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Super-Senior Four-Ball Championship

Spring Run Golf Club - Estero

October 2-3, 2023

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. – Two teams came out on top at the Super-Senior Four-Ball Championship on Tuesday at Spring Run Golf Club. Sam Till Jr and Owen Joyner attained their victory in the Championship Division after a two hole play-off, while Pete Andrews and Lenny Barthle were victorious in the 70 & Over Division.

Championship Division

Till and Joyner fired a par on the second play-off hole to win in the Championship Division at 14-under 130. They sat tied with two other teams at 7-under after Monday’s first round.

The duo got the final round started with five birdies on the front nine, shooting a 5-under 31. With only two birdies on the back from Till, they would finish their final nine holes at 2-under to card a 65 to secure their spot into the play-off with Steve Sponder and Joe Shaktman.

Sponder and Shaktman carded rounds of 68 and a tournament-low 10-under 62 to secure their spot in the play-off. The duo would then take second place at 14-under 130, while third place sat one stroke behind them at 13-under 131. 

70 & Over Division

Andrews and Barthle took home the win in the 70 & Over Division, securing the one-shot victory with a 9-under 135 for the championship. The team began the championship with a first-round 68 to sit two shots back of the leaders.

They got off to a strong start in the final round with Barthle beginning the day with back-to-back birdies on the 4th, 5th, and 8th. Andrews added to their lead with another birdie on the 6th, finishing the front side at 4-under. The dynamic duo added two more birdies on their second nine to secure the victory with a final-round of 67.

The team of Robert Cunningham and Ronald Cornette finished the championship in second at 8-under 136.

Tee Information

Tee

Yardage / Info

Super-Senior Division

6,278 yds. 70.8/132

70 + Over Division

5,899 yds. 69.2/127

Par: 72

Weather Information

Description

Temp

Sunny

Sunny with moderate winds

87 °F

PartlyCloudy

Partly cloudy and with mo

86 °F

Tournament Results

PosPosition Name Rd.1 Rd.2 TotalTotal Score Points
1 Sam Till Jr / Owen Joyner 65 65 130 700
2 Steve Sponder / Joe Shaktman 68 62 130 490
3 Jack Hannon / Richard Kerper 65 66 131 350
4 Terry Werner / Cliff Harris 65 67 132 280
5 Keith Nagy / Bill Hardaker 68 65 133 245
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Tournament Summary

Format:  36 holes of gross four-ball stroke play

Eligibility FSGA Adult member; at least 65 years of age

Handicap:  Florida GHIN 15.0 or less

Entry Fee:  $380 per team ($190 per player)

Schedule of Events

Past Results

Championship Format

  • 36 holes of gross four-ball stroke play (commonly known as two-person best-ball)
  • Maximum Field Size - 52 teams (104 players)
  • The lowest team score for 36 holes will be the Champion
    • if necessary, the field will be flighted into two or three flights for gift certificates based on Round 1 scores

What is a Four-Ball? A four-ball is a two person team where the low score of the two players on each hole is counted. It is commonly referred to as best ball.

Eligibility 

  • Male amateur golfers at least 65 years of age as of the first day of the Championship
    • 70 & Over Age Divsion Only - both competitors must be 70 years of age as of the first day of the Championship
  • Both entrants are required to be members of the FSGA
  • Active Florida GHIN of 15.0 or less at time of entry

Entry Fee

  • $380 per team ($190 per player)

Late entries will be accepted subject to a $10 late entry fee should the entrant gain acceptance into the field.

Schedule of Events

Monday, October 2nd

  • 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Round one tee times off of #1 and #10

Tuesday, October 3rd

  • 8:30 AM - Shotgun
  • Awards ceremony and complimentary players luncheon immediately following the completion of play

Entry Priority

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.

Course Set-Up

The golf course will be set-up at approximately 6,200 - 6,400 yards (Championship Division) and 5,800 - 6,000 yards (70 & Over Division)

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 and limited to after 12:00 PM on weekends. The cost of the practice round is $40 + tax and includes cart, golf, and range balls. Please call (239) 949-0707 to arrange your practice round. The proper place to practice your golf swing is on the driving range. Hitting multiple balls on the golf course is unacceptable.

Defending Champions

Steve Humphrey and James Starnes fired rounds of 70-66--136 to take home the Super-Senior Four-Ball Championship at Fox Hollow Golf Club. 

Click here for previous year's results

Other Policies

  • Spectators and Spectator Cart Policy -  Click here.
  • Caddies - Caddies are NOT permitted in FSGA Championships and FSGA qualifying rounds per the FSGA Code of Conduct; except at the Florida Open, Florida Women's Open & Senior Open, and the Florida Senior Open - 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 currently no host hotel for this event.

Payment

Spring Run Golf Club only accepts Visa and MasterCard as valid forms of payment.

Directions

Spring Run Golf Club
9501 Spring Run Boulevard
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 949-0707

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