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Kingsway CC (13-15)

Aileron Golf Club - Lake Suzy

May 12-13, 2012

Colanta & Sauro Earn First Victories

Timothy Colanta and Radi Sauro grabbed first place honors at the Florida Junior Tour’s (FJT) 13-15 age division event at Kingsway Country Club in Lake Suzy, May 12-13.

Timothy Colanta, of ChampionsGate, posted a tournament total of three-under par 141 to win by three strokes. Colanta fired a first round of four-under par 68 to take a three stroke lead heading into the final round of play. In the final round, Colanta played a steady round of golf with a one-over par round of 73 to earn his first career FJT victory. Tyler Bakich, of Valrico, finished alone in second place after rounds of 71-73 for a tournament total of even par 144. Stefano Butti, of Palm City, finished in third place after rounds of 77-69.

In the Girls 13-15 Division, Radi Sauro, of Lake Worth, went wire-to-wire to capture her first career FJT title. Sauro posted rounds of 73-72 for a tournament total of one-over par 145, which was good enough for a four stroke victory. Dree Fausnaugh, of Winter Park, finished in second place after rounds of 75-74 for a tournament total of five-over par 149. Athena Yang, of Winter Haven, finished in third place with tournament total of 151.

 

 

Tee Information

Tee

Yardage / Info

Boys 13-15

6,608 Yds. 72.9 / 132

Girls 13-15

5,830 Yds. 74.5 / 137

Par: 72

Weather Information

Description

Temp

PartlyCloudy

Winds 10-15 mph

91 °F

Tournament Results

PosPosition Name Rd.1 Rd.2 TotalTotal Score Points
1 Timothy Colanta 68 73 141 1000
2 Tyler Bakich 71 73 144 700
3 Stefano Butti 77 69 146 500
T4 Gabriel Lench 71 76 147 375
T4 Yidong Zhang 72 75 147 375
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Kingsway Country Club boasts a Par 72, Eighteen Hole Championship Golf Course redesigned by world-renowned golf course architect Ron Garl following Hurricane Charley. With the area’s best Tif Eagle greens and six sets of tees, Kingsway is fun and challenging for golfers of all skill levels.

Kingsway also features an 18,000 sq. foot Old Florida style clubhouse with a fully stocked pro shop, an elegant dining room, a large Grille room with six flat screen televisions, a game room, and an outside verandah for relaxing. Kingsway is the perfect place for weddings, banquets, business meetings, and parties.

Click here to visit the club's website.

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.

Schedule of Play

  • Saturday, May 12th:  12:00 PM - 1:57 PM off the 1st and 10th tees
  • Sunday, May 13th:  7:30 AM - 9:27 AM off the 1st and 10th tees

Practice Round

Players can set-up a practice round at a special discounted rate of $30 plus tax which includes a cart by calling 941-625-9827. 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.

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 6,700 yards
  • Girls 16-18 will play approximately 5,800 yards

National Rankings

This event is ranked by Junior Golf Scoreboard and GolfWeek.

AJGA - PBE (Performance Based Entrance)

Boys

  • Champion - 1 Junior All-Star Exemption

Girls

  • Champion - 1 Junior All-Star Exemption

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 may 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 4:30:00 PM EST of the closing date.
  • 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".

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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. 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 on the starting tee.

Range Finders - Electronic distance measuring devices are NOT allowed.

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.

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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