Girls' Junior Amateur Championship

Mary Janiga, Morgan Baxendale, and Mimi Chen, captured their respective titles at the Girls’ Junior Championship held at LPGA International Golf Course, in Daytona Beach, June 30 - July 2.

Mary Janiga, of Wellington, posted a tournament total of 220 to capture the 16-18 Division title and her first State Championship. After opening with one-under par 71, Janiga would take the lead into the second round of play. In the second round Janiga stumbled a bit posting a round of six-over par 78, and would share the 36-hole lead with Athena Yang, of Winter Haven. The final round provided an exciting finish on Wednesday. Janiga used clutch birdies on 16 and 17 to pull even with Emma Albrecht, of Ormond Beach heading into the final hole of play. After two beautiful shots on the 18th hole Janiga would make par, and Albrecht would just narrowly miss her putt for par to fall just one shot shy of Janiga. Also falling just one shot shy of Janiga was Nicolette Donovan, of Ponte Vedra Beach. Donovan fired a final round of one-under par 71, sinking her birdie putt on her final hole to inch one shot closer. Finishing in fourth place was Athena Yang, of Winter Haven, after rounds of 72-77-73 for a tournament total of 222. Yang made history at the Girls’ Junior, making not one, but two Hole-in-One's. Yang aced the par-3 12th hole on Monday, and made her second ace on Wednesday, on the par-3 7th hole.

In the Girls’ 13-15 Division, Morgan Baxendale, of Windemere, held off the Defending Champion, Kendall Griffin, of Sebring, to capture her first State Championship.  Baxendale opened up the event with back-to-back rounds of even par 72 to take a one shot lead into the final round. After firing a four-over par 40 on her front nine, Baxendale would trail Griffin heading into the final nine holes of play. Baxendale played a flawless back nine firing a two-under par 34 for her round of 74 to edge Griffin by one shot. Griffin put together a great effort in her title defense posting rounds of 75-70-74. Alyssa Lamoureux, of Seminole, finished alone in third place with a tournament total of 220.

In the 12 and Under Division, Mimi Chen, of Longwood, captured her first State Championship in dominating fashion.  After opening up the event with a one-over par round of 37, Chen would hold a share of the lead heading into the final round. Chen played an incredible final round posting one-under par 34, to cruise to an eight shot victory. Mackenzie Gallagher, of Deltona, finished in second place after rounds of 37-42 for a tournament total of 79.

The Championship was played on the Hills Course, for the Girls 13-15 and 16-18, and the Jones Course, for the 12 and Under Division. The 16-18 and 13-15 Divisions played 18-holes of individual stroke play each day, while the 12 and Under division played 9-holes of individual stroke play each day. 

Ages 13-18: Hills Course (formerly the Legends Course)
12 & Under: Jones Course (formerly the Champions Course)

Entries close Wednesday, June 11, 2014 

Championship Format

• Regular (16-18) and Junior (13-15) Divisions: 54 holes of individual stroke play.
• 12 & Under Division:  18 holes of individual stroke play; 9 holes played each day (Monday & Tuesday)
• Players may play up from 12 & Under Division to the 13-15 Division with permission from the FSGA.  However, players may NOT play up into the 16-18 Division.

Eligibility

• Open to female amateur golfers ages 18 and under as of July 2, 2014.  Entrants must not have reached their 19th birthday by July 2, 2014 and must not be attending college if graduated from high school.  See exception here.
• Must be (1) a resident of Florida (reside in Florida at least 4 months per year, have otherwise established legal residency or graduated from a Florida high school and presently attending an out-of-state college); or (2) a student who physically attends a high school or college in Florida at any time during the four months prior to the last day of the Championship; or (3) a military personnel or a dependent of a military personnel based in Florida on active duty.

Entry Fee

$120 (ages 13 to 18)
$60 (ages 12 & Under)

*Entry fee includes tournament rounds, range balls, a player buffet lunch after each round, as well as a tee gift.  Late entries will be accepted subject to a $10 late entry fee should the entrant gain acceptance into the field.

Approximate Yardage

• Regular Division (16-18 years) - 6,000 yards
• Junior Division (13-15 years) - 5,700 yards
• 12 & Under Division - 2,500 yards

Schedule of Events

Monday, June 30th

• 7:00 - 9:45 AM - Player Registration
• 8:00 - 9:57 AM - Round One tee times off #1 & #10
• Lunch provided to all competitors - included in entry fee

Tuesday, July 1st

• 8:00 - 9:57 AM - Round Two tee times off #1 & #10
• Lunch provided to all competitors - included in entry fee

Wednesday, July 2nd

• 8:00 - 9:57 AM - Final Round tee times off #1 & #10
• Lunch provided to all competitors - included in entry fee

Practice Round and Practice Facility Information

Practice rounds are available now until the championship after 12:00 PM, however they may only be booked three days in advance.  The price for a practice round is $30.00 + tax. Please call (386) 274-5742 to arrange your practice round.  The proper place to practice your golf swing is on the driving range, hitting multiple shots on the course is unacceptable.

Defending Champion

Taylor Lyle, Kendall Griffin, and Alexa Pano, all braved extreme weather conditions to capture their respective titles at the Girls’ Junior Championship at The Oaks Club, in Osprey, July 1-3.

Taylor Lyle, from Orlando, (pictured right) erased a six stroke deficit to win the 16-18 Division title. In the Girls’ 13-15 Division, Kendall Griffin, of Sebring, (pictured top left) never trailed en route to capturing her first State Championship.  
In the 12 and Under Division, Alexa Pano, of Lake Worth, cruised to a six stroke victory with a tournament total of 74. Pano who was the youngest player in the field at only eight years old, opened up with a one-over par 37 which included a birdie on the par five 3rd hole to lead by two strokes heading into the final round. 

Other Policies

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

LPGA International

Home of the LPGA Tour headquarters, LPGA International has hosted numerous LPGA Championships and now is home to the final stage of LPGA Tour Qualifying School. LPGA International was also host to the FSGA's Women's Four-Ball Championship in 2013 and is a phenomenal venue for amateur and professional golf.

Host Hotel Accommodations

Daytona Beach Holiday Inn LPGA
137 Automall Circle
Daytona Beach, FL 32124

Please call (386)236-0200 and ask for the "FSGA Girls' Junior group rate of $99/night"

Directions

1000 Champions Drive
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 274-5742

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