Juliette Falls (16-18)

Colanta & Stone Back In The Winner's Circle

The 16-18 age division headed up to the Ocala area to face off in the final regular 36-hole event of the season at the scenic Juliette Falls. The 84 players found the course in great condition and very fast and undulating putting greens.

The weather for the first round was very calm and sunny and players took advantage by posting low scores. In the boys division, twelve players posted even par or better scores. Travis Trace held the lead with a 68 on the par 72 course. Timothy Colanta was one stroke back at 69 while Andrew Arft and William Wrigley were just two strokes back after posting 70's.

In the girls division Latanna Stone took the first round lead with a 71 (-1). Teresa Romeo, Mao Young and Erica Stoner were two strokes back after posting 73's.

On Sunday, the players awoke to a cold morning with winds sustained near 15 mph and gusts up to 25 mph. The course was playing more difficult, but most players adapted to the tough conditions.

Travis Trace struggled a little on the front nine after making a birdie on the 2nd hole; he made bogies on 3, 4, and 6. Trace then birdied the 11th and 15th, but a costly bogie on the final hole would leave him in a tie for second.

Yidong Zhang started the day four strokes back and made five birdies on the day (2, 9, 12, 15, 16) to shot 70 and post 142 (-2) for the tournament. Andrew Arft made three birdies and three bogies on the day to shoot 72 and also post 142.

Timothy Colanta was playing in the final group along with Travis Trace and William Wrigley so he had a good idea of how stood all day. Colanta started off great and quickly took the lead on the front nine by making birdies on 1, 2, and 9. Birdies on the 11th and 13th increased his lead. Colanta would then bogie the 17th and 18th for a 71 (-1) in the final round. His rounds of 69-71--140 (-4) gave him a two stroke victory over Zhang, Arft and Trace.

The weather seemed to affect the girls on Sunday as their scores were a bit higher than the first round. Emma Albrecht made two birdies, four bogies, and a double bogey to route to a 76 to go with her 74 in the first round.  Albrecht posted 74-76--150 and had to wait for the leaders in the groups behind her.

Terese Romeo started off well and made up the two stroke deficit between her and Latanna Stone. Romeo shot a 35 on her first nine (the back nine) while Stone struggled with a 41. Romeo then found trouble on her final nine while Stone settled down. Romeo held the lead with only two holes remaining, but costly bogies on the final two holes lost her the title. Stone made pars on the final two holes to give her a one stroke victory.

Romeo and Albrecht finished one stroke back to Latanna Stone who shot  71-78--149.

Full Results

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Entries Open:  Wednesday, October 2nd
Entry Deadline: Wednesday, October 16th

Juliette Falls will be one of the most exciting courses you will ever have the privilege of playing. Elevation changes combined with heavy live oak and pine forests and the four magnificent waterfalls are going to keep its members challenged and interested everyday. Since opening, Golf Magazine has chosen Juliette Falls as one of its "Top 10 New Golf Courses You Can Play.

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Age Division

This tournament is for the 16-18 age division. Age is calculated by the last day of the tournament.

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 players' parents must have an active GHIN handicap at a club in Florida. The seven digit GHIN number must be submitted with the entry.

Late Fee:  A late fee of $10 will applied to all 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. (effective 1/1/13)

Schedule of Play

• Saturday, November 23rd:  10:30 AM - 12:27 PM off the 1st and 10th tees
• Sunday, November 24th:  8:00 AM - 9:57 AM off the 1st and 10th tees

Where to Stay

The FSGA has not arrange a host hotel for this event.

Click on "Hotels" in the Tournament Link box to the right or use the internet to search for other deals. Please note any cancellation policies prior to making reservations.

Practice Round

Players can set-up a practice round at a special discounted rate of $30 plus tax which includes a cart by calling 352-522-0309. Practice rounds are available one week prior to the tournament and after 12:00 PM the weekend before. Times are available on a space available basis.

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.

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 6,900 yards
• Girls 16-18 will play approximately 6,000 yards

National Rankings

This event is ranked by Junior Golf Scoreboard and GolfWeek

AJGA - PBE (Performance Based Entrance)

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

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.
• Entries must be received by of the closing date. Late entries are allowed and will be accepted into the tournament field only on a space available basis.
• 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.

Field Determination Summary

• Players with an unused FJT exemption will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
• 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".

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Registration

Registration will be available prior to the first round. ALL players are expected to register. General tournament information will be distributed at registration.

Tee Times & Pairings

First round tee times and pairings will be available on the website approximately five weeks prior to the tournament. 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 at the starting tee or registration.

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 (new Rule in 2012).

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.