Junior Team Championship

Boynton Beach, Fla. – 46 teams took center stage at Indian Spring Country Club in Boynton Beach vying for the Junior Team Championship title. At the end of the day, four different golf associations of three players each brought trophies home. Here is how it happened.

Boys (16-18)

The First Tee of Miami was the lone team to finish at under par for the division over 36 holes, shooting even par the first day, followed by a round of three under the second.

Anthony Garcia led the way for the team shooting rounds of 67-70 for a two-day total of seven under par. Garcia only had three bogeys over 36 holes of play accompanied by his 10 birdies. Garcia is no stranger to big events. His stellar play this summer led him to a made cut at the Florida Open a few weeks back.

Although Garcia was steady throughout the tournament, Michael Rivera took care of business after his first round 77 by shooting 71 in the final round to secure the team’s four shot victory. Rivera was three under after thirteen holes, but he stumbled a bit over the next few holes. He showed his perseverance by making birdie on his 17th hole of the day.

Boys (13-15)

The North Florida Junior Golf Foundation was able to bring home their fourth win in a row in the Boys (13-15) Division. NFJG has been nothing less than dominant in this event for many years and has shown very little signs of slowing down.

Their 10 shot win was led by Luke Balaskiewicz on day one and Emmett Kuhlenkamp on day two. Balaskiewicz made six birdies in round one, highlighted by three in a four hole stretch. He did slow down on day two however, but not by much. His second round score of even par 71 was good enough to be a counting score for NFJG.

Kuhlenkamp was even par through seven holes before playing the final 11 in bogey free fashion to finish the day at two under par.

Ryan Houck was able to step in in round one with a score of 74. His round was highlighted by birdies on the fifth, eleventh, and seventeenth holes.

Girls (16-18)

The Girls (16-18) Division was the closest out of the four, but the International Junior Golf Academy was able to hold onto a lead in the final round to win by four shots.

Jiayang Li led the way for IJGA with rounds of 73-71. After only making one par through her first four holes with a birdie, bogey, and double bogey, she was able to right the ship by only making two bogeys for the rest of the tournament.

Hibiki Adachi was also quite steady for the team, shooting two rounds of 73. Her final round was highlighted by a front nine score of four-under 31.

Girls (13-15)

The Highlander Junior Tour was able to overcome NFJG by five shots to bring home the hardware. This was the Tour’s first win in the Junior Team Championship. Not only was it their first win, they were able to beat the field with only two players.

In round one, Youyang Li led the way with a first round score of 73. She made one birdie accompanied by two birdies for a round of one over par. Her second round score of 74 was all that the team needed to win the event.

Maggie Potash rebounded from a first round score of 75 with a final round score of even-par 72. Potash started off the round with a front nine score of 34, followed by a back nine 38.

Results

Championship Format 

• 36 holes of stroke play
• Total of the low two scores per round of the three gross scores for each team will count per round as team score
• Low gross total team score is Champion
• Two courses will be utilized - players will play the same course both days
• Three players per team and all three members must fall into one division (playing up allowed if approved by FSGA)

Course assignments are as follows:

Boys (16-18) Division - East Course
Girls (13-15) Division - East Course

Boys (13-15) Division - West Course
Girls (16-18) Division - West Course

Course assignments are subject to change pending number of entries received in each division.

Championship Field Size

Maximum of 60 teams - 180 players

Eligibility & Entry Priority

• Open to junior programs that provide organized tournaments, instruction, or clinics that are open to all junior golfers in your community
• National or statewide tours are not allowed to participate
• Junior programs may select the individuals they send to the Team Championship by any criteria they select; however, all three players must be directly involved with the local program listed on the entry form
• Only one team ("A" team) from each program will be accepted per division prior to the close of entries
• Additional teams ("B", and "C") will be accepted on a space available basis after the entry deadline based on order of receipt of entry. All "B" teams entered before the deadline will be considered for acceptance before any "C" teams  are considered.
• Entrant must not have reached their 19th birthday by the last day of the Championship and not attending college if graduated from high school. See exception here.

Junior Programs may reserve a spot (with a fully-paid entry) without team member's names prior to the closing date.

Entry Fee

• $195 per team
• Coaches carts are not included in above entry fee

Late entries will be accepted subject to a $10 late entry fee should the entrant gain acceptance into the field

Schedule of Events

Saturday, August 6th

• 6:45 AM - 9:15 AM Registration (Coach registers for team)
• 7:30 AM - 9:36 AM - Tee times off of #1 & #10

Sunday, August 7th

• 7:30 AM - 9:36 AM - Tee times off of #1 & #10

*Tee times could change based on amount of entries*

Entry Priority

Entries will be accepted based upon the order of receipt. Entries received after the competitive field is full or after the close of entries, will be placed on an alternates list. Alternates will be contacted in the order of receipt of entry, if and when, a spot becomes available.

Course Length

• Boys (16-18) will play approximately 6,600-6,800 yards
• Girls (16-18) will play approximately  5,600-5,800 yards
• Boys (13-15) will play approximately 6,300-6,500 yards
• Girls (13-15) will play approximately  5,400-5,600 yards

Divisions

Based on age as of the last day of the tournament

• Boys (16-18)
• Boys (13-15)
• Girls (16-18)
• Girls (13-15)

National Rankings 

The Championship is ranked by Junior Golf Scoreboard.

Practice Rounds

Practice rounds are available one week prior to the Championship and after 12:00 PM the weekend prior on a space available basis. The price for a practice round is $35.00 + tax which includes a cart (if 16 years of age or older). To schedule your practice round call (561) 737-5510. You may begin calling for practice round tee times one week prior to the day you wish to play. Practice round rate is for participants only. The proper place to practice your golf swing is on the driving range. Hitting multiple balls on the golf course is unacceptable.

Coaches

Each team is allowed ONE Coach. Only that coach may give advice after the completion of a hole and before the start of the next hole. Each Coach should register themselves as the team coach at the registration table to receive their team packet.

Coaches/Spectator Carts

Coaches and spectators may rent carts for $25 plus tax each day. Carts are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The FSGA requests these carts be used to assist in evacuation of players if play is suspended for dangerous situation (inclement weather).

TrackMan Sessions Available

We are pleased to offer tournament participants the opportunity to utilize our TrackMan launch moniter, and to have his/her swing recorded on Friday, August 5th. Specifics will be included in the pre-event email. There is no charge for this service.  All information will be posted to the junior's FSGA profile for college coaches to view. Click here for more information.

Path to College Golf - Virtual Recruiting Consultations

The FSGA is excited to offer complimentary virtual recruiting consultations on Friday, August 5th with our staff member, Erin O'Neil during the Junior Team Championship.  As a former Division I Women's Golf Coach for over twenty years, she has the knowledge and experience to help guide you on journey of finding the right fit in a college and golf program. Click here for more information.

Defending Champions

Boys (16-18):  North Florida Junior Golf Tour
Girls (16-18):  North Florida Junior Golf Tour
Boys (13-15):  North Florida Junior Golf Tour
Girls (13-15):  Fore Life

See full results here

Other Policies

• Spectators and Spectator Cart Policy - Click here.
• Caddies - Caddies are not allowed.
• 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 Championship.
• 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.

Registration

There will be a registration table located outside the Golf Shop on Saturday morning. All players and coaches are expected to register before the first round. 

Awards

Crystal trophies will be awarded to each member and the coach of the winning team. In the Boys division, each member of the winning teams, and individual medalist (if on a non-winning team), will receive three exemptions to the Florida Junior Tour. In the Girls division, each member of the winning teams, and individual medalist (if on a non-winning team), will receive two exemptions to the Florida Junior Tour.

Host Hotel and Accommodations

Hampton Inn & Suites Boynton Beach
1475 Gateway Blvd
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
561-369-0018

Click here for booking link
*Must book by July 22nd*

Payment

Indian Spring Country Club accepts cash, check, and all major credit cards as payment method.

Directions

Indian Spring Country Club
11501 El Clair Ranch Road
Boynton Beach, FL 33437
561-737-5510

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