Boys' Junior Championship

Boys Junior Championship - Championship Player Information

55th Boys Junior Championship

Bear Lakes Country Club
West Palm Beach, Florida
July 7th - 9th, 2009

Memorandum to Contestants

On behalf of the Florida State Golf Association, congratulations on qualifying for the 2009 Boys Junior Championship. We hope that you enjoy your experience in competing in a state championship and take many favorable memories from your time in West Palm Beach.

Please carefully read through this packet of information. There are several important pieces of information, some of which require action by you, by a specific time (e.g. pre-registration, hotel reservation, practice rounds, etc.) If you have any questions please contact the FSGA Championship Department at 813-632-3742.

Please Note Pre-Registration Policy

By 3:30 PM, Monday, June 30th, each player must:

All qualifying players must remit to the FSGA office, $120 per player for advance payment of Championship fees. Championship fees include tee gifts, greens fees, lunches and range balls for all competitive rounds. Players may send a check to the FSGA office or pay by credit card online through the "My FSGA Account" section at www.fsga.org. Payment must be received by 3:30 PM, Monday, June 29th, or you will be withdrawn from the Championship. Exempt players are automatically pre-registered when they submitted their entry.

Failure to meet this deadline will result in withdrawal of your entry and an alternate will fill your spot.

Championship Format

• 54-holes of individual stroke play with two age divisions (16-18 & 13-15).
• 126 players in the 16-18 age division and 42 players in the 13-15 age division.
• All players will play eighteen holes on each course (Lakes & Links) before a cut is made.
• Each division will be cut after 36-holes.
  Cut:
  - Low 54 scores and ties in the 16-18 division
  - Low 18 scores and ties in the 13-15 division
• Final round played to be held on the Lakes Course.

Tee Times and Groupings

Tee times and pairings for rounds one and two will be arranged and posted on the FSGA website, www.fsga.org, on or before Wednesday, June 18th.

Registration

A registration table will be set up for players to pick up their tee gifts, hole locations and other player information.

Registration times and locations:
Monday, July 6th (practice round) - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM located inside the Golf Shop.
Tuesday, July 7th - 6:45 AM to 9:30 AM located near the scoreboard.

Practice Rounds

Practice rounds are available one week prior to the Championship on a space available basis and after 12:00 PM on the weekend. Practice rounds are available after 12:00 PM on July 4th on either course. Players may begin calling to make a practice round tee time two weeks prior to the Championship. The Links Course will be closed leading up to the tournament, but opens on Saturday, July 4th.

The cost of a practice round is $25 which includes range balls and a cart.  The cart is optional and players may walk if they prefer. Players without a valid driver's license may walk or have a parent drive the cart.

Payment for practice rounds must be made by Visa or MasterCard. Parents may play for a cost of $66 plus tax.

Starting times for your practice rounds are to be arranged by the calling the Golf Shop at 561-478-0001.

Practice Facilities

The practice facility is available to the players at no cost before, and after, practice rounds and Championship rounds.

GPS and Range Finders

During competition rounds the use of electronic measuring devices is NOT ALLOWED. The penalty for a breach of this rule is disqualification.

Bear Lakes Country Club

The Membership and Management of Bear Lakes Country Club would like all of you to enjoy your experience during the 55th Boys Junior Championship.

All players and spectators must comply with the following club policies:

• EVERYONE on property must wear golf attire (NO t-shirts, jeans, flip-flops, athletic shorts, short shorts, etc).
• Cell phone use is prohibited inside the Dining areas.
• Gentlemen are prohibited from wearing hats while inside the Clubhouse.
• Gentlemen must have their shirts tucked in and their hats worn properly.

Food & Beverage

Only CASH will be accepted for food and beverage purchases. Personal coolers are NOT allowed on property.

During Practice Rounds:
Limited food and beverage available on practice round days. CASH ONLY

During Championship:
Limited breakfast foods available each morning.

Lunch buffets on tournament days are available FREE TO ALL PLAYERS 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. The cost of the buffet is $10 for parents and spectators inclusive per person. CASH ONLY.

Bottled water and fruit will be available on the course for players during Championship rounds.

Spectator Carts

Spectators may rent a cart during Championship rounds for $20 plus tax per cart. Carts are available on a first-come, first-served basis; and each pairing group may be limited to a specific number of carts. Spectators must have a valid driver's license to drive a cart and they must abide by the Spectator Cart Policy that will be posted on each cart. Payment for spectator carts must be made by credit card.

Directions

Visit the Championship Schedule on the FSGA website, www.fsga.org and click "Boys Junior Championship" to view directions.

Accommodations

Visit the Championship Schedule on the FSGA website, www.fsga.org and click the Hotel icon for the Boys Junior Championship to view a list of hotels in the West Palm Beach area. The FSGA does not have a host hotel.

Pace of Play

The two checkpoint pace of play system will be used at the Championship. Players will not receive warnings and it is the group's responsibility to play under the allotted time or finish each nine holes within 15 minutes of the group ahead. Players will receive the policy at registration and the maximum completion time will be included on the Notice to Players and each player's scorecard.

Thank you and Good Luck!!

FSGA Championships Committee
 

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