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FJT at Ocala National GC (13-15)

Ocala National Golf Club - Ocala

April 2-3, 2016

Ocala’s weather forecast for Saturday did not look promising Friday night as the players prepared their rain gear for round one. Saturday morning started with thunderstorms but fortunately the inclement weather ended before the first group teed off! Despite the wind gusts over 20 miles per hour, light rain, and wet conditions, the juniors posted impressive first round scores. In the boys’ division, Davis Lee, who was in the first group of the day, shot a one under-par, 71 to take the lead by one stroke. Jonathan Yaun was in second place at even-par followed by Fletcher Wunderlich and Tyler Wilkes tied for third place with a round one score of one over-par, 73.

Round two started with cooler temperatures in the morning but turned out to be a great day for golf with sunshine and a high of 75 degrees. Sunday was a day to record in FJT history! The excitement began when Fred Biondi, of Port Saint Lucie made his first ever hole-in-one on number five, the 163 yard par three! Fred used this as momentum to comeback from a five stroke deficit and capture first place with the tournament low round of three under-par, 69! His comeback tied the FJT 13-15 division record for a come from behind win! Fred did not let anything rattle him during his final nine holes and went out with a birdie on his last hole to claim his first victory in only his second FJT event with a 145 tournament total. Evan Sun, of Wesley Chapel, Fletcher Wunderlich, of Port Saint Lucie, and Jonathan Yaun, of Minneola finished one stroke behind tied for second place (146 tournament total). 

Lauren Heinlein didn’t have to travel far for this FJT event as she resides in Ocala. After a first round two over-par, 74, Lauren was in first place by two strokes. Emma Zhao and Caroline Hwang tied for second place after Saturday’s round of four over-par, 76.  Round two in the girls’ division seemed to mimic the results in the boys’ division when Lauren got her first ace on lucky number five! Similar to Fred, Lauren posted the tournament low in the girls’ division with the only red number, one under-par 71! Lauren finished her front nine at three under-par and played a steady back nine to finish with a tournament total 145 and four stroke win! Emma Zhao, of Windermere posted a steady second round of one over-par, 73 to finish in second place (149 tournament total). Eleven year old, Izzy M. Pellot , of Apopka rounded out third place with rounds of 79-75—154. This marks Lauren’s first victory as well as Emma and Izzy’s first finish in the top three!

The juniors have a weekend off to fully enjoy The Masters Tournament, April 9-10. The 16-18 FJT division tee it up at Duran Golf Club in Viera on April 16-17.

Full Results 

 




Tee Information

Tee

Yardage / Info

Boys 13-15

6,765 yds., 72.3/128

Girls 13-15

5,720 yds., 73.4/128

Par: 72

Weather Information

Description

Temp

Windy

Overcast & Windy

77 °F

Sunny

Sunny

74 °F

Tournament Results

PosPosition Name Rd.1 Rd.2 TotalTotal Score Points
1 Fred Biondi 76 69 145 1000
T2 Evan Sun 74 72 146 533
T2 Fletcher Wunderlich 73 73 146 533
T2 Jonathan Yaun 72 74 146 533
5 Tyler Wilkes 73 74 147 350
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Tournament Results


13-15 Age Division (age calculated on the last day of the tournament)

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

Surrounded by the natural beauty of majestic oaks and towering pines, Ocala National Golf Club in Ocala, Florida is set among rolling hills and thoroughbred horse farms. The tranquility of the setting is enhanced by an eighteen-hole championship golf course, redesigned by famed Rees Jones. The course routing bends through century-old oak trees. Beginning at the first tee looking down to an approachable green, the golf course guides players through dramatic slopes, challenging bunkers, and fantastic vistas.

Click here to view the club's website.

Format

  • 36 holes of individual stroke play
  • 84 total players (typically 66 boys and 18 girls)
  • 13-15 age division (age calculate by the last day of the tournament)

Divisions and Approximate Yardages

  • Boys 13-15 Age Division - 6,600 yards (gross only)
  • Girls 13-15 Age Division - 5,700 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, April 2nd 

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

Sunday, April 3rd

8:00 AM - 9:57 AM - Final round tee times off the 1st and 10th tees 

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 352-629-7980 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).

AJGA Performance Based Entry (PBE)

Boys

  • Winner receives 2 performance stars

Girls

  • Winner receives 2 performance stars

National Rankings

  • Ranked by Junior Golf Scoreboard

Other Policies

  • Walking - players must walk during tournament rounds
  • Spectators & Carts - Spectators are allowed. Spectators 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

Fairfield Inn & Suites Ocala
4101 SW 38th Court
Ocala, FL 34474

$119 per room, per night, plus tax. Must book by 3/18/2016 to take advantage of rate.

Click here to book online!

Directions
Ocala National Golf Club
4782 NW 80th Ave.
Ocala, FL 34482
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