$120 per competitor ($110 with GHIN handicap)
Match play is the oldest and most exciting format in golf, a format that is not commonly used in this day and age. The Junior Match Play allows juniors a chance to experience match play competition and put their skills to the ultimate test. The 2015 Junior Match Play will be held at the challenging Southern Hills Plantation Golf Club in Brooksville. For a look at the 2014 Championship Results click here.
Championship Format
- 36-hole stroke play prior to match play
- Maximum 84 player field size
- Stroke play portion ranked by Junior Golf Scoreboard
- Low 32 scores advance to match play
- Players ride in carts for all rounds
Eligibility
- Male amateur golfers ages 16-18 as of July 23, 2015
- All players must compete in the Age Division commensurate with their age as of the last day of the Championship - No players are allowed to play out of their Age Division
- Entrant must not have reached their 19th birthday by July 23, 2015 and not attending college if graduated from high school. See exception here.
Entry Fee
- $110 GHIN Members or Foundation Member
- $120 Non-GHIN Members
Late entries are 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.
Schedule of Events & Seeding
Monday, July 20th
Tuesday, July 21st
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8:00 AM Shotgun: 2nd 18-hole seeding round
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The field is cut to the low 32 and players will play their first round match in the afternoon
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Starting times will be posted on the scoreboard, players will have approximately 30 minutes before their matches
Wednesday, July 22nd
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Tee Times 7:30 - 8:45 AM off #1: All remaining players play their 2nd round of matches
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All players winning their 2nd round of matches will play in their 3rd round matches in the afternoon
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Afternoon starting times will be posted on the scoreboard, players will have approximately 30 minutes between their second and third round matches
Thursday, July 23rd
Scheduling of matches may be adjusted due to weather and field sizes
Course Set-Up
The golf course will be set-up approximately 6,800-7,000 yards
World & National Rankings
The event is ranked by the World Amateur Golf Ranking. The 36-hole stroke play portion of the Championship is ranked by Junior Golf Scoreboard.
AJGA Performance Based Entry (PBE)
Boys 16-18
- Champion receives 8 performance stars
- Semifinalists receive 4 performance stars
- Quarterfinalists receive 1 performance star
Practice Rounds
Practice rounds are available one week prior to the championship. Practice rounds may be played after 12:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday. The price for a practice round is $30.00 + tax. Please call (352) 277-5000 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
Rhett Pooley captured the 2014 Junior Amateur Match Play (Boys 16-18) Championship after defeating Tyler Strafaci 1 up at The Oaks Club in Osprey. Pooley played hard with a birdie on the final hole to win the match and the Championship.
Exemptions Earned from this Tournament
Winner
- Next year's Amateur Match Play Championship
- Next year's Boys' Junior Championship
Championship Pace of Play
Click here to read the Championship Pace of Play Policy.
Hard Card; Local Rules and Conditions of Competitions
Click here to read the Hard Card and additional Conditions of Competitions.
Championship Policies
Click here to read the withdrawal, dress code, caddie and spectator and other policies.
Spectators and Caddies
Spectators are always welcome at FSGA Championships. Spectators are allowed to ride and the cost of a spectator cart is $25 plus tax. Spectator carts will be very limited and are on a first-come, first-served basis. Players are not allowed to employ a caddie.
Click here for spectator policies.
Conditions; Schedules
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.
Host Hotel and Accommodations
Hampton Inn - Spring Hill
1344 Commercial Way
Spring Hill, Florida 34606
Tel: +1-352-684-5000
$89 per room per night.
Click here to book online, or reference FSGA Junior Match Play when calling. Must book by July 6th for rate.
Payment
Southern Hills Plantation Club accepts cash and Visa/MasterCard for method of payment
Directions
Southern Hills Plantation Club
4200 Summit View Drive
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 277-5000
Click here for directions
