Mid-Amateur Four-Ball Championship (North)

Ryan Abbate and Jon Veneziano - 63-66--129

RedTail Golf Club in Sorrento hosted the northern teams where familiar names and impressive scores filled the top of the leaderboard. After round one three teams, Jon Veneziano/Ryan Abbate, Michael Kovaleski/Chris Colli, and Jason Counsil/Michael Downing, tied for first place with a score of nine under-par, 63. An exciting round two would take place on Sunday that narrowed down to a battle between the teams of Jon Veneziano /Ryan Abbate and Michael Kovaleski/Chris Colli. Veneziano, of Mount Dora, is no stranger to four-ball competition after winning the Senior/Mid-Amateur Four-Ball in March of this year as well as several other FSGA Four-Ball Championships. His partner, Ryan Abbate, of Fort Lauderdale was the 2005 State Amateur Champion. Ryan’s birdie on the second hole put his team in first place which they never lost sight of over the final 18 holes. Veneziano and Abbate carded a total of three birdies on the front nine versus the two birdies made by the duo from Winter Park, Kovaleski and Colli. The two teams both posted three under-par 33’s on the back nine and with the one extra birdie on the first nine, Veneziano and Abbate were crowned Champions with a tournament total of 129 (-15). Kovaleski/Colli tied the team of Brant DeLongy and Shaun O’Meara (65-65) for second place with a 130 tournament total (-14). Jason Counsil and Michael Downing carded a second round 68 to fall to a tied for fourth place finish with the team of Philip Meng and Jeff Golden.

Certain to test even the most accomplished player's shot-making ability, RedTail offers a challenge at every turn. Having played host to various NCAA and charity tournaments, RedTail is well-known as one of the finest natural golf settings Florida has to offer.  For a look at the 2015 Championship Results click here. 

Championship Format

• 36 holes of gross four-ball stroke play (no handicaps; commonly known as better-ball)
• 48 teams; 96 players
• The lowest team score for 36 holes will be the Champion

Eligibility 

• Male amateurs must be age 25 or older as of June 4, 2016
• Both entrants must be members of the FSGA

Entry Fee

• $320 per team GHIN or Foundation Members
• $340 per team Non-GHIN

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

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 6,900 yards. 

Schedule of Events

Saturday, June 4th

• 8:30 AM - Shotgun start

Sunday, June 5th

• 8:30 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.  Practice rounds may be played after 12:00 PM on the weekend.  The price for a practice round is $30.00 + tax per player.  Please call (352) 383-5692 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

Tim Hume and Kelly Gosse rode a scorching 63 on Sunday on the way to a tournament total 134.  Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club provided a great venue for the Championship as there were nine teams within just three shots of the victors.  

Exemptions Earned from this Tournament

Winner

• Current year's Four-Ball Championship

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 Conditions of 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

Currently, there is no host hotel for this event.

Payment

RedTail Golf Club accepts cash, Visa/MasterCard/American Express

Directions

Red Tail Golf Club
21600 Covered Bridge Lane
Sorrento, FL 322776
(352) 383-2700

Click here for directions.