Mini-Tour Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Membership Questions
What Is the Membership Fee to Join the Tour?
$195
How Long Is My Membership?
Your membership allows you to play the entire schedule of tournaments starting from Aug 1st, 2008 to July 31st, 2009.
What Is Included in My Membership?
Your ability to online register for all TJGT tournaments as well as the recipient of outstanding membership gifts from Nike Golf as well as tournament gifts at each event. See TJGT policies for more info.
What Form of Payment Does TJGT Take for Membership & Tournament Registrations?
All payments are done online thru TJGT.com with Visa or Mastercard. TJGT does not accept Discover or American Experss.
If I Do Not Have a Mastercard or Visa, Can I Still Sign Up?
Yes, please email or call TJGT & the staff will make arrangements on a case by case basis to allow you to make payment via check or cash. Remember this is only on a case by case basis.
What Will I Receive As Membership Gifts?
Each player will receive a custom logo Nike pro-combo golf bag & Nike club backpack, TJGT bumper/window Sticker, TJGT Golf Bag Graduation Year Sticker “Similar to AJGA”, TJGT DVD, TJGT Custom Bag Tag with Name/Grad Year, TJGT Nike Golf Hat and Free One Year Golfweek Magazine Print Subscription (Starting Apx. Sept. 2008). TJGT will stitch each players name on the backpack with the exact spelling that is located on the membership online form. (please fill out the form for the players name the exact way you to read on the backpack).
For example: if your junior goes by their middle name instead of their first name, please list that name.
When Will My Junior Receive Their Membership Gifts?
TJGT will distribute each mini tour players’ membership gifts at their first tournament depending on the date of membership registration. TJGT needs a minimum of three weeks between membership registration prior to their first tournament to ensure delivery of membership gifts.
If a players registers inside the three week window of the their first tournament, TJGT will make every effort to finish the custom stitching but cannot promise 100% delivery.
Do I Have to Be a Member to Register for Tournaments?
Yes, TJGT must have each player within the BlueGolf database to open up online tournament registration.
What Happens After I Online Register for Membership?
You will receive an ID & password from BlueGolf to register online for tournaments. It is very important that you print or write down this ID & password not to lose for future tournament registrations.
If I Lose My Password, How Do I Find It?
You need to email TJGT from the contact us page and it will be emailed to you depending on the availability at that time of TJGT staff.
Is There a Non-Member Option to Play?
Yes, if a player wants to play an individual tournament only, there is an extra $50 charge to the tournament fee. You can register online and click the non-member icon to proceed with the registration. Non-members will not receive the membership gifts but will be included in all tee gifts at the event.
What Are the Age Divisions for the Elite Mini-Tour?
All divisions both boys & girls: 8-9, 10-11, 12-13
If I Sign up in the 12/13 Division With the Mini-Tour Can I Also Play the TJGT Jr. All Star Division (12-15) on the TJGT?
Yes, the 12/13 age group will have a dual membership on both the mini-tour and the TJGT.
How Do I Know if Can Play As a 12/13 on the TJGT?
The standards for 12/13 are primarily for pace of play. If a player can carry his own bag without caddie, normally score below 90 from yardages between 6000-6400 yds then you can play in the jr. all star division. TJGT staff reserves the right to inform any 12/13 player based on tournament performance whether they will be restricted to Mini-Tour or Jr. All-Star division only.
Do the Girls Play Separate Yardages in the Jr. All-Star Division?
No, because the AJGA awards performance based entry to girls age 12-18. This is why they play the same yardages. TJGT will present awards in each division in any non-invitational tournament as well as points for All-Tour Teams & Player of the Year awards. Therefore, the younger girls (12-15) playing the same yardages will always have the opportunity to win an AJGA exemption or Performance star if the have the lowest score overall. For example, a younger girls shoots the lowest overall score to win her 12-15 division and her total score is the lowest of the 16-18 division, she would receive the AJGA Open Exemption for Girls 12-18 and the champion award for Girls 12-15. The lowest three scores within the Girls 16-18 division will receive awards as well but the champion might not earn the AJGA exemption because her score was not the overall lowest of all the girls. This policy is generated as a result of the AJGA PBE award.
If I Am a Girl in the 12-15 Age Divison, Can I Still Earn Ajga Jr. All-Star Status?
Yes, the winner of the 12-15 age division can win a Jr. All-Star exemption as well as an open AJGA exemption if they were to win the overall tournament with the best score since all girls are playing the same yardages. This depends on the AJGA PBE award for the individual tournament. All AJGA PBE awards are found on the individual tournament info page.
How Do I Register for the Jr. All Star Division (12-15 Age Group) on the TJGT if I Am a Member Only on the Elite Mini-Tour?
Please email TJGT staff via TJGT.com and TJGT will input the 12/13 player into the TJGT database as well for no additional charge to allow the player/parent to online register for TJGT tournaments. Published tournament fees apply.
If I Play in the TJGT Jr. All Star Division (12-15) on the "Big Tour", Do I Get the TJGT Membership Gifts As Well?
No, if you initially register for membership for the Elite Mini-Tour, you will receive only the Mini-Tour gifts and vice versa. No double dipping on the membership gifts.
If I Register for Membership on the TJGT for the Jr. All Star Division (12-15), and Go Play in the Mini-Tour Age Division As Well (12/13) What Membership Gifts Will I Receive?
You will receive the membership gifts for the tour you registered with.
Can a 12/13 Player Jump Back and Forth to the TJGT or the Elite Mini-Tour?
Yes.
Is There a Limit of Tournaments That Any Player Can Play on the Mini-Tour or the TJGT?
No, you can play as many as you want.
Tournament Procedures/Rules
ALL TOURNAMENTS WILL BE CONDUCTED UNDER USGA RULES. THE TJGT "HARD CARD" FOR RULES AND PACE OF PLAY IS POSTED ON TJGT.COM
What Yardages Will Each Age Division Play?
8-9: Apx. 4500 yds or the minimum rated USGA tee boxes depending on the course. TJGT staff will set course to have tournament nationally ranked if possible.
10-11: Apx. 5000-5500 yds or the minimum rated USGA tee boxes. usually the red (women or senior tee boxes).
12/13: Apx. 5500-5800 yds or the red tee (womens/senior/white tee boxes)
what is the purpose of these yardages? TJGT elite mini-tour events will be nationally ranked by jr. golf scoreboard. There are certain yardage and number of player requirements to meet ranked events. See NJGS.com for ranking guidelines.
Will Every Mini-Tour Event Be Nationally Ranked by NJGS?
Yes, for the 10-11, 12-13 age groups. TJGT will make every effort to meet the NJGS ranking guidelines at every tournament for the 10-11, 12-13 age groups.
Will the 8-9 Division Be Nationally Ranked?
Yes & no, depending on the course difficulty and the weather conditions as well as meeting the yardage ranking requirements, TJGT will determine at each venue if the NJGS ranking requirements can be met.
Is There a Stroke Limit?
No, in the 10-11 & 12-13 divisions. There are no stroke limits to comply with the NJGS national rankings.
Is There a Stoke Limit in the 8-9 Division?
Yes, when the tournament will not be ranked by NJGS. No, when the tournament will be ranked by NJGS. There are stroke limit requirements with the NJGS ranking guidelines.
What Is the Stroke Limit?
8 on par three holes, 10 or all par four or fives (ie. after your 9th shot then the player must pick up the ball and discontinue play and makr their scorecard).
Who Can Score for the Players?
The player or caddie, if allowed may keep the score. The player is ultimately responsible for the score on each hole per usga rules. TJGT scoring staff is responsible for the correct addition of the score.
Will the Players Exchange Scorecards?
Yes, before the round each player/caddie is asked to exchange scorecards before play begins.
Is There a Cut Policy?
Yes, boys must score better than 92 & girls 94. See cut policy within the TJGT policies.
If a Player Is Cut for Scoring or Pace of Play Can They Play Again?
Yes, TJGT understands players have “bad days” and welcomes the player at any other event unless TJGT staff have determined the player should be on a developmental tour.
Can the Cut Policy Be Waived?
Yes, the TJGT tournament director has the authority to waive the cut policy if he/she believes pace of play standards are being met.
What Are the Pace of Play Standards?
A player has 45 seconds to hit a shot once arriving at his ball initially. This means having a good idea of yardage and shot selection before he/she arrives.
Are There Distance Measuring Devices Allowed on TJGT or Elite Mini-Tour?
No, not until the AJGA adopts this policy.
Do You Allow Pull Carts?
Yes, only for the Age Division 12-15, Elite Mini-Tour. Click Here for TJGT Pull Cart Policy.
Are Caddies Allowed?
Yes, for the 8-9, 10-11 age divisions only.
Why Not Caddies in the 12-13 Division?
These players are preparing to play the TJGT and need to develop their games without caddie assistance to improve their skills to move up into stronger competition.
What Are the Caddies Rules?
Why Should I Play the Mini-Tour?
Because it TJGT’s experience with Elite Jr. Golf is second to none and the enviroment of tournament operations and parental support is unmatched. It will also get your junior into the national rankings at an earlier age to maximize their expsoure to college coaches.
How Can I Get More Information About the TJGT & Elite Mini-Tour?
Please watch the videos on the video site as well as listen to the podcasts. They are very informative.
Isn’t It Too Young to Be Talking College Golf/Recruiting?
No, because the earlier a parent understands the process, the more money and time they can save in the future and better prepare their junior for college golf exposure.
How Will the Mini-Tour Be Involved at the TJGT Invitationals?
All the Mini-Tour players and parents will be right along side the TJGT players & parents at the banquets and college coach question & answer sessions. The parents will gain valuable information when networking with older players parents on junior golf and recruiting.
What if I Have a Question That Is Not Answered Here?
please read the TJGT policies and rules hard card on TJGT.com or The Elite Mini-Tour website.
What Is the Criteria for a Nationally Ranked Tournament With NJGS.com?
To be eligible to be ranked in The Junior Golf Scoreboard rankings a player must meet the following criteria.
- Have competed in four multi-day stroke play tournaments within the last 365 days for which we have received the results and they are listed by the same name and hometown.
- Have their high school graduation year in their tournament record. Missing yours? Read next paragraph.
- Still be in high school or prior to August 1st after graduation.
- Have competed in an age group that:
a. completes at least 36 holes,
b. has a minimum of 5 competitors that complete all scheduled rounds,
c. has played from a minimum of 4,500 yards and not shorter than the forward most USGA rated tees, and there is no stroke limit rule in place.
Caddies
Are Caddies Allowed on the Elite Mini Tour?
Yes, in the 8-9 & 10-11 divisions only.
Who Can Caddy?
Anyone so designated by the player. Caddies have to be a minimum age of 12 yrs old.
Can a Sibling Caddy for the Player?
Yes, provided the caddy complies with all the USGA rules and proper golf course etiquette. TJGT reserves the right to decline or terminate any caddy that is not in compliance with TJGT standards and policies.
Can the Caddy Walk, Ride or Pull?
The caddy can walk, ride in a spectator cart or use a pull cart if the golf course allows pull carts.
Can the Caddy Put the Players Clubs on the Back of a Spectator Cart?
Yes
Can Two Players Have One Caddy Who Is in a Spectator Cart but With Both Clubs on Back of the Cart?
No, a player must have a designated caddy/one per player in the spectator cart. Bottom line: one player cannot share a caddy unless siblings (ie. parent/grandparent of two brothers/sisters). Please see TJGT Mini-Tour policies.
I. Elite Mini-Tour Caddie Rules: Caddies are allowed for age divisions 8-9, 10-11. Caddies are not allowed for age division 12-13. Players in the 8-9, 10-11 age divisions are allowed one caddy and the caddy is the only person who may give advice to the player. The caddie may be anyone 12 yrs & older designated by the player. (Adults or High School Players are preferred as caddies) Players are responsible for the actions of the caddies. Caddies must comply with all TJGT conduct & pace of play policies. A player cannot share a caddy unless they are from the same family. Ie. Two brothers or sisters are playing with Dad, Mom or grandparent as the caddy for the two brothers or sisters. The players must be from the same immediate family. Ie. Two brothers, sisters. Not cousins, good friends, neighbors, playing partners at home clubs etc. No exceptions. This policy is to allow a family with multiple players on the same tournament to minimize their tournament expenses and logistical issues.
ALL PLAYERS MUST WALK AND CANNOT RIDE IN A SPECTATOR CART.
II. A caddy may carry the clubs, use a pull cart if approved by the host course or rent a spectator cart. (Pull Carts are approved if allowed by host course only) A caddy may share an electric/motorized riding cart with another caddy in the same playing group or another spectator provided that spectator does not offer any advice or slow the pace of play. Caddies must wear a TJGT Elite Mini-Tour caddy bib. TJGT will provide caddy bibs at tournament registration at no cost and each caddy must return the bib after play each day at scoring. Any caddy not returning the caddy bib to TJGT will be responsible for the cost of the bib. Caddies may purchase their own bibs during the season with players’ names on the back from the TJGT designated vendor only.
Can the Player Ride in the Spectator Cart With the Caddy?
No, unless dircted by TJGT staff or signs indicating to shuttle players between long walks for example between holes.
Does a Caddie Have to Have a Caddie Bib?
Yes, TJGT will provide caddie bibs at registration and the bibs will be turned in each day at scoring. The caddies are only designated with caddy bibs only. Any other parent/grandparent/spectator cannot offer any counsel or advice to the player other than the caddy.
Food, Drink, Clothing, Umbrellas Etc?
Caddies and non-designated caddies can offer food or drink to players between holes and make every effort not to slow pace of play down. Please ensure players are dressed appropriately for weather conditions and always bring extra just in case weather conditions change. TJGT cannot stress this point enough.
Tournament Fees, Withdraws, Refunds, Rollovers?
Tournament Fees: Entry Fees
a. A two-day tournament entry fee is $195. Elite Mini-Tour Events are priced between $175 & 190 depending on course venue. The Thanksgiving Classic at Horseshoe Bay Resort @ Redstone Jr. Classic is $250. The three-day Holiday Classic at Barton Creek is $295. All tournament fees are subject to change at the discretion of the TJGT staff. All efforts will be made to keep tournament fees affordable depending on golf course availability. Please remember, TJGT plays the majority of the events of prime venues during the weekend when maximum revenue for public/private member play present.
Invitationals: $295. (Houstonian, Red River Challenge, Traditions at Texas A&M, Tour Championship, Sooner Junior Classic, Tyler Rose, etc. and any other invitational designated by TJGT.) Elite Mini-tour events in conjunction with TJGT invitationals will be priced within $10-15 of TJGT prices depending on the venue for the mini-tour. All entry fees are also located on the tour registration page at tjgt.com.
Events @ TJGT Invitationals
The goal of the TJGT is provide the same benefits as the TJGT (12-18) nationally ranked players at the invitational series. The invitationals will be conducted at collegiate venues such as Texas A&M, Baylor, Barton Creek Resort, Horseshoe Bay Resort etc. This Mini-Tour will conduct it’s tournamnt on a serperate golf course with separate TJGT operations staff. The parents/players will be invited to all the festivities as the “big tour” and will experience a unique environment from any other tournament they have played. This gives the players & parents a chance to learn from the TJGT staff and parents who have juniors playing college golf and current AJGA/TJGT players.
Tee Gifts
Each Mini-Tour player will receive outstanding tee gifts at each tournament. The majority of the time, each player will receive two sleeves of Nike Golf balls, Nike Dri-Fit golf shirt & other gifts depending on the tournament venue. These very nice tee gifts in addition to th membership gifts will add significant value to each tournament.
Withdraws, Refunds & Rollovers?
What Is the Refund Policy for a Tournament?
There are two polices for normal & invitational tournaments (As of 25 July, 2008, the “Rollover Policy” is terminated).
a. INVITATIONAL/HOLIDAY CLASSIC REFUND POLICY: Once a player has registered online after accepting the invitation to play, there are no refunds. Due to the extensive planning for invitationals (banquet, food and beverage, speaker, tour gifts, etc.), the TJGT must fulfill the contractual obligations to the course and venue. Any cancellation once online registered is NON-REFUNDABLE. There are no credits for any Invitational. Tournaments that apply to this policy are the following: Houstonian Invitational, Bear Country Invitational, Sooner (OU) Jr. Classic Invitational, Red River Challenge, Thanksgiving Classic @ Horse Shoe Bay Resort, Traditions at Texas A&M, Holiday Classic @ Barton Creek, Tour Championship, Redstone Jr. Classic, Tyler Rose Invitational or any future TJGT designated tournament. Any Elite-Mini Tour Event in conjunction with the above tournaments will have the same policy. TJGT reserves the right to designate any tournament an invitational or designated non-refundable tournament. Any tournament not listed above that is deemed non-refundable will also be listed in the tournament info. page notes within the Blue Golf schedule.
See TJGT.com for tournament dates.
b. NON-INVITATIONAL/NORMAL TJGT/MINI-TOUR TOURNAMENT REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY: (As of 25 July, 2008, the “Rollover Policy” is terminated) In an effort to streamline communication & coordination of cancellations, TJGT has enhanced the “BlueGolf” tournament software to provide parents/players the ability to cancel any tournament online by themselves. This will allow the TJGT to track and process cancellations & parents/players the convenience of cancelling online at their leisure. The Cancellation Fee is $60 for any Non-Invitational/Holiday Tournament not listed above. To cancel a tournament online: 1. Log into your players club account with ID & Password. 2. Click on Tournaments Icon. 3. Find the tournaments you are registered and Click on the Cancel Icon. 4. The software will walk you thru the process and immediately initiate a refund to your credit card on file that was used for membership less the $60 cancellation fee. (ie. Tournament Fee $195 - $60 Cancellation Fee = Total Refund $160).
Cancellation 72 hours before Tournament Start Time: Cancellations must be done before 72 hours of tournament start time. All tournament start times for this policy is 7 AM, CST. Therefore, cancellations done online via before 72 hours will be automatically refunded less the $60 cancellation fee.
Cancellation within 72 hours of Tournament Start Time: There are no refunds for the tournament fee within 72 hours of start time. (7 AM CST). You may cancel online and TJGT appreciates if you go ahead and cancel so other players on the waiting list will be allowed to play. TJGT would appreciate an email or phone call to the tournament director or Director of Operations (Coach Monzingo) if cancelling within 72 hours of the tournament. Tournament Directors Emails and phone numbers are found on the individual tournament info pages. Coach Monzingo: Email: Cell: 214-493-6329. Mr. Jones: Cell: 817-707-8460.
ONCE AGAIN: THERE ARE NO REFUNDS for any withdrawals within 72 hours of tournament start time. This policy is in effect due to the contractual obligations TJGT has with host venues scheduled months in advance. Every TJGT venue requires a guaranteed number of players a minimum of 72 hours before tournament start and many time 96 hours before. In order to continue obtaining quality venues, TJGT must honor & respect the venue policies. TJGT venues do not close the entire course down on weekends for TJGT tournaments and the golf courses schedule other tournaments and premium play around the number of players given to each course a minimum of 72 hours prior to start times.
Tournament Weather Cancellations
TJGT will make every effort to maximize safety during weather conditions. If a total of 9 holes are played for a scheduled 36 hole event then the tournament is considered complete and no refund will apply. If less that 9 holes are played, refunds minus a $60 administration fee will be issued via a credit towards a future tournament.
Credits
Any credit applied must be used in the tournament season. A player cannot carry forward a credit into the next TJGT season (ie. 2009/10 season). The 2008/09 season is from Aug. 1st, 2008 - July 31st, 2009. If a credit or rollover is not used with in the current season, no refund will apply.
Pace of Play
All pace of play guidelines are posted on TJGT.com. Briefly, each player as a maximum of 45 seconds once they reach the ball to play the shot. Caddies are to encourage and not cause players to take undue time thinking about the shot.
Tee-Times
TJGT will make every effort to post tee times nlt 5 pm on thrusday evening before a weekend tournament. Due to last minute withdraws or weather conditions affecting the tournament, please always check the website the night before for any last minute changes. Tee times will be emailed to each contestant when any changes are made. It is imperative that parents/players keep their email and contact information updated in the TJGT database. If any changes occur please email TJGT staff via the TJGT.com.
TJGT will not be responsible for tee time confusion if accurate, updated membership t information is not updated within the TJGT database. Please email TJGT if any changes occurs to emails, cell phones, addresses etc.
Putting Green Pace of Play
Caddies are strongly encouraged to assit the player on the green but not to take excessive time helping the player “read putts” historically, this is where the most problems occur in pace of play when caddies take excessive time helping the younger players read putts. TJGT staff will monitor closely time on the greens to expedite pace of play. Please remember, the Elite Mini-Tour is an opportunity to train upcoming juniors for strict pace of play guidelines on the TJGT & AJGA.
Overall Doubt/Question to Any Policy/Procedure?
When in doubt of any policy, procedure, and registration question always go to TJGT.com and review the policies for the “big tour” and the faq section on for both the mini tour or the TJGT events.
All parents, please use the email function of the website. the primary communication tool to the TJGT staff is via email. we will make every effort to respond to you within 24 hours and a majority of the time within hourse of your email question.
It is imperative to read all the notes and schedule of events on each tournament info page. All tournament information will be posted here and this his how the tournament director communicates any last minute changes to the field.
Top Finisher Points
Located on TJGT.com is a table for points awarded to each finish for a normal or major event. Points will be kept for each player for the end of the year tour championship participation and banquet.
All-Tour Teams
Awards for the elite Mini-Tour (All Age Divisons) will consist of the top 3 point leaders and ties for all tournaments before the tour championship in Feb 2009 @ Horseshoe Bay Resort.
The Player of the Year
Will also be decided for all tournament points before the tour championship in Feb. 2009 @ Horseshoe Bay Resort. There will be player of the year in each age division both both boys & girls.
The Tour Championship Field
Will be primarily selected off the tour points list. The TJGT staff per the invitational criteria/entries for the TJGT invitationals reserves the right to invite out of state & international players to increase the strength of field. TJGT staff will make every effort, depending on course limits of players, to include as many top point leaders as possible. The purpose is to select the strongest field for maximum national & collegiate coach exposure.
If I Want to Be Placed on the Waiting List, Who Should I Contact?
Contact the tournament director listed on the individual tournament information page or Coach Monzingo or Mr. Jones via TJGT.com. If the tournament is full, you can register online and you will automatically be put on the waiting list and not charged until a spot opens for all non-invitational tournaments.
If I Have to Withdraw from a Tournament, Who Should I Contact?
You may cancel online per TJGT cancellation policy. The steps for cancellation are listed in the is policy. It outsite 72 hours of tournament start time, then a cancellation charge of $60 will be charges and credit card refunded for the difference. Inside 72 hours of tournament start, you may still cancel online but there will be no refund. Ie. The tournament fee will be charged. It is a good idea to contact the tour director or director of operations via email or telephone if cancelling with 72 hours of the event. Each tour director’s contact information is located on the tournament information page for each tournament. Outside 72 hours prior to the event, you may just cancel online using the tournament players club account login, then click the tournaments icon, then find the cancel icon on the registered tournament. The software will walk you thru the process.
Who Runs the CBM Program?
Coach Lynn Monzingo, former Univ. of Oklahoma Asst. Mens Coach & Eastern New Mexico coach along with Bobby Minor. Coach Monzingo brings a wealth of experience in assisting parents navigate the college recruiting process and providing exposure for their junior. He has over 25 years of High School head coaching experience and college coaching experience and has played at the highest levels as a collegiate player.
Order of Entry
TJGT Elite Mini-Tour events except the tour championship will be filled on a first come, first registration basis. TJGT will set the maximum number of players within the BlueGolf software to inform players/parents the tournament is full. TJGT staff will keep a waiting list of players after receiving an email request of your intention to play if the tournament registration is full. Email Mr. Dave Jones: or Coach Lynn Monzingo @ if you want to be placed on the waiting list.
NO REFUND ELITE MINI TOUR EVENTS
Mini-tour Events that will include banquets with the TJGT players/parents. All banquets are mandatory attendance for players. Bear Country Invitational: Sept. 6/7, Sooner Mini Junior: Oct. 4/5, Red River Classic: Nov. 1/2 Texas A&M Traditions Invitational: Dec 6/7, TJGT Tour Championship: Feb. 7/8 @ Horseshoe Bay Resort, Tyler Rose Invitational, May 2009.
All these events registration fall under the invitational NO REFUND criteria posted on TJGT.com. For these mini-tour events only, once online registered there is NO REFUND of the tournament fee due to the financial commitment of TJGT for the banquet, course, tee gifts etc.
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