Collegiate Preview

Gus Wortham Park Golf Course

June 24-25, 2024


TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

General Information

Date: June 24-25, 2024
Host Club: Gus Wortham Park Golf Course
Address: 7000 Capitol Street, Houston, Texas 77011
Phone: (713) 928-4260
LJT Staff Contact: Harris Milson – Tournament Coordinator

Entry & Eligibility Information

Entries Open: Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Entries Close: Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Entry Fee: $340

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.

Collegiate Preview Priority Entry Criteria:

a) Any 2023 LJT Champion
b) Finished in top 10 of any 2024 LJT event (Top 5 for Girls)
c) Finished in top 5 of any 2024 All American Tour/Prestige Tour event (Top 3 for Girls)
d) Top 50 on 2024 LJT Player of the Year Points List (Top 20 for Girls)
e) Top 1000 in Junior Golf Scoreboard overall rankings (Top 750 for Girls)


Championship Information

Format/Field Size: Play will be contested over 54 holes of stroke play, 36 Holes Monday and 18 Holes Tuesday. The field is limited to 84 players.

Divisions: Boys 15-18, Girls 12-18

Practice Round Information: The official practice round date is Sunday, June 23. Players may begin contacting the club beginning Friday, June 14 to schedule a practice round. Practice round fees are $35 plus tax (not including cart).

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 available Wednesday, June 19 online at www.txga.org. Final round starting times/pairings will be available in the evening preceding play (approximately one hour after the completion of play) online at www.txga.org. 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 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 and any local rules give to the player on their first tee. For information on rules, visit the TGA Rules of Golf Hub.


HOST HOTEL
The LJT has partnered with the following hotels to serve as the designated host hotel(s) for the Collegiate Preview. Participants are responsible for individually booking their room for the championship, if needed.

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Houston I-10 East
10507 East Fwy, Houston, TX 77029

Cut-off Date: Sunday, June 2
Booking Link: Click here

Collegiate Preview

Gus Wortham Park Golf Course
June 24-25, 2024

Tournament Information
Date: June 24-25, 2024
Host Club: Gus Wortham Park Golf Course
LJT Staff Contact: Harris Milson - Tournament Coordinator

Entry & Eligibility Information
Entries Open: Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 9:00 AM
Entries Close: Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 5:00 PM 

Entry Fee: $340

Eligibility: All 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 to play.

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.

Collegiate Preview Priority Entry Criteria:

a) Champion of 2023 LJT Event
b) Finished in top 10 of any 2024 LJT Event (Top 5 for Girls)
c) Finished in top 5 of any 2024 NTPGA All American Tour or STPGA Prestige Tour Event (Top 3 for Girls)
d) Top 50 on 2024 LJT Player of the Year Points List (Top 20 for Girls)
e) Top 1000 in Junior Golf Scoreboard overall rankings (Top 750 for Girls)

Championship Information

Format/Field Size: Play will be contested over 54 holes of stroke play, 36 Holes Monday and 18 Holes Tuesday. The field is limited to 84 players.

Divisions: Boys 15 -18, Girls 12-18

Practice Round Information: The official practice round date is Sunday, June 23. Players may begin contacting the club beginning Friday, June 14 to schedule a practice round. Practice round fees are $35 plus tax (not including cart).  

Cancellation/Withdrawal Policy: The cancellation deadline is 10 days prior to the tournament start date. For refund details please check the LJT Championship Policies.

Caddies: Caddies will NOT be permitted for the event. Rule 10.3a will be modified in this way: A player must not have a caddie during the round.

Spectator Carts: Spectator carts are allowed and can be rented from the club for $25 plus tax per person. Spectator carts will not be allowed during the practice rounds. Carts will be limited to one cart per player each day. Spectators that rent carts must follow LJT Spectator Policy when operating the cart

Host Hotel: The LJT has partnered with the following hotels to serve as the designated host hotel(s) for the Collegiate Preview. Participants are responsible for individually booking their room for the championship, if needed.

TownePlace Suites Houston I-10 East
10507 East Fwy, Houston, TX 77029

Cut-off Date: Sunday, June 2
Booking Link: Click here

For complete championship information, click here.

Schedule of Events

Wednesday, April 10
9:00 AM - Registration Opens

Wednesday, June 12
5:00 PM - Registration Closes 

Thursday, June 13
10:00 AM - Players Added to Field 

Friday, June 14
10:00 AM - Players May Contact Club for Practice Round 

Wednesday, June 19
3:00 PM - Pairings Released 

Sunday, June 23
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Official Practice Rounds 

Monday, June  24
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM - Round 1 Begins (#1 & #10 Tees)
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM - Round 2 Begins (#1 & #10 Tees)

Tuesday, June 25
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM - Final Round Begins (#1 & #10 Tees)

Around the Green

The latest golf-related news, notes, and feature stories from the TGA.

Yuan and McMellon lead Collegiate Preview

Briefly: Kaylee Yuan of Joshua, TX leads the Girls Division of the Collegiate Preview after shooting an even- par 142 across 36 holes on Monday. Garrett McMellon of Garland, TX leads the Boys Division at one-under following rounds of 73-68.

Leaders: Joshua’s Kaylee Yuan leads the Girls Division after rounds of 71-71 on Monday. Her even par 71 in the second round consisted of four pars and a birdie on the last hole for the day. She heads into the final round with a substantial lead. In the Boy’s Division, Garland’s Garrett McMellon tallied five birdies across 36 holes on Monday, including a ten-hole stretch to end the second round where he went two-under par. McMellon holds a one-stroke lead going into the final round.

In Contention: In the Boys Division, Garland’s Garrett McMellon sits at the top of the leaderboard after rounds of 73-68. Austin’s Bradley O’Donnell is in second place, one-stroke off the lead. O’Donnell posted rounds of 70-72. Sitting in third place is Asher Vargas of Spring, TX. Vargas carded 76-67, his second-round total being the low round of the day. In the Girls Division, Grace Heiss of Dallas sits at T2 trails after firing an 82-85 on Monday. Grace Kalina of Frisco is also tied for second, after rounds of 83-84.

Golf Course: Shady Valley Country Club was founded in 1959 and was designed by C.H. Wilemon Jr. The par-71 layout is playing to just over 6,400 yards for the Boys Division and nearly 5,900 yards for the Girls Division. Featuring tree lined fairways, water features, and small green complexes, the course demands players hit a variety of different shots.

Weather: Round one opened on a hot morning, with temperatures in the low-90’s for the first tee time. Temperatures ramped up to the upper-90’s as players completed their first round and settled in the low-100’s throughout the second round.

Tournament Format: The Collegiate Preview is a 54-hole stroke-play event for players ages 14-19 that have an active membership with the Texas Junior Golf Alliance. The event is divided into two divisions: Boys and Girls.

Texas Junior Golf Alliance: The Alliance is a joint venture between the Texas Golf Association, Northern and Southern Texas PGA and Houston Golf Association. The goal of the Alliance was to allow junior golfers a clear path to the best tournaments in Texas. Each of the three tier-two organizations (STPGA, NTPGA, HGA) conduct events that serve as qualifiers into the statewide tier-one events run by the Legends Junior Tour (LJT). This allows players to compete in local events in which they can earn spots to play in statewide tournaments.

Player of the Year Points: 1000 points in the 2023 Player of the Year Point Race are up for grabs this week at the Collegiate Preview. Points are awarded at each tournament to the top half of each age division. All players that finish in the top half of each division will earn points towards the LJT Player of the Year Standings. The event is ranked by Junior Golf Scoreboard, Golfweek, and WAGR.

Next Up: The Final Round of the Collegiate Preview is set to begin at 7:30 am off the No. 1 tee at Shady Valley Country Club on Tuesday, June 27th.

For more information on the Collegiate Preview, click here. To see all the scores from the Collegiate Preview at Shady Valley Country Club, click here.

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The latest golf-related news, notes, and feature stories from the TGA.

Collegiate Preview Heads to Shady Valley Country Club

ARLINGTON – The Legends Junior Tour’s Collegiate Preview heads to Shady Valley Country Club for the first time in the tournament’s tenth year on June 26-27. The tournament is modeled after a collegiate-style event with players competing in 36 holes on the first day and 18 holes on the second day.

“We’re excited to take this event to Shady Valley Country Club for the first time,” LJT Tournament Director Scott Davidson said. “The field will be tested by the course and the format will mirror that of a collegiate event, which will help them prepare for the next level.”

This prestigious junior tournament was first played in 2014 at Ridgewood Country Club in Waco. Hurricane Creek Country Club hosted the event in 2020 after Mira Vista Country Club in 2019 and Cimarron Hills Country Club in 2018. Van Zandt Country Club hosted the event last year and Lantana Golf Club hosted in 2021.

The Collegiate Preview is restricted to players 14 years and older who are members of the Texas Junior Golf Alliance. It is a 54-hole event that is ranked nationally by Junior Golf Scoreboard, Golfweek and the World Amateur Golf Rankings. The tournament features a Boys and a Girls Division and offers extra points towards the LJT Player of the Year Standings.

Reese Roberts of Dallas was crowned champion of the Boys Division in last year’s event after finishing at 12-under for the tournament. Roberts won by three shots over Kingwood’s Andrew Tucker. Tyler’s Sidney Robertson won the Girls Division at 11-over and was three strokes ahead of the field.

Reese Roberts and Sidney Robertson joined a list of past champions that include Ryan Grider, Hailee Cooper, Elina Sinz, Garrett Martin, Hailey Jones, Crosby Guercio and Shaheen Momin.

Along with LJT Player of the Year Points, players are competing for exemptions into LJT Invitational events like the 97th Texas Junior Amateur at White Bluff Resort on July 24-26 and the George Hannon Junior Invitational at UT Golf Club on Aug. 7-8.

You can view the pairings by clicking here. The final round pairings will be redrawn according to scores from the first two rounds and will begin on Tuesday at 8:00 am.

For more information on the Collegiate Preview, click here.

Collegiate Preview

Shady Valley Country Club

June 26-27



TOURNAMENT PAIRINGS

Collegiate Preview

Shady Valley Country Club

June 26-27



TOURNAMENT LEADERBOARD

Collegiate Preview

Shady Valley Country Club

June 26-27, 2023

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

General Information

Date: June 26-27, 2023
Host Club: Shady Valley Country Club
Address: 4001 W Park Row, Arlington, TX 76013
Phone: (817) 275-3092
LJT Staff Contact: Tournament Coordinator – Duffy Suhr

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Entry & Eligibility Information

Entries Open: April 12, 2023 at 9:00 AM
Entries Close: June 14, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Entry Fee: $340

Eligibility: All 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 to play.

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 54 holes of stroke play, 36 Holes Monday and 18 Holes Tuesday. The field is limited to 84 players.

Divisions: Boys 15-18, Girls 12-18

Practice Round Information: The official practice round date is Sunday, June 25. Players may begin contacting the club beginning Friday, June 16 to schedule a practice round. Practice round fees are $32 plus tax.

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 11. 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 2023 Rules of Golf as approved by the United States Golf Association and R&A, its interpretations and clarifications, 2023 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 TGA Rules of Golf Hub.

Collegiate Preview

Shady Valley Country Club

June 26-27, 2023

Tournament Information
Date: June 26-27, 2023
Host Club: Shady Valley Country Club
LJT Staff Contact: Tournament Coordinator - Duffy Suhr

Entry & Eligibility Information
Entries Open: Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 9:00 AM
Entries Close: Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Entry Fee: $340

Eligibility: All 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 to play.

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 54 holes of stroke play, 36 Holes Monday and 18 Holes Tuesday. The field is limited to 84 players.

Divisions: Boys 15 -18, Girls 12-18

Cancellation/Withdrawal Policy: The cancellation deadline is 10 days prior to the tournament start date. For refund details please check the LJT Championship Policies.

Caddies: Caddies will NOT be permitted for the event. Rule 10.3a will be modified in this way: A player must not have a caddie during the round.

Spectator Carts: Spectator carts are allowed and can be rented from the club for $25 plus tax per person. Spectator carts will not be allowed during the practice rounds. Carts will be limited to one cart per player each day. Spectators that rent carts must follow LJT Spectator Policy when operating the cart.  

For complete championship information, click here.



Schedule of Events

Wednesday, April 12 
9:00 AM - Registration Opens

Wednesday, June 14 
5:00 PM - Registration Closes 

Thursday, June 15 
10:00 AM - Players Added to Field 

Friday, June 16 
10:00 AM - Players May Contact Club for Practice Round 

Wednesday, June 21
3:00 PM - Pairings Released 

Sunday, June 25
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Official Practice Rounds 

Monday, June  26
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM - Round 1 Begins (#1 & #10 Tees)
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM - Round 2 Begins (#1 & #10 Tees)

Tuesday, June 27
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM - Final Round Begins (#1 & #10 Tees)

Collegiate Preview

Van Zandt Country Club

June 20-21


TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

General Information

Date: June 20-21, 2022
Host Club: Van Zandt Country Club
Address: 17960 I-20 Frontage Rd, Canton, TX 75103
Phone: (903) 567-4884
Tournament Director: Adam Schulte

Entry & Eligibility Information

Entries Open: Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at 9:00 AM CST
Entries Close: Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 5:00 PM CDT

Entry Fee: $325

Eligibility: Players must be 14 years or older and 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 once the event registration period closes. Players with Priority Entry Status will be added to the field first, while players without Priority Status will be added based on available spots in the field and when they signed up.

Championship Information

Format: 54 Holes of Stroke Play (36 on Monday, 18 on Tuesday)

Field Size: 84 Players

Divisions: Boys, Girls

Practice Round Information: Players may contact the club to schedule a practice round the week before the tournament. The official practice round date will be Sunday, June19th.

Registration Information: There will not be official registration before the tournament. Players will pick up tee gifts in the scoring area following their second round.

Starting Times/Pairings Information: Starting times/pairings for the first round will be available Friday, June 17 online at www.txga.org. Final round starting times/pairings will be available in the evening preceding play (approximately one hour after the completion of play) online at www.txga.org. 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, 2022 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 TGA Rules of Golf Hub.


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LJT Collegiate Preview

Van Zandt Country Club
June 20 – 21


General Information

Date: June 20-21, 2022
Host Club: Van Zandt Country Club
Address: 17960 I-20 Frontage Rd, Canton, TX 75103
Phone: (903) 567-4884
Tournament Director: Adam Schulte

Entry & Eligibility Information

Entries Open: Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at 9:00 AM CST
Entries Close: Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 5:00 PM CDT

Entry Fee: $325

Eligibility: Players must be 14 years or older and 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 once the event registration period closes. Players with Priority Entry Status will be added to the field first, while players without Priority Status will be added based on available spots in the field and when they signed up.

Click here for full Player Information

Wednesday, March 2
 9:00 AM -Registration Opens

Wednesday, June 1
 5:00 PM - Registration Closes

Sunday, June 12
 8:00 AM - Players May Contact Club for Practice Round

Friday, June 17
 3:00 PM - Pairings Released

Sunday, June 19 
 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Official Practice Rounds

Monday, June 20
 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM - Round 1 Tee Times off No. 1 & 10
 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM - Lunch for Players
 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM - Round 2 Tee Times off No. 1 & 10
 8:00 PM - Round 3 Pairings Made and Sent Out

Tuesday, June 21
 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM - Round 3 Tee Times off No. 1

 3:00 PM - Awards Ceremony