Mid-Senior Four-Ball North

Hudgens and Ibbotson Win the North

In the North Four-Ball Championship, Thad Hudgens, of Longwood, and Chad Ibbotson, of Sanford, made a second round charge to claim the hardware at Victoria Hills Golf Club in DeLand.  In the first round, the pair fired a four-under 68 which put them in a six-way tie for fifth.

In the final round, the duo put on a birdie expo where they shot a solid eight-under 64.  Hudgen’s and Ibbotson’s superb final round was good enough to push them up to the top of the leader board and allowed them to claim the title with a two round total 68-64-132.  Philip Meng and Dennis Postlewait, of Orlando, finished two-strokes behind to claim second place with a tournament total of 66-68-134. 

Also in the North, Bob Bechtol, from Tallahassee, made a hole-in-one during the final round on the 210-yard, fourteenth hole.

The Mid-Senior Four-Ball Championships consist of 36 holes of four-ball stroke play. In four-ball stroke play, two competitors play as partners, each playing their own ball. The lower score of the partners is the score for the hole. To be eligible, players must be 40 years of age or older and members of the FSGA.

Entries Close Wednesday, August 28, 2013

The Mid-Senior Four-Ball is a perfect opportunity for a golfing road trip with a buddy.  Two days of four-ball flighted after day one, make for an enjoyable and competitive golfing environment. 

Eligibility

Male amateurs must be age 40 or older as of September 14, 2013, and both entrants must be members of the FSGA.

Entry Fee

$310 per team ($330 - members who do not have an active FSGA/GHIN Handicap). Late entries will be accepted subject to a $10 late entry fee should the entrant gain acceptance into the field.

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-off.

Schedule of Events

Saturday, September 14th

• 8:00 AM - 9:50 AM - Round One tee times off of #1 and #10

Sunday, September 15th

• 8:00 AM - 9:50 AM - Final Round tee times off of #1 and #10
• Awards ceremony immediately following the completion of play

Championship Field Size

48 teams; 96 players

Course Set-Up

The golf course will be set-up at approximately 6,600-6,800 yards.

Flights

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

Tee Times

Round one and two tee times will begin at 8:00 AM off the 1st and 10th tees. All tee times are subject to change.

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 your practice round is $30.00 + tax.  Please call (386) 426-5210 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.

Carts

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

Defending Champions

Chuck Gould and Bobby Bird won their 2nd consecutive North title at Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club with scores of 65-66--131.

Exemptions Earned from this Tournament

Winner

• Next year's Four-Ball Championship

Championship Pace of Play

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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.

Scorecards

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.

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.

Accommodations

Please click the View Hotels tab in the Tournament Links section for hotels in the DeLand area.

Payment

Victoria Hills Golf Club accepts cash and Visa/MasterCard for method of payment.

Directions

Victoria Hills Golf Club
300 Spalding Way
DeLand, FL  32724
(386) 426-5210

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