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FJT at Don Veller Seminole GC&C (13-15)

Seminole Legacy Golf Club - Tallahassee

January 16-17, 2016

Gifford and Somoskey Prevail in Nole Country 

The Don Vellar Seminole Golf Course and Club was the host this past weekend for the opening Florida Junior Tour event of the 2016 season in the 13-15 age division. Home to the men’s and women’s golf teams at Florida State University, the players were able to use the team practice facilities all weekend both before and after their rounds. Players were also able to attend two open house sessions held by the men’s head golf coach, Trey Jones, and the women’s head golf coach, Amy Bond. Trey and Amy were beyond welcoming this weekend and the players were provided a terrific opportunity to see what a successful college golf environment entails and the hard work required to play at such a high level.

The golf course provided a difficult challenge for the field of 80 players. The five par 5s on the golf course provided plenty of birdie chances throughout each competitor’s round on both days. In the boys’ division, the players took advantage of the perfect scoring conditions on Saturday. At the end of the first round, there were five players that posted scores in the red numbers. Harrison Ornstein and Luke Gifford (pictured left) both fired impressive rounds of 3-under par, 70, to take a two stroke lead heading into the final round of play. Luke and Harrison combined to make 10 birdies in the first round which allowed them to jump ahead of Taylor John McGerity, Andrew Farraye and Feltcher Wunderlich after all three players posted rounds of 1-under par, 72.

The scoring conditions on Sunday changed dramatically from the previous day’s beautiful sunny weather. Heavy winds and rain over night brought in much cooler weather for Sunday’s play as the high temperature for the day only reached just over 50 degrees. Round one co-leader, Luke Gifford, played steady again in the second round shooting a 1-over par, 74 for a two round total of 144, 2-under par. Luke was able to hold onto the lead and claim the victory by one shot over both Gray Albright and Fletcher Wunderlich. Gray had the round of the day in the boys’ division as the high winds and cold weather did not affect his play. He shot an impressive 71, 2-under par, to climb up the leaderboard for a tie for second.

The girls’ division also had a number of players take advantage of the generous scoring conditions during their play on Saturday. Erika Smith played a very steady opening round, carding an even par 73 to start the 2016 season. Erika made three birdies and had a three stroke lead heading into the final round over Juliana Camargo and Macy Somoskey (pictured right). Three other players broke 80 in the first round including both Megan Schofill and Lauren Heinlen who posted scores of 77 on Saturday. Karoline Tuttle also came in with a first round of 6 over par, 79, only six strokes off the lead heading into Sunday’s final round.

Similar to the boys’ division, the weather proved to be a tough test for the girls’ division as well. First round leader, Erika Smith, posted an 83 in her second round and finished third overall after her impressive opening round of 73. Macy Somoskey proved to be the most consistent player over the weekend as she posted rounds of 76-77 to win by one stroke over Megan Schofill. Congratulations to Macy on her first victory in a Florida Junior Tour event!

Congratulations to all of the top finishers at this weekend’s Florida Junior Tour event. Thank you to the Don Vellar Seminole Golf Course and Club for all of their hard work and dedication during the event. Finally, a big thank you again to the Florida State University’s golf program for allowing the players and their families an opportunity to take a look at a premier college golf team and facility. The Florida Junior Tour will head back to Tallahassee next weekend with the 16-18 division at Southwood Golf Club. The 13-15 age division will have their next event at River Wilderness Golf and Country Club in just a few weeks on February 6-7.

Full Results

Photos

Course Statistics - Round 1

Course Statistics - Round 2





Tee Information

Tee

Yardage / Info

Boys 13-15

6,829 yds., 70.8/125

Girls 13-15

5,845 yds., 72.7/116

Par: 73

Weather Information

Description

Temp

PartlyCloudy

Calm

70 °F

Windy

Windy & Cold

51 °F

Tournament Results

PosPosition Name Rd.1 Rd.2 TotalTotal Score Points
1 Luke Gifford 70 74 144 1000
T2 Fletcher Wunderlich 72 73 145 600
T2 Gray Albright 74 71 145 600
T4 Bryson Bianco 75 72 147 350
T4 Harrison Ornstein 70 77 147 350
T4 Taylor John McGerity 72 75 147 350
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13-15 Age Division
$95 or $115 entry fee (GHIN vs non-GHIN price)
Membership is required

Don Veller Golf Course and Club is located in Tallahassee, minutes away from Florida State University. The club, which is owned and operated by Florida State University, will challenge each golfer's ability throughout the entire course. The five par 5's on the course will give players many opportunities to make birdies throughout their rounds.

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 calculated 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 be 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 16th 

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 17th

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 850-644-2582 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. Spectator 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

Courtyard Tallahassee Captital
1018 Apalachee Parkway
Tallahassee, FL 32301

$109 per room, per night, plus tax
Book by 12/14/2015

Click here to book online, or call 850.222.8822 referencing the FSGA Room Block to take advantage of the rate.

Directions

2550 Pottsdamer Street
Tallahassee, FL 32310
(850) 644-2582

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