Northwest Club Challenge

Golden Eagle Wins NW Club Challenge  

Golden Eagle Golf and Country Club shot a two-round total of 460 to win the Northwest Club Challenge at Camp Creek Golf Club in Panama City Beach.

After the first day, Golden Eagle shared the lead with Shalimar Pointe Country Club when each team shot a 231 total. Golden Eagle came out the second day to fire a 229 and win the title with a 460 total. Blake Hayward from Golden Eagle fired a 76 on both days while teammates Bob Sims posted a78-75—153 and Robert Gaff shot a 77-78—155. Shalimar Pointe Country Club took second place shooting a 231-231—462. Jon Olson led Shalimar Pointe posting a 74-74—148. Panama Country Club finished in third place with scores of 233-240—473.  The 2003 State Amateur Champion Richard Maddox recorded a 78-76—154 for Panama Country Club.

Conducted by the Florida State Golf Association, the Northwest Club Challenge is played on the Tom Fazio designed Camp Creek championship golf course. The competition is open to all amateurs in Florida and all four team members must be members of the same club. This is a 36-hole stoke play event with the best three of four scores counted each round. This is the second year of the Northwest Club Challenge.

Camp Creek is the first of two championship courses being developed by Arvida, the community development in Panama City Beach. The Tom Fazio-designed championship course measures 7,151 yards and is accentuated by magnificent wetlands, woodlands, lakes, sand dunes and rolling contours. Camp Creek recently received certification in Environmental Planning from the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary System.

ELIGIBILITY

Open to traditional golf clubs located in Florida. The four team members must each be members of the club (traditional dues-paying golf membership) and each individual must be a member of the FSGA.

ENTRY FEE

$410 per team. ($400 for online entry.) Includes cart fees for tournament rounds and prizes. A lunch will be provided after the first round.

CHAMPIONSHIP FORMAT

36 holes stroke play. Total of the low 3 of the 4 gross scores each round.

FLIGHTS

Teams will be flighted after the first round.

CARTS

Players are responsible for cart fees for all practice rounds. Call (850) 882-4914 for practice round reservations.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Arrangements have been made at the Watercolor Inn and Resort for $375 per night for a 2 bedroom/2 bath. Please call (866) 426-2656 no later than September 22.

DEFENDING CHAMPIONS

Killearn Country Club claimed the inaugural Northwest Club Challenge last year at Eglin Air Force Base in Niceville.

DEADLINE

Each club can send as many teams as it prefers. Prior to September 15, 2004, only two teams per club will be entered into the field (in order of receipt). If the field is not full as of September 15 additional teams will be added on a first-come basis.

Clubs may, through their golf professional, reserve a spot (with a fully-paid entry) without team members names, prior to the closing date, Players must be verified upon close of entries.