Date: Monday, July 31
Golf Course: Buffalo Ridge Golf Course
Address : 1001 Branson Creek Boulevard
City, State: Hollister, MO 65672
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: 6:15 – 7:30 a.m. Players are required to register before the start of the shotgun.
Registration Location: Buffalo Ridge Golf Course
Practice Facilities: The practice facilities will open at 6 a.m.
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.
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 . 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 Bass Pro / Payne Stewart Junior Championship presented by Explore Branson Tournament Headquarters is located in the corner of the pro shop and grill. Please feel free to call Tournament Headquarters at (315) 939-4131, 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: Players and guests must comply with all host facility rules & regulations 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 Buffalo Ridge Golf Club’s rules and regulations and the AJGA Player and Spectator Code of Conduct may result in the following penalties:
- Forfeiture of your official practice round
- Two stroke penalty or disqualification from the tournament
- Loss of spectating privileges for the player involved
Reservation Method: Call 1-800-225-6343, identify yourself as an AJGA participant
Player Cost: $65 includes cart
Parent Cost: $200 includes cart ($175 if staying at Big Cedar Lodge or Bass Pro Shops Angler’s Lodge)
Non-Golfer Cart Riding: $45 (Limit one per golfer)
Dates Available: June 29th – July 29th
HOTEL/HOUSING INFORMATION:
AJGA Host Hotel: Holiday Inn Express
Hotel Address: 2801 Green Mountain Drive, Branson, MO
AJGA Special Rate: $132 ($193 Average rate at this time)
Hotel Tax Rate: 12.35%
Rate Includes: Breakfast Buffet / WIFI / Access to Fitness Center
Distance to Golf Course: Directions from Holiday Inn Express to Buffalo Ridge Golf Course
(9.6 miles, 16 minutes)
Reservation Method: (417) 336 – 2100 - Identify yourself as an AJGA Participant
Cutoff Date: Wednesday, July 12
Check in Time: 4 p.m.
Check out Time: 11 a.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.
Additional Lodging: Bass Pro Shops Angler’s Lodge
Hotel Address: 291 Financial Drive, Hollister Missouri
Rates: $237
Hotel Tax Rate: 13.35%
Rate Includes: Complimentary Breakfast Buffet / WIFI / Access to Fitness Center / Indoor Pool and Hot Tub / Outdoor Heated Saltwater Pool / Complimentary Shuttle to Golf Course / Complimentary Outdoor Games / Mini Golf / Beach Access / Access to Top of the Rock / Tall Tales Bar & Grill
Distance to Golf Course: Directions from Bass Pro Shops Angler’s Lodge to Buffalo Ridge Golf Course
(4.3 miles, 9 minutes)
Reservation Method: (855) 225 – 6734 - Identify yourself as an AJGA Participant
Booking Link: Bass Pro Shops Angler’s Lodge Website
Check in Time: 4 p.m.
Check out Time: 11 a.m.
Additional Lodging: Big Cedar Lodge
Hotel Address: 190 Top of the Rock Road, Ridgedale, Missouri
Rates: Starting at $224 with a multitude of different room types including private cabins
Hotel Tax Rate: 8.35%
Rate Includes: Complimentary Breakfast Buffet / WIFI / Access to Fitness Center / Outdoor Heated Saltwater Pool / Outdoor Hot Tub / Complimentary Shuttle to Golf Course / Complimentary Outdoor Games / Mini Golf / Beach Access / Access to Top of the Rock / Use of Canoes, Kayaks, and Paddle Boats / Multiple Dinning Options
Distance to Golf Course: Directions from Big Cedar Lodge to Buffalo Ridge Golf Course
(7.3 miles, 11 minutes)
Reservation Method: (417) 336 – 2100 - Identify yourself as an AJGA Participant
Booking Link: Big Cedar Lodge Website
Check in Time: 3 p.m.
Check out Time: 11 a.m.
TRANSPORTATION
Airport: Springfield – Branson National Airport (SGF)
Distance to Host Hotel: Directions from Springfield – Branson National Airport to Holiday Inn Express
(55.2 miles, 1 hour)
Distance to Golf Course: Directions from Springfield – Branson National Airport to Buffalo Ridge Golf Course
(59.1 miles, 1 hour)
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 Bass Pro / Payne Stewart Junior Championship presented by Explore Branson, hosted at Buffalo Ridge 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).
Golf Carts: Due to the expected heat during the Bass Pro Shops / Payne Stewart Junior Championship presented by Explore Branson in Hollister, Missouri and in consideration of the long walks at Buffalo Ridge Golf Club we have made the decision to allow the players to use complimentary golf carts during all rounds of the event. Please view the following information regarding cart usage and stay posted for future updates.
- Staging: Carts will be staged for the players with each group’s tee time listed on the cart. Please plan to pick up your group’s golf carts 15 minutes prior to your tee time. (i.e. 8 a.m. tee time pick up at 7:45 a.m.)
- Age: To operate the cart, the player must have a valid driver’s license. If your player does not have a valid driver’s license, then they must have a parent or guardian with them that will be available the entire round to drive their golf cart in the situation that the player is paired with other players that also do not have a valid driver’s license.
- Restrictions: Players and approved drivers will be the only ones allowed on golf carts at all times. If an unapproved spectator is found on a golf cart at any time their player will be given a two-stroke penalty for advice.
- Spectator Carts: Due to limited cart availability we will not be allowing spectator carts in any fashion during the qualifier round. This INCLUDES spectators with government issued blue permanent handicap placards. We will have limited availability handicap carts during the tournament rounds, if you need a cart you must arrive with your government issued handicap placard and bring it to our tournament headquarters to get approved.
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.