FJT at Wyndemere CC (13-15)

Gregory Solhaug   /   Aaron Whitley 

Florida Junior Tour (Boys & Girls 13-15)

• Wyndemere Country Club – Naples
  
  • Course Rotation: Green/White
• Yardage & Rating
  
  • Boys 13-15 – 6, 453 yds., 71.9/133
  • Girls 13-15 – 5,706 yds., 73.9/135
• Round 1 & 2 – 90 degrees, light breeze, sunshine

Girls 13-15 Division

A one hole, sudden-death playoff determined the winner of the girls’ division. Aaron Whitley overcame a two-stroke deficit, with a second round score of 75, to tie for the lead after the final round. With a comeback round two of 74, Mi Li  moved up the leaderboard to tie Whitley in first. The two leaders teed off on the par five, ninth hole to crown the champion. Li three-putted costing her a bogey, while Whitley two-putted for a par and a victory! This is Whitley’s, of Sarasota, first FJT win!

First round leader, Chloe Kovelesky, realized just 20 minutes prior to her tee time that she signed for a wrong score on the 10th hole in the first round. Showing great respect for the Rules and the spirit of the game, she came to the Committee and explained the mistake. Regrettably, the penalty is strict in this case and she was disqualified, but she gained respect from the Committee and her peers.

Boys 13-15 Division 

Gregory Solhaug, originally from Norway, earned a wire to wire win with rounds of 69-71-140 (-4). Solhaug, who carded a total of seven birdies over two rounds, is another first time FJT winner. Tiago Barni, of Windermere, finished in second place, five strokes behind, with rounds of 73-72—145. Rounding out the top three was Leo Goosen, of Windermere, who posted two consistent rounds of 73 for a 146 total. 

Full Results 

13-15 Age Division
Green/White Courses (updated 9/11/18)
$95 or $115 entry fee (GHIN vs non-GHIN price)
Membership is required

Wyndemere Country Club, located in Naples, is back on the Florida Junior Tour schedule in 2018. The golf course is always in fantastic condition and is excited to host the Florida Junior Tour.

Club's website 

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 - 6,700 yards (gross only)
• Girls 13-15 Age Division - 5,800 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, September 15th

11:00 AM - 1:30 PM - Tournament Registration (near pro shop)
12:00 PM - 1:57 PM - Round one tee times off the 1st and 10th tees

Sunday, September 16th

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 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 $30.00 + tax. Please call (239) 263-1661 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)

****Stars will be awarded retroactively.  The numbers below are based on the event meeting the minimum requirements of 48 boys and 18 girls****

Boys

• Champion receives 2 stars
• Top five receive 1 star

Girls

• Champion receives 2 stars
• Top three receive 1 star

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 $25 + 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

Directions

Wyndemere Country Club
700 Wyndemere Way
Naples, FL 34105

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