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Junior Team Championship

Walt Disney World Golf (Palm/Magnolia) - Lake Buena Vista

August 8-9, 2015

Four Teams Capture Junior Team Championship Crowns

Fifty-four junior teams, comprised of three players per team, represented various  junior golf programs from around the state in the Junior Team Championship at the Walt Disney World Golf Resort on August 8th and 9th. The competition on the course was fierce and four teams came away victorious in their respective age divisions at the “happiest place on turf.”

In the Boys 16-18 age division, The Junior Golf Association of Broward County was able to claim the title with a two stroke victory over the Eagle Junior Golf Club on the Palm Course. Broward County team member, Luke Ashworth, played incredibly well both days, firing back to back rounds of even par 72 to lead the team. The other two team members, Jonny Cachon and Anthony Wells, also shot even par rounds of 72 in the final round and helped the team finish at a stellar 2 over par (290) for the event. 

The twelve teams competing in the Boys 13-15 age division on the Magnolia and Oak Trail courses provided the most drama throughout the event. Three teams, including Lakewood Ranch Golf Association, Greater Tampa Junior Golf Association, and Palm Beach County were tied with a tournament team total of 306 after 36-holes of stroke play and went into a sudden death playoff! The playoff only lasted one hole, as Lakewood Ranch player, Ryan Kinkead, hit a miraculous shot from the right rough to within three feet of the hole to make a birdie and take home the championship. Teammates Kyle Jarrett, and Max Coutsolioutsos were ecstatic to see the putt roll in and both players contributed greatly to the team’s victory! It is important to note that this is the second year in a row in which Lakewood Ranch has gone home the champion in this division.

In the Girls 16-18 age division, capturing the title by two strokes with a tournament total 305 was the Emerald Coast Junior Golf Tour. The First Tee of Miami battled extremely hard on the Magnolia and Oak Trail courses, but Emerald Coast golfers Abigail Herrmann, Ailsa Clark, and Sarah Pabst played very consistently to narrowly beat The First Tee of Miami and the other thirteen teams competing in their division. Ailsa Clark rebounded nicely after posting an opening round 85 by knocking eleven shots off her score to lead the Emerald Coast team to victory with a 2 over par 74 on Sunday afternoon!

Of the nine teams playing in the Girls 13-15 age division on the Palm Course, it was the Greater Tampa Junior Golf Association that ended up being the team to beat! The team comprised of Alyssa Mercado, Julie Zhang, and Lillian Berry all played very fine rounds of golf to place three shots ahead of the Junior Golf Association of Broward County with a tournament total 302. Alyssa Mercado was zoned in during her final round, posting a 1 under par 71 for the Greater Tampa team.

Teams of three, representing their junior programs, competed in 36-holes of stroke play with the total of the low two of the three gross scores counting for each round. This event is open to junior programs that provide organized tournaments, instruction or clinics which are open to all junior golfers in the community. There are four divisions; Boys 16-18, Boys 13-15, Girls 16-18 and Girls 13-15. Competitors played on the Magnolia, Oak Trail, and Palm Courses at the Walt Disney World Golf Resort.

Link to Full Results.

Tee Information

Tee

Yardage / Info

Boys 16-18

6,659 yds. 73.3/130

Girls 16-18

5,869 yds. 73.4/134

Boys 13-15

6,271 yds. 69.8/123

Girls 13-15

5,499 yds. 72.1/129

Par: 72

Weather Information

Description

Temp

Overcast

Overcast and Breezy

84 °F

Sunny

Mostly Sunny

85 °F

Tournament Results


~ Magnolia Front 9 & Oak Trail and Palm Course ~

Entries Close Wednesday July 29, 2015

$180 per team

Click Here for Printable Entry Form

The Junior Team Championship is an unique and exciting Championship open to junior programs around the state of Florida.  Junior golfers get the chance to play in a team environment, something that is not very common in golf. For a look at the 2014 Championship Results click here.

Championship Format

  • 60 teams; 180 players
  • Three players per team and all three members must fall into one division (playing up allowed if approved by FSGA)
  • 36 holes of stroke play
  • Total of the low two scores per round of the three gross scores for each team will count
  • Two courses will be utilized - players will play the same course both days

Course assignments are as follows:

Boys 16-18 Division - Palm Course
Girls 16-18 Division - Magnolia & Oak Trail Course

Boys 13-15 Division - Magnolia & Oak Trail Course
Girls 13-15 Division - Palm Course

Course assignments are subject to change pending number of entries received in each division.

Eligibility & Entry Priority

  • Open to junior programs that provide organized tournaments, instruction, or clinics that are open to all junior golfers in your community
  • National or statewide tours are not allowed to participate
  • Junior programs may select the individuals they send to the Team Championship by any criteria they select; however, all three players must be directly involved with the local program listed on the entry form
  • Only one team ("A" team) from each program will be accepted per division prior to the close of entries
  • Additional teams ("B", and "C") will be accepted on a space available basis after the entry deadline based on order of receipt of entry. All "B" teams entered before the deadline will be considered for acceptance before any "C" teams  are considered.
  • Entrant must not have reached their 19th birthday by August 9, 2015 and not attending college if graduated from high school. See exception here.

Junior Programs may reserve a spot (with a fully-paid entry) without team member's names prior to the closing date.

Entry Fee

  • $180 per team
  • Coaches carts are not included in above entry fee (Coaches & Spectators may rent a cart for an additional fee of $25.00 plus tax)

Late entries will be accepted subject to a $10 late entry fee should the entrant gain acceptance into the field

Entry Priority

Entries will be accepted based upon the order of receipt. Entries received after the competitive field is full or after the close of entries, will be placed on an alternates list. Alternates will be contacted in the order of receipt of entry, if and when, a spot becomes available.

Course Length

  • Boys 16-18 will play approximately 6,600-6,800 yards
  • Girls 16-18 will play approximately  5,600-5,800 yards
  • Boys 13-15 will play approximately 6,300-6,500 yards
  • Girls 13-15 will play approximately  5,400-5,600 yards

Divisions

Based on age as of August 9, 2015

  • Boy's Ages 16-18
  • Boy's Ages 13-15
  • Girl's Ages 16-18
  • Girl's Ages 13-15

National Rankings 

The Championship is ranked by Junior Golf Scoreboard.

Practice Rounds

Practice rounds are available two weeks prior to the Championship on a space available basis at either golf course.  Practice rounds are restricted to after 12:00 PM on a space available basis. The price for a practice round is $30.00 + tax which includes a cart (if 16 years of age or older). The number of carts per group may be restricted if needed. To schedule your practice round call 407-824-2706. Practice round rate is for participants.

Carts

All players must walk and carry their own clubs (Pull carts are permitted). Use of a caddie is not authorized.  Additional carts may be rented for $25 per cart per day on a first-come, first-served basis.

Coaches

Each team is allowed ONE Coach.  Only that coach may give advice after the completion of a hole and before the start of the next hole.  Each Coach should register themselves as the team coach at the registration table to receive their team packet.

Coaches/Spectator Carts

Coaches and spectators may rent carts for $25 plus tax each day.  Carts are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The FSGA requests these carts be used to assist in evacuation of players if play is suspended for dangerous situation (inclement weather).

Click here for spectator policies.

Defending Champions

Boys 16-18:  Palm Beach Junior Golf Association 141-145--286 (-2)
Girls 16-18:  Pinellas Country Sheriff's Police Athletic League 143-145--288 (E) - won on 1st playoff hole
Boys 13-15:  The Golf Academy at Lakewood Ranch 145-141--286 (-2)
Girls 13-15:  Gold Coast Junior Golf Foundation 143-146--289 (+1)

See full results here.

Championship Pace of Play

Click here to read the Championship Pace of Play Policy.

Hard Card; Local Rules and Conditions of Competitions

Click here to read the Hard Card and additional Conditions of Competitions.

Championship Policies

Click here to read the withdrawal, dress code, caddie and spectator and other policies.

Conditions; Schedules

The FSGA Championships Committee/on-site Rules Committee reserves the right to alter any of the conditions, provisions and/or schedules.  The decision of the Championships Committee/on-site Rules Committee in any matter will be final.

Registration

There will be a registration table located outside the Golf Shop on Saturday morning. All players and coaches are expected to register before the first round. 

Awards

Crystal trophies will be awarded to each member and the coach of the winning team. Also, each member of the winning teams, and individual medalist (if on a non-winning team), will receive three exemptions to the Florida Junior Tour.

Host Hotel and Accommodations

Currently, there is no host hotel for this event.

Payment

Walt Disney World accepts cash and Visa/MasterCard for method of payment

Directions

Walt Disney World Golf (Magnolia & Palm Courses)
1950 West Magnolia Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL  32830
407-824-2706

Click here for directions to the Magnolia and Palm Courses