Men's Net Championship

Three Hoist Men's Net Trophies

For the fifth consecutive year Grand Cypress Golf Club was in great condition for the Men’s Net Championship competitors. Despite the rainy weather to start both rounds, the players posted impressive scores in Orlando! The Under 50 division saw Brian Polick, of Valrico, go wire-to-wire to win his first FSGA Championship. Polick posted a round one four under-par 68 to take the early lead over Justin Thomas who carded a two under-par 70. Thomas dropped to a third place finish after a round two 79 while Polick played steady and carded a 73 for a three under-par total 141. Polick earned his first victory by six strokes over Adam Rosenberger, of Rockledge. Rosenberger posted rounds of 72-75 for a 147 second place finish.

The 50-64 division experienced a come from behind win from Todd Gilbert, of Tampa. Gilbert, past 2014 Men’s Net Champion, sat six behind Gregg Sargent who posted a round one four-under par 67. Gilbert played to the low round of the day on Sunday to earn his second FSGA Championship victory! Gilbert posted a round two 66 (-6) to claim first place by five strokes. Tony Kent finished in second place with rounds of 68-76—144. Sargent fell to 13th place after a second round 90 while Thomas Hart, of Port Saint Lucie, rounded out the top three with rounds of 76-70—146.

Brian Carrroll, of Daytona Beach, achieved a wire-to-wire, consistent win with two rounds of 68. A winner of the 2014 Men’s Net Championship, Carroll earned his second win by six strokes with a 136 (-8). Jacksonville resident and 2015 Men’s Net Champion, Bruce Moskovciak, finished in second place after rounds of 70-72—142. Third place went to David Norka who posted an even par total, 71-73—144. 

~ New Course & North/South ~

The New Course is Jack Nicklaus’ tribute and homage to the famed Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland. This Scottish links masterpiece is complete with double greens, stone bridges and walls, gorse mounds, burns and pot bunkers as deep as 12 feet. The North-South combination, marked by sharply ledged fairways, tall shaggy mounds and plateau greens perched above water or sand, is a demanding, target-style test. Click here to learn more about Grand Cypress Resort. For a look at the 2016 Championship results click here.

Entries are processed after your 3rd One-Day is complete and a score is posted, first come first serve.

Championship Format

• 36 Holes of Net Individual Stroke Play
• Maximum 96 player field size
• All players will play to 100% of their lowest index (LI) for the previous 12 months
• Players must play in their respective age division

Eligibility

• Must be a male amateur member of the FSGA
• Must have a valid Florida GHIN handicap of under 24.0.
• Must be 18 years of age or older by the first day of the Championship.
• Must have played in at least 3 One-Day events in the current 2017 calendar year as of the close of entries, September 13th.
• Entries will be processed after your 3rd event is complete and a score is registered, first come first serve.

Entry Fee

$150 - Entry fee includes both competitive rounds, cart fees, tee gift, and gift certificate prizes

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

Entry Priority

Entries will be accepted based upon the order of receipt. Entries received after the competitive field is full or after the close of entries, will be placed on an alternates list. Alternates will be contacted in the order of receipt of entry, if and when, a spot becomes available.

Handicaps

• All players will play to 100% of their lowest index (LI) for the previous 12 months
• For the purpose of the low index (LI) for the previous 12 months, the September 15, 2017 handicap revision will be included
• All players must have a valid Florida GHIN Handicap Index no higher than 24.0

Schedule of Events

Saturday, September 30th

• New Course - 8:30 AM - Round One shotgun start

Sunday, October 1st

• North/South Course - 8:30 AM - Final Round shotgun start
• Awards ceremony immediately following the completion of play

Course Set-up

• Under 50 Age Division - 6,500 yards approximately 
• 50-64 Age Division - 6,200 yards approximately 
• 65 & Over Age Division - 5,800 yards approximately

Tee Times

Round One & Round Two: 8:30 AM shotgun start. **No pairings request will be honored for this Championship**

Practice Round and Practice Facility Information

Practice rounds are available three weeks prior to the championship.  No practice rounds will be available on Friday, September 29th, please plan accordingly. Practice rounds may be played after 12:00 PM on the weekends. The price for a practice round is $35.00 plus tax and if you choose to play 36-holes in one day the rate will be $65.00 plus tax. Please call (407) 239-1909 to arrange your practice round. The proper place to practice your golf swing is on the driving range. Hitting multiple shots on any hole on the course is unacceptable.

Carts

Carts are included for all competitive rounds and all players MUST ride.  Players are responsible for practice round fees.

Defending Champions

Freddy Tapanes claimed the honors in the 50 and under age division, shooting a net 72-74-146. In the 50-64 age division, Todd Gilbert posted 79-62 for a 141 total and the win and Ron Bauman claimed the 65 & older title with rounds of 71-65-136.

Other Policies

• Spectators and Spectator Cart Policy - Click here.
• Caddies - Caddies are allowed in all FSGA Championships except Junior events. However, a player must not use a parent, step-parent or guardian as a caddie. The caddie MUST walk and the player's clubs must remain on the golf cart. 
• Championship Pace of Play Policy - Click here.
• Local Rules and Conditions of Competition - Click here.
• Championship Policies - Click here to read the withdrawal, dress code, and other policies.
• Procedures for Alternates - Click here for information on how alternates may gain entry into this Championship.
• Conditions/ Schedule - 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.

Method of Payments

Grand Cypress Resort accepts Cash, Visa/MasterCard, and American Express for payment.

Directions

Grand Cypress Golf Club
One North Jacaranda Blvd
Orlando, Florida 32836
(407) 239-1909

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