THE SFPGA JUNIOR TOUR PRESENTED BY THE HONDA CLASSIC RETURNS TO THE VINEYARDS

THE SFPGA JUNIOR TOUR PRESENTED BY THE HONDA CLASSIC RETURNS TO THE VINEYARDSOn Saturday and Sunday, May 19-20, one-hundred and four junior golfers will compete at The Vineyards Country Club in Naples, an annual favorite stop on the Junior Tour, and its first stop on the west coast. Players will be competing on the North course. In the field this weekend are seventeen Naples residents, as well as three Overall Winners from earlier in the season looking to claim a second victory; Derron Peyton of Boynton Beach, Daniel Whelan of Coral Springs, and Claudia de Antonio of Weston.

This 36-hole, stroke play event is an 8:00am double tee start Saturday and on Sunday.  Players will be re-paired on Sunday by low score.  Awards will be given to the first through third place winners in each age division (Boys/Girls 12-13, 14-15, 16-18) as well as to the overall boy and overall girl winners of the event on Sunday, following play.  All South Florida PGA Junior Tour events are ranked by the national Junior Golf Scoreboard ranking system.  Pairings are now available on the South Florida PGA website.

The SFPGA Junior Tour presented by The Honda Classic is a membership-based tour open to boys and girls ages 12-18 in South Florida with the aspirations and skill levels to compete at the High School and Collegiate level and features some of South Florida’s most talented junior golfers.  The schedule for this season includes a wide array of first class facilities in South Florida.

The South Florida PGA Junior Tour is proudly presented by The Honda Classic and supported by Allianz Championship, Club Med Golf Academy, Don Law Golf Academy, Palm Beach County Sports Commission, The Men’s Fun Group at Mirasol, and Titleist.

The South Florida PGA Junior Tour, run under the South Florida PGA Foundation, is committed to its mission of keeping membership and tournament-related costs low while providing first-class quality golf at seventeen championship courses throughout South Florida over the course of the Junior Tour season.  For more information on the Junior Tour, please visit the South Florida PGA website at www.sfpgagolf.com and click on Junior Golf.

The South Florida PGA Foundation is a not-for-profit organization founded to support the South Florida community, with a focus on junior golf, education and scholarships, and charitable gifting.  The South Florida PGA Foundation falls under the direction of the of the South Florida PGA, a not-for-profit organization comprised of over 1,600 men and women PGA Professionals dedicated to growing participation in the game of golf.

BUTTI WINS SUDEN DEATH PLAYOFF

BUTTI WINS SUDEN DEATH PLAYOFF The South Florida PGA Junior Tour presented by the Honda Classic hosted Event #4 at Turtle            Creek Club in Tequesta this week.

Stefano Gabriel Butti of Palm City made a birdie putt on the first sudden death playoff hole to win the Overall Boys title. Butti and Alex Rios of Coral Springs tied for the tournament with a two day score of 147. Finishing tied for third with 148s were Derron Peyton of Boyton Beach, Michael Anderson of Parkland, and Zachary Smith of Palm Beach Gardens.

Alexandra Papell of Boca Raton claimed her second Overall Title of the year by shooting a two day score of 152. Claudia De Antonio of Weston finished second with a 153.  Ashley Burke of Boynton Beach finished third with a 157.

Winning the Boys 12-13 age division in a scorecard playoff after a score of 148, was Andrew Kozan of Palm Beach Gardnes. Coming in second was Alberto Martinez of Weston. Tied for third with a 154 was David Giandomenico of Boynton Beach and Michael Checo of Boca Raton.

Valeria Sophia of Hallandale Beach won her second Girls 12-13 division title with a 4 stroke lead. Sophia shot a two day score of 163. Coming in second place was Paige Lee Garris of West Palm Beach with a 167. Finishing third with a 174 was Andie Shukow of Boca Raton.

The next South Florida PGA Junior Tour event will be at The Vineyards in Naples, May 19-20.

For complete results click here.

The South Florida PGA Junior Tour is proudly presented by The Honda Classic and supported by Allianz Championship, Club Med Golf Academy, Don Law Golf Academy, Palm Beach County Sports Commission, The Men’s Fun Group at Mirasol, and Titleist.

The South Florida PGA Junior Tour, run under the South Florida PGA Foundation, is committed to its mission of keeping membership and tournament-related costs low while providing first-class quality golf at thirteen championship venues throughout South Florida over the course of the Junior Tour season.  For more information on the Junior Tour, please visit the South Florida PGA website at www.sfpgagolf.com and click on Junior Golf.

The South Florida PGA Foundation is a not-for-profit organization founded to support the South Florida community, with a focus on junior golf, education and scholarships, and charitable gifting.  The South Florida PGA Foundation falls under the direction of the South Florida PGA, a not-for-profit organization comprised of over 1,600 men and women PGA Professionals dedicated to growing participation in the game of golf.

OVER 100 JUNIOR GOLFERS WILL COMPETE AT TURTLE CREEK CLUB THIS WEEKEND

OVER 100 JUNIOR GOLFERS WILL COMPETE AT TURTLE CREEK CLUB THIS WEEKENDOn Saturday and Sunday, May 5-6, a sold out field of one-hundred and four junior golfers will compete at Turtle Creek Club in Tequesta. Five players who have already won Overall Titles in 2012 are looking for their second victory of the season; Derron Peyton of Boynton Beach, Alexandra Papell of Boca Raton, Daniel Whelan of Coral Springs, Zachary Smith of Palm Beach Gardens, and Claudia De Antonio of Weston. Such a strong field will provide for exciting competition this weekend.

This 36-hole, stroke play event is an 11:30am double tee start Saturday and an 8:00am double tee start on Sunday.  Players will be re-paired on Sunday by low score.  Awards will be given to the first through third place winners in each age division (Boys/Girls 12-13, 14-15, 16-18) as well as to the overall boy and overall girl winners of the event on Sunday, following play.  All South Florida PGA Junior Tour events are ranked by the national Junior Golf Scoreboard ranking system.  Pairings are now available on the South Florida PGA website.

The SFPGA Junior Tour presented by The Honda Classic is a membership-based tour open to boys and girls ages 12-18 in South Florida with the aspirations and skill levels to compete at the High School and Collegiate level and features some of South Florida’s most talented junior golfers.  The schedule for this season includes a wide array of first class facilities in South Florida.

The South Florida PGA Junior Tour is proudly presented by The Honda Classic and supported by Allianz Championship, Club Med Golf Academy, Don Law Golf Academy, Palm Beach County Sports Commission, The Men’s Fun Group at Mirasol, and Titleist.

The South Florida PGA Junior Tour, run under the South Florida PGA Foundation, is committed to its mission of keeping membership and tournament-related costs low while providing first-class quality golf at seventeen championship courses throughout South Florida over the course of the Junior Tour season.  For more information on the Junior Tour, please visit the South Florida PGA website at www.sfpgagolf.com and click on Junior Golf.

The South Florida PGA Foundation is a not-for-profit organization founded to support the South Florida community, with a focus on junior golf, education and scholarships, and charitable gifting.  The South Florida PGA Foundation falls under the direction of the of the South Florida PGA, a not-for-profit organization comprised of over 1,600 men and women PGA Professionals dedicated to growing participation in the game of golf.

SUDDEN DEATH PLAYOFF, HOLE IN ONE, AND UNDER PAR ROUNDS AT INDIAN SPRING

The South Florida PGA Junior Tour presented by the Honda Classic hosted Event #3 at Indian Spring Country Club in Boynton Beach this week. A sold out field of 104 junior competed on the West course.

Claudia De Antonio of Weston claimed the Overall Girls title in a sudden death playoff for the second year in a row at Indian Spring on Sunday. De Antonio edged out Ashley Burke of Boynton Beach with a par on the first playoff hole. Both girls shot a 149 for the tournament. Finishing third with a 152 was Alexandra Papell of Boca Raton.

Zachary Smith of Palm Beach Gardens won the Overall Boys title by 4 shots over his competitors. Smith was the only player to shoot under par both days with a 4 under score of 68-70-138. Harley Abrams of Boca Raton shot the low round of the tournament on Sunday, a four under par, 67. Abrams finished in second place with a total score of 142. Coming in third with a 146, was Dominick Vennari of Stuart.

Winning the Boys 12-13 age division with a 150 was David Giandomenico of Boynton Beach. Coming in tied for second place with scores of 153 were Miles Castoro of Fort Lauderdale, Michael Anthony Checo of Boca Raton, and Andrew Kozan of Palm Beach Gardens.

Kaely Krayeski won the Girls 12-13 division with an 18 stroke lead. Krayeski shot a two day total score of 160. Coming in second place was Sabrina Fonda of Wellington with a 178. Finishing third with a 179 was Katya Barahona of Pembroke Pines.

Notable mention for the tournament was Katelin Glass for getting her first hole in one on hole number six using an eight iron.

For complete results click here.

The next South Florida PGA Junior Tour event will be at Turtle Creek in Tequesta, May 5-6.

The South Florida PGA Junior Tour is proudly presented by The Honda Classic and supported by Allianz Championship, Club Med Golf Academy, Don Law Golf Academy, Palm Beach County Sports Commission, The Men’s Fun Group at Mirasol, and Titleist.

The South Florida PGA Junior Tour, run under the South Florida PGA Foundation, is committed to its mission of keeping membership and tournament-related costs low while providing first-class quality golf at thirteen championship venues throughout South Florida over the course of the Junior Tour season.  For more information on the Junior Tour, please visit the South Florida PGA website at www.sfpgagolf.com and click on Junior Golf.

The South Florida PGA Foundation is a not-for-profit organization founded to support the South Florida community, with a focus on junior golf, education and scholarships, and charitable gifting.  The South Florida PGA Foundation falls under the direction of the South Florida PGA, a not-for-profit organization comprised of over 1,600 men and women PGA Professionals dedicated to growing participation in the game of golf.

OVER 100 JUNIOR GOLFERS WILL COMPETE AT INDIAN SPRING COUNTRY CLUB THIS WEEKEND

OVER 100 JUNIOR GOLFERS WILL COMPETE AT INDIAN SPRING COUNTRY CLUB THIS WEEKEND On Saturday and Sunday, April 21-22, one-hundred and four junior golfers will compete at Indian Spring Country Club in   Boynton Beach, an annual favorite stop on the Junior Tour. Players will be competing on the West course. In the field this weekend are ten Boynton Beach residents: Joshua August, Ashley Burke, CJ Fisher, David Giandomenico, Katie Gribbon, Shane Henrion, Ryan Lynch, Derron Peyton, Jordan Reeves, and Jackson Shoenfelt. Peyton and Giandomenico have already racked up one victory each in their respective age divisions this year.

This 36-hole, stroke play event is a 10:30am double tee start Saturday and an 8:00am double tee start on Sunday.  Players will be re-paired on Sunday by low score.  Awards will be given to the first through third place winners in each age division (Boys/Girls 12-13, 14-15, 16-18) as well as to the overall boy and overall girl winners of the event on Sunday, following play.  All South Florida PGA Junior Tour events are ranked by the national Junior Golf Scoreboard ranking system.  Pairings are now available on the South Florida PGA website.

The SFPGA Junior Tour presented by The Honda Classic is a membership-based tour open to boys and girls ages 12-18 in South Florida with the aspirations and skill levels to compete at the High School and Collegiate level and features some of South Florida’s most talented junior golfers.  The schedule for this season includes a wide array of first class facilities in South Florida.

The South Florida PGA Junior Tour is proudly presented by The Honda Classic and supported by Allianz Championship, Club Med Golf Academy, Don Law Golf Academy, Palm Beach County Sports Commission, The Men’s Fun Group at Mirasol, and Titleist.

The South Florida PGA Junior Tour, run under the South Florida PGA Foundation, is committed to its mission of keeping membership and tournament-related costs low while providing first-class quality golf at seventeen championship courses throughout South Florida over the course of the Junior Tour season.  For more information on the Junior Tour, please visit the South Florida PGA website at www.sfpgagolf.com and click on Junior Golf.

The South Florida PGA Foundation is a not-for-profit organization founded to support the South Florida community, with a focus on junior golf, education and scholarships, and charitable gifting.  The South Florida PGA Foundation falls under the direction of the of the South Florida PGA, a not-for-profit organization comprised of over 1,600 men and women PGA Professionals dedicated to growing participation in the game of golf.

BUTLER AND GLASS WILL REPRESENT SOUTH FLORIDA IN THE 2012 RYDER CUP JUNIOR ACADEMY

BUTLER AND GLASS WILL REPRESENT SOUTH FLORIDA IN THE 2012 RYDER CUP JUNIOR ACADEMY The Ryder Cup Junior Academy will return to PGA Village this summer, inspired by past United States Ryder Cup Team Captains to provide aspiring players an opportunity to experience an elite player development academy.

Two juniors have been selected to represent the South Florida PGA Section at this year’s event; Robert Butler of Estero, and Katelin Glass of Lake Worth. “We are proud to have Robert and Katelin representing our section,” said Junior Golf and Special Events Coordinator, Meredith Schechter. “They are both members of our Junior Tour, straight A students, and hard workers who are dedicated to improving their golf games. This will be a great experience to meet juniors and instructors from all over the country and grow as individuals.”

The academy will be held July 1-8, at PGA Village in Port St. Lucie, Fla., where the inaugural event in 2011 attracted 70 participants. The initiative celebrates the passion of the Ryder Cup, and is intended to inspire participants to achieve greatness and to improve their lives through the game of golf. The academy focuses on playing and competing in both stroke and match-play formats.

“We are looking forward to another memorable year to help to develop the next generation of players who will lead our great game,” said PGA of America President Allen Wronowski. “The Ryder Cup Junior Academy was an incredible experience in 2011, where junior golfers were able to learn from some of golf’s greatest names including Billy Casper, Lanny Wadkins, and Dow Finsterwald, as well as top PGA Professionals from across the country.”

The 2012 session will also feature a selection of past U.S. Ryder Cup Captains and team members.

About The PGA of America

Since its founding in 1916, The PGA of America has maintained a twofold mission: to establish and elevate the standards of the profession and to grow interest and participation in the game of golf. By establishing and elevating the standards of the golf profession through world-class education, career services, marketing and research programs, The PGA enables its professionals to maximize their performance in their respective career paths and showcases them as experts in the game and in the multi-billion dollar golf industry. By creating and delivering world-class championships and innovative programs, The PGA of America elevates the public’s interest in the game, the desire to play more golf, and ensures accessibility to the game for everyone, everywhere. As The PGA nears its centennial, the PGA brand represents the very best in golf.

About the South Florida PGA

The South Florida PGA, one of 41 PGA Section offices throughout the United States, is a not-for-profit organization that promotes the game of golf while continuing to enhance the standards of the profession.  The South Florida Section PGA is comprised of over 1,600 men and women PGA Professionals dedicated to growing participation in the game of golf.

WHALEN AND GARRETT SHOOT LOW ROUNDS OF THE DAY TO WIN OVERALL TITLES

The South Florida PGA Junior Tour presented by the Honda Classic hosted Event #2 at Miccosukee Golf and Country Club in Miami, FL this weekend. A sold out field of 104 juniors competed at the host site of the Nationwide Tour event.

Daniel Whelan of Coral Springs had impressive under par rounds of 72-70 for a two round score of 142 to win the Overall Boys title. Michael Anderson of Parkland, followed close behind with a 73-72 to come in 2nd place with a 145. With a Sunday score of 2-under par, third place went to Michael Perez of Weston with a 146.

In the Girls Overall division, Carolina Garrett edged out her competition with a two-day score of 156; a 5 shot victory over her competitors. Claudia De Antonio of Weston followed in 2nd place with a score of 161. Finishing in 3rd place with a 162 was Shyanne Lovan of Wellington.

Alberto Martinez of Weston claimed the Boys 12-13 title by shooting an even par 73 Sunday for a two-day score of 151. Andrew Kozan from Palm Beach Gardens claimed 2nd place with a score of 153. Coming in tied for 3rd with scores of 154 were David Giandomenico of Boynton Beach and Hamilton Long of Palm Beach Gardens.

In the Girls 12-13 division, first place came down to a scorecard playoff between Claire Fitzgerald of Parkland and Story Shaw of West Palm Beach. Fitzgerald edged out Shaw for 1st place with both girls shooting 79-79-158. Third place went to Alejandra Merchan of Weston with a 161.

Notable mention for under par (73) rounds go to Daniel Whelan for Saturday and Sunday, as well as the following juniors for Sunday: Michael Anderson 72, Michael Perez 71, and Leonardo Coll (Ft. Lauderdale) 69.

For full results from the event, please click here.

The next South Florida PGA Junior Tour event will be held April 21-22 at Indian Spring in Boynton Beach, FL.

The South Florida PGA Junior Tour is proudly presented by The Honda Classic and supported by Allianz Championship, Club Med Golf Academy, Don Law Golf Academy, Palm Beach County Sports Commission, The Men’s Fun Group at Mirasol, and Titleist.

The South Florida PGA Junior Tour, run under the South Florida PGA Foundation, is committed to its mission of keeping membership and tournament-related costs low while providing first-class quality golf at seventeen championship venues throughout South Florida over the course of the Junior Tour season.  For more information on the Junior Tour, please visit the South Florida PGA website at www.sfpgagolf.com and click on Junior Golf.

The South Florida PGA Foundation is a not-for-profit organization founded to support the South Florida community, with a focus on junior golf, education and scholarships, and charitable gifting.  The South Florida PGA Foundation falls under the direction of the South Florida PGA, a not-for-profit organization comprised of over 1,600 men and women PGA Professionals dedicated to growing participation in the game of golf.

THE SFPGA JUNIOR TOUR PRESENTED BY THE HONDA CLASSIC HEADS TO MIAMI

On Saturday and Sunday, March 17-18, one-hundred and four junior golfers will compete at Miccosukee Golf & Country Club in Miami, FL.  The juniors will have the opportunity to test their golf skills at the same course as Nationwide Tour players.  Competing this weekend are twelve Miami residents: Victor Alvarez, Oscar Cabanas, Frenchesca and Francisco de la Torre, Christopher Dupont, Monique Enriquez, Ryan Fluxman, Carolina Garrett, Kristin Gonzalez, Zachary Granoff, Michelle Haramboure, and Joaquin Trigueros. Also competing are both 2011 Players of the Year in the Girls’ divisions; Claudia de Antonio and Emily Faulkner.

This 36-hole, stroke play event is a 10:30am double tee start Saturday and an 8:30am double tee start on Sunday.  Players will be re-paired on Sunday by low score.  Awards will be given to the first through third place winners in each age division (Boys/Girls 12-13, 14-15, 16-18) as well as to the overall boy and overall girl winners of the event on Sunday, following play.  All South Florida PGA Junior Tour events are ranked by the national Junior Golf Scoreboard ranking system.  Pairings are now available on the South Florida PGA website.

The SFPGA Junior Tour presented by The Honda Classic is a membership-based tour open to boys and girls ages 12-18 in South Florida with the aspirations and skill levels to compete at the High School and Collegiate level and features some of South Florida’s most talented junior golfers.  The schedule for this season includes a wide array of first class facilities in South Florida.

The South Florida PGA Junior Tour is proudly presented by The Honda Classic and supported by Allianz Championship, Club Med Golf Academy, Don Law Golf Academy, Palm Beach County Sports Commission, The Men’s Fun Group at Mirasol, and Titleist.

The South Florida PGA Junior Tour, run under the South Florida PGA Foundation, is committed to its mission of keeping membership and tournament-related costs low while providing first-class quality golf at seventeen championship courses throughout South Florida over the course of the Junior Tour season.  For more information on the Junior Tour, please visit the South Florida PGA website at www.sfpgagolf.com and click on Junior Golf.

The South Florida PGA Foundation is a not-for-profit organization founded to support the South Florida community, with a focus on junior golf, education and scholarships, and charitable gifting.  The South Florida PGA Foundation falls under the direction of the of the South Florida PGA, a not-for-profit organization comprised of over 1,600 men and women PGA Professionals dedicated to growing participation in the game of golf.

Junior Tour Member Earns Exemption into the 2012 PGA Tour Puerto Rico Open

South Florida PGA Junior Tour member Edward Figueroa of Naples, will be playing among the pros at this week’s Puerto Rico Open presented by www.seepuertorico.com. Figuero earned the exemption into the PGA Tour event by winning the AJGA’s Puerto Rico Junior Open in January. One of only two ametuers in the field this week, Figuero will be competing with a full field of experienced PGA Tour players, including 6 major champions.

Good luck to Edward Figueroa!! To follow his progress throughout the week click here.

To read the article from Golfweek on Figuero’s AJGA win, click here.

PEYTON AND PAPELL CLAIM THE FIRST OVERALL TITLES OF THE SEASON

The South Florida PGA Junior Tour presented by the Honda Classic hosted Event #1 at Club Med at Sandpiper Bay this weekend. A sold out field of 104 juniors competed to start the 2012 season.

Derron Peyton of Boynton Beach, 2011 Player of the Year, continued his momentum from the 2011 season to capture the first Overall title of the year. Peyton shot a two under, 68, on Sunday to come from behind and claim victory with a two-day score of 142. Evan DeRoche of Key West, and Dominick Vennari of Stuart, tied for 2nd place with a two-day score of 143.

In the Girls Overall division, Alexandra Papell of Boca Raton, 2011 The Honda Classic Most Improved Player, claimed her title with a two-day score of 150; a seven shot lead over her competition. Ashley Burke of Boynton Beach and Shyanne Lovan of Wellington, tied for 2nd place with a two-day score of 157.

Eduardo Blochtein of Delray Beach claimed the Boys 12-13 title by shooting a 148. Finishing tied for 2nd place with a 149 was David Giandomenico of Boynton Beach and Andrew Kozan of Palm Beach Gardens.

In the Girls 12-13 division, Valeria Sofia of Hallandale Beach, followed up her December win with another win this weekend. Sofia had a two-day score of 154. Story Shaw of West Palm Beach finished 2nd with a 159. Coming in 3rd with a 167 was Jaci Cruz of Coconut Creek.

The next South Florida PGA Junior Tour event will be held March 17-18 at Miccosukee Golf and Country Club in Miami, FL.

The South Florida PGA Junior Tour is proudly presented by The Honda Classic and supported by Allianz Championship, Club Med Golf Academy, Don Law Golf Academy, Palm Beach County Sports Commission, The Men’s Fun Group at Mirasol, and Titleist.

The South Florida PGA Junior Tour, run under the South Florida PGA Foundation, is committed to its mission of keeping membership and tournament-related costs low while providing first-class quality golf at seventeen championship venues throughout South Florida over the course of the Junior Tour season.  For more information on the Junior Tour, please visit the South Florida PGA website at www.sfpgagolf.com and click on Junior Golf.

The South Florida PGA Foundation is a not-for-profit organization founded to support the South Florida community, with a focus on junior golf, education and scholarships, and charitable gifting.  The South Florida PGA Foundation falls under the direction of the South Florida PGA, a not-for-profit organization comprised of over 1,600 men and women PGA Professionals dedicated to growing participation in the game of golf.

For complete event results, click here.