The Forest Country Club
- Bear Course -
At 7000 yards, the famed Bear Course is often the host for participants in the
prestigious USGA Qualifiers, FSGA Championships and exceeds the expectations of
those fortunate enough to play it.
Ranked
by GOLFWEEK Magazine as one of Florida's Top 25 Most Distinctive Courses, The
Bear provides the ultimate golfing challenge, all set amid the natural beauty of
pine, oak, cypress and palmetto palms. The
Forest Country Club has been a regular stop for many FSGA Championship and USGA
Qualifiers.
Eligibility
Male or female amateur golfers that are members of the FJT may apply for
participation. Entries are subject to rejection at any time, including during
the event by the FJT. The reason for rejection may include unbecoming behavior.
Please see the Code of Conduct for further details.
Application Procedure
Tournament applications for this event may enter on-line at
www.floridajuniortour.org
Players must complete a membership form, read the Tournament Policies and pay
the membership fees before the tournament application will be processed. Entries
must be received by 4:30pm EST of the closing date. Telephone or fax request
will not be considered for selection. Players will receive an e-mail that their
entry has been received and a second e-mail will be sent when 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.
Entry Fee Includes
The entry fee of $95 includes Saturday and Sunday tournament rounds of golf,
range balls prior to the tournament rounds and a tee prize.
Schedule of Play
Saturday, January
8, 2005 |
11:30 AM |
1st & 10th tees |
Sunday, January 9,
2005 |
7:30 AM |
1st & 10th tees |
The Forest Country Club Cookout
A cookout for players, parents and guest of the Florida Junior Tour is being
considered for Sunday after play.
Practice Round
Participants can set up a practice round at a special discounted rate of $25
plus tax by calling 239-481-5700. Times
are available after 10 AM, 5 days in advance. All players must ride and if under
16 parents may play an accompanying round for $45.
Remember you are a guest at The Forest
Country Club and gentlemanly/Lady like behavior and proper dress is expected at
all times. The proper place to practice your swing is on the driving range,
hitting multiple shots on the course is unacceptable.
Walking and Pull Carts
All players must walk and carry their clubs during the competition rounds. Pull
carts will be permitted.
Directions
The Forest
Country Club - From
I-75 exit at 128
Exit , which is
Alico Road. Proceed
West 3 miles to US Highway 41. Go
right on US Highway 41 heading
North ½ mile. The Forest Country Club
will be on the West side of the road.
See www.fsga.org, club directory, for a map
and directions to the course.
Hotel Information
Arrangements have been made at: You must identify yourself as an FJT competitor
for reservations.
Holiday Inn Select
Available: January 7-9, 2005
Rate: $89 plus tax per room
Reservations: (239)-482-2900
Rate Available until December 7, 2004
Tees To Play
Tees are not set until the tournament staff arrives on site. Tournament set up
can change, including yardages, to offset inclement weather or other course
conditions (i.e. course conditions wet). Typical yardages are below.:
- Boys 13 – 15 6500 – 6600 Yards
- Girls 13 – 15 5300 – 5500 Yards
Junior Golf Scoreboard Ranked
This event is a Junior Golf Scoreboard ranked tournament.
AJGA (Performance Based Entrance)
- Boys 13-15 Champion - 1
Exemption to a Jr. All Star event
- Girls 13-15 Champion - 1
Exemption to a Jr. All Star event
Registration
Registration will be available in front of the pro-shop beginning at 9:30 AM
prior to the first round. ALL players are expected register. First round
pairings, pace of play policy, local rules, hole locations and general
tournament information will be distributed at registration.
Tee Times & Pairings
First round pairings and starting times will be available on the Florida Junior
Tour website 3 days after the closing date and on Friday, January 7th, at the Pro
Shop. After the completion of the first round, all competitors will be regrouped
by score within age group for their next round. Final round pairings will be
available one hour after the final score has been posted. They will be posted to
the FJT web site, on the scoreboard, and in the pro shop. It is the players’
responsibility to be at his/her respective tee at least 10 minutes prior to
teeing off. We recommend that you always see your tee time in black and white
and if you still have questions, please contact an FJT official at the host
facility.
Rules
USGA Rules of Golf will govern play. Local rules will be distributed at
registration on Saturday.
Pace of Play
Pace of play will be strictly enforced with anticipated rounds less than 4 hours
and 30 minutes. We strongly recommended that you become knowledge of the FJT
Pace of Play Policy. Pace of Play Policy can be reviewed on the FJT web site
under Tournaments section.
Spectators Carts
Spectators will be authorized to rent carts, but
must follow the published policy (available on site). More information is
available on the FJT web site under Parents.