Mid-Amateur Four-Ball South

Anderson & Veneziano Prevail in Playoff

In the South Championship, Stephen Anderson and Jon Veneziano erased a three stroke deficit to prevail in a playoff and capture the Championship. Anderson and Veneziano posted a first round of 8-under par 63 to trail the first round leaders, Frank Babusik and John Wegmann by three strokes, after their first round of 11-under par 60.  After a final round of 8-under par 63, which included clutch birdies on 16 and 18, Anderson and Veneziano would find themselves tied with Babusik and Wegmann after their final round of 5-under par 66. The teams would head for a sudden death playoff with Anderson and Veneziano prevailing on the second playoff hole to capture the title.  The team of David Obst and Jeffrey Walker finished alone in third place with a tournament total of 131.
 

The Mid-Amateur Four-Ball Championships each consist of 36 holes of four-ball stroke play. In four-ball stroke play, two competitors play as partners, each playing their own ball. The lower score of the partners is the score for the hole. The field is flighted after 18 holes. To be eligible, players must be 25 years of age or older. Click here for full story.

Entries Close Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Mayacoo Lakes Country Club was originally designed by Jack Nicklaus and Desmond Muirhead.  Redesigned and rebuilt in December 2007, the course won the coveted 2008 Golf Digest "America's Best New Remodeled Category" Award.  The par 71, 6,906 yard layout, is surrounded by a forest of slash pines, palms and lush vegetation indigenous to South Florida. The beauty of the course stands in its own splendor. Carpet like fairways and manicured greens provide memorable and challenging golf holes.

Eligibility

Male amateurs must be age 25 or older as of June 2, 2012. Both entrants must also be members of the FSGA.

Entry Fee

$320 ($340 - members who do not have an active FSGA/GHIN Handicap).

Championship

36 holes of four-ball stroke play.  The lowest team score for 36 holes will be the Champion. If necessary, there will be a hole by hole-play-off to determine the Champion. It is the player's responsibility to be present for any play-off.

Championship Field Size

52 teams; 104 players

Course Set-Up

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

Flights

The field will be flighted after 18 holes. The number of flights will be based on the number of teams and the range of scores.

Tee Times

Round one and two tee times will begin at 8:00 AM off the 1st and 10th tees.

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 $30.00 + tax. Please call (561) 793-1700 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 Champions

Ben Finley & Mike Stiber claimed the South title at Wyndemere Country Club shooting 66-68--134.

Championship Pace of Play

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Hard Card; Local Rules and Conditions of Competitions

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.

Scorecards

Only one of the partners per team need sign the score card and each score to count must be individually identifiable.  See Rule 31-3.

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.

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.

Accommodations

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Payment

Mayacoo Lakes Country Club accepts Cash and Visa/MasterCard.

Directions

Mayacoo Lakes Country Club
9697 Mayacoo Club Drive
West Palm Beach, FL  33411

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