AAJGT Tour Information

All-American Junior Golf Tour

The South’s Premier Junior Golf Tour

Tour Information

Click below to view revisions and additions for the 2008-2009 season.

** NOTICE OF CHANGE- Boys Grade Division Change

Tournament Format & Rules Compliance:

Each age group will play 2 days of 18-hole competition (36 holes).

All scores will be ranked on the National Junior Golf Scoreboard. All Tournaments will be played according to USGA rules.

The All-American Junior Golf Tour will comply with the rules set forth by the United States Golf Association (USGA). These rules will be strictly adhered to unless otherwise noted by an AAJGT Officer and/or Director.

Distance Measuring Devices:

The AAJGT will allow the use of distance measuring devices, including

laser rangefinders in its events and championships. These laser-powered

devices measure the precise distance between points from any location on the hole.

Decision 14-3/0.5 allows a Committee to permit the use of distance-measuring

devices by Local Rule. This applies to devices that measure distance only,

not any other conditions that might affect a player’s play (e.g. wind or gradient).

The AAJGT Local Rule will be as follows: A player may obtain distance information

by using a device that measures distance only. However, if, during a stipulated

round, a player uses a distance-measuring device that is designed to gauge or

measure other conditions that might affect his play (e.g., gradient, wind-speed,

temperature, etc.), the player is in breach of Rule 14-3, for which the penalty

is disqualification, regardless of whether any such additional functions are

actually used.

Note: The AAJGT is allowing DMD's to speed up the pace of play. If we find that

DMD's slow play in anyway we will change back to the traditional ways of

measuring distances.

Learn more about the Rules of Golf by visiting the USGA website at:..

Members:

All memberships will be valid for the AAJGT regular season which is defined as beginning August 1, of the current season schedule and concluding on May 31st.

Non Members:

There will be a $20 additional fee per tournament entry for non-members. However, after 3 events the player will become a member for the AAJGT regular season as defined in "Members" paragraph above.

Tournament entry deadline:

All Tournaments will have an entry deadline of Saturday the week before each event. Please enter any Tournaments as soon as possible.

Age Divisions:

The AAJGT is for male and female junior golfers from the 3rd grade through seniors

in high school.

Boys

Grades 9-12 Boys (Avg. 6500 yards)

Grades 6-8 Boys (Avg. 5800 Yards)

*Grades 3-5 Boys (Special Tee 4800-5000 yards) *see Caddy Policy

Girls

Grades 9-12 Girls (Avg. 5400 Yards)

Grades 6-8 Girls (Avg. 5400 Yards)

*Grades 3-5 Girls (Special Tee 4800-5000 yards) *see Caddy Policy

A participant can choose to play "up" in a specific division if he/she can shoot a

score of 90 or better on 18 holes. Once a player plays up in a division they can not

go back to the younger division.

*Caddy Policy:

This policy only applies to Boys: Grades 3-5 & Girls: Grades 3-5. We suggest players select a parent, grandparent, other family member, or friend at least twelve years of age as their caddy, so that both can experience the joy of competition.

It is the caddy's duty to help the player hit each shot within a reasonable period of time. The player shall play without undue delay, which is defined as taking no more than 45 seconds to play a shot. If a player takes more than 45 seconds, he or she may be subject to a penalty. Please refer to our Pace of Play policy.

Allowing a caddy is a special component of our events as our commitment to encourage family interaction.

Note: Eligible players with caddy's will not be grouped with a player without a caddy in an older division, even if they are the only player with a caddie in that tournament.

Exception to this AAJGT policy will apply when the allotted "tee times (blocks)" by

the course must be fully utilized.

Shuttle Policy:

Golf carts may be used to transport the competitors (and caddies) from Green to Tee.

Players Ranking:

Players will be ranked in each division by scoring average per tournament. There will be no points to earn or points ranking. The scoring average will be determined by the competitors Score and the Course Rating.

The top 5 tournaments for the entire season will be averaged. A player may improve their ranking by participating in more events to replace an undesirable score.

Players Championship:

Participants in the Players Championship will be selected by invitation only. A certain number of player's will be invited based on his or her tour ranking by their perspective division. The top 5 scoring averages for the full season will be used to determine the player's eligibility.

AJGA Exemptions:

Player of the Year in the Boys High School and Girls High School divisions will receive an exemption to compete in an American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) event.

Click here to learn more about the AJGA.

All-AmericanCup:

Last season was our first year for the All-American Cup. This event was big success, and a lot of fun for each player. An invitation will be extended to a certain number of player to be determinded from the Boys, and Girls High School division, and the Boys, and Girls 6-8 grade division to participate in a team format tournament. There will be a total of three teams. These participants will be selected based on their two lowest scores during the Fall schedule. The number of players from each division will be determined based on the participation within each age division. Saturday's play we be 2 person low ball, and Sunday's format will be alternate shot.

Pace of Play:

All groups must remain in position with the group ahead. (Under no circumstances should a round take more than 5 hours.

1st Offense- Warning

2nd Offense- 2-stroke penalty

3rd Offense- Disqualification

Player Code of Conduct:

Abusive or inappropriate language; disrespectful behavior towards fellow golfers, officials, volunteers or golf professionals; throwing or breaking clubs; any form of cheating; leaving the golf course without properly notifying an official during a tournament round; and abuse of the golf course in any way will be considered Code of Conduct violations.

The All-American Junior Golf Tour for any behavior on the golf course it deems un-sportsmanlike will enforce a two-stroke penalty. A second offense will result in automatic disqualification from the tournament and a possible suspension from future All-American Junior Golf Tour events.

The use of electronic devices will be prohibited during play.

Trophies:

There will be 1 trophy awarded for every 3 participants in each age division.

There will be a maximum of 7 places awarded in each age division.

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Player's 1 - 3 (1 Trophy)
Player's 4 - 6 (2 Trophy's)
Player's 7 - 9 (3 Trophy's)
Player's 10 - 12 (4 Trophy's)
Player's 13 - 15 (5 Trophy's)
Player's 16 - 18 (6 Trophy's)
Player's 19 or more (7 Trophy's)

Playoff / Tiebreaker Policy:

A "Sudden Death "playoff will take place for 1st Place in all divisions. All other

places will be determined as follows:

Start on hole 18 (or 9 hole score if applicable) of final round scorecard and go backwards for first low score on a particular hole.

EdwardJones Award:

There will be a plaque/trophy awarded to the player in each division, who does not place, that improves the most from the 1st to the 2nd round of each tournament. There must be at least 3 players in the division for the trophy to be awarded. This accolade has been created to give player's incentive to continue to play their hardest, show sportsmanship, integrity, and to be true competitors in the game of golf to the final stroke.

Real-Time Scoring:

At the completion of each round, the AAJGT staff will post scores within a short and

reasonable time frame. Real-Time Scoring is not to be confused with or considered "Live" scoring. Under normal circumstances, each player's score will be published to the website upon all scores being accounted for in his/her respective division.

Parent Code of Conduct

Advice Policy:

Parents and spectators are extremely important to the All-American Junior Golf Tour. We welcome all to join our golfers on the course to watch and encourage them as they compete. Please note that parents, guardians and spectators agree to let participants compete without giving any advice or counsel to them during the stipulated round (USGA Rule 8-1) knowing that a violation may cause a two-stroke penalty against their participant without warning.

The only exception to the aforementioned policy would apply to the divisions with caddies.

Do not give advice to any player. "Advice is any counsel or suggestion which could influence a player in determining his play, choice of club or method of making a stroke." Penalty for breach of this rule is two-strokes on the player (USGA Rule 8-1). Talking to competitors during tournament play is not allowed and can be construed as giving advice.

Parents and/or Spectators may suggest the playing of a "second ball "if there is

doubt as to procedure and/or rule (USGA Rule 3-3).

Spectator Policy:

Spectators are to remain on or near cart path or in the rough areas at all times during play. Please remain clear of all fairways. Spectators are encouraged to praise all competitors. Spectators are allowed to help player's search for his or her golf balls when deemed appropriate.

Spectators can act as a fore caddie; carry umbrellas, jackets, food or drink, etc.

Alcohol, swearing or abusive language will not be tolerated.

Practice Round:

Players are responsible for calling the host facility to schedule a practice round. Practice rounds are optional and fees are not included in the entry fee. Please

contact the host course (see website links on Schedule or Tournament Details) for information to schedule practice round.

Golf Cart Rental:

Each golf course will determine the availability and rental cost of this equipment.

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