Eagle Creek G & CC (16-18)

Landon Weber Prevails in Playoff

The Florida Junior Tour ventured down to Eagle Creek Golf & Country Club in south Naples for a 16-18 age division tournament. The players found a golf course that was in excellent condition, very slick greens and perfect weather.

In the boys division, Ramsey Touchberry, from Bradenton, took the first round lead with a 68 (-4), but several players were within a few strokes heading into the final round.

On Sunday, the final pairing consisted of Touchberry (68), Landon Weber (69), and Ethan Marcus (70). Weber, from Fort Myers, made up one stroke on the front nine and found himself tied with Touchberry with nine holes remaining. Touchberry, who is committed to UF, birdied the 10th and then Weber birdied the 11th to remain tied. On the 17th hole Touchberry made a par while Weber made bogey. On the final hole, a par 4, Weber hit a great approach to six feet and drained the birdie putt for a 72 and force a playoff. Ethan Marcus shot rounds of 70-72--142 (-2) to find himself one stroke back and in third place.

Weber and Touchberry went to the 1st hole for the playoff and they both made easy pars. The duo went to the second hole (par 4) and they both found the fairway off the tee. Weber hit a great approach to seven feet while Touchberry's shot sailed into the greenside bunker. Touchberry was unable to save par and Weber easily two-putted for his first FJT title.

In the girls division, Luiza Altmann, from Winter Garden, took the first round lead with a 73. Terese Romeo, from Tampa,  was only two strokes back after the first round (75) and Courtney Zeng, from Orlando, was three stokes back (76).

On Sunday the girls division started their rounds on the back nine and Altmann, Romeo, and Zeng were in the final group. Altmann got off to a great start by making birdies on the 10th and 12th holes to expand her lead. On the front nine, Romeo closed the gap. She birdied the 8th hole and shot an even par 36 on her final nine, but it wasn't enough. Altmannn held on for a two stroke victory.

Playing the par 72 course at 5,882 yards, Luiza Altmann shot rounds of 73-76--149 for her first FJT title. Terse Romeo shot rounds of 75-76--151 to finish in second place. Courtney Zeng shot rounds of 76-79--155 and Emily Black, from Naples, shot rounds of 79-76--155 to finish tied for third place.

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Entries Open:  Wednesday, August 21st
Entry Deadline: Wednesday, September 4th

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Eagle Creek Golf and Country Club is a premier Naples private golf club where members enjoy year-round golfing events organized by its Golf Committee and superbly run by its golf professional team. The creation of an active walking program for golfers makes Eagle Creek unique among Naples area golf course communities.

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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, October 12th:  11:30 AM - 1:27 PM off the 1st and 10th tees
• Sunday, October 13th:  8:00 AM - 9:57 AM off the 1st and 10th tees

Where to Stay

The FSGA has setup a special rate of $119 per night at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples. Click here for more.

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 239-774-2202. 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. Walking is allowed after 1:00 PM

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 6,800 yards
• Girls 16-18 will play approximately 6,000 yards

National Rankings

This event is ranked by Junior Golf Scoreboard.

AJGA - PBE (Performance Based Entrance)

Boys

• Winner receives8 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 $20 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.