LJT Texas Girls' Invitational - Major
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
General Information
Date:
February 17-19, 2024
Host Club:
Eagle-â„¢s Bluff Country Club
Address:
600 Eagles Bluff Blvd, Bullard, TX 75757
Phone:
(903) 825-1123
LJT Staff Contact:
Scott Davidson – Tournament Director
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Entry & Eligibility Information
Entries Open:
Friday, December 15, 2023 at 9:00 AM
Entries Close:
Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Entry Fee:
$340
Eligibility:
Players must have a current membership with a member of the Texas Junior Golf Alliance. Players can renew or sign up with the
Northern Texas PGA
or the
Southern Texas PGA
membership to be eligible.
Entry Procedure:
Players will be added to the field according to the
Exemption-Based Entry
procedures immediately following the close of registration. For more information on the exemption-based entry procedures, please check the
LJT Eligibility & Entry Procedures
.
Championship Information
Format/Field Size:
Play will be contested over 54 holes of stroke play. The field will be limited to 84 players.
Divisions:
Girls 12-18
Practice Round Information:
Each player is allowed one (1) practice round at Eagle-â„¢s Bluff Country Club on Friday, February 16 throughout the day for the discounted rate of $28.00 walking / $50.00 Riding. Players may begin contacting the host club on
Friday, February 9
to schedule a practice round.
AJGA PBE Available:
AJGA Performance Stars for approved divisions can be found on
AJGA PBE Allocations
.
LJT Exemptions Available:
Available tournament exemptions can be found at
LJT Exemptions
.
Starting Times/Pairings Information:
Starting times/pairings for the first and second rounds will be made no later than Wednesday, February 15. Pairings will be listed online on the tournament homepage. Final round starting times/pairings will be available in the evening preceding play (approximately one hour after the completion of play). Final round starting times/pairings will be re-drawn based on the total score following the previous round of play.
Caddies:
Caddies are permitted for the championship. Players are responsible for providing their own caddie for the event and the caddie cannot be the player-â„¢s parent or legal guardian.
Cancellation/Withdrawal Procedure:
Players may withdraw themselves from the field and receive a refund up until 10 days before the first round. If you need to withdraw, please contact the Tournament Director and they will instruct you on how to complete the WD. For full refund details, please reference the
LJT Competition Policies
.
Transportation:
Players will be required to walk during the competition unless acting under the direction of an LJT Rules Official. Non-motorized push/pull carts will be permitted during the championship. Spectator carts will be permitted for the championship and must be rented from the club.
Host Hotel(s):
The LJT has partnered with the following hotels to serve as the designated host hotel(s) for the Texas Girls-â„¢ Invitational. Participants are responsible for individually booking their room for the championship, if needed.
Courtyard by Marriott Tyler
7424 S Broadway Avenue Tyler, TX 75703
Phone: (903) 509-4411
Cutoff Date: Friday, February 2
Booking Link
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tyler South
2421 E SE Loop 323, Tyler, TX 75701
Phone: (903) 566-0600
Cutoff Date: Friday, February 2
Booking Link
Rules of Golf
The Championship will be contested under the 2023 Rules of Golf as approved by the United States Golf Association and R&A, its interpretations and clarifications, 2023 Legends Junior Tour Local Rules and Terms of Competition, and any local rules given to the player on their first tee. For information on rules, visit the
TGA Rules of Golf Hub
.
STARTING TIMES/PAIRINGS
EXEMPTIONS
2024 Texas Girls’ Invitational Exemptions
Provided players are otherwise eligible, exemptions are given to the following:
a) Past Champion: Adrienne Ahn
b) Top 10 – 2023 Texas Girls’ Invitational: Summer Lee, Raleygh Simpson, Chiara Brambilla, Veronika Exposito, Addison Surber, Michelle Lee, Harper Edwards, Lindsay Lee, Brielle Burns
c) Top 10 – 2023 Texas Junior Amateur: Kaylee Yuan, Shyla Brown, Julie Vollmer, Lydia Portluck, Sayers Allen, Sidney Robertson, Jasmine Do, Angela Jiang, Bella Scucchi, Presley Bolado
d) Top 5 – 2023 George Hannon Junior Invitational: Swetha Sathish, Isabel Emanuels, Mimi Burton, Danica Lundgren, Lydia Portluck
e) Top 5 – 2023 Bluebonnet Championship: Shyla Brown, Swetha Sathish, Lauren Madson, Michelle Lee, Adrienne Ahn
f) Top 3 – 2023 Collegiate Preview: Kaylee Yuan, Annailiese Joiner, Grace Kalina
g) Top 5 – 2023 Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational: Lauren Madson, Darcy Wright, Sidney Robertson, Joann Bee, Lauren Evans, Daniela Sitompul, Grace Kalina
h) Top 3 – 2024 Winter Classic: Dresden Bounds, Sophia Ellestad, Sidney Robertson
i) Top 3 – 2024 Jimmy Demaret Junior Classic: Lydia Portlock, Isabel Emanuels, Stephanie DeMarco
j) 2023 LJT Tournament Champions: Jordyn Arts, Marissa Loya, Adrienne Ahn, Shyla Brown, Brooke Frerichs, Kaylee Yuan, Swetha Sathish, Carly Sherman, Isabel Emanuels, Lauren Madson
k) 2023 Texas Junior Amateur Girls 14 & Under Champion: Megan Lee
l) Top 10 – 2024 Junior Golf Scoreboard Class as of December 15, 2023 (TX Only): Sidney Givens, Jenna Madden, Alyssa Stewart, Bella Flores
m) Top 10 – 2025 Junior Golf Scoreboard Class as of December 15, 2023 (TX Only): Maye Huang, Stalee Fields, Avery Zweig, Grace Pauline Quintanilla, Sophia Ellestad, Daniela Palmeros, Kara Lee
n) Top 5 – 2026 Junior Golf Scoreboard Class as of December 15, 2023 (TX Only): Alicia Bellendir, Anika Singh
o) NTPGA: Kaylee Yuan, Megan Lee, Tarina Bhoga, Alicia Bellendir, Gia Ahlowalia, Eileen Lee. Lisa Zhang, Grace Kalina, Lois Lee, Elizabeth Bellendir, Leya Glazer, Kenzi Cho
p) STPGA: Emily Zhang, Saahi Naraharasetty, Peyton Debruin, Daniela Palmeros, Aleah Shields-Rodipe, Bowen Lan, Samantha Truong, Krysta Loftin, Abigail O’Brien, Joann Bee, Bomyeong Lee, Destiny McNeil, Mary Kerr, Aly Esparza, Harper Edwards, Abbey Anderson
q) Host Club Exemptions:
r) Out of State Exemptions: Rylee Salome (NM), Eleanor Warden (NM), Maci Williams (LA), Amara Montoya (NM)
The LJT reserves the right to select players to be in the field. Exempt players must enter by the published exemption deadline, or they will lose their spot in the field.
SCHEDULE
Friday, December 15
9:00 AM – Registration Opens
Wednesday, January 31
5:00 PM – Registration Closes
Thursday, February 1
10:00 AM – Tournament Field Finalized
Friday, February 9
10:00 AM – Players May Contact Club for Practice Round
Wednesday, February 14
3:00 PM – First & Second Round Pairings Released
Friday, February 16
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM – Player Registration
All Day – Official Practice Rounds
Saturday, February 17
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Round 1 Tee Times off No. 1 & 10
12:00 PM – Player Lunch
Sunday, February 18
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Round 2 Tee Times off No. 1 & 10
12:00 PM – Player Lunch
4:00 PM – Pairings Made for Final Round
Monday, February 29
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Round 3 Tee Times off No. 1 & 10
3:00 PM – Awards
QUALIFYING
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