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Mid-Amateur Four-Ball South

Hobe Sound Golf Club - Hobe Sound

May 31 - June 1

Mid-Amateur Four-Ball Crowns a South Champion

Bruce Scamehorn and Justin Heimer went wire-to-wire to capture the South Championship at Hobe Sound Golf Club on May 31 – June 1.  

In the South Championship, the Winter Haven duo of Bruce Scamehorn and Justin Heimer topped the field of 47 teams by three strokes. Scamehorn and Heimer fired a 10-under par 62 in the first round to take a two stroke leading heading into the final round of play. The pair again shot the low round of the day recording a 63 in the final round to win with a 125 total. This is Scamehorn’s seventh State title as he has won the 1992 Mid-Senior, 1993 Mid-Amateur, 1995 Match Play, 2002 Parent-Child, 2004 Senior Amateur and last year’s Senior Four-Ball Championship. Philip Meng and Dennis Postlewait, both of Orlando, posted a pair of 64’s for second place. Dan Beckman, of Temple Terrace, and Daniel Debra, of Wesley Chapel, claimed third place after moving up with a final round 64. The pair shot a 66 in the first round to finish at 130.

Hobe Sound, a Joe Lee signature design course is nestled among natural treasures of preserved wetlands abound. Winding among massive oak hammocks, Hobe Sound Golf Club is located just 2 miles from the ocean.

ELIGIBILITY:  Must be age 25 or older as of May 31, 2008. Both entrants must also be members of the FSGA.

ENTRY FEE:  $320 ($340 - members who do not have an active FSGA/GHIN Handicap).

ENTRIES CLOSE:  Wednesday, April 30

CHAMPIONSHIP: 36 holes of four-ball stroke play. The lowest team score for 36 holes will be the Champion. If necessary, there will be a hole by hole play-off to determine the champion. It is the player’s responsibility to be present for any play.

FLIGHTS:  After 18 holes. The number of flights will be based on the number of teams and/or the range of scores.

CARTS:  Carts are included for all competitive rounds. Players are responsible for practice round fees.

SPECTATORS AND CADDIES: Spectators and caddies are always welcome at FSGA Championships. Only players are allowed to ride in carts.  If a player employs a caddie, the caddie MUST walk and the player’s clubs must remain on the golf cart.

CONDITIONS; SCHEDULES – 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.

CHAMPIONSHIP PACE OF PLAY: Click here to read the Championship Pace of Play Policy.

HARD CARD; LOCAL RULES AND CONDITIONS OF COMPETITIONS: Click here to read the Hard Card and additional Conditions of Competitions.

CHAMPIONSHIP POLICIES: Click here to read the withdrawal, dress code, caddie and spectator and other policies.

COURSE SET-UP:  The golf course will be set-up approximately 6700-6900 yards.

ACCOMMODATIONS:  Please click on the link for hotels in the Hobe Sound area.  Click Here.

REGISTRATION TABLE: There will be a registration table set up in front of the pro shop. All contestants are requested to check in.

PRACTICE ROUND: 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 your practice round is $30.00 + tax.  Please call (772) 546-8933 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.

PAYMENT:  Hobe Sound Golf Club will accept cash, Visa/MasterCard and American Express.

SCORE CARDS: Only one of the partners per team need sign the score card and each score to count must be individually identifiable.  See Rule 31–3.

DEFENDING CHAMPIONS:  Frank Strafaci, of Davie, and Rick Woulfe, of Fort Lauderdale, took the South title at Jonathan's Landing in Jupiter.

DIRECTIONS TO HOBE SOUND GOLF CLUB

From I-95 Take I-95, exit at Bridge Road and go East. Travel approximately 7 miles and turn left at the main gate for Hobe Sound Golf Club, which is 1/4 mile west of U.S. Highway One.

From Jupiter

Take U.S. Highway One North and turn left (West) at Bridge Road in Hobe Sound. Go West about 1/4 mile and turn right at the main gate.

From Stuart

Take U.S. Highway One South and turn right (West) at Bridge Road in Hobe Sound. Go West about 1/4 mile and turn right at the main gate.