Entries Close Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Match play is the oldest and most exciting format in golf, a format that is not commonly used in this day and age. The Junior Match Play allows juniors a chance that they may not otherwise have to play in this exhilarating format at a terrific golf course.
New for 2013:
- 36-hole stroke play prior to match play
- Stroke play portion ranked by Junior Golf Scoreboard
- Low 32 scores advance to match play
Eligibility
Male amateur golfers ages 16-18 as of July 27, 2013. All players must compete in the age division commensurate with their age as of the last day of the Championship. No players are allowed to play out of their age division
Entry Fee
$110 ($120 - players who do not have an active FSGA/GHIN Handicap).
Late entries will be accepted subject to a $10 late entry fee should the entrant gain acceptance into the field.
Championship Field Size
84 players
Seeding and Championship Format
**Players ride in carts for all rounds**
Wednesday, July 24th
36 holes of individual stroke play; 18 each on Wednesday, July 24 and Thursday, July 25 to identify the low 32 for match play. Players will be placed in brackets and seeded based on their seeding round score. A playoff will be held immediately after the seeding round to determine the last qualifier's place in the Championship if necessary. All other players will be placed in a bracket based on seeding round scores with ties broken randomly.
Thursday, July 25th
Players play their 2nd 18-hole seeding round in the morning. The field is cut to the low 32 and players will play their first round match in the afternoon. Starting times will be posted on the scoreboard, players will have approximately 30 minutes before their matches.
Friday, July 26th
All remaining players play their second round of matches in the morning. All players winning their second round of matches will play in their third round matches in the afternoon. Afternoon starting times will be posted on the scoreboard. Players will have approximately 30 minutes between their second and third round matches.
Saturday, July 27th
Semi-Final matches in the morning followed by an 18-hole match to determine the Champion in the afternoon.
Scheduling of matches may be adjusted due to weather and field sizes.
Course Set-Up
The golf course will be set-up approximately 6,800-7,000 yards.
World & National Rankings
The event is ranked by the World Amateur Golf Ranking. The 36-hole stroke play portion of the Championship is ranked by Junior Golf Scoreboard.
AJGA Performance Based Entry (PBE)
Boys 16-18
- Champion receives 8 performance stars
- Semifinalists receive 4 performance stars
- Quarterfinalists receive 1 performance star
Practice Rounds
Practice rounds are available one week prior to the championship. Practice rounds may be played after 12:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday. The price for a practice round is $30.00 + tax. Please call (407) 597-5500 to arrange your practice round. The proper place to practice your golf swing is on the driving range, hitting multiple shots on the course is unacceptable.
Defending Champion
Jake Kevorkian, from Clearwater, captured the Boys 16-18 age division at Wyndemere Country Club by defeating Lucas Trim, 4 and 3 in the final match.
Exemptions Earned from this Tournament
Winner
- Next year's Amateur Match Play Championship
- Next year's Boys' Junior Championship
Championship Pace of Play
Click here to read the Championship Pace of Play Policy.
Hard Card; Local Rules and Conditions of Competitions
Click here to read the Hard Card and additional Conditions of Competitions.
Championship Policies
Click here to read the withdrawal, dress code, caddie and spectator and other policies.
Spectators and Caddies
Spectators are always welcome at FSGA Championships. Spectators are allowed to ride and the cost of a spectator cart is $20 plus tax. Spectator carts will be very limited and are on a first-come, first-served basis. Spectators are not allowed to ride in players' carts. Players are not allowed to employ a caddie. Click here for spectator policies.
Conditions; Schedules
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.
Accommodations
Please click the View Hotels tab in the Tournament Links section for hotels in the Orlando area.
Payment
Waldorf Astoria Golf Club accepts cash and Visa/MasterCard for method of payment.
Directions
Waldorf Astoria Golf Club
14224 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane
Orlando FL 32821
(407) 597-5500
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