Mid-Amateur Stroke Play Championship

Alfieri Goes Wire-to-Wire at Mid-Am Stroke

Joe Alfieri went wire-to-wire to post a tournament total of nine-under par 207 to capture the Mid-Amateur Stroke Play Championship at Vero Beach Country Club in Vero Beach, on May 3-5.

Joe Alfieri, from Lutz, continued his solid play on Sunday to win by an impressive six strokes. Alfieri got off to a hot start in the first round posting the low round of the tournament with a five-under par 67 to take a two stroke lead into the second round. Playing Saturday afternoon, Alfieri fired a one-under par 71 to expand his lead to three shots heading into Sunday. Alfieri began where he left off in the final round, carding a three-under par 69 to capture his first Mid-Amateur Stroke Play Championship. Alfieri has had a great start to the 2013 season, last weekend Joe captured the Camp Invitational for the fifth time. This victory also adds to his impressive FSGA Championship resume which includes: The Florida Open, Four-Ball Championship, Amateur Match Play, and the Mid-Amateur Championship.

Ryder Frerichs, of Saint Petersburg, finished alone in second place firing a tournament total of three-under par 213. Three players finished tied for third place with a 54-hole total of two-under par 214: Thad Hudgens, of Longwood, John Wegmann, of Southwest Ranches, and Pete Williams, of Juno Beach. Past champions of the event, Bobby Bird, of Vero Beach and Don Bell, of Port Orange, finished tied for ninth place.

The Mid-Amateur Stroke play is for players who are at least 25 years of age by the beginning of the event.  The Mid-Amateur Stroke Play Championship is conducted over fifty-four holes of individual stroke play.  All players play thirty-six holes, with a cut instituted after thirty-six holes to the low 70 players and ties.

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Entries Close Wednesday, April 17, 2013 

The Mid-Amateur Stroke Play Championship provides players 25 years and older a Championship environment without having to compete with juniors and collegiate players.  Competitors can use the Championship for either a road trip with the guys or a weekend away with a spouse.  Vero Beach Country Club is a first-class facility that is always in immaculate condition.  The club is minutes from the beach and the area boasts many great restaurants and hotels-many of which are right on the beach!

Eligibility

Male amateurs must be age 25 or older as of May 3, 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.

Championship

Fifty-four holes of individual stroke play. The field will be cut to the low seventy players and ties after thirty-six holes.  The final eighteen holes will be played on Sunday, May 5th. The lowest score for 54 holes will be the Champion. In the event of a tie, there will be a hole-by-hole play-off immediately following play to determine the Champion. It is the player's responsibility to be present for any playoff.

Schedule of Events

Friday, May 3rd

• 8:00 AM - 9:48 AM - Round One morning tee times off of tee #1 and #10
• 12:30 PM - 2:18 PM - Round One afternoon tee times off of tee #1 and #10

Saturday, May 4th

• 8:00 AM - 9:48 AM - Round Two morning tee times off of tee #1 and #10
• 12:30 PM - 2:18 PM - Round Two afternoon tee times off of tee #1 and #10
• Field will be cut to low 70 players and ties after play finishes

Sunday, May 5th

• 8:00 AM - Final Round tee times begin off of tee #1 and #10

Championship Field Size 

156 players

Course Set-Up

The golf course will be set-up at approximately 6,900 - 7,000 yards.

Tee Times

Round 1 and 2 - Tee times will be assigned off the 1st and 10th tees for both a morning and afternoon, starting at 8:00 AM and 12:30 PM .  The final round will be morning-only starting times beginning at 8:00 AM off the 1st and 10th tee.

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 (772) 562-2775 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.

Carts

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

Defending Champion

Don Bell, of Port Orange, posted a 71-74-68--213 at Bonita Bay East and defeated Tim Hume in a sudden death playoff to win the championship.

Exemptions Earned from this Tournament

Winner

Current year's Amateur Championship

Current year's Amateur Match Play Championship

Current year's Mid-Amateur Championship

Pace of Play

Click here to read the Championship Pace of Play Policy.

Conditions of the Competition

Click here to read the Hard Card and additional Conditions of Competitions.

Championship Policies

Click here to read the withdrawal, dress code, caddie and spectator and other policies.

Spectator and Caddie

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.

Conditions of the Competition

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.

Accommodations

Please click the View Hotels tab in the Tournament Links section for hotels in the Vero Beach area.

Payment

Vero Beach Country Club will accept cash, Visa/Mastercard and American Express for method of payment.

Directions

Vero Beach Country Club
800 30th Street
Vero Beach, FL 32960
(772) 562-2775

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