Golf Classic

Host Hotel & Registration: 
Embassy Suites by Hilton Huntsville
800 Monroe Street
Huntsville, AL 35801

Golf Course Location: 
Robert Trent Jones (RTJ) Golf Trail- Hampton Cove; Highlands Course
450 Old Hwy 431
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763

The RTJ Golf Course is approximately 20 minutes by car or bus from the Embassy Suites Huntsville or 90 minutes from the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Center. If you plan to drive, please notify Hazel Mejia (hmejia@syta.org) by Friday, July 26. 

Thursday, August 8, 2019
All Day	Attendee Arrivals	Huntsville or Birmingham
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM	Pre-Conference Attendees Depart Sheraton Birmingham to Huntsville (Transportation provided to Huntsville CVB)	BJCC, East Hall Transportation Lobby
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM	Countdown Reception (Ticketed Event) Sponsored by Huntsville Botanical Garden	Grand Hall, Botanical Garden
7:30 PM – 10:30 PM	SYF 20th Anniversary Blastoff Event (Ticketed Event) Sponsored by US Space & Rocket Center	US Space & Rocket Center
Friday, August 9, 2019
6:00 AM	Meet in Hotel Lobby	Embassy Suites Huntsville
6:15 AM	Depart to the RTJ Golf Course	Embassy Suites Huntsville
6:45 AM	Breakfast & Coffee Check-in, purchase mulligan packages and any other needs (driving range open)	RTJ – Hampton Cove Course
7:15 AM	Group Photo	RTJ – Hampton Cove Course
7:45 AM	Reverse shotgun start, scramble format	RTJ – Hampton Cove Course
12:30 PM	Golf Reception, Luncheon & Awards Ceremony	RTJ – Hampton Cove Course
2:15 PM	All golfers load bus for departure	RTJ – Hampton Cove Course
2:30 PM	Departure to Birmingham	RTJ – Hampton Cove Course
4:00 PM	Arrive to Birmingham	Birmingham Host Hotels

Please note times are subject to change while we are together on-site
Note: Due to time constraints, Par is your worst score. Over Par, please pick-up and move on.

The SYTA Youth Foundation 20th Anniversary Blastoff is a fundraising event taking place in Huntsville, Alabama, August 7-9, 2019. Join the SYTA Youth Foundation and your SYTA peers for networking while supporting SYF’s mission to change young lives through travel.  Just by attending these events, you will help us reach our goal of one million dollars for the “Acorn” Endowment Fund. Blastoff Evening Events registration fee is $125. Includes both locations; Botanical Garden and US Space & Rocket Center.

CLICK HERE for more information on the SYTA Youth Foundation 20th Anniversary Blastoff Event.

Every golfer will receive the following:

• Breakfast upon arrival
• Luncheon and awards ceremony
• Complimentary access to the beverage cart – on course, courtesy of Sunsational Tours
• 1 sleeve of golf balls & golf tees

Club Rentals: Golf clubs have been reserved for those who requested. Club rentals are available for an additional $50. If you have any questions, please contact hmejia@syta.org.

Weather: Temperatures are hot during the day in August. The average high is 89 degrees. Don’t forget sunscreen! SYTA staff will keep you informed should any inclement weather impact the tournament, the morning of August 9^th. The course remains open in light rain as long as there is no thunder and lightning.

 Attire: RTJ Golf Course offers a casual resort atmosphere to enjoy your day on the course. All guests are asked to follow the guidelines below:

• Men must wear collared shirts with sleeves, mid–length shorts or pants.
• Women are asked to wear sleeved or sleeveless blouses of conservative design, mid-length shorts or pants.
• Non-metal spiked shoes must be worn while on the course. Clothing that is not appropriate includes:  swimming attire, gym shorts, halter tops, tank tops, cut-offs and other dress that is deemed inappropriate.

Food & Beverage: Breakfast and coffee will be provided at the golf course when you arrive. During classic, the golf course beverage carts will be serving complimentary beverages courtesy of Sunsational Tours. When the tournament concludes, we will have a sponsored reception courtesy of Expedia Local Expert and lunch in the Club House. Lunch and breakfast are included as part of your registration fee.

GOLF RULES: Scramble format, due to time constraint the Par is the Worst Score, please pick up and move to the next Tee.  Remember you can buy more string and play even faster!!

• All members of a foursome tee off
• The best ball is selected
• All players move their ball to the spot of the best shot
• Continue each shot by selecting the ‘best ball’ and playing in

* Men play from the White Tees and Ladies play from the Red Tees.

CONTESTS

*All players will get (1) chance to win a special prize from SYTA! Donate $10 to the Foundation to try again and increase your chance of winning our putting contest AND participate in the 50/50 for a chance to win! 

BE SURE TO BRING CASH TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FUN!!! Remember, it’s all of the kids!! 

SPECIAL MULLIGAN PACKAGE: $50.00 PER PACKAGE
Upon arrival at the golf course you will be presented with the opportunity to purchase a Mulligan Package – supporting SYF.

Mulligan Package Includes: 20 Foot Birdie String, unlimited Mulligans packages available per player and each player may use the ladies tees twice.

Rules: The birdie string is not reusable!! Tie off the string into a knot as it’s used, once your 20 feet is used, it is done!

Important! You must use a minimum of one drive from each member of your team on the front nine AND the back nine.

Emergency Numbers:
Hazel Mejia – 571-337-7411