Boys' Junior Championship

FLORIDA STATE GOLF ASSOCIATION

2003 JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP

PLANTATION GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

VENICE, FLORIDA

JUNE 16-17, 2003

IMPORTANT TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

FORMAT:                  36 holes Stroke Play. The field has been divided in two age divisions. The junior division is ages 12-14, and the regular division is ages 15-17. A Champion for each division will be determined.

COURSES:                 The Bobcat and Panther courses will be the tournament courses. All players will play both courses. The Junior division will be set up at approximately 6100 yards and the Regular division will be set up at approximately 6800 yards.

PAIRINGS:                 The field will be re-paired according to scores following the first round. Round two starting times will be posted in the golf shop and at the scoreboard within 2 hours after the last group completes play. Also, the starting times will be available at the Holiday Inn-Venice and the Best Western Ambassador Suites. 

PRACTICE:               Practice rounds are available June 13-15. You may reserve a practice round tee time, 3 days in advance of the date you desire, by calling (941) 493-2000. The fee is $18 plus tax. This fee includes your cart. All players must use a cart during the practice round before 2 PM. You must identify yourself as a Junior Competitor when reserving your tee time. Walking is permitted during practice rounds after 2 PM. Players under 16, must have a parent or guardian available to drive the cart. Adults are welcome to play during the practice round at $46 plus tax this includes green fee and cart. Non playing adults operating a cart may do so at $16 plus tax.

                                    NOTE: No practice will be allowed on either course after June 16^th. The prohibition of practice on a competition course remaining to be played (Rule 7-1b) is in effect. The penalty for breach of this rule is disqualification.

SPECTATOR  CARTS:    Spectators will be authorized to rent carts during the competition rounds, (only 3 carts per group). Fee will be $16 plus tax. All spectators must sign an agreement form, which will specify the exact procedures for spectator cart usage, prior to renting the cart. Carts will be used for evacuation, NOT transportation of players between greens and tees.

GOLF CARTS:           All players must walk and carry their own clubs. The use of a pull cart or caddie is prohibited.

DIRECTIONS:           I-75 to Exit 193 (Jacaranda Blvd). Travel East (approximately 3 miles & 3 lights) to Center Road and take a left on Center for 1 ½ miles to Rockley Blvd, North entrance of  Plantation G & CC will be on the right. Clubhouse will on right approximately 1 ½ miles.

ACCOMODATION:  Arrangements have been made at the Holiday Inn-Venice, $55 plus tax per night; you may call (941) 485-5411 for reservations (deadline of June 7). The Best Western Ambassador Suites, $66 plus tax per night, you may call (941) 480-9898 as soon as possible (deadline of June 1) to make your reservations. Remember to identify yourself as a FSGA Junior participant when making the reservation.

DRESS CODE:           Appropriate golf attire is required at all times while at the club. Shirts must have collars and shorts must be of at least Bermuda length. Hats must be worn with bill forward.