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Conservatory at Hammock Beach (16-18)

The Conservatory at Hammock Beach - Palm Coast

January 10-11, 2015

Inaugural FJT Crowns Two First Time Winners

The Florida Junior Tour Boys and Girls, 16-18 age division, battled through brutal weather conditions at one of the most difficult courses in Florida, The Conservatory at Hammock Beach. Despite facing cold temperatures, wind, and rain the players posted impressive scores in Palm Coast on January 10-11.

In the Boys 16-18 age division, Kevin Slayden Jr., of Ponte Vedra Beach, fired an opening round of 73 to lead by two strokes after round one. Playing in colder temperatures and wind, the top of the leader board was tight going into round two. Chase Cutshall, of West Melbourne, finished round one in second place with a score of 75, Timothy Colanta, of Championsgate, posted a 77 to finish in third place and six players shot a 78 to tie for fourth place.

Round two, on Sunday, consisted of rain, wind, and cold weather. The final pairing collectively struggled, while Logan Membrino and Eli Hendricks made strides towards first place in the third to last group. Hendricks, of Tallahassee, posted five birdies to shoot a round two score of 74. Membrino, of Ponte Vedra Beach, fired four birdies to shoot 73 and tie Hendricks for first place with a tournament total of 152. Tim Graham birdied four of his last seven holes; however, a bogie on the 18th hole kept him one shot back of Eli and Logan. The two leaders proceeded to the first hole, a par four, for a sudden death playoff. Logan placed his approach shot 25 feet from the hole while Eli played his third shot out of the green-side bunker. Before Hendricks had the chance to try for par, Membrino drained his putt for birdie and claimed his first FJT win.

In the Girl’s 16-18 age division, Sydney Merchant, of Lake Mary, fought the tough conditions on Sunday to win her first FJT event. After a round one score of 78, Merchant was tied for second place with Claire Fitzgerald, of Lake Mary.  Lauren Waidner, of Fleming Island, finished round one in first place with a 77 and Kelly Harris tied Hannah Leiner for fourth place with a score of 79. Sydney played in the final group on Sunday and made the turn with a first nine score of 40. Merchant steadied herself during her final nine holes by scoring a birdie on her tenth hole followed by another birdie on the difficult island green, par three, eighth hole. A par on the 18th hole sealed a one stroke victory for Merchant. Merchant recently moved to Florida from Colorado and started the 2015 FJT season with a win.

The FJT travels to Southwood Golf Club, next weekend, January 17-18. With many returning and new FJT members, the 2015 season will be filled with great competition at some of the best golf courses in Florida.

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Tee Information

Tee

Yardage / Info

Boys 16-18

7,090 yds. 75.0 / 143

Girls 16-18

5,975 yds. 75.2 / 137

Par: 72

Weather Information

Description

Temp

Windy

12-17 mph winds

56 °F

Rainy

Cold, Breezy & Rainy

57 °F

Tournament Results

PosPosition Name Rd.1 Rd.2 TotalTotal Score Points
1 Logan Membrino 79 73 152 1000
2 Eli Hendricks 78 74 152 700
3 Tim Graham 78 75 153 500
T4 Jake Holt 78 76 154 375
T4 Kevin Slayden Jr 73 81 154 375
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Entries Open:  Wednesday, November 19th
Entry Deadline:  Wednesday, December 3rd

16-18 Age Division
$95 or $115 entry fee (GHIN vs non-GHIN price)
Membership is required

The 2015 Florida Junior Tour season opens up at the Conservatory at Hammock Beach. The Tom Watson Signature designed course is sure to kick our season off right. This breathtaking course is highlighted by waterfalls, babbling brooks and veneered field stone work. To the 140 sand and coquina bunkers, Watson also added three sod-faced bunkers, a nod to his affinity for British links-style golf. Over the years, the Conservatory course has been recognized by Golf Digest and Golf Magazine as one of the top courses you can pay to play in Florida.

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Format

  • 36 holes of individual stroke play
  • 84 total players (typically 66 boys and 18 girls)
  • 16-18 age division (age calculated by the last day of the tournament)

Divisions and Approximate Yardages

  • Boys 16-18 Age Division - 6,900 yards (gross only)
  • Girls 16-18 Age Division - 6,000 yards (gross only)

How Entries are Accepted

  • Players with an unused FJT exemption will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis (if submitted before the entry deadline).
  • Players without an FJT exemption - all other entries are held until the entry closing date.  Shortly after the closing date, a computer-generated random draw is performed to determine which entries are accepted, and the order of the alternates. All players are notified of their status after the random draw is conducted,
  • An alternates list will be posted to the FJT website under "Tee Times & Player Information".
  • Entries submitted after the entry deadline will be added to the bottom of the alternates list or used to fill any openings in the field.

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How to Enter

Entries must be submitted through the FSGA website. To enter, each player must have an account on this website (free to setup), and a current FJT Junior Membership ($40). Click "Enter" above in the Tournament Links box.

Entry Fee

The entry fee of $95 (for GHIN handicap members) or $115 (non-GHIN handicap members) includes tournament rounds, range balls prior to tournament rounds, crystal trophies for the top three finishers, and a tee gift. 

To receive the GHIN handicap price, the player, or one of the player's parents must have an active GHIN handicap at a club in Florida. The seven digit GHIN number must be included and active when the entry is submitted. Click on the Handicaps tab above in the main menu for more information.

Late Fee:  A late fee of $10 will applied to entries received after the entry deadline. The entry fee and late fee will only be charged if the player gets accepted into the tournament field.

Schedule of Events

Saturday, January 10th 

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM - Tournament Registration (near pro shop)
11:00 AM - 12:57 PM - Round one tee times off the 1st and 10th tees

Sunday, January 11th

8:00 AM - 9:57 AM - Final round tee times off the 1st and 10th tees
Approximately 3:00 PM - Awards presentation

Practice Rounds

Practice rounds are available one week prior to the tournament on a space-available basis. Times times are only available after 12:00 noon the weekend prior.  The price for a practice round is $30.00 + tax. Please call 386-246-6710 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.

Players are not allowed to drive golf carts (must be 18 years old to drive a cart). The cost of a parent to play during the practice round is $75 + tax (depends on day).

AJGA Performance Based Entry (PBE)

Boys

  • Winner receives 8 performance stars
  • Top five finishers receive 4 performance stars

Girls

  • Winner receives 8 performance stars
  • Top three finishers receive 4 performance stars

National Rankings

  • Ranked by Junior Golf Scoreboard

Other Policies

  • Walking - players must walk during tournament rounds
  • Spectators & Carts - Spectators are allowed. Spectator carts are available first-come, first-served at $20 + tax per day, per cart   Click here
  • Caddies - Caddies are not allowed
  • Range Finders (Electronic Measuring Devices) - are allowed (see Local Rules link below)
  • 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 tournament.
  • 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.

Hotel & Accommodations

A host hotel has not been arranged at this time. There are several hotels in the Palm Coast area. Use the "Hotels" link above in the Tournament Links box or search on the internet. Please note the cancellation policies before making any reservations.

Directions

300 Conservatory Dr.
Palm Coast, FL 32137
386-246-6710
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