Shingle Creek GC (13-15)

Shingle Creek Golf Club which opened in December 2003 is a David Harman designed, par 72 (7,213 yard) championship golf course features undulating fairways and interconnected waterways. Bordered by a natural backdrop of dense oaks and pines, Shingle Creek Golf Club lies along historic Shingle Creek – headwaters to the Florida Everglades – providing an ideal and unforgettable golf experience. With meticulously maintained fairways and immaculate greens, this masterpiece is "a memorable golf experience".

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.

When Are You Accepted Into The Event?

Players will receive an e-mail that their entry has been received (this does not mean that you are in the field).  A second e-mail will be sent when the player is accepted into the field. Exempt players and those with outstanding playing credentials may gain entry very quickly.  Most players will not be confirmed into the event until the final week when entries close.

Travel Arrangements

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 Shingle Creek Golf Cookout
The cookout will begin approximately 5:30 PM for players, parents and guest of the Florida Junior Tour. The menu will consist of hamburgers, hot dogs, 2 salads, baked beans, chips, cookies and soft drinks. Parents will be asked to pay a nominal fee.

Practice Round
Participants can set up a practice round at a special discounted rate of $20 plus tax by calling 407-996-9933. Times are available: 10 days prior to the event and you may call 3 days in advance of the date you desire. Players may walk after 3 PM.

Rate: $20 + tax per junior event participant, $45 + tax per accompanying parent/guardian of the of the junior event participant.
Cart Fee: included in your practice round if requested (driver must have a valid Drivers License)

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

Directions
The Shingle Creek Golf Club is located at 9939 Universal Blvd. north of the Bee Line (Toll Road 528). 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. This hotel can be used for both sites.

The Hampton Inn Universal Studios
5621 Windhover Drive (approximately 2 miles to Metrowest & 4 miles to Shingle Creek)
Available: April 23-24, 2004
Rate: $59 plus tax per room
Reservations: (407) 351-6716
Rate Available until April 1, 2004

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 13 – 15 6300 – 6500 Yards
• Girls 13 – 15 5700 – 5900 Yards

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

AJGA (Performance Based Entrance)

• Boys 13-15     Champion              - 1 Exemption to a Jr. All Stars event
• Girls 13-15      Champion              - 1 Exemption to a Jr. All Star event

Registration
Registration will be available in front of the pro-shop beginning at 10:30 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 Thursday, April 22th, 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 for $25 + tax, but must follow the published policy (available on site). More information is available on the FJT web site under Parents.