Download 2008-09 TJGT Exemptions

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Who Can Play:
Starburst is open to all boys and girls ages 7-18 as of June 9, 2008. Players do not have to qualify to participate. College players who have not reached the age of 19 by June 9, 2008 are eligible to play. All players will be notified of their acceptance in the tournament by email after receiving the entry in Waco.

Pace of Play:
One of the reasons for Starburst’s continued growth has been the pace of play. We want the pace of play to be a positive feature. We will emphasize the pace of play for both the players and the caddies. We will use USGA standards for monitoring the pace.

Brackets:
Players wanting to play up must make note on the Registration Form under "LIST DIVISION IF YOU WANT TO PLAY UP."
Girls: 7-8  9-10  11  12  13  14  15  16  17  Championship
Boys:  7-8  9-10  11  12  13  14  15  16  17  Championship
Division Status’: Open, Waiting List, and Closed

Waiting List players will be notified when we have an opening in their respective division to confirm registration. Don’t give up hope if you are on the Waiting List. We will have players on the Waiting List make it into the tournament.

AJGA Exemptions will apply to our Championship Divisions. For a listing of all of the exemptions, please visit the AJGA web site by clicking here.

To view the 2008-2009 TJGT/ i Alliance exemptions click here.

Entry Fee: $180 (Click here to register)
Each player will receive a unique Adidas gift, an Adidas tournament cap and range balls prior to each round. Complimentary range balls will be available 75 minutes prior to each tee time.

All players, family members and caddies are invited to Cottonwood Creek Golf Course on Monday for pizza, pasta and salad provided by Rosati's, and Tuesday Outback Steakhousewill provide hamburgers. The annual Time Warner Cable Helicopter Golf Ball Drop will follow dinner Tuesday night.

Refund Policy:
$165 refunds will be granted for withdrawals if we are notified prior to April 1. An $90 refund will be granted if we are contacted prior to May 16. No refunds will be granted if we are contacted May 16 or after. The Starburst Junior Golf Classic committee appreciates your understanding of this matter. There is a $15 service fee for all entries received.

Format:
Girls ages 7-10 and Boys ages 7-10 will play nine holes Monday through Wednesday. Girls 11-Championship and Boys 11-Championship will play 18 holes Monday through Wednesday.

Bear Ridge has changed their name to Twin Rivers Golf Club. They have also installed new "Emerald Dwarf Bermuda grass" greens and sand bunkers.

Ridgewood Country Club has installed new bent grass greens.

To review the tournament schedule click here.

Awards:
Awards are based on the number of participants per age group (minimum of three awarded per age group with a maximum of one trophy for every 10 players).
Example: In one age group of 80 participants, 8 trophies will be awarded.

Caddies:
Yes, Caddies Are Allowed!
Caddies may be relatives, friends, etc. Caddies may rent a cart to carry the player's bag, but the player must walk. Spectators cannot ride with caddies.

Caddies will be required to wear either an "official caddie" T-shirt or caddie bib. There will be no exceptions and this applies to all three days. If you need more than one item for all three days, please order with your registration.

Caddie apparel that has been ordered must be picked up on Sunday at Cottonwood from noon to 6 p.m. There will be no distribution of caddie apparel at any of the seven courses.

View the complete caddie regulations.

Cart Rental Fees & Guidelines :
$30 (Includes Caddies or Spectators)
$20 for 9 hole divisions

Caddies may share carts only with other caddies. Children not participating ages 6 & under will be allowed to ride with a caddy. Spectators may share carts only with other spectators. Caddy carts will be sold first on a first come first serve basis beginning at the following times:

6:15 - 6:45 a.m.: Caddy Carts, Stand in Line
6:45 a.m. - Spectator Carts Available, Stand in Line

11:30 a.m.: Sign Up List for PM Golf Carts Available
12:15 - 12:45 p.m.: Caddy Carts Available from List
12:45 p.m.: Spectator Carts Available from List

Please note each course has a limited number of golf carts.

Golf Attire:
Only acceptable golf attire is allowed. Tank tops, fish nets or any other articles of clothing considered as inappropriate will NOT be allowed. Starburst reserves the right to determine appropriateness.

Golf shirts with collars are required at Ridgewood Country Club and Wildflower Country Club.

SOFT SPIKES ARE REQUIRED FOR THE ENTIRE TOURNAMENT.

Pets:
No pets are allowed on the courses during tournament play.

Accommodations:
Starburst has reserved discounted rooms at local hotels/motels for our tournament participants and their families.
View a list of participating hotels and motels.

Directions:
The tournament will be played on seven area golf courses.
The diversity of courses is sure to make for an exciting and challenging tournament.
View the courses and detailed information about each course.

Yardage-Measuring Devices
Yardage-measuring devices are allowed in the 2008 tournament. Refer to Rule 14-3 Artificial Devices, Unusual Equipment, and Unusual Use of Equipment. CLICK HERE FOR USGA RULE BOOK

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