LJT Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
General Information
Date: October 26-27, 2024
Host Club: White Bluff Resort (New Course)
Address: 20022 Misty Valley Circle, Whitney, TX 76692
Phone: (254) 694-9276
TGA Staff Contact: Duffy Suhr – Tournament Coordinator
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Entry & Eligibility Information
Entries Open: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 9:00 AM
Entries Close: Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Entry Fee: $300
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 Priority Entry System immediately following the close of registration. For more information, please check the LJT Eligibility & Entry Procedures on the LJT landing page.
Championship Information
Format/Field Size: Play will be contested over 36 holes of stroke play. The field is limited to 84 players.
Divisions: Boys 15 -18, Boys 14 & Under, Girls 12-18
Practice Round Information: The official practice round date is Friday, October 25. Players may begin contacting the club beginning Monday, October 14 to schedule a practice round. Practice round fees are $30 walking.
AJGA PBE Available: AJGA Performance Stars for approved divisions can be found on the LJT landing page.
LJT Exemptions Available: Available tournament exemptions can be found on the LJT landing page.
Starting Times/Pairings Information
Starting times/pairings for the first round will be made no later than Wednesday, October 23. Pairings will be listed online on the tournament homepage at txga.org. Final round starting times/pairings will be available in the evening preceding play online at txga.org.
Caddies
Caddies are NOT permitted for the championship. Rule 10.3a will be modified in this way: A player must not have a caddie during a round.
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, 2024 Legends Junior Tour Local Rules and Terms of Competition. For more information on rules, visit the USGA Rules of Golf Hub.
STARTING TIMES/PAIRINGS
EXEMPTIONS
Boys 15-18 Division Exemptions
A. Past Champions: Ryan Shellberg, Wylie Waldrip
B. Top 5 – 2024 Veritex Bank Byron Nelson Junior Championship:
C. Top 5 – 2024 Texas Junior Amateur:
D. Top 5 – 2024 Texas Cup Invitational:
E. Top 3 – 2024 George Hannon Junior Invitational:
F. Top 3 – 2024 Bluebonnet Championship:
G. Top 3 – 2024 Collegiate Preview:
H. Top 3 – 2023 Texas Junior Golf Alliance Invitational: Grayson Petru, Deacon Dortch, Aiden Wright
I. 2024 LJT Tournament Champions: Shiv Parmar, Sterling Hurd, Trenton Mierl
J. 2023 Boys 14 & Under POY: Aadi Parmar
K. NTPGA:
L. STPGA:
M. Special Exemptions:
Girls 12-18 Division Exemptions
A. Past Champions: Chiara Brambilla, Lauren Madson
B. Top 3 – 2024 Texas Junior Amateur:
C. Top 3 – 2024 Texas Girls’ Invitational: Veronica Exposito, Claire Wan
D. Top 2 – 2024 George Hannon Junior Invitational:
E. Top 2 – 2024 Collegiate Preview:
F. Top 2 – 2024 Bluebonnet Championship:
G. Top 2 – 2023 Texas Junior Golf Alliance Junior Invitational: Darcy Wright, Sidney Robertson, Joann Bee
H. Champion – 2024 Texas Junior Amateur (Girls 14U):
I. 2024 LJT Tournament Champions: Dresden Bounds, Lydia Portlock, Alicia Bellendir
J. NTPGA:
K. STPGA:
L. Special Exemptions:
Boys 14 & Under Division Exemptions
A. Past Champions: Ryan (Woojin) Lee
B. Top 5– 2024 Texas Junior Amateur:
C. 2024 LJT Tournament Champions: Evan Hofferkamp, JP Lynch, Declan Dent
D. Special Exemptions:
Host Club/Sponsor Exemptions
A. Host Club Exemptions:
B. Committee Exemptions:
SCHEDULE
Wednesday, July 17
9:00 AM – Registration Opens
Wednesday, October 9
5:00 PM – Registration Closes
Thursday, October 10
10:00 AM – Players Added to the Field
Monday, October 14
Players may contact club to schedule practice round
Wednesday, October 23
3:00 PM – Pairings Released for First Round
Friday, October 25
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Player Practice Rounds
Saturday, October 27
7:00 AM – Practice Facilities Open
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Round 1 Tee Times
Sunday, October 28
7:00 AM – Practice Facilities Open
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Final Round Tee Times
3:00 PM – Awards Ceremony
QUALIFYING
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