ORLANDO, Fla. – Almost 500 competitors made their way to Orlando this weekend for the annual Parent-Child Championship. The 18-hole championship took place at Celebration Golf Club, ChampionsGate Golf Resort and Orange County National, while the 9-hole championship was played at the Walt Disney World Golf.
Seven teams were crowned champions on Sunday: Leonard and Len Schonfeld (33 and Over), Doug and Jackson Stroup (25-32), Jon and Nicholas Veneziano (17-24), Paul and Alex Veneziano (16 and Younger), Seth and Colby Strickland (10-12), Joel and Jackson Helm (8-9) and Victor Monssoh and Marie Arnoux (6-7).
33 and Over
Leonard and Len Schonfeld raised the trophy in the 33 and Over Division for the third-straight year with a 4-under 140. The duo posted a 4-under 68 in the first round with seven birdies. They secured the three-shot victory with an even-par 72. Four teams finished the championship in a tie for second place at 1-under 143.
25-32
Doug and Jackson Stroup came out on top in the 25-32 Division with a 8-under 136. The pair posted a 2-under 69 in the first round, to sit in second. They secured the championship with a 6-under 66 in the final round, with seven birdies and an eagle, to take home the three-shot win. Richard and Mia Zanghetti finished second at 5-under 139, while Frank and Vincent Gomes took third place at 4-under 140.
17-24 Division
Jon and Nicholas Veneziano were crowned champions at the Parent-Child, winning the 17-24 Division with an 8-under 13 to capture the one-shot victory. They carded two birdies and an eagle in the final round to post a 3-under 69 to get the win. Michael and James Bradley finish runner-up at 7-under 136, while Austin and David Witt finished in third place with 6-under 138 for the championship.
16 and Younger
Paul and Alex Veneziano used a 11-under 133 to capture the 16 and Younger Division. The pair carded seven birdies in the final round, including four of five on Nos. 10-14, to card a final-round 66 and take hom the five-shot victory. Steve and Jacob Carter finished second at 6-under 138, while Nigel and Jai Mansell finished third at 5-under 139.
The nine-hole parent-child tournament was played at the Oak Trail course at Walt Disney World Golf. Using a stableford scoring method, the three divisions, 6-7, 8-9, and 10-12, competed in nine holes each day.
10-12 Division
Seth and Colby Strickland captured the 10-12 Division with 61 total points. The duo carded four birdies and an eagle in the final round to secure the championship by six points. Andrew and Alexander Stewart finished in second place with 55 points, while Tyler and Tom Creavy took third place with 54 points.
8-9 Division
Joel and Jackson Helm used an impressive 60 points to win the 8-9 Division. Securing the victory with two rounds of 30, the pair posted three birdies and an eagle in the final round to finish six points ahead of the field. Derek and Teddy Murphy finished second with 54 points, while Jadon and Zachary Netz took third place with 52 points.
6-7 Division
Victor Monssoh / Marie Arnoux were victorious in the 6-7 Division, winning the championship in a playoff. The team carded 31 points in the final round to finish in a tie with Matthew Laverghetta and Oliver Laverghetta. Victor hit his chip to 4 feet, while Marie tapped it in to give them the victory. Matthew and Olive finished runner-up, and Matt and Ethan Madson took home third place with 38 points.
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