jeff golden and his 9 year old daughter Greta Won first place in the Family Gross Division at the 8th Annual Jacksonville Area Golf Association Family Championship held at Jacksonville Beach Golf Club.
The Goldens posted an 8-under 50 and a par of 58 on the course, which was modified for the tournament to include 14 par 3 holes and 4 par 4 holes.
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This day also attracted attention at the exhibition. Featuring members of the World Golf Hall of Fame Dennis WaltersHe has performed over 3,500 times from the seat of a golf cart with his co-stars. Gussie the dog.
A best holiday golf attire contest was also held. Joe and Hilary Watson share the honor with Lakshmi Gopel and the children Leela and krishna clark.
Santa Claus hits a ceremonial tee shot at Jacksonville Beach Golf Club during the Jacksonville Area Golf Association Family Championship on Dec. 20. In the center is Dennis Walters, a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame, who conducted an exhibition between the morning and afternoon waves of the tournament.
In other departments:
Tama and KC Calderbo The Ponte Vedra Beach player won the Couples Gross AM division with a 4-under 54.
kristen and Adam Shpack The Ponte Vedra Beach player won the Couples Net AM division with a 5-under 53.
keith and austin bratton Won the Family Gross AM division with an 8-under 50, one stroke behind previous winners. steven and nancy cox and Alison and Adi Vogt.
jane and brad rollinson The Ponte Vedra player won the Couples Gross PM division with a 2-under 56.
jeff and kelly johnston He won the Couples Net PM division with a score of 7 under and 51.
andy and Andy Kokoska Won the Family Net PM division with a score of 10 under par and 48.
First Coast athletes dominate FJT division
If the final point standings for the Florida Junior Tour Women’s 9-10 division are any indication, junior women’s golf on the First Coast is going to get even more exciting in the coming years.
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At the end of the 2025 season, six players from this region were in the top 21 of FJT’s 9-10 point list, with the top ranking being second. Jiratan Pornchai of Middleburg. She was followed by avery chen 5th place is Ponte Vedra Beach; tegan chen 8th place Ponte Vedra, veda’s chest 15th place in Jacksonville, Taylor Titus 17th Orange Park Athena Brefitt Ponte Vedra ranked 21st.
Athletes from other areas ranked higher in their respective age groups.
Boys aged 16-18: Jonah National St. Augustine, 11th. luke splane St. Augustine, 19th. cooper franklin Ponte Vedra tied for 23rd place.
Boys aged 13-15: Ambrone Kinale St. Augustine, 7th place; charlie hipp St. John’s, 17th.
Girls 13-15 years: Lily Wachter St. Augustine, 14th. chloe mcgrath Jacksonville, 20th. lily chan Jacksonville, 22nd;
Boys 11-12 years: Jay Huntley Jacksonville Beach; 13th. benny ossi Ponte Vedra tied for 16th place. joseph mitchell Ponte Vedra, 19th place.
Girls 11-12: Honor Donaldson, St. Augustine, 21st. Elise Norabat St. John’s, 22nd;
Boys aged 9-10: giraffe charlie Ponte Vedra tied for 15th.
First Tee Women’s Classic Set by The Yards
The Ladies Executive Golf Society will hold the 5th Annual First Tee Women’s Classic on February 25th at The Yards.
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The tournament format will be a modified scramble format, followed by a curated marketplace offering prize receptions, engagement activities and opportunities to connect with fellow golfers, LEGS members, volunteers and First Tee supporters for players and supporters.
Registration will take place at 8 a.m. and shotgun start will take place at 9:30 a.m. For information, visit ladysexecutivegolfsociety.com/events/jacksonville.
This article originally appeared in the Florida Times Union: Golf Hall of Fame member Dennis Walters highlights JAGA Family Championship
