Palm Coast Individual Winter Series Event

Mulhern, Peterson & Lundquist Winners

The first Winter Series event of 2016 kicked off at The Conservatory at Hammock Beach, located in Palm Coast, with temperatures not reaching above 55 degrees both days of competition. Baldonick Fernandez, of Pembroke Pines continued his streak of being at the top of the leaderboard after round one. Fernandez tied Ryan Mulhern, of Tampa with a first round score of two over-par, 74, for first place in the 40-54 Age Division. Gary Blackwell, of Jacksonville proves to play well at The Conservatory at Hammock Beach after winning a One-Day event there in 2015. Blackwell fired an even par score of 72 to finish round one in first place in the 55-64 age division. Blake Marshall followed in second place, two strokes behind, and Chip Peterson finished third after a round one 75. In the 65 and over age division, Sanford resident, Robert Lundquist took the lead after round one by four strokes with Pete Andrews in second place after a score of 77.

In the 40-54 age division, Ryan Mulhern held onto first place while Fernandez fell down the leaderboard to complete the event in eighth place. Jim Marcelak, of Fort Myers posted two consistent scores of 76 to catch up and tie Mulhern at the top with a tournament total 152. After the second playoff hole, Mulhern won the battle for first place, marking his first Winter Series victory. Orlando resident, Chip Peterson proved the importance of consistency with a second round 74 to finish with a 149 total and a first place win in the 55-64 age division. Pete DeLongchamp, of Sebring also displayed consistency with two 77’s for a tournament total 154 and a second place finish.  In the 65 and over age division, Robert Lundquist never let first place out of his sight finishing with a final round 79, tournament total 152. John Latowski, of Port Saint Lucie was five strokes behind in second place with rounds of 79-78—157.

Full Results

The Winter Series is for players 40 years and older, and runs from late November through early March. Players will compete in one of three age divisions (40-54, 55-64 and 65 & Over) based on their age for the final event. A season long points list is kept through the winter earning players exemptions into 2016 FSGA State Championships. The Winter Series travels to North Tampa for the next event held at Lake Jovita Golf and Country Club, January 18-19.

2016 Winter Series Schedule

gross only - no handicaps given

Eligibility

Entries are open to male amateur golfers who are age 40 or older as of March 1, 2016 and a Regular or Foundation Member of the FSGA.

Entry Fees & Prizes

• $160 ($170 - members who do not have an active FSGA/GHIN Handicap).
• Late entries will be accepted subject to a $10 late entry fee should the entrant gain acceptance into the field.
• Age-group Champions at each event will receive a commemorative award. Gift certificates (totaling approximately $30 per-player in the field) will be awarded to the top finishers in each age group. 

Tee Times

• Round 1 - 8:00 AM off of the 1st and 10th tees.
• Round 2 - 8:30 AM shotgun start

Individual Age Divisions & Yardages

There are three age divisions; Mid-Senior (40-54), Senior (55-64) and Super-Senior (65 & above). Each player must compete in the age division commensurate with their age as of March 1, 2016. Competitors may not elect to play in a different age division of from a different tee than designated.

• Mid-Senior (40-54) plays approximately 6,700 yards
• Senior (55-64) plays approximately 6,400 yards
• Super-Senior (65 & above) approximately 6,100 yards

**After the first round, each age division may be flighted based on the number of competitors and/or the range of scores.

Practice Rounds & Cost

Practice rounds are available one week prior to the event on a space available basis.  Practice rounds are restricted until after 12:00 PM on weekends.  To arrange your practice round please call the club at (386) 246-6710.  The cost of a practice round is $45 plus tax. 

Maximum Field Size

Individual events - 84 players

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