FJT at Lakewood National GC (Boys 13-15, Girls 13-18)

Auston Kim, Karoline Tuttle & Luke Clanton

Florida Junior Tour (Boys 13-15, Girls 13-18)

• Lakewood National Golf Club 
• Yardages and Rating 
  • Boys - 6,711 yds. 72.2/133
  • Girls - 5,830 yds. 73.2/130
• Round 1 - Saturday - Clear skies with little to no wind, 81 degrees
• Round 2 - Sunday - Calm and clement, high of 77 degrees
  
  

Boys' 13-15 Division

On a day where the scoring average was 84.8, Luke Clanton and Brendan Valdes would separate themselves with rounds of 66 and 68 respectfully. Their impressive play would set them up for a final round showdown. Clanton would struggle for much of the final round while Valdes would capitalize, turning in three under-par 33 to pull two ahead. With six holes to play and a two shot lead, it looked as if Valdes was primed for the comeback. However, Clanton would not be denied, playing his final six holes in six under-par to capture his second FJT victory in as many starts and cap off an impressive week.     

Girls' 13-15 Division

Karoline Tuttle went wire to wire to capture the Girls' 13-15 Division. Tuttle would open with an even-par 72 to take a one shot lead over Jacqueline Putrino heading into Sunday's final round. Putrino would pull to even with nine holes remaining but inconsistent play over the final nine holes could not overcome Tuttle's solid play down the stretch. Tuttle's final round 75 would be good enough for a two-shot victory and her third FJT title of the year. 

Girls' 16-18 Division

In the Girl's 16-18 Division, it was Auston Kim and Victoria Hwang tied for the lead through the first round at Lakewood National Golf Club. After carding rounds of even-par 72, the two would enter Sunday's final round two strokes ahead of Jennifer Jung and Amelia Root. Both players would begin Round 2 with birdies at the par 5 first, but Kim who would pull away, adding five more birdies en route to opening nine 31.  Kim continued her stellar play on the back nine, coming home in one under-par to card a final round 66, coasting to a six-stroke win and her first ever FJT title. With the win, Kim earns a spot in the field at the Conversatory at Hammock Beach for the Tour Championsip.

Scoring & Results

• Full Results
• Course Statistics - Round 1 
• Course Statistics - Round 2

Boys 13-15, Girls 13-15 & 16-18 Age Division
$95 or $115 entry fee (GHIN vs non-GHIN price)

Host of the 2017 Junior Match Play Championship, Lakewood National Golf Club steps up to take on this Florida Junior Tour event as many other had been cancelled due to Hurricane Irma. This brand new course looks forward to showcasing it's course to the junior golfers.

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Format

• 36 holes of individual stroke play
• 84 total players
• Boys 13-15, Girls 13-15 & 16-18 age division (age calculate by the last day of the tournament)

Divisions and Approximate Yardages

• Boys 13-15 Age Division - 6,600 yards (gross only)
• Girls 13-15 & 16-18 Age Division - 5,800 yards (gross only)

Note to Girls
The 16-18 and 13-15 divisions will play the same set of tees (approximately 5,800 yards for the girls). Results that are sent to Junior Golf Scoreboard 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 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, December 2nd 

7:00 AM - 9:00 AM - Tournament Registration (near pro shop)
7:30 AM - 9:27 AM - Round one tee times off the 1st and 10th tees

Sunday, December 3rd

7:30 AM - 9:27 AM - Final round tee times off the 1st and 10th tees 

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 $30.00 + tax. Please call 941-900-2424 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 2 performance stars
• Top 3 receive 1 performance star

Girls

• Winner receives 8 performance stars
• Top 3 receive 4 performance stars

National Rankings

• Ranked by Junior Golf Scoreboard

Other Policies

• Walking - players must walk during tournament rounds
• Spectators & Carts - Spectators are allowed. Spectators 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.

Directions

Lakewood National Golf Club
17605 Lakewood National Pkwy
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
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