FJT at Riomar CC (13-15)

Riomar Country Club challenged the Florida Junior Tour (13-15) division, forcing the players to focus on their shot making skills. Despite Riomar Country Club testing the players’ games, it provided beautiful scenery with seven holes located on the ocean. No other course in Florida has that many golf holes on the water. Due to environmental guidelines, no new courses will ever be built as close to the ocean again!

Round one started at 12:00 PM but due to inclement weather, play was delayed at 3:26 PM and did not resume until two and a half hours later. Half the field, including the leaders, were able to finish their first round on Saturday. Fred Biondi, two-time Florida Junior Tour winner and current Boys’ Junior Champion from Port Saint Lucie, led after the first round with an even-par, 70. Close behind Biondi, stood Marc Kaneko-Fujii and Joshua Braverman at one over-par, 71. Four players were tied for third, two strokes back, with a 72. In the girls’ division, Victoria Hwang, of Orlando, posted a three over-par, 73, to finish round one in solo first place. Chloe Schiavone and Emily Staples are on Hwang’s heals, just one shot back, with a pair of 74’s. Madyson Moy stands in third heading into the final round after a first round 75.

On Sunday, those that did not finish their first round arrived to the course early to complete round one and continue on to play their final round.  In the boys’ division, Brendan Valdes, of Orlando, posted the only red number to come from behind and capture first place. Brendan went 35-32 in his final round, making birdies on holes three, four, 12, 14, and 16, en route to a 67. Biondi finished second with a day two round of 71 and a one over-par tournament total (141). Alan Klenor, of Longboat Key, finished in third place with rounds of 73-70 for a 143 tournament total. Emily Staples played consistent golf over the past two days, posting back-to-back 74’s, to capture her first FJT win! With a 148 total, Staples finished one stroke ahead of Juliana Camargo, who hails from Winter Garden. Camargo had a consistent second round of 73, after posting a first round 76, to finish with a 149 and Victoria Hwang rounded out the top three with a 150 total.

The FJT 13-15  division will meet the 16-18 division at Rocky Bayou Country Club, located in Niceville, October 1-2 for the next stop on the schedule!

 13-15 Age Division (age calculated on the last day of the tournament)
$95 for GHIN members $115 for non-GHIN members
Membership is required

Located on the Atlantic Ocean in Vero Beach, Riomar Country Club hosts it's first event for the Florida Junior Tour. This golf course has been recently renovated and is in a beautiful location with many holes providing ocean views. Riomar CC is not a long one, but it does provide a challenge with the Atlantic breezes. Don't miss an opportunity to play an exclusive Vero Beach golf club.

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Format

• 36 holes of individual stroke play
• 84 total players
• 13-15 age division (age calculated by the last day of the tournament)

Divisions and Approximate Yardages

• Boys 13-15 Age Division - 6,600 yards
• Girls 13-15 Age Division - 5,700 yards

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, September 24th

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

Sunday, September 25th

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

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 772-231-6888 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.

Parents may choose to play for $50.

National Rankings

This event is ranked by Junior Golf Scoreboard.

AJGA - PBE (Performance Based Entrance)

Boys

• Winner receives 2 performance stars
• Top 3 receive 1 performance star

Girls

• Winner receives 2 performance stars

Other Policies

• Walking - players must walk during tournament rounds
• Spectators & Carts - Spectators are allowed. Spectators carts are available first-come, first-served at $25 + 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

SpringHill Suites Vero Beach
5115 Indian River Blvd
Vero Beach, Florida 32967
772-978-9292

$119 per room, per night, plus tax. For reservations please call 772-978-9292, and identify yourself as an FSGA Competitor or book online here, using corporate code "3F1"

Directions

2106 Club Dr.
Vero Beach, FL 32963
(772) 231-3600

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