Kings Dunes & Cypress Links
Entries Close Wednesday July 23, 2014
$180 per team
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. For a look at the 2013 Championship Results click here.
Championship Format
- 60 teams; 120 players
- 36 holes of stroke play
- Maximum of three players per team
- 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 - Kings Dunes Course
Girls 16-18 Division - Cypress Links Course
Boys 13-15 Division - Cypress Links
Girls 13-15 Division - Kings Dunes Course
Course assignments are subject to change pending number of entries received in each division.
Eligibility
- 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 10, 2014 and not attending college if graduated from high school. See exception here.
Entry Fee
Late entries will be accepted subject to a $10 late entry fee should the entrant gain acceptance into the field
Course Length
-
Boys 16-18 will play approximately 6,600-6,800 yards
- Girls 16-18 will play approximately 5,500-5,700 yards
- Boys 13-15 will play approximately 6,300-6,400 yards
- Girls 13-15 will play approximately 5,300-5,500 yards
Divisions
Based on age as of August 10, 2014
-
Boy's Ages 16-18
-
Boy's Ages 13-15
-
Girl's Ages 16-18
-
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 on a space available basis at either golf course. Practice rounds are restricted to after 12:00 PM on weekends and holidays. The price for a practice round is $30.00 + tax. To schedule your practice round call (941) 907-4710. Practice round rate is for participants.
Carts
All players must walk and carry their own clubs (Pull carts permitted). Use of a caddie is not authorized. Each program will be given one cart free of charge, but must follow the published policy (available on site). Additional carts may be rented for $30 per cart per day on a first-come, first-served basis.
Defending Champions
The Emerald Coast Junior Golf Association won the boys 16-18 age division while the Junior Golf Association of Broward County took the girls 16-18 age division. The Emerald Coast Junior Golf Tour won the boys 13-15 age division as the Sertoma Junior Golf Tour claimed the top spot in the girls 13-15 age division at Sandridge Golf Club.
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.
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 MUST register themselves as the team coach at the registration table to receive their team packet.
Coaches/Spectator Carts
Each junior program will receive one cart free of charge for each day of competition to be used by a Coach. Other coaches and spectators may rent additional carts for $30 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 required.
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.
Registration
There will be a registration table located outside the Golf Shop. 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. Also, each member of the winning teams, and individual champions, will receive three exemptions to the Florida Junior Tour.
Deadline
Junior Programs may, through their Junior Program Coordinator, reserve a spot (with a fully-paid entry) without team member's names prior to the closing date.
Accommodations
Click here for host hotel information.
Payment
Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club accepts cash and Visa/MasterCard for method of payment
Directions
Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club
7650 Legacy Blvd
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34002
(941) 907-4710
Click here for directions to Lakewood Ranch
final round, the team played solid to post one-over par 145, good enough for the victory. The team members were: Josh Augusts, Jackson Shoenfelt and Ryan Lench. Josh August led Palm Beach with rounds of 71-69--140 and was the low individual in the Boys 16-18 Age Division.
Course. They were joined by Greater Tampa Junior Golf Association at an even-par 288 total. The team of Ashley Kimbrough, Haydyn Gibson and Ryanne Jackson would prevail on the first playoff hole. Haydyn Gibson represented the winning team with rounds 68-69--137 and took home low individual honors in the Girls 16-18 Age Division.
title with a tournament total of 286 on the Cypress Links Course. Leading the way was Kyle Jarrett with rounds of 72-68--140, capturing low individual honors. Jarrett was joined by Max Coutsolioutsos and Ryan Kinkead on the winning team.
