The Junior Team Championship is an unique and exciting Championship open to junior programs around the state of Florida. Junior golfers get the chance to play in a team environment, something that is not very common in golf. Plantation Golf & Country Club, located in Venice, will host the 2016 Junior Team Championship on the Bobcat and Panther Courses. For a look at the 2015 Championship Results click here.
Championship Format 
- 60 teams; 180 players
- Three players per team and all three members must fall into one division (playing up allowed if approved by FSGA)
- 36 holes of stroke play
- Total of the low two scores per round of the three gross scores for each team will count
- Two courses will be utilized - players will play the same course both days
Course assignments are as follows:
Boys 16-18 Division - Bobcat Course
Girls 16-18 Division - Panther Course
Boys 13-15 Division - Panther Course
Girls 13-15 Division - Bobcat Course
Course assignments are subject to change pending number of entries received in each division.
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 August 7, 2016 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
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
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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 August 7, 2016
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Boy's Ages 16-18
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Boy's Ages 13-15
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Girl's Ages 16-18
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Girl's Ages 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 at either golf course. The price for a practice round is $25.00 + tax which includes a cart (if 16 years of age or older). The number of carts per group may be restricted if needed. To schedule your practice round call 941-493-2000. Practice round rate is for participants.
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).
Defending Champions
Boys 16-18: Junior Golf Association of Broward County 146-144--290
Girls 16-18: Emerald Coast Junior Golf Tour 152-153--305
Boys 13-15: Lakewood Ranch Golf Academy 156-150--306 *Won in a Playoff
Girls 13-15: Greater Tampa Junior Golf Academy 155-147--302
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
Holiday Inn Express Venice
380 Commercial Ct.
Venice, FL 34292
Reservations: (941) 584-6800
$95 per room, per night, plus tax. Rooms are booked on a first available basis.
Please call (941) 584-6800 and mention the Florida State Golf Association (FSGA) to receive this rate.
Fairfield Inn & Suites Venice
2935 Executive Drive
Venice, FL 34292
Reservations: 941-488-4343
$89 per room, per night, plus tax. Rooms are booked on a first available basis. Please call 941-488-4343 and mention the Florida State Golf Association (FSGA) to receive this rate.
Payment
Plantation Golf and Country Club accepts Visa/MasterCard ONLY for method of payment. Cash is not accepted.
Directions
Click here for directions to Plantation Golf and Country Club
Plantation Golf & Country Club
(Bobcat and Panther Courses)
500 Rockley Boulevard
Venice, FL 34293
941-493-2000
