Brooksville Winter Series Four-Ball Event

The FSGA Winter Series made it's sixth of seven stops for the lone four-ball event at Southern Hills Plantation Club, in Brooksville.  The Pete Dye Signature design was in fantastic condition and presented a challenge for the whole field over 36 holes.

In the 40-54 Age Division, Paul Royak & Brian Keenan, the 2014 Mid-Senior Four-Ball North Champions, took control of the event wire to wire. They held the overnight lead with the team of James Knight & Jimmy Morris, after an opening 69 (-3) and would make five birdies en route to a final round 68 (-4) and three stroke victory over Baldonick Fernandez and James Weick.

The 55-64 Age Division proved to be the most exciting of the event. Lenny Barthle & Ralph Remmert would jump out to a one stroke lead with a 66 (-6), but falter in round two with a 77. Tony Baccari & Dick Clements would pair an opening 67 (-5) with a second round 69 (-3) playing behind the final group to post 136 (-8).  While behind them, Bill Moore & Pete DeLongchamp teamed up for a bogey free 67, the low round of any team during the windy final round, to post 69-67--136 (-8) and force a play-off.  The play-off had the players return to the 18th tee. Three of the four players would find the green in regulation.  Baccari would miss his birdie putt from 30 feet but convert his par. Bill Moore, just outside of Dick Clemens, would have a run at birdie for his side, after DeLongchamp missed the green, and would narrowly miss. Clemens, then on a similar line as Moore, would drain the birdie putt to get the win for himself and Baccari.

In the 65 & Over Age Divison, Kim Schwencke and Pat Kaylor would take it wire to wire. The team opened up a four-stroke lead by firing 66 (-6), led by Schwencke's four birdies.  The team would return with 70 (-2) in round two, good enough for a five stroke victory over Tom Austin & Tommy Piazza (73-68--141).

The highlight of the event came early in round two, when David Tassell, of Jupiter, stepped up to the 13th tee, his first hole, and led off the group by knocking it in for an Ace from 156 yards.

The final Winter Series event will head to Santa Lucia River Club, in Port Saint Lucie, March 2-3.

Entries Close February 4, 2015

Four-Ball Event (Two-Person Best-Ball)

gross only - no handicaps given

Eligibility

Entries are open to male amateur golfers who are age 40 or older as of March 3, 2015 and a Regular or Foundation Member of the FSGA.

Entry Fees & Prizes

• $320 ($340 - members who do not have an active FSGA/GHIN Handicap).***Price is per Team
• 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 (2/16) - 11:00 AM 1st & 10th Tee Start
• Round 2 (2/17) - 8:30 AM shotgun start

Four-Ball 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 3, 2015. Competitors may not elect to play in a different age division of from a different tee than designated. A player and his partner can be of any age, but the team will compete in the division for the youngest player's age as of March 3, 2015. Points earned by each competitor will remain in their actual age group. Both team members must play from the same tee.

• 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 (352) 277-5000.  The cost of a practice round is $45 plus tax.

Maximum Field Size

Four-Ball event - 48 teams

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