Entries Open: Wednesday, October 23rd
Entry Deadline: Wednesday, November 13th
FJT exemptions are not used in determining the field. See the field determination policy below.
Home of THE PLAYERS Championship, birthplace of the TPC (Tournament Players Club) Network, and backdrop to the PGA TOUR headquarters, the TPC Sawgrass golf course in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., is perhaps the world’s most famous golf course. THE PLAYERS Stadium Course sports one of the most recognizable and challenging holes on the PGA Tour. The notorious par-3, 17th hole, features an island green that makes or breaks many a PGA TOUR pro’s round.
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Entry Fee
The entry fee of $495 includes:
- 2 night stay at the Sawgrass Marriott - $250+ value
- Tournament rounds on Dye's Valley and THE PLAYERS Stadium
- Pair of FootJoy shoes - $150-$200 value
- FJT tee gift
Players that reside in Duval, Clay, St. Johns, or Nassau counties can chose to be exempt from the hotel cost. On the entry form, a question will be asked if the player lives in one of the counties listed above, and if they choose not to stay at the hotel their entry fee will be reduced by $250 before it is charged internally. Since room nights at the Marriott Sawgrass are required to gain access to the Stadium courses, only players that live in the counties listed will be exempt from staying at the hotel.
Field Determination Summary
The field is determined in the following method:
1. FJT winners since January 1, 2013. A spot will be reserved for the boy and girl winners of the events at Santa Lucia at Juliette Falls. If the winners decline the reserved spot then the next alternates will be accepted.
2. All other entries are held until Wednesday, November 13th. Players are then accepted based off their standing on the FJT points lists. Approximately 67 boys and 21 girls will be accepted into the field (~42 in boys 16-18 division, 27 in the boys 13-15 division, 12 in the girls 16-18 division, and 9 in the girls 13-15 division).
3. An alternates list will be posted to the FJT website under "Tee Times & Player Information".
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The FSGA reserves the right to modify the selection process and field sizes.
Schedule of Play
- Saturday, December 14th: 8:00 AM - 9:57 AM off the 1st and 10th tees (Dye's Valley Course)
- Sunday, December 15th: 8:00 AM - 9:57 AM off the 1st and 10th tees (THE PLAYERS Stadium Course)
Practice Rounds
Dye's Valley Course - Players can set-up a practice round at a special discounted rate of $65 on Dye's Valley Course plus tax which includes a cart.Practice rounds are available 12/7 to 12/13. Reservations can be made 14 days prior of the requested date by calling 904-273-3255.
A parent may play along for $109 on Dye's Valley Course
During practice rounds, players are not allowed to play multiple shots off tees or into greens. The playing of multiple shots or slow play may result in the player's removal from the course without a refund
THE PLAYERS Stadium - Due new restrictions put in effect by the PGA Tour to ensure the best possible conditions for the THE PLAYERS Championship, practice rounds are not available on the PLAYERS Stadium. Players are allowed to walk the course to study sight lines, take measurements and get familiar with the course on Thursday (12/12) and Friday (12/13) in the afternoon. Players need to make arrangements with the golf shop to walk THE PLAYERS Stadium. There is no fee to walk the course, but players must stay off the putting greens and avoid resort play.
Please click here (coming soon) to read more about practice rounds.
Walking and Pull/Push Carts
Players must walk and carry their clubs during the competition rounds (pull/push carts are permitted). Caddies are not permitted.
Tees To Play
Tees are not selected until the tournament staff arrives on site. Tournament set-up may change, including yardages, to offset inclement weather or other course conditions (i.e. wet course conditions). Typical yardages are below:
- Boys 16-18 will play approximately 6,800 yards
- Girls 16-18 and Girls 13-15 will play approximately 5,800 yards
- Boys 13-15 will play approximately 6,600 yards
The Girls 13-15 & 16-18 divisions will play the same set of tees and the results will be combined for AJGA and ranking websites. The divisions will stay seperate for FJT purposes (FJT points, exemptions, and awards).
National Rankings
This event is ranked by Junior Golf Scoreboard and GolfWeek.
AJGA - PBE (Performance Based Entrance)
Boys 16-18
- Champion - 8 Performance Stars
- Top 5 - 4 Performance Stars
- Top 10 - 1 Performance Star
Boys 13-15
- Champion - 2 Performance Stars
- Top 5 - 1 Performance Star
Girls 13-18
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Champion - 8 Performance Stars
- Top 3 - 2 Performance Star
The Girls 13-15 & 16-18 divisions will play the same set of tees and the results will be combined for AJGA and ranking websites. The divisions will stay seperate for FJT purposes (FJT points, exemptions, and awards).
Spectator Carts
Spectators will be authorized to rent carts, but must follow the Spectator policies. Spectator carts will cost $25 a day, plus tax. Spectator carts may be limited, and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Eligibility
Male or female amateur golfers that are members of the FJT may apply for entry. Entries are subject to rejection at any time, including during the event. The reason for rejection may include unbecoming behavior. Please see the Code of Conduct for further details.
Application Procedure
- Tournament applications must be submitted through the website with valid payment. Telephone and fax requests will not be accepted.
- Applicants must have a current FSGA/FJT membership.
- Players should read the Tournament Policies and Pace of Play policy.
- Players will receive an e-mail that their entry has been received and a second e-mail will be sent if the player is accepted into the field. As a player is not automatically confirmed into the tournament, travel arrangements should not be made until the second confirmation e-mail is received. Review Tournament Policies for further details.
Registration
Registration will be available prior to the first round. ALL players are expected to register. General tournament information, Footjoy shoes, and other tee gifts will be distributed at registration.
Tee Times & Pairings
First round tee times and pairings will be available on the website. After the completion of the first round, all competitors will be repaired by score, within their age group, for their next round. Final round pairings will be available approximately one-hour after the final score has been posted. Pairings will be available on the website, at the club, and will be sent via text message. It is the player's responsibility to be at his/her respective starting tee at least 10 minutes prior to teeing off. We recommend that you always see your tee time in black and white (in print), and if you still have questions, please contact an FSGA Official at the host facility.
Rules
USGA Rules of Golf will govern play. Review the FSGA Hard Card and Pace of Play Policy. The Notice to Players (local rules and hole locations) will be distributed on the starting tee.
Range Finders - Electronic distance measuring devices are allowed. (effective December 1st, 2012)
Music - Phones and other devices that play music should not be used at the tournament site. Listening to music during a competitive round will generally result in disqualification under the Rules of Golf. This is true for all types of competitions - not just FJT.
Pace of Play
The FJT uses a checkpoint pace of play policy that provides no verbal warnings throughout the round. Each group is responsible for playing under the allotted time or finishing each checkpoint hole within 15 minutes of the group ahead of them.
Pace of play will be strictly enforced with anticipated rounds to be less than 4 hours and 45 minutes. We strongly recommend that all players and parents read and understand the Pace of Play Policy.
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