Parent-Child Championship

In the 30 and Older division the team of John and Joseph Latowski captured the lead after a low tournament round of 67 (-5) on day two. John and Joseph, of Port Saint Lucie, tied the teams of Gary and Andrew Saft, and Rene and Victor Leoni after a round one 69 (-3). The Latowski’s broke the tie after the second round as the Saft’s posted a round two 70 (-2). A three stroke win with a 136 (-8) tournament total gave the Latowski’s their first Parent-Child victory. Gary and Andrew Saft took second place at 139 (-5) while Leonard and Len Schonfeld rounded out the top three with a 140 (-4) total. The 30 and older division played Celebration Golf Club on day one followed by Disney – Magnolia round two. 

Two teams were crowned Champions in the 21-29 division after playing Disney-Palm and Reunion – Watson Course. Mitch and Katie Mitchell posted an impressive round one score of 66 followed by a second round 68 to finish tied for the lead at 134 (-10). Tied with the Mitchell’s was the team of Chad and Chase Ibbotson. The Ibbotson’s shot 69 in round one and the exceptional score of 65 in round two for a 134 total. The Mitchell’s and Ibbotson’s agreed to be Co-Champions exemplifying the true meaning of sportsmanship! Past Champions Ralph and Chet Ghioto finished in third place with rounds of 68-70—138 (-6). 

David and Andrew Knighton captured first place with consistent under-par rounds of 68-67 for a 135 (-9) total. Due to David Knighton being a professional the second place team of Cooper and Brian Smith were crowned Champions in the 16-20 division. The Smith’s carded a first round 66 to take the early lead and with a second round 70 the team hoisted the trophy at 136 (-8) total. Steve and Miles Albright finished in third place two shots back with rounds of 67-70. The players in this division started on the Reunion-Palmer Course and finished at Celebration Golf Club. 

In the 15 and younger division Jesse and Stefan Daley carded the Parent-Child tournament low round of 64 (-8) and second round 68 to win by four strokes. The players competed at Disney-Magnolia in round one and Disney-Palm in round two.  Louis and Louis John Giovacchini stole second place with rounds of 65-71—136 while Jimmy and Ryan Letterly captured third place posting 71-67—138. 

Full Results 

For our youngest participants, the FSGA offers a nine-hole parent-child tournament that is hosted by Lake Buena Vista course at Walt Disney World. Using a stableford scoring method, the three divisions, 6-7, 8-9, & 10-12, had the opportunity to play nine holes each day and compete in the Parent-Child 9-Hole Championship. 

In the 6-7 age division Leigh Anne and Patrick Creavy won after a playoff against the team of Andy and Jack Green. The two teams tied for the lead with 44 points and would play a chip-off to determine the winner. Patrick and Jack chipped first with Leigh Ann and Andy left to putt. Leigh Ann sunk a 25-foot putt to claim the win. 

Another playoff crowned the Champion in the 8-9 division after the teams of Andrew and Alexander Stewart and Rob and Christian Koehn tied for the lead with 57 points. Rob and Christian Koehn went into the playoff vying to win their third Parent-Child Championship but as Andrew sunk Alexander’s chip the win was awarded to the Stewart’s. CJ and DJ Holland finished one stroke back in second place with rounds of 30 and 26 points. 

The 10-12 division was won by the team of David and Alexander Ragan after rounds of 29-31—60. Three strokes back in second place finished the team of Mark and Sean Adamczyk. Rounding out the top three was the team of Kevin and Griffin Henry with rounds of 27 and 29 points for a total of 56. 

Full 9-Hole Results 

~ Disney's Magnolia and Palm Courses, Reunion Resort's Palmer and Watson Courses, and Celebration Golf Club ~

A tradition in Florida for more than 20 years, the FSGA Parent-Child Championship, includes men, women, boys and girls of all ages.  Parents and Grandparents are eligible to play with their children and grandchildren in one of the multiple age divisions, which allows everyone to participate. Teams with children older than 12, play eighteen holes each day.  All ages use a modified alternate-shot format that promotes a great team atmosphere.  Different ages also play a variety of tee lengths to make sure that everyone is playing from the correct distance.  All rounds begin with morning shotgun starts to allow time for players and families to enjoy all of the Orlando attractions (such as Sea World, Universal, Magic Kingdom, Wet 'n Wild, etc.) in the afternoon. Join the hundreds of families that have made the Parent-Child Championship an annual tradition. For a look at the 2017 Championship Results click here. 

Championship Format

• 36 holes of Modified Alternate Shot gross stroke play (no handicaps)
• Each division Champion will be the team with the lowest 36-hole total score
• 8:00 AM shotgun - both rounds

Modified Alternate Shot

• Both players hit their tee shots
• Next, both players hit the second shot with their partner's ball
• After each ball has been played twice, the team chooses which ball it will use to complete the hole hitting alternate shots into the hole

Championship Field Size

• Maximum of 208 teams; 416 players

Eligibility

• Any grandparent, parent, child or grandchild of which at least one must be a member of the FSGA
• There is no maximum age limit for grandparent, parent or child
• A child under the age of 13 can move up to play in the Regular Division (at the Committees discretion), but a child age 13 or older may not play in the 9-hole Division
• Professionals can play, but are not eligible for trophies or prizes
• Grandparents may also play with grandchildren

Entry Fee

• $280 GHIN Members or Foundation Members
• $300 Non-GHIN Members
• Only two-person teams are permitted

Late entries are subject to a $10 late entry fee should the entrants gain acceptance to the field.

The Courses

Disney's Magnolia and Palm Courses played host to the former Children's Miracle Network Classic, a mainstay on the PGA Tour schedule for over 30 years.  Previous winners of the event include Tiger Woods, Vijay Singh, Lucas Glover, and David Duval. 

Reunion Resort's Palmer and Watson Courses join the course rotation for 2018. The Palmer course is innovatively routed on hilly, roller coaster-like terrain. The Arnold Palmer signature course boasts dramatic elevation changes - up to 50 feet in places - creating a unique variety of risk/reward shots. The Watson course is highlighted by fast, firm and wide rolling fairways, a variety of strategically placed bunkers and large greens. The Tom Watson signature course is as much about strategy as it is about length.

Celebration Golf Club rounds out the collection of courses for the Parent-Child Championship in 2018. Masters of golf course architecture Robert Trent Jones Senior and Junior combined their talents to create a course unlike any other in the region. It's lush, almost like a natural park with undulating swells and topography, a course reflective of the very best of every course they have created around the world.

Entry Priority

Entries will be accepted based upon the order of receipt. Entries received after their respective age division is full (52 teams each) 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.

2018 Daily Course Rotation

Each Age Division will play two 18-hole golf courses over two days. Age Divisions will change course rotation annually so that everyone will have a chance to play all courses over the years.

• Child 15 & Younger - Magnolia - Palm
• Child 16-20 - Reunion (Palmer) - Celebration
• Child  21-29 - Palm - Reunion (Watson)
• Child  30 & Older - Celebration - Magnolia

(The FSGA reserves the right to adjust the Age Divisions in order to equally distribute the number of teams on each golf course)

**Divisions modified on 7/5/18. Divisions listed above are final**

Divisions 

Based on the age of the youngest team member as of July 22, 2018

• Child 15 & Younger
• Child 16-20
• Child 21-29
• Child 30 & Older

(The FSGA reserves the right to adjust the Age Divisions in order to equally distribute the number of teams on each golf course)

Flights

Teams will be flighted after the first round by first round scores.

Course Set-Up

Tee Times

• 8:00 AM shotgun start BOTH DAYS.

Practice Rounds

Magnolia & Palm Courses - available at the discounted rate of $45 plus tax per adult player and $25 plus tax per junior player, valid one week prior to the event after 10:00 AM on a space available basis. Players may book practice rounds up to 7 days in advance of tee time. Please call 407-WDW-GOLF (939-4653) to reserve a tee time Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm.

Reunion Resort's Palmer and Watson Courses - available at the discounted rate of $35 plus tax per player one week prior to the event and after 12:00 PM the weekend prior on a space available basis. Please call 407-396-3199 to reserve a tee time.

Celebration Golf Club - available at the discounted rate $35 plus tax per player one week prior to the event and after 12:00 PM the weekend prior on a space available basis. Please call 407-566-4653 to reserve a tee time.

Practice Between Rounds

The Committee will permit practice on a course remaining to be played between rounds.

Carts 

Carts are included for all competitive rounds. Players are responsible for practice round fees.

Spectator carts may be rented on the day of the competition, based on availability on a first-come first-served basis, at all courses for $25 plus tax per day per cart.

Defending Champions

Child 32 & Over: Len and Leonard Schonfeld 72-61~133
Child 22-31: Chet and Ralph Ghioto 68-68~136
Child 16-21: Sam and Rob Ohno 66-69~135
Child 15 & Younger: Louis and Louis John Giovacchini 67-65~132

Other Policies

• Spectators and Spectator Cart Policy - Click here.
• 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

Due to the number, personal preference, vacation clubs and popularity of hotels in the Orlando area, there is no host hotel for this event.

Payment 

The courses accept Cash, Visa/MasterCard and American Express for methods of payment.

Directions to Palm and Magnolia Courses

From the West or East on I-4; go on I-4 and take Exit 67 (Epcot Center Drive) and follow World Drive. Go toward Magic Kingdom on World Drive and go through the entrance plaza. Bear right after you go through the entrance plaza and turn left at the traffic light on to Seven Seas Drive (follow the signs to Shade of Green or the Magnolia/Palm Golf Courses - they are located at the same place) and take Floridian Way (pass the parking lots on your left). Turn right on to Floridian Way and then take a left on to Magnolia/Palm Drive and the clubhouse, parking lot and course will be on your right. 

Directions to Reunion Resort's Palmer and Watson Courses

Click here for directions to Reunion Resort's Palmer and Watson Courses

7593 Gathering Drive
Kissimmee, Florida  34747
407-396-3196

Directions to Celebration Golf Club

Click here for directions to Celebration Golf Club

701 Golf Park Drive
Celebration, Florida 34747
407-566-4653