For the first time in the AJGA's 29-year history, the Association will conduct an AJGA Open event outside of the United States or Canada. The Mayakoba Junior Golf Classic will be staged at El Camaleón, Oct. 5-8, 2007. Eighty-four boy and girl junior golfers (ages 12-18) will make their way to the PGA TOUR venue to compete in the 54-hole event.

"We are very excited to introduce the beautiful Mayakoba Resort and the Greg Norman-designed El Camaleón course to golf's next generation," said Larson Segerdahl, tournament director for the Mayakoba Golf Classic. "One of the missions of the PGA TOUR staging an event in México is to help grow the game on a more global basis. To have an association that is one of the premier leaders in junior golf come to Mayakoba is going to help that goal in a tremendous way." The Mayakoba Junior Golf Classic now becomes one of 81 AJGA events that will be conducted in 2007.

"The AJGA is excited to partner with the PGA TOUR's Mayakoba Golf Classic," AJGA Executive V.P. of Corporate Partnerships Jason Etzen said. "By adding this event to the AJGA's 2007 schedule, we are able to give even more playing opportunities to our growing membership and help expand the junior game in México. Participants will be able to enjoy all of the opportunities a PGA TOUR host provides - world-class venue, amenities and competition."

The American Junior Golf Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the overall growth and development of young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scholarships through competitive junior golf. AJGA alumni have risen to the top of amateur, collegiate and professional golf. More than 160 former AJGA juniors currently play on the PGA and LPGA Tours and have compiled more than 300 wins. AJGA alumni include Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Jim Furyk, Stewart Cink, Davis Love III, Cristie Kerr, Pat Hurst, Paula Creamer, Morgan Pressel and Julieta Granada.

Tournament officials determined the term "volunteers" did not properly represent the massive contribution made by the nearly 500 individuals who offer their time and hard work to make the Mayakoba Golf Classic a reality. Furthermore, the Ambassadors are truly representative of the MGC's diverse international appeal. Last year, volunteers from more than 10 countries participated in the event, adding to the worldwide nature of the PGA TOUR's only event not held on American or Canadian soil.

MGC Ambassadors will continue to support the tournament by performing key duties such as managing and operating the event's marshal plan, live scoring operations, PGA TOUR player movement and much more.

For more information on joining the ranks of the MGC Ambassadors, click here. To sign up to be an MGC Ambassador, email Tournament Manager Joe Mazzeo at joe.mazzeo@gwse.com.

Hurry and sign up soon as spots are filling up. Registering early is the best way to reserve your position as a Walking Scorer, Standard Bearer, Shuttle Driver or whatever your preference is!

The total package price includes airfare, airport transfers in México, all-inclusive hotel accommodations, daily transportation to and from the golf course, and food and beverage (only F&B at tournament and hotel). Participating MGC Ambassadors will stay just 15 minutes from Mayakoba and will enjoy a beachfront hotel that is just a short walk from the world-famous Fifth Avenue and its renowned dining and entertainment options. Shuttles between the hotel and the golf course will run daily. Also included as part of the package is each Ambassador's Greg Norman Collection uniform.

Last year, individuals from Wisconsin, Florida, California, Texas, Canada, England, México and elsewhere traveled to Mayakoba to be a part of the event.

To sign up or for more details on the Milwaukee travel package, click here.

To sign up or for more details on the South Florida travel package, click here.

Contact Tournament Manager Joe Mazzeo at joe.mazzeo@gwse.com with any questions. Or call the Greg Norman Production Company at (239)254-9770.

The Playoffs will begin with the top 144 PGA TOUR players participating in the first playoff event, The Barclays. A progressive cut will follow, to 120 players at the Deutsche Bank Championship and 70 at the BMW Championship, until the top 30 players advance to the TOUR Championship, where the season-long champion - the FedExCup Champion - will be crowned.

Now that the four Playoff events have arrived, be a part of all the action with the latest installment of the Mayakoba Golf Classic's FedExCup Challenge!

Here's how to play:

1. Select three (3) PGA TOUR players.
   • At least one (1) must have participated in the 2007 Mayakoba Golf Classic. Click here to view results from the 2007 MGC.
2. Once you have selected your three (3) Fantasy Golfers, please email them to joe.mazzeo@gwse.com.
   • Teams must be received on or before August 22.
3. On September 17, the Fantasy Team with the most cumulative FedExCup points will be declared the winner.
4. One lucky winner will be announced in the September edition of News & Notes from the MGC and will receive: two (2) Daily Passes to the El Camino hospitality suites at the 2008 Mayakoba Golf Classic and an official MGC hat.

Stay tuned to The Golf Channel, NBC and CBS to follow all of the PGA TOUR Playoff action!