Foursomes Championship

Caps & Guliksen Captrue Foursomes Championship, Keenan & Royak make it a three-peat in Senior Division, while Sponder & Anthony comeback in Super-Senior Division!

DAVENPORT, Fla. – The 5th annual Foursomes Championship took place at ChampionsGate Golf Resort this year. Teams of Ty Capps and Tyler Gulliksen, Brian Keenan and Paul Royak, and Steve Sponder and David Anthony won their respective divisions. Capps and Gulliksen shot even-par 144 over the two rounds, Keenan and Royak shot eight-over 152, and the duo of Sponder and Anthony shot five-over 149 to win. The challenging International Course only surrendered four under-par rounds throughout the two-day championship of alternate shot format. 

Championship Division

Capps and Gulliksen held the lead after round one with a one-under 71, two shots better than three teams. Although Capps and Gulliksen held a two-shot lead, they were pressured by multiple teams that played well in the second round. Eventual runner-ups Rhett Pooley and Tiger Godwin shot two-under 70, with an impressive hole-out for eagle on hole 10. The duo of Ryan Herrin and Ricky Lee shot a tournament low three-under 69 in second round, with six total birdies, helping them secure a third-place finish in the championship division. Capps and Gulliksen finished with a birdie on the 18th hole that gave them a two-shot victory over Pooley and Godwin with a two-day total of even-par 144. 

Senior Division

A two-over 74 from Keenan and Royak was good enough for a four-shot lead for the pair after the first day of play. They held the lead by four shots over two teams, John Ward Jr, and William Shufelt, and Danny Turbide and Sylvain Mercier, that shot first round scores of six-over 78. Keenan and Royak struggled on the front nine in day two, but an even-par back nine helped them shoot a six-over second-round 78, and win their division by six total shots. 

Super Senior Division

The duo of Robert and Jeff Cunningham held the lead by one shot after round one with a one-over 73. Sitting one back going into day two, Sponder and Anthony played a consistent second round, shooting a three-over 75. Heading into the final three holes, they held only a one-shot lead, but three pars in a row helped them secure their division by three shots with a five-over 149. 

Format

• 36-holes of gross foursomes stroke play (pure alternate shot)
• Maximum Field Size - 78 teams (156 players)
• The lowest team score in each division for 36 holes will be the Champion

What is Foursomes? A foursome is a two person team event where one team member tees off on the odd holes and the other partner tees off on the even holes. The single ball in play is then played alternately into the hole by the team partners. 

Eligibility

• Maximum of 78 teams - (156 players)
• Male amateur golfers age 18 or older
  
• Both entrants are required to be members of the FSGA
• Both entrants must have active Florida GHIN of 10.0 or less at time of entry
• Senior Division only - both team members must be at least 55 years of age as of the first day of the Championship
• Super-Senior Division only - both team members must be at least 65 years of age as of the first day of the Championship

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. The Championships Committee reserves the right to hold a number of spots for past champions, and players with standing on annual and two-year points lists until the entry close date.

Entry Fee

• $300 per team ($150 per player)

Late entries will be accepted subject to a $10 late entry fee should the entrant gain acceptance into the field.

Course Set-Up

The golf course will be set-up at approximately

• Championship Division - 6,600 - 6,800 yards
• Senior Division - 6,200 - 6,400 yards
• Super-Senior Division - 5,800 - 6,000 yards

Schedule of Events

Friday, December 9th

• 7:45 AM - 9:45 AM - Round one tee times off the 1st and 10th tees

Saturday, December 10th

• 8:00 AM - Shotgun start
• Awards ceremony immediately following the completion of play

Flighting

After 18 holes, the number of flights will be based on the number of teams and the range of scores.

Practice Rounds

Practice rounds are available one week prior to the Championship on a space available basis. Practice rounds may be played after 12:00 PM on the weekend.  The price for a practice round is $50.00 + tax per player.  Please call (407) 787-4653 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 the 4th annual Foursomes Championship the teams of Scott Cox and Blanton Farmer, Brian Keenan and Paul Royak, Michael Bell and Tim Miller would take home the Championship in their respective divisions. Scott Cox and Blanton Farmer's two day total of 9-under 135 would be enough to take them into a playoff for the Championship Division which they would win on the second playoff hole. Brian Keenan and Paul Royak were victorious in the Senior Division at 7-under for the Championship. Michael Bell and Tim Miller's final round 68 would allow them to chase down the leaders for the Super-Senior Division.

Click here for the previous year's results.

Exemptions Earned from this Tournament

Winner

• Next year's Four-Ball Championship (Championship Division Champion Only)

Other Policies

• Spectators and Spectator Cart Policy -  Click here.
• Caddies - Caddies are allowed in all FSGA Championships except Junior events. However, a player must not use a parent, step-parent or guardian as a caddie. The caddie MUST walk and the player MUST ride, with the player's clubs remaining on the golf cart. - Click here
• Championship Pace of Play Policy - Click here.
• Local Rules and Terms of the 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

There is currently no host hotel for this event

Payment

ChampionsGate Resort accepts cash and all major credit cards as method of payment.

Directions

ChampionsGate Golf Resort - International Course
8575 White Shark Blvd.
ChampionsGate, FL 33896
(407) 787-4653

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