HOUSING
AJGA Host Hotel: DoubleTree by Hilton Jersey City
Hotel Address: 455 Washington Boulevard
AJGA Special Rate: $209 - $229
Hotel Tax Rate: 6.625%
Rate Includes: WIFI / Discounted parking
Distance to Golf Course:
3 miles
Reservation Method: (800) 222 – 8733 – Use the group code ‘AJG’ with the reservations agent.
Booking Link: Click Here
Cutoff Date: Monday, April 15
Check in Time: 4 p.m.
Check out Time: 11 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: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Distance to Host Hotel: Directions
Distance to Golf Course: Directions
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:
Note: All players are encouraged to arrive prior to Monday, May 13, 2024.
COLLEGE COACHES
Please reach out to Tournament Director, Abby Grzetic, at (630) 340-8275 to inquire about tickets for the event.
TOURNAMENT FORMAT
The Mizuho Americas Open will be a stableford competition. We will be using the modified stableford format where points will be awarded based on your score for each hole:
- Double Bogey: 0 points
- Bogey:1 point
- Par: 2 points
- Birdie: 3 points
- Eagle: 5 points
- Double Eagle: 8 points
The champion will be determined by the player who has the most points after 72 holes. Since double bogey is the “worst” one could do on a hole, after a double bogey has been made the player is allowed, and encouraged, to pick up for that hole. Because players are not required to hole out, this event will not be counted by Junior Golf Scoreboard. This is an AJGA Invitational tournament. PBE status will be awarded accordingly, and the tournament will be included in the Rolex AJGA Rankings. PLEASE NOTE that the tournament will NOT be included in Junior Golf Scoreboard Rankings.
PRACTICE FACILITIES
Monday, May 13 - Saturday, May 18: 5:30 a.m. - Dark
Sunday, May 19: Opens at 5:30 a.m.
POST ROUND
Practice will be permitted at the host facility. The driving range, short game facilities, and practice putting green will all close at dusk.
PRACTICE ROUND
Date: Monday, May 13
Time: 10 am – 5 p.m. off No. 1 Tee
7 – 9 a.m. and 12:45 – 5 p.m. off No. 10
Date: Tuesday, May 14
Time: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. off No. 1
7 – 8 a.m. and 12 – 5 p.m. off No. 10
Additional Practice Round Information:
Saturday, May 11: Practice Facilities open at 10 a.m. and practice rounds can begin no earlier than 11 a.m.
Sunday, May 12: Practice Facilities open at 8 a.m. and practice rounds can begin no earlier than 8 a.m.
*Practice rounds on these two days are on a first come, first serve basis*
*Prior to Saturday, May 11th, unaccompanied practice rounds at Liberty National Golf Club will not be allowed. Liberty National Golf Club has requested a NO SOLICITATION POLICY… please do not reach out to the Golf Club for a practice round prior to these dates*
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.
PLAYER REGISTRATION
Date: Monday, May 13
Time: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Liberty National Golf Club
Players unable to register at this time MUST notify Tournament Director Abby Grzetic prior to May 29 at (630) 340-8275.
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. An individual 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, May 14
Tee Times:
- First and Second Rounds: 8:50 – 9:01 a.m. (First Wave), 1:55 – 2:06 p.m. (Second Wave) off Nos. 1 and 10 Tees
- Third Round: 7:15 a.m. – 12:12 p.m. off No. 1 Tee
- Final Round: 7:15 a.m. – 12:12 p.m. off No. 1 Tee
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.
CADDIES
A player may not use a parent, stepparent, or guardian as a caddie. Penalty: see penalty clause in MLR H-1.2 for breach of this Local Rule. In Stableford competitions the general penalty for a breach of MLR H-1.2 is zero points for each hole where the breach happened.
TOURNAMENT MEALS
All players will be provided complimentary meals during the event. More details to follow at a later date
TRAVEL/ACCOMMODATIONS STIPEND:
The Mizuho Americas Open will reimburse costs associated with travel (airfare/gas/mileage), rental car and lodging up to a maximum of $1,500. To receive reimbursement, fill out the travel stipend form by clicking on the Tournament Forms tab on the main header of the tournament webpage. You may also bring receipts to the tournament or submit to the AJGA by Monday, June 17, 2024. Additionally, if you agree to stay and participate in the Liberty National ACE Grant Cup, Monday, May 20, you are eligible to receive an additional $500 stipend. The Liberty National ACE Grant Cup is an annual fundraiser to provide financial assistance to young men and women who aspire to earn a college golf scholarship through competitive junior gold
CONTACT INFORMATION:
HQ Location: Main Clubhouse
TD Name: Abby Grzetic
Phone Number: (630) 340-8275
Email: agrzetic@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 to college coaches through AJGA recruiting profiles. Contact the Tournament Director to schedule time to film a swing video.
OFFICIAL YARDAGE BOOK AND GREENS GUIDE – StrackaLine
StrackaLine provides a 20% discount on yardage books and greens guides to participants of the Mizuho Americas Open hosted at Liberty National Golf Club. The discount can be accessed online here
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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. Please see the Tournament Director prior to arrival with any questions.
PUSH CARTS
Push carts are not allowed. Please see the Tournament Director on-site with any questions.