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 (West 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 the Captain, and Regional Manager Olivia Normand will be the Assistant Captain of the West Team. AJGA Chief Operating Officer Mark Oskarson will be the Captain, and Regional Manager Abby Grzetic will be the Assistant Captain of the East Team.
TRAVEL: Players should book flights into Charleston International Airport (CHS). The preferred arrival dates are Saturday, July 6 or Sunday, July 7. Players can depart Thursday, July 11 after 6 p.m. or anytime Friday, July 12. The tournament committee will set up a shuttle schedule for players traveling alone from Charleston International Airport. 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 a shuttle schedule prior to arriving. If you have a conflict with your arrival or departure based on the recommendations above, please advise your Captain prior to booking your travel.
Once your flight has been arranged and you have notified your Captain, please fill out the corresponding information sheet (located on the tournament webpage) with travel plans so Tournament Director Andrew Greenfield can make shuttle/hotel arrangements accordingly.
PLAYER ACCOMMODATIONS: Players will be provided accommodations at the Cambria Charleston Riverview (84 Ripley Point Drive, Charleston, SC 29407), beginning Saturday, July 6. 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 the Cambria Charleston Riverview (84 Ripley Point Drive, Charleston, SC 29407), beginning Saturday, July 6. The Cambria Charleston Riverview has given the AJGA a special rate of $139 plus tax per night Sunday, July 7 – Thursday, July 11. The rate for Saturday, July 6 is $159 plus tax per night. Average rates at this time are $199 plus tax. Reservations can be made by calling (843) 974-1369. Parents can also book online by clicking on this link: Golf Parents Wyndham Cup .
Please reference AJGA Wyndham Cup when booking. This rate is valid until June 27, 2024, 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 Tournament Director Andrew Greenfield at agreenfield@ajga.org by Friday, June 28.
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 The Golf Club at Briar’s Creek, the Cambria Charleston Riverview, and Charleston International Airport (CHS).
FAMILY IN ATTENDANCE: 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 The Golf Club at Briar’s Creek courtesy of adidas®. Team uniforms include belts, running shoes and socks. Players will wear their own golf shoes. TaylorMade will provide players with gloves and their choice of TP5 or TP5x golf balls. Imperial will provide players with headwear.
The Opening Ceremonies will take place immediately following the Junior-Am. Family members are welcome to attend and appropriate attire is golf attire.
Following the Opening Ceremonies, the East and West teams will return to the host hotel to change for a private sponsor dinner. Appropriate attire for the juniors for this dinner is business casual. Button-down and slacks for boys and the equivalent for girls (dressy casual).
PUSH CARTS: Push carts are permitted at the Golf Club at Briar’s Creek. Players are encouraged to bring their own push carts as the Golf Club at Briar’s Creek only has a limited supply.
PLAYERS REGISTRATION: Mandatory Players Registration will be at the Golf Club at Briar’s Creek Sunday, July 7. Wyndham Cup participants will receive their tournament gifts and uniforms at this time.
PRACTICE: The Golf Club at Briar’s Creek will be open for practice rounds after 1 p.m. Saturday, July 6 and after 10:30 a.m. Sunday, July 7. Players do NOT need to call the Golf Club at Briar’s Creek to arrange a practice round. The captains will set up practice rounds for the players. 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 8. 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 8 for a brief review of the Local Rules and Tournament Conditions.
LUGGAGE/GOLF BAGS: You will receive a PING golf bag on-site. If possible, we ask you to travel without a golf bag or an old golf bag you are willing to discard 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 Board Room in The Golf Club at Briar’s Creek Clubhouse.
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:
ACCOMMODATIONS: The Tournament Committee will pay for the cost of rooms at the Cambria Charleston Riverview for players only Saturday, July 6 – Friday, July 12. 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 The Golf Club at Briar’s Creek during the tournament rounds. Parents will be included in breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the tournament rounds only Tuesday, July 9 – Thursday, July 11.
TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT: Please feel free to contact Tournament Director Andrew Greenfield with any questions at 770-601-8922 or agreenfield@ajga.org .