Junior Match Play Championship (Boys 13-15 & All Girls)

Junior Match Play Champions Crowned

Sachin Kumar and Alyssa Lamoureux captured their division titles at the Junior Match Play Championship. IMG Academy Golf Club hosted the Boys’ 13-15 and the Girls' 13-18. The event was held July 23-26.

Girls 13-18

Alyssa Lamoureux, of Seminole was the story of the week at the Junior Match Play in the Girls Division. Lamoureux would capture medalist honors by 6 strokes after rounds of 72-75. Once in match play, she would defeat Caitlin Cotterill 2 & 1, Julia Champion 3 & 2, and Sydney Shrader 7 & 5 en route to her first FSGA Championship. In 2014, Lamoureux advanced to match play at the Women’s Amateur Championship and finished 3rd at the Girls’ Junior.
Girls 13-18 Bracket

Boys 13-15 Age Division

After the 1 & 2 seeds fell in the Round of 16, the path was set for the #3 seed Robert Eisch, of Tampa & #4 seed Sachin Kumar, of Port Saint Lucie to meet in the finals Saturday morning after navigating through their respective halves of the bracket.

Kumar defeated Juanyu Weng 2 & 1 in the Round of 16 Thursday afternoon.  On Friday, he would post consecutive 3 & 2 victories over the 12th seed Sam Rogers & close friend and 16th seed Kritsarin Oukosavanna.  Kritsarin was able to knock off both the 1 seed and 8 seed after claiming the last spot in match play after a 5 for 4 play-off.

Eisch’s road saw him defeat Kristian Fortis 7 & 6, Colin Kresl 1 up, and Chris Kern 5 & 4 en route to reaching the finals.

The final match started off with the players trading blows early.  One down on the 9th tee, Eisch decided to hit driver on the short par 4, hitting it hole high about 60 feet right of the flag. Eisch would convert the birdie to tie the match heading into the back nine; however, losing that hole would spark Kumar.  Sachin would continue steady play, moving to 3 up through 14, and close out the match 3 & 2 just two holes later.  Kumar adds the match play championship to an already impressive 2014 campaign that has seen him finish 3rd at the Boys’ Junior, making the cut at the Florida Open, and Amateur Championship, and two FJT Victories at Cypress Creek in March and Bear Lakes in June.
Boys 13-15 Bracket

Full Story

Entries Close Wednesday, July 2, 2014

$120 per competitor ($110 with GHIN handicap)

Match play is the oldest and most exciting format in golf, a format that is not commonly used in this day and age.  The Junior Match Play allows juniors a chance that they may not otherwise have to play in this exhilarating format at a terrific golf course. For a look at the 2013 Championship Results click here.

Championship Format

• 80 player field size
• 36-hole stroke play prior to match play
• Stroke play portion ranked by Junior Golf Scoreboard
• Low 16 scores (boys) and low 8 scores (girls) advance to match play 

Eligibility

• Female amateur golfers ages 13-18 and male amateur golfers ages 13-15 as of July 26, 2014
• All players must compete in the age division commensurate with their age as of the last day of the Championship - No players are allowed to play out of their age division
• Entrant must not have reached their 19th birthday by July 26, 2014 and not attending college if graduated from high school. See exception here.

Entry Fee

• $110 GHIN Members or Foundation Member
• $120 Non-GHIN Members

Schedule of Events & Seeding

Wednesday, July 23rd

• Round one of seeding round : 18-holes of individual stroke play

Thursday, July 24th

• Round two of seeding round: 18-hole of individual stroke play
• The field is cut to the low 16 (boys) and 8 (girls).  The boys will play their first round match in the afternoon 
• A playoff will be held immediately after the seeding round to determine the last qualifier's place in the Championship if necessary. Starting times will be posted on the scoreboard, players will have approximately 30 minutes before their matches

Friday, July 25th

• The girls will play their first match (round of 8), and all remaining boys play their second round of matches in the morning
• All players winning their round of 8 matches will advance to the semi-final matches in the afternoon
• Afternoon starting times will be posted on the scoreboard - Players will have approximately 30 minutes between their second and third round matches

Saturday, July 26th

• The Girl's and Boy's Final 18-hole match will be played in the morning.

Scheduling of matches may be adjusted due to weather and field sizes

Course Set-Up

The golf course will be set-up at approximately:

• 6,500-6,700 yards (Boys 13-15)
• 5,700-5,900 yards (All girls)

Brackets

• Boys 13-15 - Championship bracket of 16 players after the 36-hole stroke play qualifying rounds
• Girls 13-18 - Championship bracket of 8 players after the 36-hole stroke play qualifying rounds

Flight sizes may be adjusted to accommodate entries

World & National Rankings

The event is ranked by the World Amateur Golf Ranking (girls only). The 36-hole stroke play portion of the Championship is ranked by Junior Golf Scoreboard (boys & girls).

AJGA Performance Based Entry (PBE)

Boys 13-15

• Champion and Runner-Up receive 2 performance stars

Girls 13-18

• Champion receives 8 performance stars
• Runner-Up receives 4 performance stars
• Semifinalists receive 1 performance star

Practice Rounds

Practice rounds are available one week prior to the championship.  Practice rounds may be played after 12:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday.  The price for a practicee round is $30.00 + tax.  Please call (941) 758-1464 to arrange your practice round. Parents may play for $40.00 plus tax. The proper place to practice your golf swing is on the driving range, hitting multiple shots on the course is unacceptable.

Defending Champions

Tyler Strafaci of Davie captured the Boys 13-15 age division and Maho Hayakawa of Lake Mary claimed the Girls 13-18 age division.

Exemptions Earned from this Tournament

Winner

• Next year's Boys' Junior Championship

Championship Pace of Play

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Hard Card; Local Rules and Conditions of Competitions

Click here to read the Hard Card and additional Conditions of Competitions.

Championship Policies

Click here to read the withdrawal, dress code, caddie and spectator and other policies.

Spectators and Caddies

Spectators are always welcome at FSGA Championships. Spectators are allowed to ride and the cost of a spectator cart is $20 plus tax. Spectator carts will be very limited and are on a first-come, first-served basis. Players are not allowed to employ a caddie. 

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Conditions; Schedules

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.

Accommodations

Click on "Hotels" in the Tournament Link box to the right or use the internet to search for deals. Please note any cancellation policies prior to making reservations.

Payment

IMG Academy Golf Club accepts cash and Visa/MasterCard for method of payment.

Directions

IMG Academy Golf Club
3450 El Conquistador Parkway
Bradenton, FL 34210
(941) 758-1464

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