General Info/Accommodations

54 Hole Stroke Play, No Cut. WAGR Ranked

  1. Caddies – Caddies are not permitted. Push carts are permitted, and competitors must provide their own.
  2. Yardage books – Complimentary yardage books courtesy of Mark Mazo, caddie for PGA and DP World Tour golfers, will be provided.
  3. Range Finders – Laser range finders are permitted for measuring distance only. Use of measuring device for any other data will result in immediate disqualification.
  4. Scorecards – Players will receive an official scorecard prior to each competitive round.
  5. Spectators – We highly encourage attendance Spectators, including family, may not give advice/interact with players during play other than providing water/food. Carts will be available to those spectators who are over the age of 65 or have a medical condition requiring the use of one.
  6. Refueling Stations: We will have on course refueling stations that will provide players with beverage and food options.
  7. Playoff Procedure: In the event of a tie, a sudden death playoff will take place beginning on hole 18. 
  8. Hole Locations – Hole locations will be distributed electronically before each round, and hole location sheets will available on the starting hole.
  9. Live Scoring/Coverage: Powered by Golf Stat and the Magnolia Group
  10. Tournament Director: Mason Carmel (202) 779-3687. Please limit telephone calls to banking hours.  

Refund Policy

A player can withdraw up until Septemeber 15th with no penalty. If the player withdraws after September 15th, a 50% refund will be issued until October 1. At that time, there will be no refund for WD. 

Travel Accommodations:  

Airport

1. Jacksonville International Airport: Approximately 30 minutes from Ponte Vedra Inn and Club

Host Resort: 

Special/Discounted Rate will be provided for players and their families

1. Ponte Vedra Inn and Club: On Site

200 Ponte Vedra Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082

Reservations may be made by calling the reservations office at 800.234.7842

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Player Housing: 

Limited:

Please contact the committee of The Elite Invitational if you would like to request player housing.

 

 

 

Ranking Partners

1. World Amateur Golf Rankings

2. Junior Golf Scoreboard 

3. Global Junior Golf Rankings

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