Mid-Amateur Four-Ball Championship (North)

Dingus & Waller Victorious at TPC Tampa Bay

TAMPA, Fla. – Two teams took home wins at the Mid-Amateur Four-Ball Championships on Sunday. The duo of Dustin Dingus and Ed Waller captured the North victory at TPC Tampa Bay, while Joey Latowski and Ben Finely picked up the win at Eastpointe Country Club.

North

Dingus and Waller took home a 3-shot victory on Sunday with a final-round 63. The duo began the championship with a 5-under 66 in the first round to sit two shots back of the first-round leaders, Joe Alfieri and Paul Royak.

Dingus and Waller got off to a strong start in the final round, birdieing three of the first five holes. They made the turn at 4 under for the day and kept it going on the back nine. The pair played the first four holes of the back nine at 4 under, with Waller carding an eagle on the 12th.

They used the low round of the championship to get the victory, finishing the final round with a bogey-free 63. Justin Grant and Weston Parrish used two rounds of 66 to finish runner-up at 10-under 132. Marc Dull and Mike Finster took third at 9-under 133. Alfieri and Royak, the first-round leaders, finished fourth at 8-under 134 after a final-round 70.

South

Latowski and Finely survived a playoff to capture the victory at Eastpointe CC, finishing the championship at 11-under 133. The pair carded a 5-under 67 to sit four shots back of the leaders, Braden List and Derek Hurwitch, at 9-under 63.

After a bogey to start the final round, Latowski and Finely birdied four of the next five holes. They made the turn 4 under. They used a final-round 66 to take a share of the lead with Stephen Anderson & Jon Veneziano and Kasey Denesevich & Daniel Eggertsson at the end of the day.

Latowski and Finely birdied the second playoff to secure the victory, while Anderson & Veneziano and Denesevich & Eggertsson finished tied for second.

North Results | South Results

Certain to provide an atmosphere for competitive team golf, the Mid-Amateur Four-Ball attracts the best Mid-Amateur teams throughout the state each year. The Mid-Amateur Four-Ball is a great event for two players 25 or older to team up and compete for a state championship.

Championship Format

• 36 holes of gross four-ball stroke play (commonly known as two-person best-ball)
• Maximum Field Size - 52 teams (104 players)
• The lowest team score for 36 holes will be the Champion

What is a Four-Ball? A four-ball is a two person team where the low score of the two players on each hole is counted. It is commonly referred to as best ball.

Eligibility 

• Male amateur golfers at least 25 years of age as of the first day of the Championship
• Both entrants are required to be members of the FSGA
• Active Florida GHIN of 15.0 or less at time of entry

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

Saturday, September 11th

• 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM - Round one tee times off of #1 and #10

Sunday, September 12th

• 8:00 AM - 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.

Course Set-Up

The golf course will be set-up at approximately 6,800 yards. 

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 $49.00 + tax per player.  Please call (813) 949-0090 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

2020's abbreviated season due to the COVID-19 pandemic saw just one Mid-Amateur Four-Ball Championship, contested September 5-6 at the Club at The Strand in Naples. Carl Santos-Ocampo & Marc France captured that crown and have their names on the Mid-Amateur Four-Ball South Trophy.

The last Mid-Amateur Four-Ball Championship North in 2019, teammates Ken Cocolin and Matthew Giovanelli defeated the team of Daniel Debra and Don Whittemore in a playoff to secure the championship. Both teams finished the championship at 130 (-14). Click here for the previous year's 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. 

Payment

TPC Tampa Bay will accept payments of Cash, Visa, and MasterCard.

Host Hotel

TBD for host hotel information.

Directions

TPC Tampa Bay
5300 West Lutz Lake Fern Road
Lutz, FL 33558
(813) 949-0090

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