Staff

Boots Farley - Tournament Director

Boots Farley is a well recognized and respected professional in the PGA, Northern Chapter of the North Florida Section. His professional golf career started at Deerwood as an assistant, then Hidden Hills as an assistant later becoming the Head Pro. He was the first pro at the Ravines and moved from there to Jacksonville Beach, where he stayed for 23 years. Boots has been voted Teacher of the Year twice, Professional of the Year twice and Junior Golf Leader three times. These credentials have led him to win two Section Awards, one for Junior Golf Leader and the other the Bill Strausbaugh Award.

Boots’ outstanding contributions in the promotion and development of junior golf, reflect the ideals of those who work with youth. His distinguished service in mentoring other PGA professionals, integrity and character reflect positively upon the profession and outstanding involvement in charitable and community affairs.

Boots' addition as Tournament Director will have a positive impact in the tournament management and throughout the broad scope of NFJG’s strategic development plans.

Boots has lived in Jacksonville all his life. He is been married to Janet for over 30 years. They have two young adults. Hayes (25) and Kacy (23). Both played on the tour in the past. Hayes graduated from Furman and Kacy from FSU.

Lynne Kirkpatrick - Rules Official/Coordinator Prep & Foundation Tours

Lynne has been a rules official with NFJG since the summer of 2007. Her children have also participated in the program.

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Lynne was introduced to golf through a junior program. She competed in city and state tournaments throughout her junior years. Lynne attended Appalachian State University and played on the women’s golf team.

Lynne is currently an LPGA Teaching Instructor at the GolfPlex @ UNF. She is also an assistant golf coach for the Bishop Kenny High School girl’s team. Her passion is in junior golf having developed and conducted many junior programs in the area.