65th Girls' Junior Championship

Championship Format

• Regular (16-18) and Junior (13-15) Age Division
  • 54 holes of individual stroke play
  • *New for 2024* - All players will play the same tee and compete for the Overall Championship

Eligibility

• Female amateur golfer
• Florida Resident
• Entrant must be no older than 18 as of the last day of the Championship and not attending college if graduated from high school. See exception here.
• Entrant is not required to be a member of the FSGA.
• Players 12 and under may play up into the Championship if they have been granted permission to play in the (13-15) age division of the Florida Junior Tour.

Entry Fee

• $180
• Entry fee includes all competitive rounds of golf and tee gift. Late entries will be accepted subject to a $10 late fee should the entrant gain acceptance in to the field.

Schedule of Events

• Thursday, June 27th

• • 7:15 AM - 9:30 AM - Registration located near the clubhouse
  • 8:00 AM - 10:06 AM - Round one tee times off the 1st and 10th tees
• Friday, June 28th
  • 8:00 AM - 10:06 AM - Round two tee times off the 1st and 10th tees
• Saturday, June 29th
  • 8:00 AM - 10:06 AM - Final Round tee times off the 1st and 10th tees

Entry Priority

• Entries meeting the criteria below will be entered into the Championship on a first-come, first-serve basis up until the entry close date or the field is full.

  • Previous Girls' Junior Champions (either age division)
    
  • Top 500 & ties from the final 2023 World Amateur Golf Rankings
  • Top 100 ranked players on Junior Golf Scoreboard as of close of entries
  • Top 35 in last year's Girls' Player of the Year Points List
  • Top 10 & ties from last year's Girls' Junior Championship (16-18)
  • Top 5 & ties from last year's Girls' Junior Championship (13-15)
  • Quarterfinalist from last year's Junior Match Play Championship
  • Top 3 & ties from last year's FHSAA Golf Finals
  • FJT winners since last year's Girls' Junior Championship (16-18 & 13-15) 
  • Top 15 & ties (16-18) and top 10 & ties (13-15) from current year's FJT Points List as of close of entries
  • Top 15 & ties (16-18) and top 10 & ties (13-15) from last year's FJT Points List
  • Players who made Match Play at last year's Women's State Amateur Championship
  • Players who made the cut at last year's Florida Women's Open
  • Players who finished top 25 in last year's Women's Amateur Stroke Play Championship
  • Players who qualified for one of last year's USGA Championships

  Any additional available spots and all alternate spots will be filled by (in this order):

  • Junior Golf Scoreboard ranking (at close of entries)
  • Receipt of entry (first come first served)

  Last Chance Qualifier
  One last chance qualifier will be conducted on Tuesday, June 18 for golfers that did not gain entry in to the championship field.

  • Entries will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Entries will open on June 7th, 2024 at 8:00 AM.
  • Approximate Field Size: 42 players for 6 spots (subject to change based on field size)
• The FSGA reserves the right to modify the entry process at any time.
• The FSGA may hold an undisclosed number of spots for exceptional circumstances.

Championship Practice Rounds

• Practice rounds will only be available on Wednesday, June 26th at Pelican Golf Club beginning at 11:00 AM. The price for a practice round is $50.00 + tax and will be walking only.
• The FSGA will create blocks for players to book times through Golf Genius. As we approach the Championship, a link will be posted here and under Tee Times & Info to book your practice round tee time. 

The proper place to practice your golf swing is on the driving range, hitting multiple shots on the course is unacceptable.

Practice Before & Between Rounds

A player may not practice on the competition course before or between rounds. Penalty for first breach: General Penalty. Penalty for second breach: Disqualification.

Trackman Combine

We are pleased to offer tournament participants the opportunity to utilize our TrackMan launch moniter, and to have her swing recorded on Wednesday, June 26th at Pelican Golf Club. Specifics will be included in the  pre-event email. There is no charge for this service. All information will be posted to the junior's FSGA profile for college coaches to view. Click here for more information.