FJT Myakka Pines Open (9-12)

ENGLEWOOD, Fla. – Four players picked up Florida Junior Tour wins on Sunday at the Myakka Pines Golf Club. Lucas Gimenez earned his second FJT win in the Boys 11-12 Division, and Niko Gordic-Ronderos captured his third-straight victory the Boys 9-10 Division.

In the Girls 11-12 Division, Honorine Nobuta Ferry captured her fourth FJT win and Alexandra Phung took home the win in the Girls 9-10 Division.

Boys 11-12

Gimenez took home his second FJT win in commanding fashion, finishing the week at 2-under 143 and one-shot victory. Colton started the tournament with a 2-under 70 in Saturday’s first round to sit in a tie-for-second place.

Starting the final round one shot behind the leader, Gimenez posted a 1-over 73 to capture the victory, finishing the day with four birdies. Luke Parsons finished second at even-par 144, posting rounds of 70-74. Jude Desmond used rounds of 74-72 to finished third at 2-over 146.

Nemo Tsai, who held the first-round lead, finished tied for fourth with Jaden Peterson at 3-over 147. Tsai’s first-round 69 was the low round of the tournament, birdieing four of his first four holes of the day.

Girls 11-12

Ferry earned her fourth-straight FJT on Sunday, finishing the tournament at even-par 144. The Pinehurst, North Carolina native carded a 3-over 75 in the first round to take the first-round lead.

Ferry got off to a quick start in the final round, birdieing her first two holes of the day, posting an even-par front nine. She used a 1-under back nine, with three birdies, to secure the win with a final-round 69.

Sofia Cherif Essakali took a runner-up finish at 2-over 146, while Jolie Pastorick finished third at 8-over 152.

Boys 9-10

Gordic-Ronderos posted a 6-over 150 to capture the four-shot victory and his third FJT win. The Bradenton native used a four-over 76 to take a one-shot lead after the first round. He carded a 2-over 74, with three birdies, to take home the victory.

Bento Assis finished second at 10-over 154, with rounds of 82-72, while Josiah Joseph took third place at 16-over 160.

Girls 9-10

Phung took home her first FJT win of the year with a 2-over 146 for the weekend. After the first round, Pedrique sat in second place at 1-over 73, one shot behind the leader. She posted another 73 in the final round, finishing the day with a bogey-free back nine, to earn the six-shot victory.

Marley Pedrique captured second place with a 8-over 152, while Rain Jiang finished third place with a 30-over 174.

Results

Divisions and Approximate Yardages

• Boys 9-10 Age Division - 5,000 yards (gross only)
• Girls 9-10 Age Division - 4,200 yards (gross only)
• Boys 11-12 Age Division - 5,500 yards (gross only)
• Girls 11-12 Age Division - 5,000 yards (gross only)

How Entries are Accepted

• Entries will be accepted on a first-come-first-serve basis.
• Late entries will be accepted if space is available ($10 late entry fee).
• If entries have reached capacity, additional players will be placed on an alternate's list.
• The alternate's list will be posted to the FJT website under "Tee Times & Player Information."
• Entries close approximately 2 1/2 weeks prior to the tournament.
• At the close of entries, if the 9-10 division (boys or girls) has 3 or less entrants, those players must choose one of the following options: 1) Play up into the 11-12 division   OR    2) Withdraw from the event and receive a full refund.

Schedule of Events

Saturday, April 10th

11:00 AM - 1:30 PM - Tournament Registration (near pro shop) 12:00 PM - 1:57 PM - Round one tee times off the 1st and 10th tees

Mandatory Meeting - 30 to 45 minutes prior to tee time, 15 minutes long (more information below)

Sunday, April 11th

8:00 AM - 9:57 AM - Final round tee times off the 1st and 10th tees
Awards presentation immediately following the completion of play

Mandatory Educational Meeting - Saturday

• Each golfer MUST attend a mandatory meeting with FSGA staff prior to their tee time on Saturday. 
• Topics to include: Etiquette, rules, pace-of-play, how to feel comfortable playing in events, care for the course, appreciation of club staff and volunteers.
• Meetings will generally take place near or on the practice putting green.
• Each player MUST attend the meeting associated with his/her tee time.
• Meetings will be approximately 15 to 20 minutes long. 
• Parents are encouraged to attend.

*If a players fails to make the meeting at their scheduled time, they will not be allowed to participate in the event.*

Five FJT Standards

Competing at beautiful clubs around the state is a privilege and it is important for all of our players and parents to place value on the following five duties:

• Say please and thank you to the club staff and our volunteers
• Rake bunkers
• Fix ball marks
• Step on/repair your divots
• Throw away your garbage! There should never be trash on the ground anywhere on the course (place trash in waste receptacles, golf carts or even your bag if no other place is available).

Showing Appreciation and Proper Manners - At all courses where juniors play, they should show appreciation to the members and staff. To all of our junior players, let's show the clubs that you are not only the most talented golfers in the country, but also the most respectful. A "thank you" to the club and taking care of the course are the best ways to make a positive impression on the club, fellow players, coaches and spectators.

How to Enter

Entries are submitted through the FSGA website. To enter, each player must create an FSGA account on this website (free to set-up), purchase a current Junior Membership ($40), and have an active Florida GHIN Handicap (included in membership if golfer does not already have one). To proceed, click the "Enter" button above once entries have opened.

Late Entry Fee: A late fee of $10 will be applied to entries submitted after the close of entries date. The entry fee and late fee will only be applied if the player gets accepted in to the tournament field.

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) 474-1753 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.

National Rankings

AJGA Performance Based Entry (PBE)
Boys 11-12	Girls 11-12
Champion - 1 star	Champion - 1 star

Florida Junior Tour Policies

• Tournament & Entry Policies
• Hard Card
• Pace of Play
• Code of Conduct
• Spectator Policy

Host Hotel

There is no host hotel.

Myakka Pines Golf Club
2550 South River Road
Englewood, FL 34223
(941) 474-1753