Lemon Bay GC (13-15)

Carlin & Hage Win at Lemon Bay

Christopher Carlin and Jordyn Hage prevailed in their respective divisions to win the Florida Junior Tour event at Lemon Bay Golf Club in Englewood on April 23-24, 2005.

In the 13-15 boys division, Christopher Carlin, 15, from Pembroke Pines, shot a two-round total of 147 to secure the title by one stroke. Carlin posted a 72-75 to lead the field of 54 boys. This is Carlin’s second victory this season as he won the Disney FJT event in November 2004. Playing in his first FJT event, Jordan Lewis, 15, of Marion, Illinois, placed second shooting a 78 in the first round and the low round of the tournament, an even par 70, in the final round. Julian Suri, 14, from St. Augustine, finished third posting scores of 71-78-149. This finish adds to Suri’s third place in last month’s 54-hole event at Celebration Golf Club.

Jordyn Hage, 14, from Winter Park, was victorious in the girls 13-15 age division with a pair of 77’s. Hage was tied with Amelia Lewis after the first round and held on in the final round to win the tournament by two strokes. This win is Hage’s first victory on the Tour after having five top ten finishes. Lewis, 14, from Jacksonville, shot a 79 in the final round to take second place. Lewis has one FJT title winning at the Disney event. The 13-15 division points leader, Whitney Wenglasz, 14, from Oldsmar, placed third posting a 79-78-157. Wenglasz won at TwinEagles in the 13-15 age division, and has placed in the top ten in two 16-18 age division events. The girls field featured 18 girls competing for the title.

The Lemon Bay Golf Club was totally renovated in 1997,  and is highlighted by the pine trees lining its fairways.  There are a total of eighteen lakes on this course. One of the unique features of this facility is that there is a Bald Eagle preserve located within the park.

Eligibility
Male or female amateur golfers that are members of the FJT may apply for participation. Entries are subject to rejection at any time, including during the event by the FJT. The reason for rejection may include unbecoming behavior. Please see the Code of Conduct for further details.

Application Procedure
Tournament applications for this event may enter on-line at www.floridajuniortour.org Players must complete a membership form, read the Tournament Policies and pay the membership fees before the tournament application will be processed. Entries must be received by 4:30pm EST of the closing date. Telephone or fax request will not be considered for selection. Players will receive an e-mail that their entry has been received and a second e-mail will be sent when 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.

Entry Fee Includes
The entry fee of $95 includes Saturday and Sunday tournament rounds of golf, range balls prior to the tournament rounds and a tee prize.

Schedule of Play

The Lemon Bay Golf Club Cookout
A cookout for players, parents and guest of the Florida Junior Tour is being considered for Sunday after play.

Practice Round
Participants can set up a practice round at a special discounted rate of $20 by calling 941-697-3729. Times are available 5 days in advance after 10:00 AM.  Only participants may play a practice round. Parents may ride, but not play.

Walking and Pull Carts
All players must walk and carry their clubs during the competition rounds. Pull carts will be permitted.

Directions

From I-75 Exit 191 (old exit 34) - River Road west 13 miles.  Make a left on Pine Street (turns into Placida Road) - 6 miles to the entrance to the club on right at the light.

From I-75 Exit 170 (old exit 31) - Kings Highway west to a right on Veterans Blvd past US highway 41 (turns into 776).  Take 776 8.5 miles and make a left on 771.  Take 771 for 2 miles and make a right on Rotonda Blvd east 2 miles and make a right on Parade circle and then make a right back onto Rotonda Blvd west.  The entrance to the club will be at the first traffic light. 

From US 41 Venice - US 41 south to a right on 776.  Travel 10 miles and make a right on 775.  Travel 4.5 miles to the entrance to the club.

From US 41 (Port Charlotte & North Port) - Take 776 8.5 miles to a left on 771.  travel 2 miles and make a right on Rotonda Blvd east.  Travel 2 miles and make a right on Parade Circle.  Make a right onto Rotonda Blvd west to the first traffic light into the entrance to the club.

See www.fsga.org, club directory, for a map and directions to the course.

Hotel Information
Hotel near club:

Veranda Inn
Available: April 22 - 23, 2005
Reservations: 941-475-6533

Tees To Play
Tees are not set until the tournament staff arrives on site. Tournament set up can change, including yardages, to offset inclement weather or other course conditions (i.e. course conditions wet). Typical yardages are below.:

• Boys 13 – 15 6500 – 6600 Yards
• Girls 13 – 15  5300 – 5500 Yards

Junior Golf Scoreboard Ranked
This event is a Junior Golf Scoreboard ranked tournament.

AJGA (Performance Based Entrance)

• Boys 13-15     Champion              - 1 Exemption to a Jr. All Star event
• Girls 13-15      Champion              - 1 Exemption to a Jr. All Star event

Registration
Registration will be available in front of the pro-shop beginning at 9:30 AM prior to the first round. ALL players are expected register. First round pairings, pace of play policy, local rules, hole locations and general tournament information will be distributed at registration.

Tee Times & Pairings
First round pairings and starting times will be available on the Florida Junior Tour website 3 days after the closing date and on Friday, April 22nd, at the Pro Shop. After the completion of the first round, all competitors will be regrouped by score within age group for their next round. Final round pairings will be available one hour after the final score has been posted. They will be posted to the FJT web site, on the scoreboard, and in the pro shop. It is the players’ responsibility to be at his/her respective tee at least 10 minutes prior to teeing off. We recommend that you always see your tee time in black and white and if you still have questions, please contact an FJT official at the host facility.

Rules
USGA Rules of Golf will govern play. Local rules will be distributed at registration on Saturday.

Pace of Play
Pace of play will be strictly enforced with anticipated rounds less than 4 hours and 30 minutes. We strongly recommended that you become knowledge of the FJT Pace of Play Policy. Pace of Play Policy can be reviewed on the FJT web site under Tournaments section.

Spectators Carts

Spectators will be authorized to rent carts, but must follow the published policy (available on site). More information is available on the FJT web site under Parents.