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NFJGTOUR Newsletter

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In this report:



• Executive Director Corner
• NFJGTOUR Membership
• Congratulations USA
• Fall Tournament Schedule
• Bork Family Raising Funds
• Dream 18 - Raising more funds
• Junior Players Tour Schedule
• Middle School Golf Program
• JAGA News
• North Florida PGA

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PLAYER HANDBOOK

Greetings!

The season opener is under a month away and it’s exciting to feel and see the kids, parents and staff getting ready to kickstart another great season on the NFJGTOUR. Thirty-six events are being planned again this season, and they will be hosted at many of our area’s top clubs between October 26, 2025 and July 31^st, 2026. The schedule is not yet completed, but we are working hard on securing some great venues.

It’s not even the end of September and we’re already nearing the 100-member mark as we expect over a 400-member season. Last season we reached 422 members with over 200 elite players who played in and captured many championships from around the area, state and nation.

This past season our present and alumni played in 36 NFJGTOUR events, the PGA Junior Championship, Junior Amateur, US Amateur, The PLAYERS Championship, Junior PLAYERS Championship, The Azalea, JAGA Amateurs/Championships, First Coast Women's Amateur, St. Augustine Amateur and on the USA Junior Ryder Cup Team. WE are so PROUD of every member. The Karen Korf Championship is still to come. The staff and I are proud to have the opportunity to witness firsthand the growth and maturity of our junior players.

The 2025/2026 season will include events at TPC Sawgrass (Stadium and Pete Dye’s Valley), Atlantic Beach Country Club, Bent Creek Golf Club, Cypress Lakes Golf Club, Deerwood Country Club, Deercreek Country Club, Eagle Harbor Golf Club, Jacksonville Beach Golf Club, Jacksonville Golf and Country Club, King and Bear, Laurel Island Golf Club, Mark Bostick Golf Club, Marsh Landing Country Club, Palatka Golf Club, Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, Prestwick at Plantation Bay, Slammer & Squire, San Jose Country Club, St. John’s Golf and Country Club, St Johns Golf Club, The Golf Club at South Hampton, and Trident Lakes Golf Club.

There are a few popular club names missing from the above list, but we will keep trying to get all our area clubs to support our junior golf initiatives.

This season we will once again host our winter “Middle School Golf Program” from February 2026 to April 2026 and then again host our “Middle School Summer Program” (June-August) while the kids will be out of school. We will also host 10-15 “Summer Camps” at various courses throughout North Florida.

We also hope to have a gathering with all the area college coaches and once again host the “Shadow a PRO for a day” program.

To all our Foundation Partners and Sponsors – We can’t do “our thing” without you. THANK YOU for your kind and generous support.

All the best!

Jack Aschenbach, PGA

As a reminder, the NFJGTOUR Membership opened on September 1, 2025.

Register prior to 8:00 pm on October 1, 2026 and SAVE $25.

The 2025 membership PLAYER ID's and Passwords will no longer work. ALL past members must re-register as if you were a new member by going to the website at www.nfjg.org. Look to the right and you will see a like that says MEMBERSHIP IS NOW OPEN -REGISTER TODAY! Click the link and fill out all the information and submit for approval. If you have issues, call me at (904) 868-9535. If you have a Credit Card on file I can re-register you in my back office. Just let me know.

QUIZ - ALL members will once again need to pass a rules and policy quiz before you will be able to register for any tournament. This quiz is open book. Parent and friends may help. Let us know if you have any questions.

NOTE: Players 13 years of age and younger who have not previously played on the NFJGTOUR must be certified by going through the NFJGTOUR PREP Class.

NOTE: ALL MEMBERS must take and pass the required RULES and NFJGTOUR Policy QUIZ. This is an open book quiz and fellow members may gather to talk about the rules and policies while taking the quiz.

TEAM USA brought back THE TROPHY - Junior Ryder Cup. Tyler Mawhinney of Fleming Island and Miles Russell of Jacksonville Beach were two members of the twelve player team representing from North Florida.

So PROUD!

It's a DREAM come true story for this dedicated sports director. Brent Martineau set out on a mission in 2010 to create a TV show showcasing our area golf courses, course PGA Professionals, our local celebrities and our local junior golf initiatives. President of the Northern Chapter PGA at the time I've had the privilege to work with Brent since the start and it's been a 15 year bond ever since, which strengthens every year. Brent initiated the DREAM 18 Golf Card and loves the game and enjoys making a difference. Go to FACEBOOK DREAM 18

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