Parent-Child Championship

The Parent-Child Championship has become an annual event for many families. The tournament is open to everyone, including grandparents who want to play with a grandchild and professionals who want to compete with their child or grandchild. There is no maximum age limitation for the parent or child. The event consists of two divisions; junior and regular. In the junior division, the child must be between 6-12 years of age, and in the regular division the child must be 13 or older.

The regular divisions were split on the Palm, Magnolia, and Lake Buena Vista courses, as well as Grand Cypress Golf Club (North and South).  These teams played 36 holes of modified alternate shot.

In the 34 and older division, Gary and Andrew Saft captured the win by two strokes after two impressive rounds of 66, 132 total (-12). Len and Leonard Schonfeld tied 2015 31 and older Champions, Charles and Michael Kovaleski, for second place with a 134 total (-10). In fourth place alone finished Michael and Michael Craig Brown who posted rounds of 65-73—138. The 34 and older teams started the tournament on the Magnolia Course and finished on the Palm Course.

Jordan and Ray Wenck shot two rounds in red numbers, 70-71-141 (-3), to win the 23-33 division by two strokes. Mark and Tyler Wilkins posted an impressive 69 (-3) to finish in second place with 143 total (-1). The teams played the Palm Course Saturday and completed the tournament at Lake Buena Vista.

After two steady rounds of 72 and 70, the team of Edward and Nate Kosarich took home the trophies with a two under-par 142 total. Johnny and Michael Schlager played a spectacular second round at Grand Cypress carding a 67 for a 137 total (-7). Michael Schlager is a professional and is not eligible for prizes but can celebrate shooting the low total of the division. David and Austin Witt finished third with steady rounds of 71-72-143 (-1).  Lake Buena Vista was conquered first by this division followed by Grand Cypress.

In the 16 and younger division, Brian and Cooper Smith prevailed with a victory by a single stroke over Steve and Miles Albright. The Smith’s and Albright’s both posted a first round of 70 at Grand Cypress. Brian and Cooper stole the win after carding a 65 on the Magnolia Course for a 135 total (-9). After a second round of 66, Steve and Miles took second place with a 136 total. David and Joshua Perna scored an exciting second round of 65 to finish in third place, 137 total (-7).

Full Results 

The junior division played the Oak Trail executive course in nine holes of modified alternate shot format using the Stableford scoring each day.

Jon and Alex Veneziano (pictured left-center), the famous duo who won their division of the Parent Child Championship from 2012 to 2014, captured another win in the 10-12 division in 2016. Jon and Alex posted nine hole rounds of 30-28-58 to finish first by two points. Clayton and Carson Brewer finished second with two consistent rounds of 28 for 56 points.

In the 8-9 division Kevin and Griffin Henry (pictured left-above) won by seven points with a 61 total. Kevin and Sophia Dyer finished second with rounds of 26-28-54. Rob and Christian Koehn (pictured left-below) captured the 6-7 division after a great second round of 32 points, 24-32-56. Two points behind, in second place, was Andrew and Alexander Stewart who posted two rounds of 27 for 54 total points. 

9-Hole Results   

~ New for 2016, we've expanded! Four courses will be used for the Championship instead of three ~

~ Magnolia, Palm, Lake Buena Vista, and The N/S Course at Grand Cypress ~

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 2015 Championship Results click here. 

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 the past 30 years.  Previous winners of the event include Tiger Woods, Vijay Singh, Lucas Glover, and David Duval. 

Disney's Lake Buena Vista Golf Course is a classic country club course that winds through pine forest and sparkling lakes.  The LBV course has hosted PGA Tour Events, LPGA Tour Events, and USGA Qualifiers.

The original North-South combination, marked by sharply ledged fairways, tall shaggy mounds and plateau greens perched above water or sand, is a demanding, target-style test.

Championship Format

• 36 holes of Modified Alternate Shot gross stroke play (no handicaps)
• Maximum 208 teams; 416 players
• The lowest total for 36 holes within each division is Champion
• 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
• Scoring will be gross within age divisions.

Eligibility

• Any parent and child of which at least one must be a member of the FSGA
• There is no maximum age limit for parent or child
• A child under the age of 13 can move up to play in the Regular Division, 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 entrant gain acceptance into the field.

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.

2016 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.

• Child 16 & Younger - Grand Cypress N/S Course - Magnolia
• Child 17-22 - Lake Buena Vista - Grand Cypress N/S
• Child  23-33 -Palm - Lake Buena Vista
• Child  34 & Older - Magnolia - Palm    

Practice on the competition courses is permitted between rounds.

Divisions 

Based on the age of the youngest team member as of July 24, 2016

• Child 16 & Younger
• Child 17-22
• Child 23-33
• Child 34 & 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

Lake Buena Vista, Magnolia & Palm Courses - available at the discounted rate of $45 per adult player and $25 per junior player, valid 14 days prior to event, after 10:00 AM only. Before 10:00, the regular resort rate applies. Players may book practice rounds up to 7 days in advance of tee time. Players may call (407) WDW-GOLF (939-4653) to reserve a tee time Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm.

Grand Cypress N/S Course - available at the discounted rate $35 per player one week prior to the event and after 12:00 PM the weekend prior on a space available basis. Please call (407) 239-1909 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.

Defending Champions

Child 31 & Over: Michael and Charles Kovaleski 68-68~136
Child 19-30:  Lisa and Michael Jarnot 68-66~134
Child 18 & Under: Chase Ibbotson and Chad Ibbotson 70-64~134

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 method of payment.

Directions to Palm and Magnolia Golf 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 Lake Buena Vista Golf Course 

Disney's Lake Buena Vista Golf Course is located near the Downtown Disney Marketplace. Take Interstate 4 to Exit 68, heading North on Route 535. Turn left onto Hotel Plaza Boulevard. Follow the signs to Disney's Lake Buena Vista Golf Course, located at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa.

To retrieve directions on a GPS or mapping device, we recommend you input the following address:

Disney’s Lake Buena Vista Golf Course
2200 Golf Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Directions to Grand Cypress Golf Club

Click here for directions to Grand Cypress Resort

Address
Grand Cypress Golf Club - New Course
1 North Jacaranda Blvd
Orlando, FL 32836