FJT at Ocala GC (13-15)

Wyndom Burnett & Gray Albright

Boy's Division

Red numbers filled the leaderboard as the Boy's Division at this weekends Florida Junior Tour event headed to Ocala Golf Club. With few chances for earning champion exemptions into this year's Tour Championship, the competition was stiff. After the first round, the leaderboard was tight as Nicholas Gabrelcik shot the low round of the afternoon with a five under-par, 67. Closely behind him though was Gray Albright and Jason Duff who posted 68 and 69, respectively. With the title up for grabs, Sunday morning's final round was a race to the top. After making the turn at two-under par, Nicholas increased his lead to two strokes with nine holes left to play. Gray Albright was sitting behind Gabrelcik after only managing to shoot one under-par on the front nine. However, it was Albright who lit up the back nine by shooting 32, four under-par. Albright's final round 67 would leave him in a tie at the top with Nicholas Gabrelcik who finished up with a four under-par round of 68. Both their impressive tournament totals of 135 meant they were headed back on the course for yet another playoff to determine the champion. After the first playoff hole, Gray Albright's par would be enough to defeat Nicholas Gabrelcik and win the Florida Junior Tour event at Ocala Golf Club. This is Albright's first FJT victory of his career and now will earn an automatic exemption into this year's Tour Championship. 

Girl's Division

In the Girl's Division, there was no lack of excitement as the leaderboard was just as jumbled up as the boy's. After the first round Saturday, it was Wyndom Burnett, of Citrus Springs, who sat in the top spot on the leaderboard after firing a three under-par, first round of 69. Behind Burnett was Chloe Schiavone, of Jacksonville, who shot one under-par to claim solo second heading into the final round. The final round was a battle between Burnett & Schiavone as they were neck and neck for the entire round. For a majority of the final round Sunday morning, the two girls were tied. Yet, on the final hole of the final round, Wyndom Burnett pulled away from Chloe Schiavone to shoot a final round of 75 and win her first Florida Junior Tour event! Chloe Schiavone shot a two over-par, 74 to finish the tournament at 145, one stroke behind Burnett. The low round Sunday was a one under-par round of 71 from both Jacqueline Putrino and Tori Bien. 

13-15 Age Division (age calculated on the last day of the tournament)
$95 or $115 entry fee (GHIN vs non-GHIN price)
Membership is required.

Located in the heart of Ocala, Ocala Golf Club is set to host the Florida Junior Tour. Tifeagle greens and strategically placed bunkers will force competitors to accurately place each shot in the proper section of fairway or green to make birdies.  

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Format

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

Divisions and Approximate Yardages

• Boys 13-15 Age Division - 6,600 yards (gross only)
• Girls 13-15 Age Division - 5,700 yards (gross only)

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, October 14th

7:00 AM - 9:30 AM - Tournament Registration (near pro shop)
8:00 AM - 9:57 AM - Round one tee times off the 1st and 10th tees

Sunday, October 15th

8:00 AM - 9:57 AM - Final round tee times off the 1st and 10th tees
Approximately 2:30 PM - Awards presentation

Practice Rounds

Practice rounds are available one week prior and after 12:00 PM on the weekend.  The price for a practice round is $25.00. Please call 352-401-6917 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 2 performance stars
• Top three finishers receive 1 performance star

Girls

• Winner receives 2 performance stars

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 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

The FSGA does not have a host hotel at this time.

Directions

Ocala Golf Club
3130 E Silver Springs Blvd.
Ocala, FL 34470

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