Greetings!
The “Masters” is just less than a week out and the “buzz” of course was Tiger at Augusta with his son Charlie and Justin Thomas getting in a couple practice rounds. If you are headed out to Augusta, enjoy, have a blast and please be safe. I hope Tiger shocks us all.
I’d like to start this months newsletter with a shout out to all the PGA Professionals and the club members who continually support the efforts of the North Florida Junior Golf Foundation. There’s nothing more important then taking care of our local juniors, providing them tournament golf experiences and upper-level golf opportunity so our kids can continue to pave their way up the ranks.
We are blessed to have thirty-six area clubs who continually support the NFJG Foundation, and the Junior Tour. The Board of Directors, staff and members are all thankful for that outstanding support. We know not every club can host a 36-hole tournament in this crazy golf environment, but we are hoping for at least one day to show support. We are all duty bound to grow the game if not but just for one or two days a year, when possible.
Did you know, the NFJGTOUR provides more than $130,000 in course revenues throughout the season, plus added revenues from golf cart sales to spectators, which can add up to as much as $1000. So, it all adds up.
The NFJGTOUR hosts 36-40 events a year for juniors ages 8-19. Annually 350 area juniors play on the tour with most of the juniors in the 13-18 age bracket. Girls make up a quarter of the membership. Currently we have 335 members.
What’s cool about what we have developed over the last nine years is juniors on the NFJGTOUR earn special exemptions into other higher level golf opportunities like the Florida Junior Tour and American Junior Golf Association events. They also earn fully paid exemption into area events sponsored by the Jacksonville Area Golf Association and the Notah Begay National Championship.
Annually, more than $40,000 is spent on junior golf development and higher-level golf opportunities. We are thankful for our many foundation partners and sponsors who help furnish these needed funds.
Finally, we have two special events coming up that I’d like to invite you to attend. The first is on Sunday, April 24th at Deercreek Country Club. The “Million Dollar” Hole-In-One Championship. All holes will be turned into par-3’s for a fun day on the course. Players can pair up in groups of six for the gross and net event. Entry fee of $90 includes golf, lunch, prizes, and some guaranteed fun. I hope you can join us. Just give me a call and I’ll guide you.
Thanks again to the following clubs for their continued support.
Amelia National Country Club, Amelia River Golf Club , Bent Creek Golf Club, Deercreek Country Club, Deerwood Country Club, Eagle Harbor Golf Club, Glen Kernan Country Club, Hidden Hills Golf Club, Hyde Park Golf Club, Jacksonville Beach Golf Club, Jacksonville Golf and Country Club, King and Bear, Magnolia Point Country Club, Mark Bostic Golf Club, Marsh Landing Country Club, Omni Amelia Island Resort , Osprey Cove Golf Club, Pablo Creek Golf Club, Palatka Golf Club, Palencia Golf Club, Palm Harbor Golf Club, Plantation Bay, Ponte Vedra Inn and Club, Ponte Vedra Plantation, Queen’s Harbour Yacht & Country Club, San Jose Country Club, Sawgrass Country Club, Slammer and Squire, St. Johns Golf & Country Club, St. Johns Golf Club, The Golf Club at North Hampton, The Golf Club at South Hampton, The Yards, TPC Sawgrass, Trident Lakes Golf Club, Windsor Parke Golf Club
All the best and we’ll see you on the links.
Jack Aschenbach, PGA
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THANK YOU!!
Many thanks to the
North Florida
Junior Golf Foundation
Your dedicated support helps us provide higher level golf opportunities and helps us grow the game.
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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.
and the body with RJ Milford, Holly Crotty and their TEAM of experts!
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PLAY IN YOUR OWN GROUP
OF SIX PLAYERS
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MORGAN AND POLETE
WIN MATCH PLAY FINALS AT
THE PLANTATION AT PONTE VEDRA
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CHAMPIONS ONCE AGAIN
No strangers to the awards stand, the team of Alyzabeth Morgan and Kalia Polete masterfully displayed their skill in the 2022 Team Match Play Championship finals. From the very first hole you could tell the team was well prepared and ready to "bring it on".
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FLORIDA JUNIOR TOUR TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP BOUND |
Because of their fine play during the Match Play finals these two talented ladies will represent the North Florida Junior Golf Foundation in the
North Florida Junior Tour Team Championship where NFJGTOUR is the reigning champions.
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Take advantage of a FREE offering
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McCranie-Shaw / Reed-Rohan
Will Collide at TPC Sawgrass for Team Match Play Championship Finals
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Rohan Singh and Cameron Reed contemplate club selection on the
par-3 12th island tee
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Zachary Shaw second shot into the par-5 14th while Spencer McCranie looks on
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THE GEORGIA PEACH ADULT JUNIOR |
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GROSS CHAMPIONS
Barton and Bart Abstein (65)
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NET CHAMPIONS
Jace and Patrick Jenkins (62)
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THIRD PLACE GROSS
Danielle and Timothy Dailey (67)
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RUNNER-UP GROSS
Emily and Richard Ames (64)
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THIRD PLACE GROSS
James and Jim Dugan (69)
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT
NFJGTOUR PLAYER - AMBROSE KINNARE
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One of the wonderful things about being the Executive Director of the North Florida Junior Golf Foundation and Tour is that I have the distinct pleasure of meeting and knowing many great diversified junior players, their parents, grandparents, and siblings with outstanding stories. It is truly an honor to give back and recognize one of the many families or individuals who have given so much. |
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So, for this “In the Spotlight” moment I would like to recognize and highlight a junior player who knows the meaning of teamwork, being committed, dedicated and the fight needed to win over all obstacles. This youngster is a success story on and off the golf course, “Ambrose Kinnare”
Ambrose is a big part of a loving family led by his dad Patrick Kinnare and Stepmother Stephanie. In 2012 when Ambrose was just two his biological mother Serafina Kinnare, was sadly killed in an unfortunate car accident. In 2016, Patrick remarried to Stephanie who was also a widow with two children. The family, now 9-siblings are a strong and remarkably close family who support each other in the many activities and responsibilities of a large family.
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REED GIMENEZ LEAD TOP 25 INTO
JUNIOR PLAYERS RACE
It's not too late to sign up, play and get into the top 25
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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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ADULT JUNIOR TOURNMENT SERIES |
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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. The first two events were held at Deercreek Country Club andOsprey Cove Golf Club. Only one more event remains to get in the final. The last event is the BILL STRAUB Sr at Amelia National on May 22, followed by the "WINNERS CHAMPIONSHIP". 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.
The NFJGTOUR will host two qualifiers:
The first qualifier was held on January 17, 2022 at Marsh Landing Country Club. The second qualifier will be held 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 (Boys) and Indian Springs Country Club (Girls) for their shot at qualifying for the National Championship.
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 then register for the qualifier.
Age bracket deadline: May 1, 2022
assist the Notah Begay Team in a third qualifier at Marsh Landing Country on May 1, 2022.
See you at Coushatta
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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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