Parent-Child Championship (9-holer)

Three Teams Raise Parent-Child Trophies at Disney's Oak Trail

ORLANDO, Fla. – Over 400 competitors made their way to Orlando this weekend for the annual Parent-Child Championship. The 18-hole championship took place at Celebration Golf Club, ChampionsGate Golf Resort and Reunion Resort, while the 9-hole championship was played at the Walt Disney World Golf.

Three teams were crowned champions on Sunday at the nine-hole championship: David and Trevor Challice (10-12), Marie Arnoux and Axel Monssoh (8-9) and Matthew and Oliver Laverghetta (6-7). The nine-hole parent-child tournament was played at the Oak Trail course at Walt Disney World Golf. Using a stableford scoring method, the three divisions, 6-7, 8-9, and 10-12, competed in nine holes each day.

10-12 Division

David and Trevor Challice captured the 10-12 Division with 59 total points. The duo carded two birdies and an eagle in the final round to secure the championship by one point.  DJ and CJ Holland finished in second place with 58 points, while Wade and Luke Gossett took third place with 57 points.

8-9 Division

Axel Monssoh and Marie Arnoux used an impressive 62 points to win the 8-9 Division. Securing the victory with two rounds of 31, the pair posted four birdies in the final round to finish eight points ahead of the field. Monssoh and Arnoux finished the weekend bogey-free to capture their second-straight Parent-Child victory, after winning the 6-7 Division last year. Jack and Andy Green finished second with 28 points, while Chris and Nicholas Cona took third place with 50 points.

6-7 Division

Matthew and Oliver Laverghetta were victorious in the 6-7 Division, finishing the championship with 49 points. The team was in second place after following the first round, two point back of the leaders. They carded two birdies on Sunday to claim the victory by one point. Thomas and Alden Cook finished in second place with 48 points and Jason and Zachary Netz took home third place with 44 points.

A tradition in Florida for more than 30 years, the FSGA Parent-Child Championship includes men, women, children of all ages. Teams with children under 12 years old, play nine holes each day using modified Stableford scoring that promotes a great team atmosphere.

Format

• 18 holes (9 holes each day) of gross Modified Alternate Shot with Stableford scoring 
• Maximum Field Size - 44 teams (88 players)
• Teams will be placed in an Age Division by child's age as of the last day of the Championship

Modified Alternate Shot Format Instructions:

• Both players hit their tee shots
• Next, both players hit the second shot with their partner's ball
• After each ball has been played twice, the team chooses which ball it will use to complete the hole hitting alternate shots into the hole
• Scoring will be gross modified stableford within age divisions

Modified Stableford Scoring

Hole Score to Par	Points
Double-Bogey	1
Bogey	2
Par	3
Birdie	4
Eagle	5
Double-Eagle	6

Eligibility

• At least one entrant of each team must be a member of the FSGA
• Child must be age 6 or older as of the last day of the Championship
• A child 6-12 years of age can move up to the Regular Division, but a child age 13 or older may not move down.
• Professionals can play and are eligible for trophies or prizes
• Grandparents may also play with grandchildren
• Only two-person teams are permitted

Entry Fee

• $140 per team
• Late entries are subject to a $10 late entry fee should the entrant gain acceptance into the field.

Schedule of Events

• 7:30 AM shotgun (6-7 and 8-9 Age Divisions) - both rounds
• 10:30 AM shotgun (10-12 Age Division) - both rounds

Entry Priority 

Entries will be accepted based upon the order of receipt. Entries received after the the 8:00 or 10:30 shotgun field of 22 teams each 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 for their respective shotgun division, if and when, a spot becomes available.

Age Divisions

Teams will be placed in Divisions according to the child's age as of the last day of the Championship - There will be no gender-based divisions

• Ages 6-7
• Ages 8-9
• Ages 10-12

Course Set-Up

Gender/Ages	Approx. Yards
All Men	2,900
All Women & boys 10-12	2,500
Boys 6-9 and all Girls 6-12	1,700

Practice Round

Practice rounds are offered at discounted rates of $25 for adults and $10 for juniors and are available after 10:00 AM Friday - Sunday. Before 10:00 AM, the regular rate applies. Players may book practice rounds up to 7 days in advance of tee time. 

Players may call 407-WDW-GOLF (939-4653) to reserve a tee time Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM to 5 PM.

Carts

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

Defending Champions

• Child 10-12:  Marie Arnoux / Axel Monssoh  30-30~60
• Child 8-9:  Kevin Henry / Jack Henry 31-31~62
• Child 6-7:  Kevin Henry / Griffin Henry  27-30~57

Click here for previous year's results

Other Policies

• Spectators and Spectator Cart Policy - 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

There is no host hotel. 

Payment

The course accept Cash, Visa, MasterCard and American Express for method of payment.

Directions

Disney's Oak Trail Golf Course
1950 Magnolia Palm Dr
Orlando, FL 32836
407-939-4653

Click here for directions