Winter Series - Victoria Hills Golf Club

The Winter Series at Victoria Hills, March 5-6 marked the end of the 2017 Winter Series as the warmer temperatures of spring approach. The final event stayed in true winter fashion with winds gusting up to 30 miles per hour, leaving players ready for the warmth of spring.

In the Mid-Amateur Division, it was Paul Tesori, of Ponte Vedra, who came out victorious in the Winter Series Final. Tesori carded an even-par round of 72 in gusting winds to take the overnight lead in his first Winter Series of the year, but his position wasn’t secure. The consistent Robbie Sisca came back from his round one 77 to post an even-par round of 72 during round two to finish at five over-par 149,  just two back from Tesori at 147. Paul can brag about his win this coming week at the Valspar Championship when he caddies for Web Simpson! Sisca placed in the top five in every Winter Series event this season.
Jim Skillman, a Belleair Beach native, maintained his lead after round one to win the Senior Division. Skillman carded an opening round of 74 followed by a one-over par, 73, to win by two strokes over Chuck Davis (74-73-147.) Davis, a resident of Tampa, also came back from an opening round of 77 to card an even-par round of 72 during the final round for a total of 149.

The Super Senior Division saw the low rounds of the weekend. Tom Grady, a Lakewood Ranch native, finished an impressive one over-par 145 for the weekend after carding rounds of 73 and 72 to take home his second Winter Series win of the season. The low round of the weekend came from Robert Lundquist as he chased down his third victory of the season. Lundquist, of Sanford, was tied for second after a round one 75 and had the best come back of the weekend posting a one under-par 71 in round two. He fell one shot short to finish second to Grady with a 146 total.

Throughout the winter series, a points list is maintained that, after the last event of the season, determines which competitor wins their age division. Robbie Sisca was awarded the Mid-Amateur (25-54) age division champion with 514 points and is now exempt into the 100th Amateur Championship held at The Bear’s Club in Jupiter. The Senior (55-64) age division Champion, John Vaccaro earned an exemption into the 2017 Mid-Amateur Championship at John’s Island West as well as the Senior Amateur Championship after finishing with 408 points. Vaccaro has now been named points champion in the senior division three out of the past five years. Robert Lundquist started this Winter Series with an impressive six-under par 66 at Palm Beach Polo, to be named Champion of the 65 and over age division with 472 points. He will be exempt for the 2017 Senior Amateur Championship being held at Bradenton Country Club in Bradenton. 

Full Results | Points Rankings

Individual Event - Gross Only (No Handicaps)

Eligibility

Entries are open to male amateur golfers who are age 25 or older as of March 1, 2017 and a Regular or Foundation Member of the FSGA.

Entry Fees & Prizes

• $160 ($170 - members who do not have an active FSGA/GHIN Handicap).
• Late entries will be accepted subject to a $10 late entry fee should the entrant gain acceptance into the field.
• Age-group Champions at each event will receive a commemorative award. Gift certificates (totaling approximately $30 per-player in the field) will be awarded to the top finishers in each age group. 

Tee Times

• Round 1 - 8:00 AM off of the 1st and 10th tees.
• Round 2 - 8:30 AM shotgun start

Individual Age Divisions & Yardages

There are three age divisions; Mid-Amateur (25-54), Senior (55-64) and Super-Senior (65 & above). Each player must compete in the age division commensurate with their age as of March 1, 2017. Competitors may not elect to play in a different age division or from a different tee than designated.

• Mid-Amateur (25-54) plays approximately 6,700 yards
• Senior (55-64) plays approximately 6,400 yards
• Super-Senior (65 & above) approximately 6,100 yards

**After the first round, each age division may be flighted based on the number of competitors and/or the range of scores.

Practice Rounds & Cost

Practice rounds are available one week prior to the event on a space available basis.  Practice rounds are restricted until after 12:00 PM on weekends.  To arrange your practice round please call the club at (386) 738-6000.  The cost of a practice round is $40 plus tax. 

Host Hotel

Currently, there is no host hotel for this event.

Maximum Field Size

Individual events - 84 players

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