Senior Four-Ball Championship

Cox & Legere Capture Second Senior Four-Ball Crown in Play-off

NAPLES, Fla. – Michael Cox and Jacques Legere survived a playoff to capture the Senior Four-Ball Championship on Wednesday at Pelican Marsh Golf Club. Legere birdied the second playoff hole to secure the championship for the team. 

This is the second Senior Four-Ball victory, after winning the championship in 2016. 

The championship began on Tuesday with players battling weather during the first round. The team of Cox and Legere posted a first-round 67 to finish the day two shots back of the leaders, Don Whittemore and Pete Williams. 

Cox and Legere got off to a quick start in the final round with Cox birdieing the first two holes of the day. They kept it rolling, birdieing the fifth and the sixth to make the turn at 3 under for the day. Heading the back nine at 8 under, Cox birdied two of the first three holes on the back side to move the team to 10 under

The team added birdies on the 15th and 17th to head to the final hole of the day tied for the lead with four other teams. Cox and Legere, along with Whittemore and Williams, finished with par on the final hole to head into a playoff, with Williams getting up and down to save par. 

Legere tolled in a 10-foot birdie putt on the second playoff hole to secure the victory for him and Cox. 

Whittemore and Williams, the 2018 and 2019 champions, finished with a runner-up finish. Jimmy Jones and Jack Hannon took a share of third place with Patrick Becker and Todd Franks at 11-under 133. 

Results

An event that combines both top level golf, and the comradery of getting together for a nice players luncheon after the final round, the Senior Four-Ball attracts the best Senior teams throughout the state each year. The Senior Four-Ball is a great event for two players age 55 or older to team up and compete for a state championship. 

Championship Format

• 36 holes of gross four-ball stroke play (no handicaps; commonly known as better-ball)
• Maximum Field Size - 52 teams (104 players)
• The lowest team score for 36 holes will be the Champion
  • if necessary, the field will be flighted into two or three flights for gift certificates based on Round 1 scores

Eligibility 

• Male amateur golfers
• At least 55 years of age as of the first day of the Championship
• Both entrants are required to be members of the FSGA

Entry Fee

• $320 per team ($160 per player)

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

Schedule of Events

Tuesday, September 21st

• 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Round One tee times off of #1 and #10

Wednesday, September 22nd

• 8:30 AM - Final round Shotgun
• Awards ceremony immediately following the completion of play

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. A spot will be held for the previous years Champion.

Course Set-Up

The golf course will be set-up at approximately 6,400 - 6,600 yds.

Flighting

After 18 holes, the number of flights will be based on the number of teams and the range of scores.

Practice Rounds

Practice rounds are available one week prior to the championship.  Practice rounds may be played after 12:00 PM on the weekend.  The price for a practice round is $30.00 + tax per player.  Please call 239-597-1858 to arrange your practice round. The proper place to practice your golf swing is on the driving range, hitting multiple shots on the course is unacceptable.

Defending Champions

The team of Brian Tennyson & Mike Vallencourt were crowned Senior Four-Ball Champions. The duo posted rounds of 65-65--130 (-14) to hold off Brian Keenan & Paul Royak by three strokes. Click here for full results.

Exemptions Earned from this Tournament

Winner

• Next year's Four-Ball Championship

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. - Click here
• Championship Pace of Play Policy - Click here.
• Local Rules and Terms of the 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

Ritz Carlton Golf Resort
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Deadline to Book - 9/10/2021

Payment

Pelican Marsh Golf Club will accept payments of Visa, MasterCard & American Express.

Directions

Pelican Marsh Golf Club
1810 Persimmon Drive
Naples, FL 34109
239-597-1858

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