TOURNAMENT HEADLINES TENTATIVE FACTSHEET JGTA RETURNS TO BINTAN The 2018 JGTA Bintan Lagoon Junior Championship presented by Tradewinds Furnishings Singapore will kick off the JGTA s second season and will be the second JGTA event hosted by Bintan Lagoon Resort. PREMIERE FIELD OF FUTURE COLLEGE GOLFERS Premier field featuring future stars of College and professional golf. Multiple AJGA champions and players already signed to play College golf. In 2017, champions of the JGTA Bintan Lagoon Junior Championship consisted of College golf signees and recipients of the All-Asia Team honors, Camille Boyd (2020) of Yorba Linda, California and Jiakun Li (2019) of Shanghai, China. MAIN SPONSOR TRADEWINDS FURNISHINGS SINGAPORE Founded in 1993, Tradewinds Furnishings Singapore is a global leader in furniture design, manufacturing, and distribution. Tradewinds Furnishings Singapore has outfitted many wellknown facilities and has worked with brands such as Disney Group, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, Calvin Klein, Sheshan Golf Club, and more. HOST VENUE BINTAN LAGOON RESORT Bintan Lagoon Resort and it s Jack Nicklaus Seaview Course are the host venue and official accommodations for this event. Visit the website. QUICK FACTS DATES: November 28-30, 2018 DIVISION: FORMAT: FIELD: ENTRY FEE: Boys & Girls, ages 12-18 54 hole stroke play over 3 days 78 Players USD $295 STATUS & RANKING: AJGA PBE per Junior Order of Merit 1
ELIGIBILITY THE CONDITIONS OF ELIGIBILITY All players must be a member of the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) and hold an active Junior or Junior Plus membership. All players must hold an active JGTA Tour Card. All players must be amateur golfers. The minimum age requirement is 12 years old. Juniors who have not reach their 18th birthday before June 15th, 2018, AND have not graduated high school as of January 1, 2018 are eligible. Once a player starts college, they are no longer eligible, regardless of age. STATUS & SANCTIONING SANCTIONING This event sanctioned by the Junior Golf Tour of Asia. This events results will count towards players JGTA Junior Order of Merit standing, which awards AJGA PBE Status per final ranking at the end of the JGTA season. JUNIOR ORDER OF MERIT The Junior Order of Merit (JOM) is the official points-based ranking system of the JGTA. The JOM ranks players based on their average points earned per tournament, applying a divisor of 3 until a player competes in 3 events, the minimum events required for the AJGA to qualify a player as fully competitive. EARNING AJGA PBE STATUS At the end of each season, AJGA PBE Stars are awarded to competitors based on their JGTA Junior Order of Merit (JOM) standing. The AJGA PBE Stars a competitor earns on the JGTA are added to their total AJGA PBE Status and can be utilized for AJGA tournament applications after June 1st. For more information regarding AJGA PBE, please visit the AJGA s website. 2
JGTA TOUR CARD Players are required to hold an Active JGTA Tour Card at the time of application in order to be eligible. In order to obtain your JGTA Tour Card, please register your Tour Card Application on jgta.org APPLICATION INFORMATION JGTA Tour Card holders may apply for the event on the Tournament Microsite. Payment will not be required until the after the Tournament Application Window closes, when players who have earned tentative entry into the Tournament are contacted by the Tour informing them of their tentative entry, and providing them with a link to the JGTA payment portal. ENTRY CRITERIA AJGA PBE Status determines eligibility. Players with the highest number of AJGA PBE Status at the time of application will be given the first priority. OFFICIAL TIE-BREAK CATEGORY I CATEGORY II CATEGORY III CATEGORY IV CATEGORY VI CATEGORY V Ranking (Rolex AJGA or Junior Golf Scoreboard Ranking, in that order) of players who have yet to earn entry into a JGTA tournament during the current season Local players who have yet to earn entry into a JGTA tournament during the current season Any players who have yet to earn entry into a JGTA tournament during the current season Any local player Ranking (Rolex AJGA or Junior Golf Scoreboard Ranking, in that order) Graduation Year (oldest to youngest) Random Draw 3
TOUR CONTACTS For any updates regarding practice round, official accommodations, travel and visa information please visit the Tournament Microsite. For further information or questions please contact playerservices@jgta.org. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS All times below are tentative and may be changed by the Tour. For the latest updates please check the Player Noticeboard Onsite or the Tournament Microsite. TUESDAY NOVEMBER 27, 2018 TBD TBD TBD OFFICIAL PRACTICE ROUND REGISTRATION PLAYERS MEETING / PARENTS MEETING WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 28, 2018 7:00 AM TOURNAMENT ROUND 1 NOS. 1 TEE THURSDAY NOVEMBER 29, 2018 7:00 AM TOURNAMENT ROUND 2 NOS. 1 TEE FRIDAY NOVEMBER 30, 2018 7:00 AM 3:00 PM TOURNAMENT ROUND 3 NOS. 1 TEE CLOSING DINNER & PRIZE PRESENTATION 4
TRAVEL INFORMATION AIRPORTS VIA - Singapore Changhi Airport VIA - Tanjung Pinang Airport AIRPORT SHUTTLE Changi Airport, Singapore - Taxi to Ferry terminal 15mins to Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal Ferry Ride 45 mins direct to Bintan Lagoon Resort Taxi fare approx. S$10.00/way Tanjung Pinang Airport Taxi to Bintan Lagoon Resort Approx. 1hr 30mins to Bintan Lagoon Resort FERRY TICKET COLLECTION POINT Mozaic Ferry Lines - Unit no 01-07 A (Ferry terminal main entrance- Right side) Round-Trip Ferry tickets fare per person SGD 62 FERRY SCHEDULES https://www.bintanlagoon.com/the-resort/bintan-ferry-service/ Daily Ferry Schedule From Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal (Singapore Time) From Bintan Lagoon Ferry Terminal (Bintan Time) 0900 hrs 1145 hrs (*) 1300 hrs (#) (*) Only on Friday (#) Except Friday 1610 hrs 1710 hrs **Round-Trip Ferry ticket is included in JGTA package room rate. ALTERNATIVE Public ferry terminal (Bandar Bentan Telani Ferry Terminal) Taxi 10 mins from Bintan Lagoon Resort http://www.brf.com.sg/schedule-fares/ferry-schedule/ 5
CURRENCY Rp. Indonesian Rupiah Need to exchange into local currency. Most major credit cards are accepted. IDR 15,151 = 1 USD (Exchange Rate Dated: October 22, 2018) VISA Check with their individual council for visa for Singapore & Indonesia. http://www.projectvisa.com/regions/asia *Players needing an official letter of invitation for visa application may contact the JGTA. PASSPORT Minimum 6 months validity TROLLEY Bintan Lagoon Resort has trolley s available to rent for IDR 300.000 ($30 SGD). *Trolleys are limited and will be first come first serve. BINTAN LAGOON RESORT INFORMATION JGTA PACKAGE RATES 4D/3N PACKAGE Single (Players) S$855.00 nett per person Twin-Share (Players) S$690.00 nett per person Twin-Share (Parents) S$900.00 nett per person 4D/3N PACKAGE Twin-Share (1 Parent + 1 Player) Twin-Share (With 1 Extra Bed) (2 Parent + 1 Player) Child @ S$855 + Parent @ S$285 = S$1140 Child @ S$855 + Parents @ S$789 = S$1644
INCLUSIONS Fast track service into Bintan Return ferry ticket on direct ferry service 3 nights stay in a Deluxe room with breakfast 4 days of Golf at JGTA tournament course* 4 lunch 3 dinner (Including the Welcome Dinner on November 27th ) Golf bag handling* Golfer s insurance* *not applicable for Parents Package* OPTIONALS Extension stay in a deluxe room @ S$150.00 nett per room per night Extra bed @ S$73.00 nett per night (comes with breakfast) 10% discounts on F&B during extension stay 5% discounts off package price for early bird registration (limited to first 20 bookings) UPGRADE TO VILLA STAY (TOP-UP) VILLAS Angsoka Villa (For Up To 7 Pax) S$1920.00 net for 3 nights stay Additional Unit @ S$750.00 net per unit per night Bouganvil Villa (For Up To 6 Pax) S$1170.00 net for 3 nights stay Additional Unit @ S$500.00 net per unit per night Cempaka Villa (For Up To 4 Pax) S$870.00 for 3 nights stay Additional night @ S$400.00 net per unit per night *# Villa stay is subject to availability* 7
TERMS AND CONDITIONS The 2018 JGTA Bintan Lagoon Junior Championship Stay Package is only valid for participants and their guests during the time of the event. Please show your tournament registration number at the time of booking and check-in to enjoy the above-mentioned package rates and promotions. Golf bag handling and golfer's insurance is not included in the Parents Package. The package is subject to availability. Full payment must be made upon booking. An Extra Bed is applicable for extra guest aged 4 years and above. Not valid in conjunction with other promotions, vouchers and/or discounts, unless otherwise stated. Discount and privileges are not exchangeable for cash, kind or other goods and services. BOOKING INSTRUCTIONS Bookings are required to be made directly with Bintan Lagoon Resort by filling out the provided Reservation Form and sent directly to jgta@bintanlagoon.com. IMPORTANT NOTICE Bookings made through a 3rd party and NOT made directly through Bintan Lagoon Resort may be subject to additional costs that are outside JGTA s control. RESERVATION FORM ATTACHED ON THE NEXT PAGE 8
Booking Form for JGTA 2018 Booking Details: Guest Name : Promotional Package : - Contact Number : Number of Rooms : Email : Number of Extra Beds : Check-in Date : Room type : Check-out Date : Number of Adults : Ferry (SIN-BIN)* : Number of Children : Ferry (BIN-SIN)* : Fast Track Service (FTS)* : YES/NO *Please circle where appropriate. Notes: Rates are in Singapore Dollars (SGD) and inclusive of 10% service charge and 11% prevailing government taxes. Check-in time is 1500hrs and check-out time is 1100hrs (Local Time). Payments made by credit card at the Resort will be charged in Indonesian Rupiah (IDR). Bintan time is one hour behind Singapore time. Cancellation Policy: Cancellations or changes to bookings must be made at least 7 days prior to the check-in date and time. Failure to do so will incur charges to the full amount of the first cancelled night. No cancellation and amendment is allowed for promotional packages and group bookings. For complete terms and conditions, please contact us for details. Passport Details(for ferry arrangement on direct ferry service by Mozaic Ferry Lines): Date of Passport Name as in passport Sex Passport Number Birth Expiry Nationality Country of Residence A separate list can be attached, if required. Villa Total: - Ferry Total: - Golf Total: - Extras Total: - Package Total: - Amount Due: - Note: Please verify the above details before completing the payment section. Payment Section: Payment Method : Cash / Credit Card (Visa / Master / Amex) / Bank Transfer Card Number : CVV Number : Card Holder s Name : Card Expiry : Guest s Signature: Special Requests : Note: The amount stated above will be charged to your credit card upon receipt. RESORT VENTURE PTE LTD No 151 Lorong Chuan #06-07A New Tech Park Singapore 556741 T +65 6750 2280 F +65 6534 5157 E reservations@bintanlagoon.com W www.bintanlagoon.com TA No. 02041
MEDIA The Tournament will have JGTA communications representatives on hand to assist media throughout the week. Prior to the tournament the JGTA will provide information about the event and its participants, as well as assist with player interviews. After each round, media officials on-site will write a recap with the day's results. These will be emailed to all media outlets. Interviews with JGTA Tournament Directors, Tour Officials and juniors may be conducted before or after tournament rounds. For more information about the JGTA and tournaments, please refer to jgta.org. Tournament Microsite's are accessible from the homepage and include recaps, list of participants, tee times, live scoring, course and sponsorship information. ABOUT THE JUNIOR GOLF TOUR OF ASIA The Junior Golf Tour of Asia (JGTA) is the official sanctioning committee for junior golf tournaments in Asia that offer AJGA PBE Status. The JGTA allows for regional players to build their AJGA PBE Status in the off-season, and serves to grow the game of in Asia while establishing a path for junior golfers to earn an elite education and achieve success as a University and/or professional golfer. 10