DADE CITY, Fla. – Three players took home Winter Series wins on Tuesday on the South Course at Lake Jovita Golf and Country Club. Ryan Prokay earned the Mid-Amateur title, Chad Ibbotson captured the win in the Senior Division, and Kevin Macy was victorious in the Super-Senior Division.
Mid-Amateur
Ryan Prokay finished with a three-under par,141, to secure the victory in the Mid-Amateur Division. He sat tied for the lead heading into the second round after an opening round of three-under par, 69. In the second round, Prokay birdied the 18th hole to capture a one-shot victory. Jimmy Kozikowski finished in solo-second place at two-under par,142. Kozikowski nearly forced a playoff with closing birdies on the 17th and 18th holes.
Senior
Chad Ibbotson finished with an even-par, 144, to secure another Winter Series victory. The Sanford native carded three birdies during Tuesday’s second round to post an even-par, 72, and secure his title. Danny Turbide finished in solo-second place, firing the low round of the day in the Senior flight with a score of one-under par, 71, and had a two-day score of three-over par, 147. William Shufelt rounded out the top-three with a cumulative score of six-over par, 150.
Super-Senior
Kevin Macy earned the title in the Super-Senior division with a four-shot victory, finishing at six-over par, 150. He played a consistent second round of two-over par, 74, to seal the deal. George Sledd and Walter Himelsbaugh finished tied for second with a two-day total of 10-over par, 154. Sledd had the highlight of the tournament with a hole-in-one on the par-3 14th hole in the first round. Himelsbaugh used four birdies to move up the leaderboard on Tuesday to put him into a tie with Sledd.
Tournament Summary |
| Format: 36-holes of gross stroke play |
| Eligibility: FSGA Adult Member at least 25 years of age |
| Handicap: Florida GHIN 10.0 or less |
| Age Divisions: Mid-Amateur, Senior & Super-Senior |
| Entry Fee: $195 |
| Schedule of Events |
Format
- 36 holes of individual gross stroke play (no handicaps)
Eligibility
- Entries are open to male amateur golfers who are age 25 or older as of March 5, 2024
- Entrant must be an Adult or Foundation Member of the FSGA
- Entrant must have an active Florida GHIN Handicap and have a current handicap index of 10.0 or lower.
Age Divisions
There are three age divisions; Mid-Amateur (25-54), Senior (55-64) and Super-Senior (65 & above). Each player must compete in the age division commensurate with their age as of March 5, 2024. Competitors may not elect to play in a different age division or from a different tee than designated.
- Mid-Amateur (25-54) plays approximately 6,700 yards
- Senior (55-64) plays approximately 6,400 yards
- Super-Senior (65 & above) approximately 6,100 yards
**After the first round, each age division may be flighted based on the number of competitors and/or the range of scores.
Entry Fees & Prizes
- $195
- Late entries will be accepted subject to a $10 late entry fee should the entrant gain acceptance into the field.
- Age-group Champions at each event will receive a commemorative award. Gift certificates (totaling approximately $30 per-player in the field) will be awarded to the top finishers in each age group.
Schedule of Events
Monday, December 18
- Round 1 - 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM - Tee times off of #1 & #10
Tuesday, December 19
- Round 2 - 9:00 AM Shotgun
Practice Rounds & Cost
Practice rounds are available one week prior to the event on a space available basis and are restricted to after 12:00 PM on weekends. To arrange your practice round please call the club at 352-588-9200. The cost of a practice round will be the lowest posted online/public rate at the time of play.
Host Hotel
There is currently no host hotel for this event.
Maximum Field Size
Individual events - 96 Players in foursomes
