FJT Heritage Oaks (13-18) *Non-Exempt*

SARASOTA, Fla. – In the final Florida Junior Tour event of the year, four players captured their first FJT wins at Heritage Oaks Golf and Country Club. Harrison Harper and Alexis Rieli were victorious in the 16-18 Division on Sunday, while PJ Maybank and Victoria Zheng raised the trophy in the 13-15 Division.

Boys 16-18

Harper took home his first FJT win in the Boys 16-18 Division, finishing the weekend with the only under-par total, 6-under 136. He started the final round in a tie for second place, after an even-par 71 on Saturday.

The Tampa native got off to a strong start in the final round, birding the first three holes of the day. He added three more birdies on the front to make the turn at 6-under. Harper posted an even-par back nine to secure the nine-stroke victory. He finished the day at 6-under 65, the low round of the tournament.

Jack Barned secured in second place at 3-over 145, and Bill Bircher finished 5-over 147.

Girls 16-18

Rieli picked up the win in the Girls 16-18 Division with a 10-over 152 for the two-day tournament. Following the first round, the Apopka native sat in second place at 3-over 74, three strokes behind Jessica Lan. Rieli began the day with a 5-over on the first nine. She carded a birdied on the second nine to finish the day at 7-over 78. She captured the one-stroke victory to secure her first FJT win.

Lan took home second place at 11-over 153. The Michigan native’s first round even-par 71 was the only even-par or better round in the division. Vivian Kuang finished third at 16-over 158.

Boys 13-15

Maybank survived a two-hole playoff to earn his first FJT win. In Saturday’s first round, he fired a 6-under 65, carding five birdies and an eagle. Maybank headed into the final round with a one-stroke lead over the field.

The Michigan native started the day with a 1-over on the front nine, with two bogeys and a birdie. He finished the day with an even-par back nine to finish the day at 1-over 72. Maybank sat in a tie for first place with Frank Kennedy at 5-under 137.

Maybank captured the win on the second playoff hole. Kennedy took home second place after finishing the weekend with round of 66-71, the only player to post two rounds at even-par or better. Timothy Williamson finished third at 6-over 148.

Girls 13-15

Zheng was victorious on Sunday, posting a 3-over 145 for the tournament. After the first, she sat in second place after a 3-over 74 on Saturday. The Heathrow native carded an even-par first nine, with two birdies.

She added another birdie and bogey on her second nine to post an even-par 71 to secure the nine-stroke victory. Zheng’s final round 71 was the only even-par or better round of the weekend.

Serina Li took home second place with a 12-over 154, while Meir Chan finished third at 14-over 156.

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This event is for players without any active FJT exemptions and 2 or fewer active FJT STEP exemptions as of the close of entries.
If you have an active FJT exemption or more than 2 active FJT STEP exemption, you are not eligible.
13-18 Age Division
$95 or $115 entry fee (GHIN vs non-GHIN price)

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Format

• 36 holes of individual stroke play
• 84 total players
• Boys 13-18 and Girls 13-18 age divisions (age calculate by the last day of the tournament)

Divisions and Approximate Yardages

• Boys 16-18 & 13-15 Age Division - 6,700 yards (gross only)
• Girls 16-18 & 13-15 Age Division - 5,700 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 5,700 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

• 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 7th

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Tournament Registration (near pro shop)
12:15 PM - Round one shotgun

Sunday, December 8th

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. Tee times are only available after 12:00 noon the weekend prior.  The price for a practice round is $30.00 + tax. Please call 941-926-7600 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 receive 4 performance stars
• Top ten receive 1 performance star

Girls

• Winner receives 8 performance stars
• Top three receive 4 performance stars
• Top five receive 1 performance star

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

Heritage Oaks Golf & Country Club
4800 Chase Oaks Dr.
Sarasota, FL 34241
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