Super Senior Championship

Three Great Champions Crowned at Lake Wales CC

Earl Daniell, Edward Craig and Ray Darmstadt claimed their respective division titles at Super Senior Championship conducted at the historic Lake Wales Country Club, in Lake Wales on April 9-10.

Earl Daniell, of Tallahasse, prevailed in a sudden death playoff to capture the 65-69 division title. After a first round of two-over par 74, Daniell found himself three strokes out of the lead heading into the final round of play.  Daniell continued his solid play carding a final round 74 that included four birdies to find himself tied with his good friend Fred Peel, of Chipley. Peel also posted rounds of 74-74, but after costly bogey on the final hole, Peel would head for the sudden death playoff. The playoff commenced on the first hole where Daniell would go on to make par to capture the title. Steve Earsley, of Hobe Sound, and Frank Polizzi, of Plymouth Meeting, PA, finished tied for third place with a tournament total of 149.

The 70-74 age division was filled with excitement with Edward Craig prevailing in a four way playoff. Edward Craig, of Orlando (pictured left), Phil Leckey, of Tampa, Curtis Madson, of Mount Dora, and Blair Rugh, of Orlando, all found themselves tied for the lead after posting 149 for the tournament.  The four would head for a sudden death playoff to determine the Champion. After the first playoff hole Madson and Rugh were eliminated after failing to make par which left Craig and Leckey to battle for the title. Craig would prevail on the second playoff hole by making a par to add to his impressive FSGA Championship resume.

Ray Darmstadt, of Cocoa Beach, (pictured right) went wire-to-wire to dominate the 75 & over age division. Darmstadt fired an impressive two-under par 70 in the first round to take a two stroke advantage into the final round. Darmstadt picked up where he left off in the final round posting 71 and win by five shots. Darmstadt was the only player in the Championship to finish under par. Claud Johnston, of Oldsmar, finished alone in second place after rounds of 75-71.  James Cole, of Bokeelia, took home third place honors with a tournament total of 147.

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Entries Close Wednesday, March 20, 2013

One of our most popular events, the Super-Senior Championship offers a competitive Championship environment for golfers 65 years and older.  The field is then separated into flights based on ages of 65-69, 70-74, and 75 & over. Competitors play 36 holes of stroke play to determine the champions.  Your entry fee also includes a dinner at Lake Wales Country Club the night before the first round. Make sure to get your entry in early before the field fills up!

Lake Wales Country Club is a historic and true Donald Ross design that has hosted many FSGA Championships as well as countless USGA local qualifiers.  Centrally located, it is an easy drive from just about anywhere in Florida. PGA Master Professional Bob Forward and his staff are some of the best in the state, you will feel right at home at Lake Wales.

Championship Format

36 holes of individual stroke play. There will be a hole by hole play-off immediately following play in event of a tie for first place only in each division. It is the player's responsibility to be present for any playoff.

Schedule of Events 

Monday, April 8th

• 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Cash bar at Lake Wales Country Club
• 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Players' Dinner at Lake Wales Country Club (golf attire is acceptable; guests may attend for $20)

Tuesday, April 9th

• 7:30 AM - 12:20 PM - Round One tee times off of tee #1

Wednesday, April 10th

• 7:30 AM - 12:20 PM - Round Two tee times off of tee #1
• Awards ceremony immediately following the completion of play

Championship Field Size

120 players

Course Set-Up

The golf course will be set-up at approximately
5,500-5,700 yards - Ages 75 & over
5,900-6,100 yards - Ages 70-74
6,100-6,300 yards - Ages 65-69

Eligibility

Male amateurs must be age 65 or older as of April 9, 2013, and be a member of the FSGA.

Entry Fee

$190 ($200 - 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 Divisions

• 65-69
• 70-74
• 75 & over

All players will be placed in the age division commensurate with their age as of the first day of the Championship. No player may play in both age divisions.

Players Dinner (included in entry fee)

On Monday, April 8th (practice round day) there will be a cash bar from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM followed by a dinner at Lake Wales Country Club from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Golf attire is acceptable. Players may bring a guest at a $20 fee.

Defending Champions

Jim Carley, of Ormond Beach, posted 68-78--146 at Black Diamond Ranch to win the 65-69 age division.  Walt Martin, of Saint Augustine, shot 74-78--152 to capture the 70-74 age division while Bill Feehan, of Marco Island, fired 82-73--155 to win the 75 & Over flight.

Exemptions Earned from this Tournament

65-69 Age Division

Next year's Senior Amateur Championship

Spectators and Caddies

Spectators and caddies are always welcome at FSGA Championships. Only players are allowed to ride in carts.  If a player employs a caddie, the caddie MUST walk and the player's clubs must remain on the golf cart.

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 $35.00 + tax.  Please call (863) 676-6519 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.

Conditions; Schedules

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.

Championship Pace of Play

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Hard Card; Local Rules and Conditions of Competition

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Championship Policies

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Alternate Procedures

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Payment

Lake Wales Country Club accepts Cash,Visa/MasterCard, and American Express as payment.

Accommodations

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Directions to Lake Wales Country Club

Lake Wales Country Club
2925 Highway 60 East
Lake Wales, FL 33898 
(863) 676-6519

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