We are very much looking forward to seeing you all this weekend at Red Tail GC in Sorrento. Venue information and directions are found by clicking HERE

We have a great field of junior golfers attending this one with many regular players across all age groups and 10 new players joining us for their first Claret Junior Tournament. If you are a regular tour player please do your very best to make all of our new players feel welcome. We are also being joined tomorrow by 6 visiting International junior golfers who, along with their coaching team, are representing the UP Golf Academy of China. We hope the weather will be kind to us and hope that everyone has a great day at this unique venue.

Please see below this information player individual tee times, pairings and flight information. On Saturday we will commence play at 11.30AM on hole number 1.

It is important that all players check in on arrival with Fiona at our Golfer Registration Desk beside the Pro Shop. We will open check in at 9.30am. We do need to know you have arrived with us and if any tee time changes are necessary, we will communicate these to you at that point. Range balls information will also be issued to players at check-in. It’s also important to check that we have the correct phone number on file in the event that we need to contact you with a weather text message or relay any important info to you while you are out on the course. It’s extremely important to note that if your contact number is NOT the one you used on the Player Registration Form please advise Fiona at check-in. All player and spectator cart enquiries should also be directed through Fiona and NOT via the Pro Shop staff. Player golf carts will be issued by Fiona at registration NOT via the Pro Shop.

Prepaid rental carts are included for all players who have paid an entry fee for this event. It is our intention to issue rental carts from our check in desk to players in strict tee time order. A very limited number of spectator carts MAY be available later from the Pro Shop at Red Tail GC. If you are a spectator please do NOT request a golf cart rental prior to ALL players receiving their prepaid cart and REMEMBER the new rules regarding carts. No one under the age of 15 can rent one and if you are 15+ bring your permit, drivers license and ID. 

What does the new golf cart law require?

Florida residents who are 18 or younger must obtain a learner’s permit or driver’s license before they may legally drive a golf cart.

Florida residents older than 18 must carry a state-issued ID while operating one.

Players, if you do prefer to walk, with trolley or without, you are always free to do so at all of our tournaments. If you do choose this option please remember that it is extremely important every player maintains a good pace of play. Please note caddies are only permitted at our tour events for players aged 15 or less. Caddies MUST observe the USGA caddie rules at all times and pace of play MUST be observed. If your group falls behind play, we will request you play “Ready Golf” in order to keep pace with the group in front. Electronic devices to assist with yardages are also acceptable for use at this competition.

This single day competition will be ranked by GJGR. (Global Junior Golf Rankings) and scoring will only be accepted by inputting scores into our dedicated online scoring app, which can be downloaded from your online app store by searching for CJGT  You will find that on arrival at the venue the player tee times will be loaded into the app already.

Official scoring will ONLY be accepted via the online app. While we no longer swap paper scorecards, we do request you keep a paper scorecard record which can be used as a backup to refer to should any discrepancies or errors be made in the app. If using this NEW dedicated scoring app for the first time, you will first have to register in the CJGT app. IMPORTANT NOTE: PLEASE REGISTER USING THE PLAYERS NAME AND WHEN ASKED CLICK THE BOX THAT SAYS YOU ARE A JUNIOR GOLFER, if you sign up and say you are a parent/spectator you will be taken to a pay screen. Signing up as a player, and on behalf of a player is always FREE. You can then search for this competition in the Find an Events section.

Please note that when searching in your phone’s app store for the correct iWanamaker app please look for, and then download, the one that looks like this:

Scoring via the app is a simple process but if you do need any assistance please ask prior to play and we will be happy to help. Please bear in mind that as a player YOUR score on each hole is always YOUR responsibility, even if you are not the person within your group who is inputting it to the app. We always suggest that you double check it has been entered correctly before you finalize it after 18 holes are complete. If you do notice ANY discrepancy, please bring it to our attention immediately.

As always, as an additional exciting and fun element, we will also be operating a nearest-the-pin competition tomorrow, sponsored by Edwin Watts Golf, for all players, with a great prize provided by the sponsor for the winner. Tomorrow we will use Hole 6 as the location. Please note that our nearest the pin competition will also be loaded into the iWanamaker app. and when you get to the relevant hole the app will identify it with a banner which reads HOLE CONTEST.

Please make your way to the 1st tee at least 10 minutes before play where we will provide a short briefing to players on any local rules that may apply to this competition. See also local rules we have added in the app.

Weather text service: Please rest assured player safety is always our priority and if it becomes necessary at any of our tournaments to shelter in place or return to the clubhouse, we will immediately advise you by text. Please consult the forecast prior to play and ensure you are prepared, as much as possible, for fast-changing weather conditions. During the last few weeks most afternoons forecast the possibility of some rain so please be prepared for it. Saturday is forecast to be HOT so please bring food and plenty of water and stay hydrated at all times.

Following play on Saturday and as player flights finish, we will compile scores and conduct brief medal presentations where our lowest scoring player in each player flight, and our nearest the pin winner, will receive recognition on the patio area. We try to conduct these presentations as quickly as we can to ensure you are not waiting around too much but we, and our players, do always appreciate your sportsmanship and support by attending if you possibly can.

Claret Junior Tour Merchandise.

As usual at our tournaments we will have available for order a selection of branded items. If any parent, player or spectator wishes to purchase any item please see Fiona. We are very proud of the fact that we offer junior golf tournament events at great venues and at great value for money when compared with many other junior tours in Florida. This is extremely important to us, and your support helps us to continue doing so.  Any profits made from merchandise purchased will always remain within our junior tour operation.

Please note that during 2023 season should any player wish to supply their own golf top(s) or hat to us we can have this embroidered with a Claret Junior Tour Logo for a cost of $15. The process takes only a few days.

If you have any questions and you do need to contact us urgently, please don’t hesitate to email to keith@claretjuniortour.com or call or text on 716-436-8691.

We are looking forward to another great day of golf competition at Red Tail GC. See you all tomorrow.

** Please Note. Tee box yardages will be issued by us based on player age however if any player wishes to play from a longer tee box than that allocated, please advise a member of staff prior to play tomorrow. We will be happy to help with any requests. **

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