There was also a contest for the best holiday golf attire, with Joe and Hilary Watson sharing the honors with Lakshmi\u00a0Gopel\u00a0and children Leela and Krishna Clark.<\/p>\n
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Santa Claus hits the ceremonial tee shot at the Jacksonville Beach Golf Club on Dec. 20 in the Jacksonville Area Golf Association Family Championship. At center is World Golf Hall of Fame member Dennis Walters, who conducted an exhibition between the morning and afternoon waves of the tournament.<\/p>\n
In other divisions:<\/p>\n
Tama and K.C.\u00a0Caldabaugh\u00a0of Ponte Vedra Beach won the Couples Gross AM division with a 4-under 54.<\/p>\n
Kristen and Adam Schupak of Ponte Vedra Beach won the Couples Net AM division at 5-under 53.<\/p>\n
Keith and Austin Bratton won the Family Gross AM division at 8-under 50 by one shot over past winners Stephen and Nancy Cox and Allison and Addy Vogt.<\/p>\n
Jane and Brad Rollinson of Ponte Vedra won the Couples Gross PM division at 2-under 56.<\/p>\n
Jeff and Kelly Johnstone won the Couples net PM division at 7-under 51.<\/p>\n
Andy and Andy Kokoska won the Family net PM division at 10-under 48.<\/p>\n
First Coast players dominate FJT division<\/p>\n
If the final\u00a0point\u00a0standings for the Florida Junior Tour girls 9-10 division are any\u00a0indication, junior\u00a0girls\u00a0golf on the First Coast will be deep in the coming years.<\/p>\n
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Six players from the area were among the top 21 on the FJT 9-10 points list at the end of the 2025 season, led by No. 2\u00a0Jiratarn\u00a0Pornchai\u00a0of Middleburg. She was followed by Avery Chen of Ponte Vedra Beach in fifth, Teagan Chen of Ponte Vedra in eighth, Veda Sinoj of Jacksonville in 15th, Taylor Titus of Orange Park in 17th and Athena\u00a0Breffitt\u00a0of Ponte Vedra in 21st.<\/p>\n
Other area players ranked high in their respective age groups:<\/p>\n
Boys 16-18: Jonah Nacional, St. Augustine, 11th; Luke Splane, St. Augustine, 19th; Cooper Franklin, Ponte Vedra, tied for 23rd.<\/p>\n
Boys 13-15:\u00a0Ambrone\u00a0Kinnare, St. Augustine, seventh; Charlie Hipp, St. Johns, 17th.<\/p>\n
Girls 13-15: Lily Wachter, St.\u00a0Augustine, 14th; Chloe McGrath, Jacksonville, 20th; Lily Chiang, Jacksonville, 22nd.<\/p>\n
Boys 11-12: Jay Huntley, Jacksonville Beach; 13th; Benny Ossi, Ponte Vedra, tied for 16th; Joseph Mitchell, Ponte Vedra, 19th.<\/p>\n
Girls 11-12: Honor Donaldson, St. Augustine, 21st; Elize\u00a0Norabat, St. Johns, 22nd.<\/p>\n
Boys 9-10: Kiryn Chary, Ponte Vedra, tied for 15th.<\/p>\n
First Tee Women’s Classic set for The Yards<\/p>\n
The Ladies Executive Golf Society will\u00a0hold\u00a0its fifth annual First Tee Women’s Classic on Feb. 25 at The Yards.<\/p>\n
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The tournament format will be a modified scramble, followed by a reception for players and supporters with awards, engagement\u00a0activities\u00a0and a curated marketplace with opportunities to connect with fellow golfers, LEGS members,\u00a0volunteers\u00a0and First Tee supporters.<\/p>\n
Registration will be at 8 a.m., and the shotgun\u00a0start\u00a0will be at 9:30 a.m.\u00a0Go to ladiesexecutivegolfsociety.com\/events\/jacksonville<\/a>\u00a0for information.<\/p>\n