FJT Ocala Open (9-12)

Divisions and Approximate Yardages

• Boys (9-10) - 5,000 yards (gross only)
• Boys (11-12) - 5,500 yards (gross only)
• Girls (9-10) - 4,200 yards (gross only)
• Girls (9-10) - 5,000 yards (gross only)

How Entries are Accepted

• Entries will be accepted on a first-come-first-serve basis.
• Late entries will be accepted if space is available ($10 late entry fee).
• If entries have reached capacity, additional players will be placed on an alternate's list.
• The alternate's list will be posted to the FJT website under "Tee Times & Player Information."
• Entries close approximately 2 1/2 weeks prior to the tournament.
• At the close of entries, if the 9-10 division (boys or girls) has 3 or less entrants, those players must choose one of the following options: 1) Play up into the 11-12 division   OR    2) Withdraw from the event and receive a full refund.

Schedule of Events

• Saturday, January 20th

  • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM - Tournament Registration (near pro shop)

  • 11:00 AM - 12:57 PM - Round one tee times off of the 1st and 10th tees

    • Mandatory Meeting - 30 to 45 minutes prior to tee time, 15 minutes long (more information below)

• Sunday, January 21st

  • 8:00 AM - 9:57 AM - Round two tee times off of the 1st and 10th tees

    • Awards presentation immediately following the completion of play

Mandatory Educational Meeting - Saturday

• Each golfer MUST attend a mandatory meeting with FSGA staff prior to their tee time on Saturday

• Topics to include: Etiquette, rules, pace-of-play, how to feel comfortable playing in events, care for the course, appreciation of club staff and volunteers

• Meetings will generally take place near or on the practice putting green

• Each player MUST attend the meeting associated with his/her meeting time

• Meetings will be approximately 15 to 20 minutes long
• Parents are encouraged to attend

*If a players fails to make the meeting at their scheduled time, they will not be allowed to participate in the event.*

Five FJT Standards

Competing at beautiful clubs around the state is a privilege and it is important for all of our players and parents to place value on the following five duties

• Say please and thank you to the club staff and our volunteers

• Rake bunkers

• Fix ball marks

• Step on/repair your divots

• Throw away your garbage! There should never be trash on the ground anywhere on the course (place trash in waste receptacles, golf carts or even your bag if no other place is available)

Showing Appreciation and Proper Manners - At all courses where juniors play, they should show appreciation to the members and staff. To all of our junior players, let's show the clubs that you are not only the most talented golfers in the country, but also the most respectful. A "thank you" to the club and taking care of the course are the best ways to make a positive impression on the club, fellow players, coaches and spectators.

How to Enter

• Entries are submitted through the FSGA website

• To enter, each player must create an FSGA account on this website (free to set-up), purchase a current Junior Membership ($45), and have an active Florida GHIN Handicap (included in membership if golfer does not already have one)

• To proceed, click the "Enter" button above once entries have opened

• Late Entry Fee: A late fee of $10 will be applied to entries submitted after the close of entries date. The entry fee and late fee will only be applied if the player gets accepted in to the tournament field

Practice Rounds

• Practice rounds are available one week prior to the tournament on a space-available basis and includes cart and range balls prior to the round

• Tee times are only available after 12:00 noon the weekend prior

• The price for a practice round is $25.00 + tax

• 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