Special Tournament Exemption Program
The FJT STEP (Special Tournament Exemption Program) began in 2009 to allow junior golfers a way to earn FJT exemptions through local junior golf programs operating in Florida.
Similar to the AJGA's Performance Based Entry (AJGA PBE), FJT STEP enables junior golfers to earn their way into FJT tournaments based on performances at the local level.
FJT STEP was designed to forge an easier pathway through the various levels of junior golf (local, regional, state, & national). FJT STEP will also encourage players to compete in their local junior programs which serve as the backbone of junior golf in Florida.
To apply for exemptions please fill out the application and return it to the FSGA. Application
Approved STEP Junior Programs
The following junior programs have been approved and have received FJT exemptions. Contact each program to see how and where FJT exemptions are awarded.
| Program | Location |
| Citrus Junior Golf Tour |
Central |
| Elite Junior Tour |
West/Central |
| Emerald Coast Junior Golf Tour |
Northwest (Panhandle) |
| Gainesville Junior Golf Tour |
North/Central |
| Gold Program (Division of the Gold Coast Junior Golf Foundation) |
Southeast |
| Greater Tampa Junior Golf Association |
West |
| Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association | West |
| The First Tee of Greater Ocala Junior Golf Tour | North/Central |
| The First Tee Naples/Collier |
Southwest |
| The First Tee of Northwest Florida | Northwest (Panhandle) |
| Junior Golf Amateur of St. Lucie County |
East |
| Junior Golf Association of Broward County |
Southeast |
| Junior Players Tour |
Southeast |
| Manatee Junior Golf Tour | West |
| Mid-Florida Junior Golf Tour | North/Central |
| North Florida Junior Golf Foundation |
Northeast |
| Orlando Minority Youth Golf Association |
Central |
| Palm Beach County Golf Association |
Southeast |
| Palm Beach |
Southeast |
| Pinellas County Sheriff's Police Athletic League |
West |
| Platinum Tour (Division of the Gold Coast Junior Golf Foundation) |
Southeast |
| Red Hills Junior Tour |
Northwest (Panhandle) |
| St. Lucie County Junior Golf Association |
East |
| The First Tee of St. Petersburg | West |
| Ultimate Golf Experience (Junior Series) | West |
The FJT website is the official source for information regarding the Special Tournament Exemptions Program and is subject to change. The FJT is not responsible for information received or published from other sources.
