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Sugar Mill CC (16-18)

Sugar Mill Country Club - New Smyrna Beach

September 14-15, 2013

Wang & Kim Conquer Sugar Mill

Robin Wang prevailed in a three hole playoff, while Dylan Kim fires the only under-par round in the Girls' Division to win the Florida Junior Tour (FJT) event at Sugar Mill Country Club, in New Smyrna Beach, September 14-15.

Robin Wang, of Lake Mary, and Gary Daoust of Apopka opened with a pair of impressive 67, five-under par, rounds Saturday to share the lead. The course's great conditions and fast greens allowed sixteen other juniors to open with scores of even par 72 or better, leaving a plethora of players within striking distance heading into Sunday's final round.

In the final round Daoust started off hot, carding birdies on holes 3, 5, and 7 for a three-under 33 and a 3 shot lead going into the back nine. Daoust continued his back nine with birdies on 10 and 15, but also had two bogies heading into his final hole. Wang birdied 11 and 12 and was 2 shots behind Daoust going into the 18th hole. Both players missed the fairway on 18, Daoust finding the fairway bunker and Wang the rough. Wang stuck his shot to 8 feet and drilled the birdie putt. Daoust found the back right of the green from the bunker but was left with a difficult and fast 40 foot putt for par. Daoust missed his par putt, tapping in for bogie and forcing a playoff. Both players fired a two round total of seven-under par 67-70-137. 

After a brief rain delay, both players headed to 18 for their first playoff hole, each making par. A pair of birdies on the par-4 10th led to the a third play-off hole.  After both players approach's found the green.  Daoust missed his birdie putt from 12 feet while Wang birdied from 10 feet below the hole to capture the title.  This was Robin Wang's first victory of 2013, coming off of multiple wins in 2012 including the year end Tour Championship at TPC Sawgrass.

In the girls division, Maho Hayakawa, of Lake Mary, was the first round leader posting a two-over par, 74. In the final round, teeing off the 10th hole, Dylan Kim, of Winter Garden, made 9 pars on the back nine, carding a 36.  Even with a double on the first hole, Kim birdied 2, 4, 8 and 9, finishing with a one-under par, 71. Kyra Anderle, of Windermere, came in second place posting a two round total 76-77-153. Cynthia Navis, of Ponte Vedra Beach, finished third carding a 77-78-155.  This was Kim's first victory of the 2013 FJT Season after posting numerous top 3 finishes and winning the 2012 Tour Championship.

Tee Information

Tee

Yardage / Info

Boys

6,713 yds. 73.0/134

Girls

5,858 yds. 73.0/128

Par: 72

Weather Information

Description

Temp

Hot

Hot with Light Winds

94 °F

ScatteredThunderstorms

Hot & Breezy, Scattered S

95 °F

Tournament Results

PosPosition Name Rd.1 Rd.2 TotalTotal Score Points
1 Youxin (Robin) Wang 67 70 137 1000
2 Gary Daoust 67 70 137 700
3 Ryoto Furuya 68 70 138 500
4 Gabriel Lench 71 68 139 400
T5 Daniel Whelan 68 72 140 325
T5 Patrick Mills 71 69 140 325
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Entries Open:  Wednesday, July 24th
Entry Deadline: Wednesday, August 7th

Tournament rounds are on the WHITE/RED nines. (White is holes 1-9, Red is holes 10-18)

Sugar Mill Country Club is a member-owned private club. Ideally situated in New Smyrna Beach, one of Florida's finest clubs is located just one hour from Orlando and 15 minutes from the beautiful beaches of the Atlantic coast.

Click here to view the club's website.

Age Division

This tournament is for the 16-18 age division. Age is calculated by the last day of the tournament.

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 players' parents must have an active GHIN handicap at a club in Florida. The seven digit GHIN number must be submitted with the entry.

Late Fee:  A late fee of $10 will applied to all 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. (effective 1/1/13)

Schedule of Play

  • Saturday, September 14th:  12:00 PM - 1:57 PM off the 1st and 10th tees
  • Sunday, September 15th:  8:00 AM - 9:57 AM off the 1st and 10th tees

Where to Stay

The FSGA does not have a host hotel for this event.

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.

Practice Round

Players can set-up a practice round at a special discounted rate of $25 plus tax which includes a cart by calling 386-426-5210. Practice rounds are available one week prior to the tournament and after 12:00 PM the weekend before. Times are available on a space available basis. Walking is allowed after 1:00 PM

During practice rounds, players are not allowed to play multiple shots off tees or into greens. The playing of multiple shots or slow play may result in the player's removal from the course without a refund.

Walking and Pull/Push Carts

Players must walk and carry their clubs during the competition rounds (pull/push carts are permitted). Caddies are not permitted.

Tees To Play

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

  • Boys 16-18 will play approximately 6,800 yards
  • Girls 16-18 will play approximately 6,000 yards

National Rankings

This event is ranked by Junior Golf Scoreboard.

AJGA - PBE (Performance Based Entrance)

Boys

  • Winner receives 8 performance stars
  • Top five finishers receive 4 performance stars

Girls

  • Winner receives 8 performance stars
  • Top three finishers receive 4 performance star

Spectator Carts

Spectators will be authorized to rent carts, but must follow the Spectator policies. Spectator carts will cost $20 a day, plus tax. Spectator carts WILL be limited, and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Eligibility

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

Application Procedure

  • Tournament applications must be submitted through the website with valid payment. Telephone and fax requests will not be accepted.
  • Applicants must have a current FSGA/FJT membership.
  • Entries must be received by of the closing date. Late entries are allowed and will be accepted into the tournament field only on a space available basis.
  • Players should read the Tournament Policies and Pace of Play policy.
  • Players will receive an e-mail that their entry has been received and a second e-mail will be sent if 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. Review Tournament Policies for further details.

Field Determination Summary

  • Players with an unused FJT exemption will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • 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".

Click here for further details.

Registration

Registration will be available prior to the first round. ALL players are expected to register. General tournament information will be distributed at registration.

Tee Times & Pairings

First round tee times and pairings will be available on the website approximately five weeks prior to the tournament. After the completion of the first round, all competitors will be repaired by score, within their age group, for their next round. Final round pairings will be available approximately one-hour after the final score has been posted. Pairings will be available on the website, at the club, and will be sent via text message. It is the player's responsibility to be at his/her respective starting tee at least 10 minutes prior to teeing off. We recommend that you always see your tee time in black and white (in print), and if you still have questions, please contact an FSGA Official at the host facility.

Rules

USGA Rules of Golf will govern play. Review the FSGA Hard Card and Pace of Play Policy. The Notice to Players (local rules and hole locations) will be distributed at the starting tee or registration.

Range Finders - Electronic distance measuring devices are allowed. (effective December 1st, 2012)

Music - Phones and other devices that play music should not be used at the tournament site.  Listening to music during a competitive round will generally result in disqualification under the Rules of Golf.  This is true for all types of competitions - not just FJT (new Rule in 2012).

Pace of Play

The FJT uses a checkpoint pace of play policy that provides no verbal warnings throughout the round. Each group is responsible for playing under the allotted time or finishing each checkpoint hole within 15 minutes of the group ahead of them.

Pace of play will be strictly enforced with anticipated rounds to be less than 4 hours and 45 minutes. We strongly recommend that all players and parents read and understand the Pace of Play Policy.

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