LJT Winter Classic - Open
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
General Information
Date:
January 20-21, 2024
Host Club:
The Wilderness Golf Club
Address:
501 Hwy 332 – West, Lake Jackson, TX 77566
Phone:
(979) 297-4653
Tournament Director:
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 3, 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 on the Priority Entry System, please check the
LJT Eligibility & Entry Procedures
.
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, January 19. Players may begin contacting the club beginning Friday, January 12 to schedule a practice round. Practice round fees are $40 walking.
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 round will be made no later than Wednesday, January 10. Pairings will be listed online on the tournament homepage. Final round starting times/pairings will be available in the evening following the completion of the first round. Final round starting times/pairings will be re-drawn based on total score following the previous rounds of play.
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.
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.
Rules of Golf
The Championship will be contested under the 2019 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 and any local rules give to the player on their first tee. For information on rules, visit the
USGA
.
STARTING TIMES/PAIRINGS
EXEMPTIONS
SCHEDULE
Friday, December 15
9:00 AM – Registration Opens
Wednesday, January 3
5:00 PM – Registration Closes
Thursday, January 4
10:00 AM – Players Added to Field
Friday, January 12
10:00 AM – Players May Contact Club for Practice Round
Wednesday, January 17
3:00 PM – Pairings Released
Friday, January 19
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Official Practice Rounds
Saturday, January 20
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Round 1 Tee Times off No. 1 & 10
4:00 PM – Pairings Made for Final Round
Sunday, January 21
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Round 2 Tee Times off No. 1 & 10
QUALIFYING
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