Morgan Stanley Holiday Classic*

TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION WILL BE IN FRONT OF THE CREENSHAW PRO-SHOP STARTING APX. 6:30 AM.   ALL PLAYERS MUST

CHECK IN THE FIRST DAY (DEC. 28) TO RECEIVE TOURNAMENT GIFTS.  TEE TIME SHEETS WILL BE POSTED AT THE PRO SHOP, RESORT

FRONT DESK AND ON TJGT.COM.  TEE TIMES WILL BE POSTED NLT 5 PM DEC. 27TH. PLEASE CHECK THE WEBSITE FOR CHANGES. 

THERE ARE ALWAYS LAST MIN. WITHDRAWS.   PLEASE REMEMBER THE HOLIDAY CLASSIC WD/REFUND POLICY. NO REFUNDS ONCE

ONLINE  REGISTERED FOR THE TOURNAMENT. THIS POLICY IS LOCATE WITH THE TJGT INVITATIONAL POLICY.  WITHDRAWING BECAUSE

OF A BAD WEATHER FORECAST IN NOT ACCEPTABLE AND WILL NOT BE REFUNDED. 

Players will recieve Nike Golf Shirts and Nike Golf Balls as tee gifts.

THE TJGT MORGAN STANLEY HOLIDAY CLASSIC IS THE LARGEST AND MOST COMPETITIVE HOLIDAY JR. GOLF CLASSIC IN THE USA AT THIS TIME. HISTORICALLY, OVER 30 COLLEGE COACHES HAVE ATTENDED THIS EVENT EACH YEAR. WHY? COLLEGE GOLF HAS COMPLETED FOR THE FALL SEASON AND UNIVERSITIES ARE OUT OF SCHOOL FOR THE HOLIDAYS. 

TJGT WILL ALSO CONDUCT A VERY POPULAR COLLEGE COACH QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION AFTER THE FIRST ROUND OF PLAY. SEE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR TIMES AND LOCATION AT THE RESORT.

BARTON CREEK IS A WORLD FAMOUS SPA & GOLF DESTINATION. BARTON CREEK HAS EXTENED A 50% DISCOUNT ON ROOM RATES FOR THIS EVENT TO MAKE IT AFFORDABLE FOR FAMILIES TO ENJOY THIS GREAT RESORT & GOLF.  THE WEATHER IS AUSTIN FOR THE PAST FIVE YEARS AT THIS TIME HAS BEEN GREAT AND THIS EVENT HAS NEVER BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER.

THE AJGA EXEMPTIONS TO EACH DIVISION GOES VERY DEEP AS WELL AS A NATIONAL GOLFWEEK RANKING FOR THE BOYS 16-18 AND ALL GIRLS.  THE BOYS 12-15 TOP THREE FINISHERS EARN FULLY EXEMPT STATUS ON THE AJGA JR. ALL STAR SERIES.

THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO PLAY FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:

1. COLLEGE COACH EXPOSURE

2. WORLD CLASS GOLF COURSES

3. MULTIPLE & DEEP AJGA PERFORMANCE BASED ENTRY/EXEMPTIONS STATUS

4. FOUR STAR RESORT AT 50% DISCOUNTED PRICES

5. COLLEGE COACH QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION: VERY INFORMATIVE FOR FUTURE RECRUITING.

6. INTERNATIONAL & STRONG STRENGTH OF FIELD:   GREAT RESUME BUIDER FOR COLLEGE EXPSOURE.

7. GREAT FUN FOR PLAYERS & FAMILIES EACH NIGHT AT THE RESORT. LOTS OF ACTIVITIES FOR SOCIAL TIME AND GREAT FOOD IN AUSTIN AREA.

IMPORTANT TOURNAMENT INFO: UPDATED AS OF 12/10/08

16-18 Boys Division: 

All 16-18 Boys will play the Creenshaw Cliffside Course each day.  This division will be the Golfweek Ranked tournament. Only boys in the 13-15 division who have played up before and  capable, determined by TJGT staff will be allowed to play up into the 16-18 divison.  If you are a Boys 12-15 player and want to play up, plz contact Coach Monzingo @ 214 -493-6329 or email coachmonzingo@tjgt.com. TJGT needs to know early if you are to play up.

Historically, the Holiday Classic always draws college coaches to this event.  College golf is finished for the fall season and universities are out of school, therefore as many as 25 college coaches have been on the course at one time watching the boys and girls.

Boys 13-15 Divison will play on the Fazio Foothills each day.  This change is to allow many more boys to enter the tournament and have the opportunity to earn AJGA Nike Jr. All Star Exemptions. The top three finishers earn Fully Exampt Status on the AJGA Jr. All Star Division.  The AJGA has increased significantly the  Nike All-Star Exemptions for this division. Therefore, if your son is in the 12-15 division we will require him to play in this division for Barton Creek unless specifically approved to play up by TJGT Staff.

Once again, the boys 12-15  division will be on the Fazio Foothills all three days with the girls 12-18 division. The boys will be paired with all boys.

Only by special exception will a boy be allowed to play up into the Boys 16-18 division.   Please be advised the boys 12-15 division will not carry the Golfweek Ranking per Golfweek requirements. Only the 16-18 division will carry the Golfweek Ranking. The 12-15 division will carry the Jr. Golf Scoreboard ranking.

Start times apx. 0800 each day. Double tee time start off

                    #1 &   #10 for Boys 16-18.

Girls & Boys 12-15:    Start Times @ 0800 each day. DOUBLE TEE START OFF #1 & #10. 
  Course: Fazio Foothills all three days.

Shuttles will be provided from range to tees. Spectators can also transport players in their carts.  Players must be at starters tent NLT 10 min. prior to tee time for briefing. NO EXCEPTIONS. Penalty strokes will be awarded if late to briefing. Please plan accordingly. That means leave the range NLT 20 min prior to your tee time.

Spectator Carts: $25 per day @ Pro Shop. Carts are limited so please plan accordingly.  THERE ARE ONLY 140 CARTS AVAILABLE TO RENT EACH DAY. THIS SHOULD BE ENOUGH FOR TWO CARTS PER PAIRING FOR BOTH COURSES.  SPECATATOR CARTS WILL BE RENTED ON A FIRST COME, FIRST IN LINE BASIS IN THE PRO SHOP.  Call pro shop if needed to reserve for handicaps.

Carts must be turned in at Pro Shop at the end of the round. No exceptions. Please inform Pro Shop that you have returned at end of the round. Thank You for your cooperation.

Weather Delays:  Any weather or frost delays will be handled closely between the TJGT Staff and Barton Creek Golf Professionals. Any updates to delays will be posted on the Tournament Scoreboard and updates can be obtained by calling the Pro Shop or asking a Tournament Director.   Pro Shop Number: 512-329-4653

Tee Times Posting: Tee times will posted on www.tjgt.com each day and a pairing sheet will be placed at the Barton Creek Main Desk. You may call the Barton Creek main number to obtain tee times if staying off property: 512-329-4000.

Tee times will be posted NLT 7pm CST each day on www.tjgt.com and at Barton Creek Main Desk.
(Hotel Check IN Desk)

Awards: Awards ceremonies will take place after each divison finishes and any playoffs are completed. Please plan on awards ceremonies fivehours after the LAST TEE TIME. 

COLLEGE COACHES: Please check in at Registration table to allow TJGT Staff aware of your attendance. You may Call TJGT President Dave Jones @ 817-707-8460 for any questions.   

 Late Withdraws:  Please call  Tour. Director  if you are withdrawing after tee times are posted ASAP. Their is a waiting list and other players/parents must be able to change travel plans if a tournament slot comes open.  Please review tour policies on rollovers & refunds. FOR THE HOLIDAY CLASSIC,  THERE ARE NO REFUNDS ONCE ONLINE REGISTERED FOR TOURNAMENT. THIS IS LISTED IN THE INVITATIONAL REFUND POLICY.  TJGT DOES NOT CANCEL TOURNAMENT PLAY UNLESS THE COURSE IS UNPLAYABLE OR AN UNSAFE WEATHER CONDITION EXISTS. 

 DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS: COACH MONZINGO  214-493-6329

TOUR DIRECTORS:  COACH MATT GLENN  CELL: 817-692-3983  

COACH RANDY SPIVEY: CELL  972-505-0280

AJGA & Elite Jr. Golf Seminar & College Coach Q & A Panel In Royal A Room @ Barton Creek

 update as of 28 dec: time moved to 5 pm to 6 pm in fourum room.  

Coach Lynn Monzingo, former Univ. Of Oklahoma Mens Golf Coach, Former Collegiate Player and 25 yr High School Coach.. 

Bobby Minor: Host/Moderator.  TJGT College Bound Membership Director & Host of National Radio Show "Inside Jr. Golf"

                       
Mr.Dave Jones: TJGT Pres. iAlliance Director: 
                  
Lisa Jones:    Jr. Golf Mom. Resident expert on AJGA PBE  System, Golfweek & NJGS Rankings, Strategist for AJGA Summer schedule 

                                planning.

Various College Coaches attending the Barton Creek Event: Names to be posted at tournament site.

Location:  Room to be determined by Barton Creek. Will be posted on Schedule at the course.  Time: 5:30 - 7.00 pm. After First Round of Play.

Topics of Discussion:

 
I. Why the TJGT & AJGA and how important are they for my

    collegiate golf scholarship opportunities.

 
II. How does a parent or player make sense of all the jr. golf

    tournament opportunities and what should I play and budget

    for.

 
III. How important are the new AJGA Invitational Rankings and

      Golfweek/NJGS rankings?

IV. High School Golf: It is important, should I play or not, how do

     I strike a balance.  How do I communicate to my High School

     Coach the importance of playing AJGA events and

     tournaments like TJGT  that offer AJGA PBE and National

     Rankings.

 Come here answers and great discussions about these frequently asked questions December  28th after the first round of play: 5:30-7 pm. 

 Troy Bassham, former world and national champion will be making a great presentation in the forum room from 5 pm to 6:30. if you have not heard

Troy or know anything about Mental Managment, I highly encourage you to attend, Monday evening.

Dave Jones, President TJGT