Parent-Child Championship

Family Fun at the Parent-Child

Six teams captured state championships at the FSGA Parent-Child Championship at the Walt Disney World Golf Resort in Orlando on July 26-27. This annual State Championship attracted more than 400 players competing on four separate golf courses. 

The Parent-Child Championship is the largest Florida State Golf Association administered event. Since 1997, the Walt Disney World Resort has hosted the Parent-Child Championship.

In the 30 and Older division, the father and son pair of Lenord Schonfeld II, and Leonard Schonfeld III, (pictured top right) posted rounds of 66-68 for a tournament total of 10-under par 134 to win the Championship by an impressive five strokes.  Finishing in second place was the team of Curtis Madson and Nick Albanese who fired rounds of 71-68. The 30 and Older division played their tournament rounds on the Palm and LBV courses.

In the 18-29 division, the father and son pair of Baldonick Fernandez Sr. and Jr. (pictured middle right) held on for a one stroke victory. The Fernandez’s opened up the Championship on the LBV course with a two-under par round of 70. Playing the Magnolia course on day two, the pair would fire a round of three-under par 69 for their first State Championship. The team of Ralph Ghioto III and Chet Ghioto finished in second place after rounds of 69-71.

In the 17 and Younger division, Chase and Chad Ibbotson (pictured bottom right) blew away the field with a tournament total of nine-under par 135. The Ibbotson’s held a share of the lead after day one with a 69, and finished strong on the Palm course with a six-under par 66. David and Joshua Perna and the team of Todd Read and Matthew Burton, finished tied for second place with a tournament total of 142.

Gus and Michael Vickers, of Naples (pictured top left) prevailed in a playoff to win the 10-12 age division. The father and son team finished with 59 stableford points to to prevail over David Ragan III and David Ragan IV, of Coral Gables.

Jon and Alex Veneziano, of Mount Dora (pictured middle left) finished with 58 stableford points to win the 8-9 age division by only one point. The father son pair of Eric Kaufman and Ty Kaufman finished in second place with 57 stabelford.

In the 6-7 division, Mark and Sean Adamczyk, of Naples (pictured bottom left) gained 47 points to win by one over Luke and Wade Gossett, of Sorrento.

The Parent-Child Championship has become an annual event for many families. The tournament is open to everyone, including grandparents who want to play with a grandchild and professionals who want to compete with their child or grandchild. There is no maximum age limitation for the parent or child. The event consists of two divisions; junior and regular. In the junior division, the child must be between 6-12 years of age, and in the regular division the child must be 13 or older.

The junior division played the Oak Trail executive course in 9 holes of modified alternate shot format using the Stableford scoring each day. The regular divisions were split on the Palm, Magnolia and Lake Buena Vista courses, and played 36 holes of modified alternate shot.

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Entries Close Wednesday, July 9, 2014

$300 per team ($280 with GHIN handicaps)

A tradition in Florida for more than 20 years, the FSGA Parent-Child Championship includes men, women, boys and girls of all ages.  Parents and Grandparents are eligible to play with their children and grandchildren, and there are multiple age divisions so that everyone can participate.  For the youngest golfers, ages 6-12, teams play nine holes each day on the Oak Trail Course, a spectacular, executive-length design.  Teams with children older than 12, play eighteen holes each day.  All ages use a modified alternate-shot format that promotes a great team atmosphere.  Different ages also play a variety of tee lengths to make sure that everyone is playing from the correct distance.  All rounds begin with morning shotgun starts to allow time for players and families to enjoy Orlando in the afternoon.  Join the hundreds of families that have made the Parent-Child Championship an annual tradition. For a look at the 2013 Championship Results click here.

The Courses

Disney's Palm and Magnolia courses played host to the former Children's Miracle Network Classic, a mainstay on the PGA Tour schedule for the past 30 years.  Previous winners of the event include Tiger Woods, Vijay Singh, Lucas Glover, and David Duval.

Disney's Lake Buena Vista Golf Course is a classic country club course that winds through pine forest and sparkling lakes.  The LBV course has hosted PGA Tour Events, LPGA Tour Evenst, and USGA Qualifiers.

Championship Format

• 36 holes of Modified Alternate Shot stroke play
• 156 teams; 312 players
• The lowest total for 36 holes within each division is Champion
• 8:00 AM shotgun - both rounds

Modified Alternate Shot

• Both players hit their tee shots
• Next, both players hit the second shot with their partner's ball
• After each ball has been played twice, the team chooses which ball it will use to complete the hole hitting alternate shots into the hole
• Scoring will be gross within age divisions.

Eligibility

• Any parent and child of which at least one must be a member of the FSGA
• There is no maximum age limit for parent or child
• A child 6-12 years of age can move up to play in the Regular Division, but a child age 13 or older may not play in the 9-hole Division
• Professionals can play but are not eligible for trophies or prizes in the regular division but are fully eligible in the junior division
• Grandparents may also play with grandchildren

Entry Fee

• $280 GHIN Members or Foundation Member
• $300 Non-GHIN Members
• Only two-person teams are permitted

Late entries will be accepted subject to a $10 late entry fee should the entrant gain acceptance into the field

2014 Daily Course Rotation

Each age division will play two, 18-hole golf courses over two days. Age Divisions will change course rotation annually so that everyone will have a chance to play all courses.

• Ages 17 & younger - Magnolia/Palm Courses
• Ages 18 - 29  - Lake Buena Vista/Magnolia Courses
• Ages 30 & older  -  Palm/Lake Buena Vista Courses

Divisions 

Based on age of youngest team member as of July 27, 2014

• Ages 17 & younger
• Ages 18 - 29
• Ages 30 & older

The FSGA reserves the right to adjust the age divisions in order to equally distribute the number of teams on each golf course

Flights

Teams will be flighted after the first round by first round scores.

Course Set-Up

Tee Times

• 8:00 AM shotgun start BOTH DAYS.

Practice Rounds

Lake Buena Vista, Palm and Magnolia Courses - available at the discounted rate of $45 per adult player and $25 per junior player, valid one month prior to event, after 10:00 AM only. Before 10:00, the regular resort rate applies. Players may book practice round up to 7 days in advance of tee time. Players may call (407) WDW-GOLF (939-4653) to reserve a tee time Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm.

Carts

Carts are included for all competitive rounds. Players are responsible for practice round fees.

Defending Champions

Child 30 & Over: John and Andy Latowski of Port Saint Lucie shot 66-70--136 to win the overall on Disney's Magnolia and Osprey Ridge Courses.
Child 19-29: Larry and Kyle Martin
Child 18 & Under: Jimmy Sr. and Jimmy Jones

Championship Pace of Play

Click here to read the Championship Pace of Play Policy.

Hard Card; Local Rules and  Conditions of Competitions

Click here to read the Hard Card and additional Conditions of Competitions.

Championship Policies

Click here to read the withdrawal, dress code, caddie and spectator, and other policies.

Conditions; Schedules

The FSGA Championships Committee/on-site Rules Committee reserves the right to alter any of the conditions, provisions and/or schedules.  The decision of the Championships Committee/on-site Rules Committee in any matter will be final.

Host Hotel and Accommodations

Currently, there is no host hotel for this event.

Driving Range/Cart Set-Up

We will once again be using both driving ranges to help eliminate congestion on the ranges. Players using the Palm course will park in the Shades of Green parking garage and be shuttled to their golf carts. The golf carts for the Palm course will be set up next to the Palm driving range and players will use the Palm range. There will be a beverage cart there for drinks and food. 

Payment

The courses accept Cash, Visa/MasterCard and American Express for method of payment.

Directions to Palm/Magnolia Golf Courses

From the West or East on I-4; go on I-4 and take exit 67 (Epcot Center Drive) and follow World Drive. Go toward Magic Kingdom on World Drive and go through the entrance plaza. Bear right after you go through the entrance plaza and turn left at the traffic light on to Seven Seas Drive (follow the signs to Shade of Green or the Magnolia/Palm Golf Courses - they are located at the same place) and take Floridian Way (pass the parking lots on your left). Turn right on to Floridian Way and then take a left on to Magnolia/Palm Drive and the clubhouse, parking lot and course will be on your right. 

Directions to Lake Buena Vista Golf Course 

Disney's Lake Buena Vista Golf Course is located near the Downtown Disney Marketplace. Take Interstate 4 to exit #68, heading North on Route 535. Turn left onto Hotel Plaza Boulevard. Follow the signs to Disney's Lake Buena Vista Golf Course, located at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa.

To retrieve directions on a GPS or mapping device, we recommend you input the following address:

Disney’s Lake Buena Vista Golf Course
2200 Golf Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830