16-18 & 13-15 Age Divisions
$95 or $115 entry fee (GHIN vs non-GHIN price)
Membership is required
Rocky Bayou is a great 18 hole regulation course located at the Rocky Bayou Country Club facility in Niceville, FL. From the longest tees it offers 6,917 yards of golf for a par of 72. The course was designed by William W. Amick, ASGCA and opened in 1973.
Click here to view the club's website. 
Format
- 36 holes of individual stroke play
- 84 total players (typically 66 boys and 18 girls)
- 16-18 & 13-15 age divisions (age calculated by the last day of the tournament)
Divisions and Approximate Yardages
- Boys 16-18 & 13-15 Age Divisions - 6,700 yards (gross only)
- Girls 16-18 & 13-15 Age Divisions - 5,900 yards (gross only)
Note to Boys & Girls
The 16-18 and 13-15 divisions will play the same set of tees (approximately 6,700 for the boys and 5,900 yards for the girls). Results that are sent to Junior Golf Scoreboard rankings, GolfWeek rankings, and for AJGA PBE will have the two divisions combined. The divisions will remain separate for FJT purposes (awards, points, exemptions, etc.).
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 1st
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Tournament Registration (near pro shop)
11:30 AM - 1:27 PM - Round one tee times off the 1st and 10th tees
Sunday, October 2nd
7:30 AM - 9:27 AM - Final round tee times off the 1st and 10th tees
Approximately 3:00 PM - Awards presentation
Practice Rounds
Practice rounds are available one week prior to the tournament on a space-available basis. Times times are only available after 12:00 noon the weekend prior. The price for a practice round is $25.00 + tax. Please call (850) 678-3270 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 8 performance stars
- Top five finishers receive 4 performance stars
Girls
- Winner receives 8 performance stars
- Top three finishers receive 4 performance stars
The 16-18 and 13-15 divisions will play the same set of tees and the divisions will be combined for AJGA and ranking purposes.
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
A host hotel has not been arranged at this time. There are several hotels in the club's area. Use the "Hotels" link above in the Tournament Links box or search on the internet. Please note the cancellation policies before making any reservations.
Directions
Rocky Bayou Country Club
600 Golf Course Drive
Niceville, FL 32578
(850) 678-3270
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Rocky Bayou Country Club, located in Niceville, provided the juniors with perfect course conditions as well as challenged the players with new greens. The only red number from day one came from the girls’ 16-18 division. Niceville resident, Lauren Miller, carded a two under-par 70 to take the early lead by three over Sophie Membrino, of Ponte Vedra Beach, who finished in second place. Miller did not let the lead out of sight in round two and carded 
a 75 for a 145 tournament total. Membrino remained in second place, two strokes behind, after a second round 74, 147 total. Claire Albrecht and Sarah May tied for third with a 153 tournament total. Miller earned her second victory on the FJT in 2016 after winning at Amelia National in March.
One stroke behind in second place finished Alex (Kyuhyeop) Lee with a 73. Round two saw a change between first and second place. Lee, of Orlando, played to an impressive second round of 
67 for a four under-par tournament total of 140 and his first win on the FJT! Carroll dropped to second place with a second round 71 (-1) and 143 tournament total. Alone in third place finished Lake City resident, Jacob Soucinek, with rounds of 75-71—146. 
