{"id":35172,"date":"2025-12-26T07:04:22","date_gmt":"2025-12-26T12:04:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/26\/weather-world-golf-of-famer-dennis-walters-highlights-family-championship\/"},"modified":"2025-12-26T07:04:22","modified_gmt":"2025-12-26T12:04:22","slug":"weather-world-golf-of-famer-dennis-walters-highlights-family-championship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/26\/weather-world-golf-of-famer-dennis-walters-highlights-family-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"Weather, World Golf of Famer Dennis Walters highlights Family Championship"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/26\/weather-world-golf-of-famer-dennis-walters-highlights-family-championship\/#First_Coast_athletes_dominate_FJT_division\" >First Coast athletes dominate FJT division<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/26\/weather-world-golf-of-famer-dennis-walters-highlights-family-championship\/#First_Tee_Womens_Classic_Set_by_The_Yards\" >First Tee Women&#8217;s Classic Set by The Yards<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>jeff golden<\/strong> and his 9 year old daughter <strong>Greta<\/strong> Won first place in the Family Gross Division at the 8th Annual Jacksonville Area Golf Association Family Championship held at Jacksonville Beach Golf Club.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>advertisement<\/p>\n<p>This day also attracted attention at the exhibition. <span>Featuring members of the World Golf Hall of Fame <strong>Dennis Walters<\/strong>He has performed over 3,500 times from the seat of a golf cart with his co-stars.<\/span> Gussie the dog.<\/p>\n<p>A best holiday golf attire contest was also held. <strong>Joe<\/strong> and <strong>Hilary Watson<\/strong> share the honor with <strong>Lakshmi Gopel<\/strong> and the children <strong>Leela<\/strong> and <strong>krishna clark<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"content-figure\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"lightbox-btn\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"lightbox-expand\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Image Lightbox\" class=\"lightbox-overlay\" aria-modal=\"true\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\">\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In other departments:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"content-list\">\n<li>\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Tama<\/strong> and <strong>KC Calderbo<\/strong> The Ponte Vedra Beach player won the Couples Gross AM division with a 4-under 54.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"\"><strong>kristen<\/strong> and <strong>Adam Shpack<\/strong> The Ponte Vedra Beach player won the Couples Net AM division with a 5-under 53.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"\"><strong>keith<\/strong> and <strong>austin bratton<\/strong> Won the Family Gross AM division with an 8-under 50, one stroke behind previous winners. <strong>steven<\/strong> and <strong>nancy cox<\/strong> and <strong>Alison<\/strong> and <strong>Adi Vogt.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"\"><strong>jane<\/strong> and <strong>brad rollinson<\/strong> The Ponte Vedra player won the Couples Gross PM division with a 2-under 56.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"\"><strong>jeff<\/strong> and <strong>kelly johnston<\/strong> He won the Couples Net PM division with a score of 7 under and 51.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"\"><strong>andy<\/strong> and <strong>Andy Kokoska<\/strong> Won the Family Net PM division with a score of 10 under par and 48.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_Coast_athletes_dominate_FJT_division\"><\/span>First Coast athletes dominate FJT division<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If the final point standings for the Florida Junior Tour Women&#8217;s 9-10 division are any indication, junior women&#8217;s golf on the First Coast is going to get even more exciting in the coming years.<\/p>\n<p>advertisement<\/p>\n<p>At the end of the 2025 season, six players from this region were in the top 21 of FJT&#8217;s 9-10 point list, with the top ranking being second. <strong>Jiratan Pornchai<\/strong> of Middleburg. She was followed by <strong>avery chen<\/strong> 5th place is Ponte Vedra Beach; <strong>tegan chen<\/strong> 8th place Ponte Vedra, <strong>veda&#8217;s chest<\/strong> 15th place in Jacksonville, <strong>Taylor Titus<\/strong> 17th Orange Park <strong>Athena Brefitt<\/strong> Ponte Vedra ranked 21st.<\/p>\n<p>Athletes from other areas ranked higher in their respective age groups.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"content-list\">\n<li>\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"\">Boys aged 16-18: <strong>Jonah National<\/strong> St. Augustine, 11th. <strong>luke splane<\/strong> St. Augustine, 19th. <strong>cooper franklin<\/strong> Ponte Vedra tied for 23rd place.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"\">Boys aged 13-15: <strong>Ambrone Kinale<\/strong> St. Augustine, 7th place; <strong>charlie hipp<\/strong> St. John&#8217;s, 17th.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"\">Girls 13-15 years: <strong>Lily Wachter<\/strong> St. Augustine, 14th. <strong>chloe mcgrath<\/strong> Jacksonville, 20th. <strong>lily chan<\/strong> Jacksonville, 22nd;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"\">Boys 11-12 years: <strong>Jay Huntley<\/strong> Jacksonville Beach; 13th. <strong>benny ossi<\/strong> Ponte Vedra tied for 16th place. <strong>joseph mitchell<\/strong> Ponte Vedra, 19th place.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"\">Girls 11-12: <strong>Honor Donaldson,<\/strong> St. Augustine, 21st. <strong>Elise Norabat<\/strong> St. John\u2019s, 22nd;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"\">Boys aged 9-10: <strong>giraffe charlie<\/strong> Ponte Vedra tied for 15th.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_Tee_Womens_Classic_Set_by_The_Yards\"><\/span>First Tee Women&#8217;s Classic Set by The Yards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Ladies Executive Golf Society will hold the 5th Annual First Tee Women&#8217;s Classic on February 25th at The Yards.<\/p>\n<p>advertisement<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><em>This article originally appeared in the Florida Times Union: Golf Hall of Fame member Dennis Walters highlights JAGA Family Championship<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":35173,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[17],"class_list":{"0":"post-35172","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-golf","8":"tag-golf"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35172","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=35172"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35172\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/35173"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35172"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=35172"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=35172"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}