QUALIFIER INFORMATION:
Date: Monday, June 19
Golf Course: Green Mountain National Golf Course
Address : 476 Barrows Towne Road
City, State: Killington, VT 05751
Starting Time: 8 a.m. Shotgun. Pairings will be posted on ajga.org 48 hours prior to the shotgun time. Players will be called with the carts approximately 30 minutes prior to the shotgun for announcements.
Registration Time: 6:30 – 7:45 a.m. Players are required to register before the start of the shotgun.
Registration Location: Green Mountain National Golf Course Clubhouse
Practice Facilities: The practice facilities will open at 6:30 a.m. Players are encouraged to arrive on-site no more than an hour and a half before the shotgun. Players will be allowed to warm-up on the driving range or practice putting green in the order that they choose. Range balls before play at Green Mountain National Golf Course are complimentary.
Please note that the Driving Range is Irons only.
Infractions of this rule may result in a penalty and/or Disqualification from the event.
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:
- The order of finish in a playoff.
- Total score on Nos. 1-6 handicap holes on the course scorecard.
- Total score on Nos. 7-12 handicap holes on the course scorecard.
- Lowest individual hole score starting at No. 1 handicap hole until the tie is broken.
- 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.
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.
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 be reduced by the amount the player paid for entry into the Qualifier. The remaining 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 clubhouse. Please feel free to call Tournament Headquarters at (910) 722-6735, with any questions. Players and parents are encouraged to call or email the Tournament Director, Ben Crow, with any questions that they may have and avoid visiting the Tournament Headquarters.
PRACTICE ROUND INFORMATION:
Practice Rounds will be available for June 17 (Saturday) & June 18 (Sunday).
Sign-ups will open 2 weeks prior to those dates.
Signup: Book tee times online only: Click Here
Tee Times: Time tees will be available anytime after 12 pm (EST).
Rate: AJGA player rate $55 (walking rate) + cart fee if carts are available. Guest players will pay current round rate.
As a reminder, please note that players MUST book their tee times online. This rate is not available anywhere else and the course is unable to adjust or refund tee times booked elsewhere.
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 Club’s rules and regulations with regards to social distancing may result in the forfeiture of your practice round and potentially disqualification from the qualifier.
HOTEL/HOUSING INFORMATION:
The following properties in the City of Killington are available to host AJGA tournament participants and their families.
The Killington Group (TKG) (Various properties and lodging options)
1-802-422-2300 (after business hours 1-802-236-0694)
The Killington Group is a property management company with over 40 vacation properties, condos and houses, in the Killington area. All properties are in the Killington area and are located less than 10 minutes to the golf course.
The Killington Group will offer a 10% discount on all units to all the AJGA families attending the Killington Junior Golf Championship. The discount code for AJGA renters is: JGOLF23.
The Mountain Inn
(47 Old Mill Rd, Killington, VT 05751) 6.4 miles from Green Mountain National Golf Course
802-422-3595 / Landing - Mountain Inn (mtinn.com)
Located at the base of Killington Resort, The Mountain Inn is a newly renovated modern rustic hotel. Offering all of the most current mountain sports amenities, adventure seekers will not be disappointed. The Mountain Inn understands the needs of active travelers. Enjoy the outdoors, delectable food and beverages, all in the comforts of a newly renovated boutique hotel.
Mountain Meadows Lodge (285 Thundering Brook Rd, Killington) 3.5 miles from Green Mountain National Golf Course
802-776-4123 / VERMONT HOTELS | Mountain Meadows Lodge Killington, Vermont VT
Warmly welcoming in ambience, the décor has been styled to reflect a 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. Guests must call directly to book. Please mention “AJGA” when you call to book.
The Snowed Inn (104 Miller Brook Road, Killington) 4.9 miles from Green Mountain National Golf Course) | 802-422-3407
The Snowed Inn is an upscale family run Inn located minutes from the Killington Resort. Located right off the access road on a quiet road but walking distance to all restaurants and the market. New owners, Carolyn and Ken recently renovated the Inn entirely. The Snowed Inn offers a very warm and cozy atmosphere with complimentary amenities including hot breakfast prepared and served personally by the Inn keepers, private outdoor hot tub time with robes & slippers. Additionally, guests enjoy complimentary 24 hour coffee, herbal teas, hot cocoa - hot baked cookies/treats provided every afternoon. The Snowed Inn is not a typical hotel, and look forward to providing their guests with a memorable stay. The Snowed Inn will give a 15% discount. Please note this discount will not apply if booked through a third party. and let the Inn know that you are with the AJGA.
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: Rutland Southern Vermont Regional Airport (RUT)
Distance to Golf Course: 32 minutes (19.6 miles)
Airport: Boston Logan International Airport
Distance to Golf Course: 2 hours and 45 minutes (173 miles)
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 .
Official Push Cart of the AJGA – Bag Boy: As the Official Push Cart of the AJGA, Bag Boy will be providing all players the opportunity to borrow a Nitron push cart up to two times at any tournament throughout the year. Push carts will be available on a first come, first-serve basis at every event, and players who borrow a push cart during an AJGA event will become eligible to win a free Bag Boy push cart in December. If you are interested, see the Tournament Director on-site to reserve your cart and sign an agreement form.
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.