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Clearwater Individual Winter Series Event

Feather Sound Country Club - Clearwater

February 29 - March 1

Final Winter Series Champions Crowned 

The Clearwater Individual Winter Series event completed the 2015-2016 Winter Series season just in time for the warmer weather. Good course conditions at Feather Sound Country Club mixed with temperatures in the mid to upper 70’s made for two days of great competition, February 29-March 1. The season long point’s list winners were awarded along with three Champions!

Excitement came from the 65 and Over Division in round one when Kim Schwencke aced the eighth hole, his 14th hole-in-one, to fire an impressive one-under par 71. Schwencke, of Tampa deservingly captured the round one lead by two strokes over Jerry Young and Carey Watson who both tied for second place. In the 55-64 Division, Kevin Macy, of Tampa, posted a steady even par round (72) to take the early lead after round one. John Vaccaro and Pete DeLongchamp tied for second place with a round of two-over par 74. Baldonick Fernandez Sr. and David Garratt tied for the lead after round one in the 40-54 Division with a six-over par 78.

Round two resulted in another spectacular round from Kim Schwencke resulting in a victory in the 65 and Over Division. Schwencke carded an even par 72 for a tournament total one-under par 143 and a three stroke win. Plantation resident, Carey Watson claimed second place with another consistent 73 in round two and a 146 tournament total. Kevin Macy never let first place out of sight by shooting a round two score of 75 en route to a one stroke victory in the 55-64 Division. Rokki Rogan, of Fort Myers chased Macy in the second round posting an even par 72, but finished one stroke behind in second place with a 148 tournament total. Consistency earned David Garratt, of Saint Augustine a seven stroke win in the 40-54 Division. Garratt fired a second 78, tournament total 156, as Fernandez struggled to a second place finish.

Full Results

Throughout the winter series, a points list is maintained that, after the last event of the season, determines which competitor wins their age division. David Garratt (635 points) was awarded the Mid-Senior (40-54) age division champion and is now exempt into the 2016 Amateur Championship held at Fiddlesticks Country Club in Fort Myers. The Senior (55-64) age division Champion, Rokki Rogan (463 points), earned an exemption into the 2016 Mid-Amateur Championship at Black Diamond Ranch in Lecanto as well as the Senior Amateur Championship. Coming off a great win, Kim Schwencke earned 498 points to be named Champion of the 65 and over age division. He will be exempt for the 2016 Senior Amateur Championship being held at Adena Country Club in Ocala.   

Player Rankings

Tee Information

Tee

Yardage / Info

Mid-Senior

6,715 yds. 73.0 / 125

Senior

6,346 yds. 70.6 / 120

Super Senior

6,008 yds. 69.0 / 120

Par: 72

Weather Information

Description

Temp

Sunny

Light breeze

76 °F

Tournament Results

PosPosition Name Rd.1 Rd.2 TotalTotal Score Points
1 David Garratt 78 78 156 150
2 Baldonick Fernandez Sr 78 85 163 105
3 Chris Huck 85 80 165 75
4 Levi Gonzales 84 82 166 60
5 Henry Arundale 85 88 173 50
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gross only - no handicaps given

Eligibility

Entries are open to male amateur golfers who are age 40 or older as of March 1, 2016 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 of approximately $30 per player will be awarded for each of the age groups.

Tee Times

  • Round 1 - 10:00 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-Senior (40-54), Senior (55-64) and Super-Senior (65 & above). Each player must compete in the age division commensurate with their age as of March 1, 2016. Competitors may not elect to play in a different age division of from a different tee than designated.

  • Mid-Senior (40-54) 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 (727) 572-6677.  The cost of a practice round is $40 plus tax. 

Maximum Field Size

Individual events - 84 players

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