Women's Net Championship

Sunny skies and warm temperatures were present all weekend in Naples as Quail Creek Country Club hosted the third Women’s Net Stroke Play Championship, September 10-11.

No stranger to the Florida State Golf Association, Kimberly Byle, of Dunedin, stood in first place by three strokes after round one, firing a net 68.  Following close behind her was Beatriz Niemeyer with a one-under par 71 along with Peggy Butts and Tinker Sanger who both carded even pars.

The Forward Division saw five numbers in the red with a tight leader board heading into the final round. Janet Strong, of Saint Petersburg, led the division with a tournament low of 67, followed by Susan Lee's 69 and three players tied for third at 70, including Terry Tipton, Kathleen Aldrige-Cooper and Sharon Sheline.

Quail Creek’s Creek Course proved difficult during Sunday’s final round, owning up to its name as difficult water hazards tested all players in the field. In the end, Byle (pictured left) was able to stay steady and continue her lead to finish first in the Middle Division with a two round total of 68-75-143. In similar fashion, Niemeyer, of Bradenton, also played steady to secure second place with a tournament total of 147, while Tinker Sanger, of North Palm Beach, captured solo third.

Just like Byle, Janet Strong (pictured right) did not give up her lead, capturing first place in the Forward Division by three strokes, posting a final total of 67-74-141. Strong’s three under-par total marked the tournament’s low finish. Quail Creek member, Terry Tipton, was one of four who tied for second place in the Forward Division. Along with Tipton, Kathleen Aldridge-Cooper, Sharon Sheline and Susan Lee all finished tied for second with even par 144.

Quail Creek Country Club will play host to the 2017 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship next September.

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$160 per competitor

The third Women's Net Championship will be held at the beautiful Quail Creek Country Club in Naples. Enjoy the newest TifEagle Bermuda grass that Naples has to offer. Join some of the top women amateurs for two days of net stroke play competition! For a look at the 2015 Championship Results click here.

Championship Format

• 36 holes of individual net stroke play (100% of handicap will be used)
• Maximum field of 84 players
• Two Divisions - Middle and Forward
• Each Division Champion will be the individual with the lowest 36-hole total net score (regardless of pre-flighting)

Eligibility

• Female amateurs with a valid Florida GHIN Handicap Index of 34.0 or less

Schedule of Events 

Saturday, September 10th

• 7:00 AM - 8:10 AM – Tournament Registration
• 8:30 AM - Shotgun Start

Sunday, September 11th

• 8:30 AM – Final Round Shotgun
• 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM (approx.) – Player's Awards luncheon - Included with entry fee

Host Hotel and Accommodations

The Ritz-Carlton Naples Golf Resort will be the host hotel for this Championship. Click Here to view special rate!

Entry Fee

$160 - Entry fee includes all competitive rounds of golf, tee gift, an awards luncheon after the final round on Sunday, and gift certificate prizes. Late entries will be accepted 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 the competitive field is full 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.

Divisions and Approximate Yardages

Players must select which Division they wish to compete in upon entry. 

• Middle Division - 5,200-5,400 yards approx. (Net Only)
• Forward Division - 4,700-4,900 yards approx. (Net Only)

Suggested Handicap Guidelines

The following should be considered when selecting divisions:

Committee Discretion: The Championship Committee reserves the right to move any player out of the Forward Division if their handicap is significantly lower than the majority of the competitors in that division, and their scoring history does not reflect the need to play from the Forward Division.

Handicaps

Flighting

The Middle and Forward Divisions will be pre-flighted based on individual handicaps.  

Generally, divisions of more than 14 individuals will be flighted, however the Committee reserves the right to flight based on the number of individuals and/or the range of handicaps.

Breaking Ties

All Divisions - Ties for first place in each flight of the Middle and Forward Divisions will be broken by a modified USGA tie break method.  The final day 18 hole net respective score will be used to determine the first place individual. (If there is still a tie, the final 9 holes of the last day (holes 10-18) will be used to determine the winner.  If there is still a tie, the final 6 holes are used; then if needed the final 3 holes; then the final hole; then by coin flip).

Practice Rounds

Practice rounds are available six days prior to the event on a space available basis. The price for a practice round is $30.00 + tax. Please call (239) 597-2900 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.

Defending Champions

In 2015 the Women's Net Championship was hosted by the prestigious Black Diamond Ranch in Lecanto. Elizabeth Breza, of Saint Augustine, who was five shots back from round one leader Byle, had a strong start by birdying her first hole of the day. Breza kept up this momentum throughout the rest of her round resulting in a net three-under-par 69 for her final round, two-under-par 142 total.

In the Forward Division, Charliene Lemon-Steiner knew that she needed to play strong around the Quarry course to catch up with round one co-leaders Koneda and Takacs. Keeping it consistent, her final round of net even-par 72 was enough to earn her the victory, posting a one-under-par 141 for the Championship.

Payment

Quail Creek Country Club does not accept Cash, only Visa/MasterCard are accepted forms of payment

Other Policies

• Spectator and Spectator Cart Policy - Click here.
• Caddies - If a player employs a caddie, the caddie MUST walk and player's clubs must remain on the golf cart.
• 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.

Directions - Quail Creek Country Club

13300 Valewood Drive
Naples, FL 34119
(239) 597-2900

For directions click here.