA Staff member will be located on the first tee to complete equipment surveys and for tournament announcements.

Practice Round and Tournament Hole Locations will be available on the tournament website. All players are required to carry their own bag or use a push cart. All parents and family members are always required to stay on the cart path during the practice round.

Additional Practice Rounds Information
Players may arrange additional practice rounds by contacting Santa Maria Golf Club at (507) 340-9300 on an individual basis. Additional practice rounds will be $65 and will be subject to Santa Maria 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 and Santa Maria Golf Club’s rules and regulations with regard to social distancing may result in the forfeiture of your practice round and potential disqualification from the tournament.

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 smartphone or device with internet capabilities that support 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.

PLAYER REGISTRATION: It is recommended that players do not arrive for player registration more than one hour before their tee time.

Date: Wednesday, January 18
Time: 6:50 – 11:10 a.m.
Location: Santa Maria Golf Club

Players unable to register at this time MUST notify Tournament Director Matt Emmi prior to January 18 at (772) 834-1590

Registration is MANDATORY.  Players who fail to attend without prior approval from the tournament director may forfeit their tournament gifts. Approval to miss the Players Registration will be granted only in extreme circumstances. Individuals 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, January 17

Tee Times:
7:30 – 9:30 a.m. off Nos. 1 & 10 (First Round)
7:30 – 9:30 a.m. off Nos. 1 & 10 (Second Round)
7:30 – 9:30 a.m. off Nos. 1 & 10 (Final Round)

Final Round Pairings Available: Friday, January 20
Time: 7 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 MEALS

All players will be provided with at least one complimentary meal during the event. More details to follow at a later date.

CONTACT INFORMATION

HQ Location: Main Clubhouse - Boardroom
TD Name: Matt Emmi
Phone Number: (772) 834-1590
Email: memmi@ajga.org
Note: Players and Parents are asked to call or email the Tournament Director with any questions they may have and avoid visiting the Headquarters onsite.

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 with college coaches through AJGA recruiting profiles.  Contact the Tournament Director to schedule a time to film a swing video.

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: Pushcarts (non-motorized) are approved for use by all players as permitted by the host facility. Players are responsible for providing their own push carts.