Tournament Summary
Format: North Florida vs. South Florida Ryder Cup style Match Play, 1 point per match - First team to 16.5 points wins
-Monday Morning Four-Ball
-Monday Afternoon Foursomes
-Tuesday Morning Singles
Eligibility: Each team consists of 10 boys and 6 girls based on points list ranking
Entry Fee: $100
Practice Round: Included in entry fee, and takes place on Sunday, August 4th, after team meetings
Past Results: North Team leads 11-5-1
The Junior Florida Cup is a Ryder Cup-style event that pits the best junior golfers in Florida against each other. It is a fun-filled three days that starts off with team meetings and practice rounds, followed by an optional team dinner. The first day of matches includes mixed-foursomes (boy/girl alternate shot) as well as four-ball matches (two person best ball) which are followed by the pairings dinner at the club. During dinner, players select who they would like to play against in the following day's singles matches - something that always provides for some entertaining moments! Just like the Ryder Cup, the final day concludes with singles matches followed by the trophy presentation. For those who are invited, it is a can't miss opportunity!
This event is invitation only. Boys and girls are invited by their standing on the Junior Florida Cup points list on Wednesday, May 31st. All FJT events held in August 2023 through May 2024 are included in the points list.
Click here for more information on the Junior Florida Cup.
$100 includes practice round, two team shirts, team hat, towel, one lunch and one dinner (pairings dinner).
The $100 entry fee must be paid through the website. After receiving an invitation, the player must submit an entry through the website by clicking on "Enter" above on this page.
Ryder Cup style format between the North Team and the South Team. Each match is worth one point to the team total. First team to 16 1/2 points wins the Cup for one year. A 16-16 tie results in the defending champions retaining the Cup for an additional year.
Sunday, August 4th
Monday, August 5th
Tuesday, August 6th
7:30 AM - 9:15 AM - Singles matches and trophy presentationEach team consists of 10 boys and 6 girls selected primarily based on their position on the Junior Florida Cup points list.
In 2023, the South Team defended the title and raised the Cup with a 21-11 victory at PGA National's Match Course.
Practice rounds are "team practice rounds" and are held after the team meeting on Sunday, August 6th.
Team meetings will be held shortly after noon and players will play their practice round immediately after the meeting.
More information will be provided to participants from their team captain.