FJT Heritage Oaks Open (13-15)

SARASOTA, Fla. - Miles Russell and Chloe Chang, both multi-time FJT winners, withstood a good test of golf this weekend at Heritage Oaks Golf & Country Club. Russell's victory was a come-from-behind win, while Chang went wire-to-wire.

Boys (13-15)

Entering the day two shots back of the lead, Russell, of Jacksonville Beach, birdied holes 14, 16, 17, and 18 down the stretch to force a playoff with Clipper Salmon. Salmon, of Tampa, finished the tournament tied with Russell atop the leaderboard at -3.

The two traded pars on the first playoff hole. It did not reach a third. Russell had roughly 12 feet for birdie on the second playoff hole, and drained the putt to win. This victory was Russell's third of the year.

In third-place was Jizhou (Jeff) Tian, who shot 73-70 to finish the tournament at +1.

Girls (13-15)

Chang thanks to her opening round 69, took a two-shot lead over Sydney Young, of Naples. Chang followed her strong Saturday with an even-par 71 on Sunday, securing a three-shot victory. Chang also was victorious in the Girls (13-15) division at Heritage Oaks last season.

Elisabeth Boersheim, of Bradenton, took home second-place thanks to a final round 70, which paired with her opening round 72, put her at even-par for the tournament.

Young finished in third at +3 for the tournament.

Divisions and Approximate Yardages

• Boys (13-15) - 6,700 yards (gross only)
• Girls (13-15) - 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 FSGA 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.

Schedule of Events

Saturday, April 23rd

11:00 AM - 1:30 PM - Tournament Registration (near pro shop) 12:00 PM - 1:57 PM - Round one tee times off of the 1st and 10th tees

Sunday, April 24th 

7:30 AM - 9:27 AM - Round two tee times off of the 1st and 10th tees
Awards presentation immediately following the completion of play

How to Enter

Entries are submitted through the FSGA website. To enter, each player must create an FSGA account on this website (free to set-up), purchase a current Junior Membership ($40), and have an active Florida GHIN Handicap (included in membership if golfer does not already have one). To proceed, click the "Enter" button above once entries have opened.

Late Entry Fee: A late fee of $10 will be applied to entries submitted after the close of entries date. The entry fee and late fee will only be applied if the player gets accepted in to the tournament field.

Practice Rounds

Practice rounds are available one week prior to the tournament on a space-available basis. Tee times are only available after 12:00 noon the weekend prior.  The price for a practice round is $30.00 + tax. Please call (941) 926-7600 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.

TrackMan Sessions

We are pleased to offer tournament participants the opportunity to utilize our TrackMan launch moniter, and to have his/her swing recorded on Friday, April 22nd.  Specifics will be included in the pre-event email.  There is no charge for this service.  All information will be posted to the junior's FSGA profile for college coaches to view.  Click here for more information.

National Rankings

Florida Junior Tour Policies

• Tournament & Entry Policies
• Hard Card
• Pace of Play
• Code of Conduct
• Spectator Policy

Host Hotel

There is no host hotel.

Directions

Heritage Oaks Golf & Country Club
4800 Chase Oaks Drive
Sarasota, FL 34241
941-926-7600

Click here for directions.