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Boys Junior Championship Wednesday, May 7, 2008 Entries are closing soon for the 54th Boys Junior Championship being held at Interlachen Country Club at Country Club of Orlando July 7-9. Six qualifiers are being held throughout the state June 9-13. The entry deadline is May 14 at 4:30 PM. The qualifying fee is only $20 ($30 - players who do not have an active FSGA/GHIN Handicap). Click here to enter or for more information. Defending champions 16-18 Age Division 13-15 Age Division Michael Hebert, 70-75-69--214 Hojin Kang, 71-70-70--211 Players Exempt into Championship (provided they meet all entry, age and eligibility requirements) Connor Arendell Blayne Barber* Jackson Beindorf Christopher Biuso* Ryan Black* Joseph Byun Bud Cauley Matthew Ceravolo* Phillip Choi Andrew Colvin* Sean Dale Justin Dorward Cole Englehardt* Brian Fragakis* Clark Gates-George Wesley Graham Matthew Hannaford* Michael Hebert Mu Hu Chris Ingham* Hojin Kang Bodi Karsono* Pete Kellerman* Rick Kittelstad* Brooks Koepka Kenny Leech* George Letson* Jack Maguire* MJ Maguire* Sebastian Mark Ian McConnell* Tyler McCumber* Max McKay* Michael Murray Brant Peaper Kevin Phelan Zachary Primavera* Aaron Sherry Alex Slaton* Zachery Sobel* Julian Suri Taylor Szyndlar Curtis Thompson Josh Tipton* JD Tomlinson* Jack Twomey* Peter Uihlein Ben Vertz* TJ Vogel Ed Waller* Carson Weinand* Shun Yat Hak Motin Yeung   Top 5 on FJT Rankings (May 14th) FJT Riverwood & Univ. of FL Winners * = Player has submitted an entry Exempt Players' Fee: $130 ($140 - players who do not have an active FSGA/GHIN Handicap). Championship format: 54 holes of stroke play. Both age divisions will play 36 holes (18 holes on each course) then a cut will be made for the final round. The final round will be played at the Interlachen Country Club. Qualifying Sites: June 9 - Magnolia Point, Green Cove Springs June 11 - Hunters Green, Tampa June 11 - Westminister, Lehigh Acres June 12 - Rio Pinar, Orlando June 12 - Bluewater Bay, Niceville June 13 - PGA National, Palm Beach Gardens Other Championships: US Junior & US Girls Junior - (ALL JUNIORS SHOULD PLAY!, only $25) Amateur Championship - Jupiter Hills Club, Tequesta Amateur Match Play - Quail Valley GC, Vero Beach Junior Match Play - Bear Lakes CC, West Palm Beach Junior Team - Disney's Palm & Magnolia, Orlando Four-Ball - TPC Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra Beach Public Links - Hunters Creek GC, Orlando USGA Championships FWSGA Championships (Girls)

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Ceravolo, Newell Win Riverwood FJT Sunday, May 11, 2008 Matthew Ceravolo captured his fourth title this season winning the boys 13-15 age division as AJ Newell fired a record low 66 in the first round to win the girls 13-15 age division of the Florida Junior Tour (FJT) event at Riverwood Golf Club in Port Charlotte on May 10-11. Matthew Ceravolo, 15, from Palm Beach Gardens, came back from three strokes down to capture his fourth title this season. After a first round 73, Ceravolo trailed the leaders by three. Battling gusty winds up to 25 mph, Ceravolo fired an even par 72 to jump in front and win the title by two strokes. Ceravolo is 4 for 4 winning all four events he has played in this season. First round co-leader Travis Huston, 15, of Clearwater, posted a 70-77 to finish in second place with a 147 tournament total. Connor Lynch, 13, from Bradenton, also shot a 70 in the first round and fell to third place with a final round 78. AJ Newell, 15, from Tampa, went wire-to-wire to win her first title this season. In the first round, Newell made seven birdies en route to firing a 6-under par 66 to take a commanding eight stroke lead. “I was hitting the ball really well and hitting a lot of greens,” said Newell. “Everything was just working for me.” In the final round, Newell held onto the top spot shooting a 79 for her second career FJT title. “This win helps me a lot,” said Newell. “I have a lot of tournaments this summer and now I know I can win.” Newell’s first round 66 is a FJT record for lowest 18-hole score as well as a personal record. Next up, Newell will be competing in the 16-18 age division at the University of Florida event over Memorial Day weekend. Heather Proctor, 15, of Ocala, posted a 75-73 for second place and her best finish this season. Alexandra Milan, 15, from Lutz, shot a 74 in the first round and finished with a 78 for third place. Milan has one FJT title winning the Madison Green event last October.