FJT at Orange Co. National - 54-Hole Major (Boys 13-15)

Florida Junior Tour (Boys 13-15)

• Orange County National Golf Club - Panther Lake Course
• Yardage and Rating
          -Boys - 6,643 yds. 72.3/130
• Round One: Mild humidity with cloudy skies.
• Round Two: On and off rain showers all day, high humidity, light wind.
• Round Three: High humidity with cloudy skies, and wind up to 20 mph.

WINTER GARDEN - With the threat of Tropical Storm Alberto looming, the field of 58 players set out on Saturday thinking it was nearly impossible we would finish a 54 hole event. Mother nature once again had us fooled. Without a single weather delay, the FJT Memorial Day Major concluded with only the occasional rain shower. 

Boys 13-15 Division

After round one, Leo Goosen of Windermere, sat atop the leaderboard at three under-par, 69. Four players sat three strokes back at even par 72. Luke Clanton didn't let the rain phase him during Round 2 and made his comeback. Clanton, of Miami Lakes, carded a one under-par, 71 to take the lead by three strokes going into Mondays final round with a two day total of one under-par, 143. The high winds of Mondays final round would decide the tournament. At the conclusion of play, Round 1 leader, Leo Goosen had fallen one short and would finish in solo third. Nick Strickler played lights out and carded a four under-par, 68, ultimately forcing a play-off with Luke Clanton. The players were tied at even par, 216. 

Clanton and Strickler headed to the 18th hole to begin the sudden death playoff. Both player made par advancing to the first hole to continue the playoff. With a par on the second playoff hole, Clanton claimed his win!  As Luke hoisted the trophy he recorded his third win out of the last four FTJ events. 

Scoring & Results

Full Results

Boys 13-15 Age Divisions
$155 or $175 entry fee (GHIN vs non-GHIN price)
Tournament rounds are being played on the Panther Lake Course (changed from Crooked Cat due to maintenance)

Panther Lake features significant elevation changes, rolling fairways and large, contoured greens. But with fewer trees, wider landing areas, native heather and mounding framing the fairways, Panther Lake presents golfers more of a links-style look. It may well be the most naturally beautiful Orlando Florida golf course. The course’s open feel encourages golfers to grip it and rip it off the tee, and there is certainly more room for error and multiple options for playing a hole—both off the tee and into the greens. 

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Format

• 54-holes of individual stroke play
• 84 total players
• Boys 13-15 age division (age calculated by the last day of the tournament)

Divisions and Approximate Yardages

• Boys 13-15 Age Division - 6,700 yards (gross only)

How Entries are Accepted (Different than 36-hole events)

• Players with an unused FJT exemption will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis (if submitted before the entry deadline).
• After the close of entries, all non-exempt players will be ranked by their standing on Junior Golf Scoreboard, www.juniorgolfscoreboard.com. The better ranked players will be placed in the tournament field until the limit is reached.
• Players not making the field will be placed on the alternates list in order of their Junior Golf Scoreboard ranking.
  
• 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 $155 (for GHIN handicap members) or $175 (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, May 26th

6:30 AM - 9:30 AM - Tournament Registration (near pro shop)
7:30 AM - 9:27 AM - Round one tee times off the 1st and 10th tees

Sunday, May 27th

7:30 AM - 9:27 AM - Round two tee times off the 1st and 10th tees

Monday, May 28th

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. Tee times are only available after 12:00 noon the weekend prior.  The price for a practice round is $35.00 + tax. Please call 407-905-2210 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 13-15

• Champion receives 2 performance stars
• Top five receive 1 performance star

National Rankings

• Results are ranked by Junior Golf Scoreboard.

Other Policies

• Walking - Players must walk during tournament rounds.
• Spectator and Spectator Cart Policy - Click here.
• Caddies - Caddies are not allowed.
• 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.

Directions

Orange County National GC & Lodge
16301 Phil Ritson Way
Winter Garden, FL 34787
407-905-2210

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