FJT Indian Spring Open (9-12)

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. – Indian Spring Country Club hosted its fourth Florida Junior Tour event for the season. Darren Zhou, Marley Pedrique, Carson Brauth, and Bella Simoes stood above the rest in their respective divisions and came home with the trophy.

Boys (11-12)

In his first FJT event of the year, Darren Zhou kicked off his season in quit a record-breaking fashion in both the 18 and 36 hole scoring records in the 9-12 division. Zhou fired a career low 9-under 63 in the first round, which consisted of nine birdies and nine pars. He followed this up in the final round with another impressive day, shooting a 4-under par, 68.

Putting up a fight was Shayaan Kim, who’s first-round 66 put him only three off the lead. Kim carded seven birdies and only one bogey in his opening round putting him in striking distance for the final round. Kim matched his first round with another 66 to bring him to 12-under par and only one shot from a tie. Throughout the final round, Zhou and Kim battled hard for the win. Zhou clinched his victory with two birdies on his final two holes of the day.

Rounding out the top three was Chase Bauer who carded two great rounds of 69-68—137. Bauer has had an impressive 2022 FJT season, with two victories and three top five finishes.

Boys (9-10)

Carson Brauth blew away his division with impressive rounds of 72-71—143. Brauth’s stellar play earned him his first FJT victory.

Finishing in a tie for second was Crew Satkoski and Reed Abdelnour. Satkoski’s round was highlighted by three birdies. Abdelnour’s first FJT tournament consisted of four birdies enroot to his opening round 72.

Girls (11-12)

Marley Pedrique added to her FJT resume this weekend after winning a two hole playoff. This win is the third for Pedrique for her 2022 season. With an opening round 70, Pedrique found herself one off the lead heading into round two. After a back and forth battle throughout the day, Pedrique, Zhang, and Gram concluded their final hole all tied for the lead. Pedrique was able to close out the playoff with a birdie on the par 5, first hole.

Gram and Zhang both carded an opening round 3-under 69 to take a share of the lead, going into Sunday. Gram, played consistently in the opening round, carding four birdies and one lone bogey. She followed up her consistent play in round two.

Zhang matched Gram’s two-day totals with rounds of 69-74. After the first playoff hole, Zhang holed a clutch putt from five feet to extend the playoff to one more where she would eventually claim a tie for second place.    

Girls (9-10)

Bella Simoes broke out into the FJT scene in her first ever FJT tournament with an opening round 67. Simoes held a commanding lead throughout the second round as she carded an impressive eleven birdies over the two days. Once the last putt was holed, Simoes captured her first victory by an incredible five shots.

Clair Yang played well over the two days with rounds of 73-75 to take home a second place finish. Not far behind was Xiyao Zhang with rounds of 75-77 for a third place finish.

Divisions and Approximate Yardages

• Boys (11-12) - 5,500 yards (gross only)

• Boys (9-10) - 5,000 yards (gross only)

• Girls (11-12) - 5,000 yards (gross only)

• Girls (9-10)- 4,200 yards (gross only)

How Entries are Accepted

• Entries will be accepted on a first-come-first-serve basis.
• Late entries will be accepted if space is available ($10 late entry fee).
• If entries have reached capacity, additional players will be placed on an alternate's list.
• The alternate's list will be posted to the FJT website under "Tee Times & Player Information."
• Entries close approximately 2 1/2 weeks prior to the tournament.
• At the close of entries, if the 9-10 division (boys or girls) has 3 or less entrants, those players must choose one of the following options: 1) Play up into the 11-12 division   OR    2) Withdraw from the event and receive a full refund.

Schedule of Events

Saturday, April 16th

10:15 AM - 12:45 PM - Tournament Registration (near pro shop)
11:15 AM - 1:12 PM - Round one tee times off the 1st and 10th tees

Mandatory Meeting - 30 to 45 minutes prior to tee time, 15 minutes long (more information below)

Sunday, April 17th

7:45 AM - 9:42 AM - Final round tee times off the 1st and 10th tees
Awards presentation immediately following the completion of play

Mandatory Educational Meeting - Saturday

• Each golfer MUST attend a mandatory meeting with FSGA staff prior to their tee time on Saturday. 
• Topics to include: Etiquette, rules, pace-of-play, how to feel comfortable playing in events, care for the course, appreciation of club staff and volunteers.
• Meetings will generally take place near or on the practice putting green.
• Each player MUST attend the meeting associated with his/her tee time.
• Meetings will be approximately 15 to 20 minutes long. 
• Parents are encouraged to attend.
  *If a players fails to make the meeting at their scheduled time, they will not be allowed to participate in the event.*

Five FJT Standards

Competing at beautiful clubs around the state is a privilege and it is important for all of our players and parents to place value on the following five duties:

• Say please and thank you to the club staff and our volunteers
• Rake bunkers
• Fix ball marks
• Step on/repair your divots
• Throw away your garbage! There should never be trash on the ground anywhere on the course (place trash in waste receptacles, golf carts or even your bag if no other place is available).

Showing Appreciation and Proper Manners - At all courses where juniors play, they should show appreciation to the members and staff. To all of our junior players, let's show the clubs that you are not only the most talented golfers in the country, but also the most respectful. A "thank you" to the club and taking care of the course are the best ways to make a positive impression on the club, fellow players, coaches and spectators.

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 (561) 737-5510 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.

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Florida Junior Tour Policies

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

Host Hotel

SpringHill Suites Boca Raton
5130 NW 8th Ave
Boca Raton, FL 33487

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Directions

Indian Spring Country Club
11501 El Clair Ranch Road
Boynton Beach, FL

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