Pensacola CC (16-18 & 13-15)

Four Claim FJT Trophies in Pensacola

Pensacola Country Club, located on Pensacola Bay, provided a great weekend of golf for all age divisions in the Florida Junior Tour event this weekend, November 15-16. The juniors faced cooler temperatures and a tight race for first place.

In the Boys 16-18 age division, Bryce Geraghty, of Gulf Breeze, fired an opening round of five under-par to seize the win by four strokes over Matthew Mourin. After round one, Geraghty held the lead by three strokes ahead of Sam Uhland who posted a two under-par 70. Mourin was not far behind in third place with an even-par score of 72.  Geraghty posted a second round even-par score of 72. Mourin, of Miami Lakes, chased Geraghty during round two and finished with a one under-par score of 71 to move to second place. Uhland finished tied for third with Kevin Slayden after firing a second round 76. This is Bryce’s first FJT win, which earns him a spot in the Tour Championship.

In the Girl’s 16-18 age division, Amanda Doherty shot the only under par round in the girl’s division to capture the victory. Doherty, from Atlanta, Georgia, fired a first round score of 71, one under-par, to lead by three strokes over Teresa Conroy.  Amanda held onto her three-stroke lead with a second round score of 76, tournament total 147.  Conroy, of Tallahassee, finished in second place with a tournament total 150, three strokes ahead of Emily Uhland in third place. This marks Doherty’s second FJT win in 2014.

Cody Carroll, of Jacksonville, opened with a round one score of 74 to lead the Boys 13-15 age division. Following close behind Carroll, Connor Campbell fired a first round 76 to finish round one in second place. Carroll faltered in round two by shooting 81 for a tournament total 155 and a third place finish. Connor Campbell played strong in round two with three birdies to claim first place by two shots. Connor captures his first FJT win with his two bookend scores of 76.

Ariel Yu, of Bradenton, captures her first FJT win in the Girls 13-15 age division. After round one, Ariel Yu led by three strokes over Lauren Miller with a score of 77.  Ariel Yu held onto her lead in round two after posting a score of 75 for a tournament total 152. Miller finished in second place with a second round score of 74, tournament total 154. Caroline Craig finished in third place with a tournament total 163, nine strokes behind Miller. Ariel Yu earns a spot in the Tour Championship after her victory.

Next weekend, November 22-23, the FJT travels to Timacuan Golf and Country Club in Lake Mary and Worthington Country Club in Bonita Springs. The Tour Championship held at TPC Sawgrass on December 13-14 is not far behind to wrap up the 2014 FJT season. 

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Entries Open:  Wednesday, September 24th
Entry Deadline:  Wednesday, October 8th
16-18 & 13-15 Age Divisions
$95 or $115 entry fee (GHIN vs non-GHIN price)
Membership is required

Founded in 1902, Pensacola Country Club enjoys a long and storied history as one of the oldest private clubs in the state of Florida. Designed by Jerry Pate, the golf course reopened in the fall of 2006. Completed in January 2008, the two-story clubhouse commands a magnificent view of Pensacola Bay and a dramatic Par 3 finishing hole.

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Format

• 36 holes of individual stroke play
• 84 total players (typically 66 boys and 18 girls)
• 16-18 & 13-15 age divisions (age calculated by the last day of the tournament)

Divisions and Approximate Yardages

• Boys 16-18 & 13-15 Age Divisions - 6,700 yards (gross only)
• Girls 16-18 & 13-15 Age Divisions - 5,900 yards (gross only)

Note to Boys & Girls
The 16-18 and 13-15 divisions will play the same set of tees (approximately 6,700 for the boys and 5,900 yards for the girls). Results that are sent to Junior Golf Scoreboard rankings, GolfWeek rankings, and for AJGA PBE will have the two divisions combined. The divisions will remain separate for FJT purposes (awards, points, exemptions, etc.).

How Entries are Accepted

• Players with an unused FJT exemption will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis (if submitted before the entry deadline).
• Players without an FJT exemption - all other entries are held until the entry closing date.  Shortly after the closing date, a computer-generated random draw is performed to determine which entries are accepted, and the order of the alternates. All players are notified of their status after the random draw is conducted,
• An alternates list will be posted to the FJT website under "Tee Times & Player Information".
• Entries submitted after the entry deadline will be added to the bottom of the alternates list or used to fill any openings in the field.

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How to Enter

Entries must be submitted through the FSGA website. To enter, each player must have an account on this website (free to setup), and a current FJT Junior Membership ($40). Click "Enter" above in the Tournament Links box.

Entry Fee

The entry fee of $95 (for GHIN handicap members) or $115 (non-GHIN handicap members) includes tournament rounds, range balls prior to tournament rounds, crystal trophies for the top three finishers, and a tee gift. 

To receive the GHIN handicap price, the player, or one of the player's parents must have an active GHIN handicap at a club in Florida. The seven digit GHIN number must be included and active when the entry is submitted. Click on the Handicaps tab above in the main menu for more information.

Late Fee:  A late fee of $10 will be applied to entries received after the entry deadline. The entry fee and late fee will only be charged if the player gets accepted into the tournament field.

Schedule of Events

Saturday, November 15th

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Tournament Registration (near pro shop)
10:30 AM - 12:27 PM - Round one tee times off the 1st and 10th tees

Sunday, November 16th

7:30 AM - 9:27 AM - Final round tee times off the 1st and 10th tees
Approximately 3:00 PM - Awards presentation

Practice Rounds

Practice rounds are available one week prior to the tournament on a space-available basis. Times times are only available after 12:00 noon the weekend prior.  The price for a practice round is $30.00 + tax. Please call 850-455-1488 to arrange your practice round. The proper place to practice your golf swing is on the driving range, hitting multiple shots on the course, not filling divots, and not repairing ball marks are unacceptable and may cause removal from the tournament without a refund.

AJGA Performance Based Entry (PBE)

Boys

• Winner receives 8 performance stars
• Top five finishers receive 4 performance stars

Girls

• Winner receives 8 performance stars
• Top three finishers receive 4 performance stars

The 16-18 and 13-15 divisions will play the same set of tees and the divisions will be combined for AJGA and ranking purposes.

National Rankings

• Ranked by Junior Golf Scoreboard

Other Policies

• Walking - players must walk during tournament rounds
• Spectators & Carts - Spectators are allowed. Spectator carts are available first-come, first-served at $20 + tax per day, per cart Click here
• Caddies - Caddies are not allowed
• Range Finders (Electronic Measuring Devices) - are allowed (see Local Rules link below)
• Championship Pace of Play Policy - Click here
• Local Rules and Conditions of Competition - Click here
• Championship Policies - Click here to read the withdrawal, dress code, and other policies.
• Procedures for Alternates - Click here for information on how alternates may gain entry into this tournament.
• Conditions/ Schedule - The FSGA Championships Committee/on-site Rules Committee reserves the right to alter any of the conditions, provisions and/or schedules.  The
  decision of the Championships Committee/on-site Rules Committee in any matter will be final.

Hotel & Accommodations

A host hotel has not been arranged at this time. There are several hotels in the club's area. Use the "Hotels" link above in the Tournament Links box or search on the internet. Please note the cancellation policies before making any reservations.

Directions

Pensacola Country Club
1500 Bayshore Dr
Pensacola, FL 32507
850-455-1488
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