Thank You North Florida Junior Golf Foundation Partners and Sponsors.
Your dedicated support helps us provide higher level golf opportunities and helps us grow the game.
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SAVE THE DATES:
- February 27, 2022 Deercreek Adult-Junior - Deercreek Country Club
- March 20, 2022 - Georgia Adult-Junior - The Club at Osprey Point
- April 24, 2022 - Million Dollar Hole-In-One Championship - Deercreek Country Club
- May 22, 2022 - Bill Straub Sr. Adult Junior - Amelia National Country Club
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Greetings!
Happy New Year!
Spite the Covid craziness and all the political gobbledygook the year of 2021 was a good one, especially when it comes to golf. The sport has just thrived over the past two years and that’s a good thing. The uptick in the sport however had its downside though, making things a little tougher to get events scheduled for our juniors in golf, but all the “dedicated” PGA Pro’s came through and understand they (the juniors) are our future and sacrificing a day to support junior competition and development is not only their responsibility, but their duty to grow the game. So, with their outstanding support we did just fine to find an open window to get an event or two in at many of our area venues to achieve our goal of a great tournament schedule.
Along with the pros who support the areas junior golf programs I send an equal thank you to the members of those clubs for allowing our kids to utilize the respective courses. We appreciate your support in so many ways!
This season, 28 clubs have supported the NFJGTOUR and Foundation with events and those who could not get an event in supported us in other ways and we are grateful for those efforts. One of those other ways was to help the Foundation raise needed dollars to keep our junior golf program thriving. The Foundation hosted two of the four “Golf Psychology Series with Dr. Bob Winters and four of our area clubs supported those efforts. Deerwood Country Club, Ponte Vedra Inn and Club, San Jose Country Club and Sawgrass Country Club.
Dr. Bob has been spreading the good word about golf psychology and wowing golfers of all ages and skill levels. On October 22nd we hosted the opening seminar at Deerwood Country Club and in November we hosted a follow-on seminar at Ponte Vedra Inn and Club. Two seminars remain, one at San Jose Country Club on January 6, 2022, followed by the last seminar at Sawgrass Country Club on February 8, 2022. I would expect over 100 people at each of these seminars. Sign up early! The Foundation has raised over $5000 because of Dr. Bob and these supporting clubs,
Alright-e then! Here we are, at the end of a year and at the end of the “fall tournament series”. Looking back, ten events are already in the history books with 24 more to go before season end in August. Of the ten events played three have been two-day majors. During those events over $2,500 in scholarships were presented along with another $3,000 in higher level golf exemptions. More than 700 birdies have been logged and our top 25 juniors have scoring averages of 74 or better with the lowest at 70. Twenty players posted under par rounds and three players have posted rounds of 68 and one at 66. I’m willing to bet that score gets broken in the coming months. These kids are good! Over 900 rounds of golf have been officially played. The fall series has also resulted in 10 multiple winners. Our membership is on a pace of 400 members. We currently have 265 members with the "Spring Tournament Series" getting ready to heat up at Marsh Landing Country club on Monday, January 17, 2022.
The fall tournament series was blessed by several sponsors that included Redefined Lighting, The Law Firm of Pajcic & Pajcic , the Karl G. Estes Foundation, Billy Maxwell Memorial Golf Tournament-Hyde Park Golf Club, The Jacksonville Area Golf Association (JAGA), Florida-Georgia Windows and Doors and Dr. Dan Schellhase. We’ve also continued to be blessed by our Partnerships with the Northern Chapter PGA, Capital Inventory Inc, Action Sports JAX and B and C Financial.
To top it all off and to end the year, I was honored to attend the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl where the Henry Tuten Gator Bowl Pro Am committee presented two of the NFJG TOUR players with a $2000 scholarship along with two other juniors from the First Tee of North Florida. How sweet it is! Thank You Henry, Chris, John, Spencer and Clint for making this a reality.
Happy New Year!
Jack Aschenbach, PGA
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Henry Tuten Gator Bowl Pro-am Scholarship committee and scholarship recipients.
From left to right: NFJGF Executive Director Jack Aschenbach, PGA Member Clint Avret, Marissa Cardenas, Coach John Brooks, Kylie Turner, Kamari Smith, PGA Member Spencer Brown, Miniya McNair, Chris Tuten and Coach Monty Duncan
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On the TIAA Band Field sidelines with Chris Tuten with Marissa Cardenas, Kylie Turner and PGA Member Jack Aschenbach. |
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VERMUT - SUCCESSFUL AT FIRST COAST JUNIOR AM |
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In a rain shortened 2022 First Coast Junior Amateur Jacksonville's Adam Vermut needed to go into extra holes to capture this year's champion's belt. Vermut would post an excellent score of one under par 70, along with Jacksonville's Connor Hess and Adam Waller and win in a sudden death playoff. READ MORE.....
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Connor Hess (70), Adam Vermut (70)
and Adam Waller (70)
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CONGRATULATIONS GENTLEME ON YOUR NOMINAITONS. THAT'S AWESOME!
- Luke Balaskiewicz, Bolles
- Chase Carroll, Middleburg
- Sam Davis, Wolfson
- Jayden Diaz, Fletcher
- Ty Folsom, Columbia
- Cam Goldknopf, Episcopal
- Andrew McLauchlan, Providence
- Tanner Millar, Fernandina Beach
- Andrew Morgan, Bolles
- Miles Russell, Providence
- Cody Tucker, Bishop Kenny
- Adam Vermut, Wolfson
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TAKE THE PLEDGE
In memory of Connor Dzion - take the pledge to make people aware of "DISTRACTED DRIVING". Driving while distracted - "KILLS" |
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Elite Tour Girls
Runner-up Sofia Rivera
and Elite Tour Champion Nancy Cox
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Rising Tour Girls
Runner-up Cambree Hodge
and Champion Addy Vogt
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Elite Tour Boys
Runner-up Connor Hess, Executive Director Jack Aschenbach and Overall and Elite Tour Boys
Champion Adam Vermut
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Rising Tour Boys
Champion Brock Buhnerkemper,
Executive Director Jack Aschenbach and Runner-up Ronan McDonald
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Boys 10-12
Champion Maxwell Morgan
and Runner-up Jaspreet Kondal
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Funds raised during THE PLAYERS Ticket Sales will support scholarships and so many valued junior golf initiatives.
It only gets better with your support.
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CONGRATULATIONS LADIES ON YOUR NOMINAITONS. THAT'S AWESOME!
- Ciara Aitken, Providence
- Madison Balaskiewicz, Bolles
- Madelyn Campbell, Fernandina Beach
- Sahana Chokshi, Episcopal
- Alexa Fallis, Bishop Kenny
- Alyzabeth Morgan, Fleming Island
- Tori Mouton, Bolles
- Annabelle Mozingo, Providence
- Anika Richards, Fernandina Beach
- Violet Robbins, Bolles
- Addy Vogt, St. Johns Country Day
- Emma Wells, Providence
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New in 2022, THE PLAYERS has reformatted its “Chip in For Youth” program and has introduced the
“CHIP IN FOR CHARITY” program. In short, tickets are now on sale. Tickets cost between $80-$90 plus tax and $40 of each ticket sold will go to the charity. Each charity has a PROMO CODE and ours is NFJGF. You must go to the chip in for youth website to purchase these tickets to use the promo codes. DO NOT GO DIRECTLY TO TICKETMASTER. Codes will not work.
HERE is the direct link to CIFY
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TICKETS TO THE 2022 PLAYERS |
The North Florida Junior Golf Foundation will receive $40 from every competition round ticket purchased in their name under the program (Thursday through Sunday), while supplies last. Purchase today!
THE PHOTO ABOVE HAS A SCAN CODE. CLICK ON THE PHOTO AND A LARGER VIEW CAN BE SEEN.
Thanks for supporting the NFJG Foundation and our area's special programs.
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ROAD TO THE Junior PLAYERS Championship 2022.
Sign up today!
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I would like to invite you to join the “NFJG TOUR” and compete on the “North Florida Junior Players Tour” (NFJPT) (2-day events) in the series of events called the “ROAD TO THE JUNIOR PLAYERS”. Check out the schedule and start planning your way to one of the top AJGA events of the year.
The Junior PLAYERS Championship
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HALL OF FAME INVITATIONAL
KLAUK MAKES HISTORY AT THE HALL OF FAME
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St. Augustine's Jackson Klauk stood alone at the top of the leaderboard when it was all said and done. His outstanding play (72-73) included six birdies and an eagle three was two strokes better than challenger |
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Overall Girls Champion Madison Balaskiewicz (78-74) and Runner-up Lauren Barned (79-76) |
Congratulations!
Samuel Ha - $500
Nolan Harper - $500
Cameron Reed - $500
Emma Wells - $500
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Champion Jackson Klauk (72-73)
and Runner up Matthew French (71-76)
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You have each won a $500 scholarship compliments of our tournament sponsors
THE LAW FIRM OF PAJCIC AND PAJCIC
and
FLORIDA-GEORGIA WINDOWS AND DOORS
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Rising Tour Girls
Champion Addy Vogt
and Runner-Up Kalia Polete
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Rising Tour Boys
Champion Cash Winch
and Runner-up Reef Mathis
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Boys 10-12
Runer-up Maxwell Morgan
and Champion Ambrose Kinnare
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The NFJG Foundation not only supports junior golf, but we support events for adults as well. Some just for fun and to raise needed dollars to support growing the game. |
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ADULT-JUNIOR Championship Series
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Consider playing in the ADULT-JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES. Pair up with a junior and bring your best game to any or all of the series events. First event is at Deercreek Country Club on Sunday, February 27th, followed by The Club at Osprey Pointe on March 20th. Then it's the BILL STRAUB Sr at Amelia National on May 22, followed by the "WINNERS CHAMPIONSHIP" at Ponte Vedra Inn and Club on August 8th. The final event is for all award winners (1st-3rd) (gross and net) past and current winners. |
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NOTAH BEGAY JUNIOR GOLF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIERS RETURN IN 2022 |
In 2021 Fleming Island's Tyler Mawhinney qualified for the NBJNC by first earning a spot during a local qualifier hosted by the North Florida Junior Golf Foundation. He would go on to the final qualifier at Mission Inn Club and Resort and become the medalist earning a spot in the National Championship event. Mawhinney competed in the Boys 13 years of age and under division and posted scores of 66, 70 and 66 (-11) finishing as the Runner-up.
This year the qualifiers begin on January 17, 2022 at Marsh Landing Country Club with a follow up qualifier on April 16, 2022 at the University of Florida - Mark Bostic Golf Club.
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Qualified players will advance to the final qualifier at Mission Inn Club and Resort for their shot at qualifying for the National Championship.
The NFJGTOUR will host two qualifiers and assist the Notah Begay Team in a third qualifier at Marsh Landing Country on May 1, 2022.
Division spots for each NFJGTOUR qualifier:
- Boys/Girls 16-18: 3 each
- Boys/Girls 14-15: 2 each
- Boys/Girls 12-13: 2 each
- Boys/Girls 10-11: 2 each
Cost per qualifier: $75.00
Note: Players must FIRST register separately for the NFJGTOUR event.
Age bracket deadline: May 1, 2022
See you at Coushatta
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Take the next step and improve your game with
DR. ROBERT K. WINTERS
Internationally recognized sport psychologist, author and professional educator
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TWO GREAT OPPORTUNITIES REMAIN |
The opening series hosted at Deerwood Country Club was a huge success and the second event at Ponte Vedra Inn and Club was even bigger.
Dr. Bob and NFJGF Board of Directors invites you to the two remaining seminars at San Jose Country Club and Sawgrass Country Club. This could be the answer you've been looking for, so don't miss your chance of getting some insight from one of the top sports psychologists in the world.
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What We Are All About!
Our mission at PEAK is to provide our clients and community with the absolute best fitness program and education available. Through a combination of fitness training, specialty classes, yoga/recovery sessions (coming soon), and nutrition guidance, we assist our members in exceeding their fitness goals and expectations.
Work the mind with Dr. Bob Winters
and the body with RJ Milford, Holly Crotty and the TEAM of experts!
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The Mission…….
NFJGF provides local junior golfers, ages 7-19, an opportunity to be a member of the organization which will allow them to play in competitive tournaments that are affordable, professional and are consistent with the USGA Rules of Golf and the Conditions of Competition. The tournaments and events provide an opportunity for junior golfers to build a solid foundation, gain tournament experience and compete among their peers for the love of the game. The experience will help prepare junior golfers, if they so desire, to compete in any State or National event. NFJGF will also promote, fund and manage a scholarship fund. NFJGF will strive to provide scholarships to junior golfers that have participated as a member, uphold the values of the organization and pursue a degree at an accredited college or university.
The Values…….
The values governing NFJGF will be to operate the organization and impact young people with integrity, honesty and fairness. We will promote the values of self esteem and pride in our events, with our members, among each other and the community. Our decisions will be made with an objective, fact-based thought process. We will work together to nurture independent thinking which fosters taking responsibility for your actions.
The Goals…….
To motivate our younger generation into loving the sport of golf by providing and financially supporting the NFJGTOUR, the North Florida Middle School Golf Program for all schools including Clay, Duval, Nassau, St. Johns and other counties. In doing so we will prepare our junior golfers for competition in high school golf, college golf, higher level golf opportunities (state and national) and perhaps achieve the biggest dreams of all, the LPGA or PGA TOUR's.
Join us along our journey while we grow our future.
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