CC of Ocala (16-18)

Country Club of Ocala’s 18-hole Championship Golf Course...Central Florida’s Best Kept Secret
 
Tucked in the woods of Ocala’s peaceful horse-country surroundings are 18 gorgeous holes of championship golf. Surrounded by a youthful and vibrant community, our golf course boasts natural elevation changes, tree-lined lush fairways, and meticulously manicured greens that will provide challenge and enjoyment to every level of golfer. Our practice facility features three putting greens, a 12-acre driving range with 4 target greens and tees on opposite ends, and a specialized teaching area for our golf instructors to bring your game “up to par”!
 
Since opening in January 1994, The Country Club of Ocala has hosted numerous Florida State Golf Association, USGA, and Regional PGA events such as the Florida Mid-Amateur Championship (2002), The State Senior Amateur Championship (2000), The U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship Qualifying (1999), and The 1998 Southeast Challenge Matches.

Eligibility
Male or female amateur golfers that are members of the FJT may apply for participation. Entries are subject to rejection at any time, including during the event by the FJT. The reason for rejection may include unbecoming behavior. Please see the Code of Conduct for further details.

Application Procedure
Tournament applications for this event may enter on-line at www.floridajuniortour.org Players must complete a membership form, read the Tournament Policies and pay the membership fees before the tournament application will be processed. Entries must be received by 4:30pm EST of the closing date. Telephone or fax request will not be considered for selection. Players will receive an e-mail that their entry has been received and a second e-mail will be sent when the player is accepted into the field. As a player is not automatically confirmed into the tournament, travel arrangements should not be made until the second confirmation e-mail is received.

Entry Fee Includes
The entry fee of $95 includes Saturday and Sunday tournament rounds of golf, range balls prior to the tournament rounds and a tee prize.

Schedule of Play

The Country Club of Ocala Cookout
A cookout for players, parents and guest of the Florida Junior Tour is being considered for Sunday after play.

Practice Round
Participants can set up a practice round at a special discounted rate of $25 plus tax by calling 352-237-6644. Times are available after 12:00 PM on weekends and on a space available on the weekdays. All players must ride and if under 16 parents may play an accompanying round for $45.

Walking and Pull Carts
All players must walk and carry their clubs during the competition rounds. Pull carts will be permitted.

Directions
I-75 North to Belleview Exit #341. Turn right 2 miles to second traffic light. Turn left on CR 475 (not CR 475A) and travel approximately 6 miles to a four way stop light. Turn right onto SE 80th Street and travel approximately one mile to the entrance of the club on the left.

I-75 South to Ocala Exit #350. Turn left onto SR 200 and travel past Paddock Mall to SW 27th Avenue ( CR 475A). Turn right and travel approximately 3 miles to SW 66th Street and turn left at that intersection. Travel a mile and follow the road as it winds to the right and continue to a three way stop. Turn left onto SW 80th Street and follow to the four way stop. Continue straight one mile to the entrance to the club on the left.

SR 40 to Ocala and the intersection of US 441. Turn onto US 441 South and travel approximately 8 miles to SE 80th St ( CR 328). You will know it is the right intersection because there is a Sheriff's Substation in the median of US 441. Turn right onto 80th Street and travel approximately 1.5 miles to the entrance of the club on your right.

US 441 North to Ocala and turn left at the Sheriff's Substation a few miles north of Belleview. Travel on 80th Street approximately 1.5 miles to the entrance of the club on your right.

See www.fsga.org, club directory, for a map and directions to the course.

Hotel Information
Arrangements have been made at: You must identify yourself as an FJT competitor for reservations.

Hilton-Ocala
Available: February 4 - 6, 2005
Rate: TBD
Reservations: (352) 854-1400
Rate Available until January 4, 2005

Tees To Play
Tees are not set until the tournament staff arrives on site. Tournament set up can change, including yardages, to offset inclement weather or other course conditions (i.e. course conditions wet). Typical yardages are below.:

• Boys 16 – 18 6700 – 6900 Yards
• Girls 16 – 18  5900 – 6100 Yards

Junior Golf Scoreboard Ranked
This event is a Junior Golf Scoreboard ranked tournament.

AJGA (Performance Based Entrance)

• Boys 16-18     Champion              - 1 Exemption
• Boys 16-18     Top Five Finishers  - One Performance Star
• Girls 16-18      Champion              - 1 Exemption

Registration
Registration will be available in front of the pro-shop beginning at 9:30 AM prior to the first round. ALL players are expected register. First round pairings, pace of play policy, local rules, hole locations and general tournament information will be distributed at registration.

Tee Times & Pairings
First round pairings and starting times will be available on the Florida Junior Tour website 3 days after the closing date and on Friday, February 3rd, at the Pro Shop. After the completion of the first round, all competitors will be regrouped by score within age group for their next round. Final round pairings will be available one hour after the final score has been posted. They will be posted to the FJT web site, on the scoreboard, and in the pro shop. It is the players’ responsibility to be at his/her respective tee at least 10 minutes prior to teeing off. We recommend that you always see your tee time in black and white and if you still have questions, please contact an FJT official at the host facility.

Rules
USGA Rules of Golf will govern play. Local rules will be distributed at registration on Saturday.

Pace of Play
Pace of play will be strictly enforced with anticipated rounds less than 4 hours and 30 minutes. We strongly recommended that you become knowledge of the FJT Pace of Play Policy. Pace of Play Policy can be reviewed on the FJT web site under Tournaments section.

Spectators Carts

Spectators will be authorized to rent carts, but must follow the published policy (available on site). More information is available on the FJT web site under Parents.