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Tournament Summary
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Format: 36 holes of gross foursomes stroke play
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Eligibility: FSGA member both age 21 or older- Championship Division;
FSGA member, both age 55 or older - Senior Division
FSGA member, both age 65 or older - Super-Senior Division
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Handicap: Florida GHIN 10.0 or less
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Entry Fee: $250 per team ($125 per player)
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Schedule of Events
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Past Results
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- 36-holes of gross foursomes stroke play (pure alternate shot)
- Maximum Field Size - 72 teams (144 players)
- The lowest team score in each division for 36 holes will be the Champion
What is Foursomes? A foursome is a two person team event where one team member tees off on the odd holes and the other partner tees off on the even holes. The single ball in play is then played alternately into the hole by the team partners.
- Maximum of 72 teams - 144 players
- Male amateur golfers age 21 or alder
- Both entrants are required to be members of the FSGA
- Both entrants must have active Florida GHIN of 10.0 or less at time of entry
- Senior Division only - both team members must be at least 55 years of age as of the first day of the Championship
- Super-Senior Division only - both team members must be at least 65 years of age as of the first day of the Championship
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. The Championships Committee reserves the right to hold a number of spots for past champions, and players with standing on annual and two-year points lists until the entry close date.
- $250 per team ($125 per player)
Late entries will be accepted subject to a $10 late entry fee should the entrant gain acceptance into the field.
Course Set-Up
The golf course will be set-up at approximately
- Championship Division - 6,600 - 6,800 yards
- Senior Division - 6,200 - 6,400 yards
- Super-Senior Division - 5,800 - 6,000 yards
Friday, December 11th
- 8:30 AM - 10:10 AM - Round one tee times off the 1st and 10th tees
Saturday, December 12th
- 9:00 AM - Shotgun start
- Awards ceremony immediately following the completion of play
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 on a space available basis. Practice rounds may be played after 12:00 PM on the weekend. The price for a practice round is $45.00 + tax per player. Please call 941-757-5300 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
Championship Division - Two teams, Michael Smith / Will Davenport & Miles McConnell / Dave McMeen, fired even par, 72, in Round 1 to share the lead, but there were multiple other teams right there in contention. The duo playing in the final group, each had a steady front nine, going back and forth, but would separate themselves from the field. Davenport / Smith would lead by two after the 10th hole. But a double-bogey on 12, and a bogey on 14 moved them to one back. They would birdie the 16th to tie it back up. On 18, after Davenport / Smith would miss their birdie attempt and leave a tap in par, McConnell / McMeen would have a look from about 10 feet for the win. They would narrowly miss, sending the group to a play-off. The play-off did not last long. After both teams found the fairway and green in regulation, Will Davenport would step over a 35 foot birdie putt and make it, giving Smith & Davenport the victory.
Senior Division - The defending Champions, Rick Cloninger & Steve Riviere would jump out to the Round 1 lead, opening with 73. The team of Steve Sponder / Joe Shaktman would put some pressure on the final day, but eventually fall one stroke short, and Cloninger / Riviere would successfully defend the title with rounds of 73-75--148 (+4). Click here for the previous year's results.
Exemptions Earned from this Tournament
Winner
- Next year's Four-Ball Championship (Championship Division Champion Only)
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.
- 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
Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club accepts does not accept cash, Visa/MasterCard, and American Express as forms of payment.
Directions
Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club - Royal Lakes Course
16235 Players Drive
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
(941) 907-4710
Click here for directions.
