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Wegmann Takes Second Round Mid-Senior Lead

August 16, 2008

 After 36 holes, Peter Wegmann, of Fort Lauderdale, holds a one stroke advantage over the field heading into the final round of play. In the first round, Wegmann posted a 2-under par 69 on the Harbor Course to sit three back from the leader. Wegmann matched his first round score of 69 in the second round on the par 72 River Course to take the lead with one round remaining. Four players are tied for second place with a two-round total of 139 including two-time 40-54 Winter Series Points Champion Sam Martinez, from Miami. Dennis Brady, from Melbourne, Peter Hammar, from Orlando, and Thomas Midtgaard, of Fort Myers, also share second place honors. KC Fox, from Sarasota, jumped ahead with a second round 67 on the Harbor Course, the low round of the day. Combined with a first round 73, Fox is two back from the leader at 140. Also at 140, first round leader Bruce Scamehorn, from Winter Haven, who recorded a 66-74. Defending Champion Rick Woulfe, of Fort Lauderdale, made a move with a second round 68. Woulfe shot a 73 in the first round for a two-round total 141. 73 players with a two-round total of 154 have advanced to the final round on the River Course.

To be eligible for the Mid-Senior Championship, players must be 40 years of age or older. The Championship consists of 54 holes of stroke play cut to the low 70 plus ties after 36 holes. The first two rounds will be played on the Harbor and River Courses with the River on Sunday.

To view tee times, pairings, and complete results, please see www.fsga.org.

Organized in 1913, the Florida State Golf Association is a not-for-profit organization that governs amateur golf in the state of Florida. In addition to conducting 25 championships for amateur golfers in the state, the FSGA is responsible for more than 40 qualifying tournaments for USGA National Championships and the new Florida Junior Tour. The FSGA also maintains the USGA Handicap System, performs course ratings throughout Florida and assists in junior programs and scholarships.