Lady Lake, Fla. – Therese Quinn and Liliana Ruiz-Munoz made up the winning pair on Sunday at the Women’s Shoot-Out Championship which took place at Harbor Hills Country Club. Quinn and Ruiz-Munoz carded a tournament total of 11-under par with rounds of 66-67 to capture the victory. The championship consisted of 34 teams that played a scramble format during the first round on Saturday, and a Four-Ball format for the final round on Sunday.
Championship Division
Saturday at Harbor Hills Country Club was sunny with cooler temperatures. The ladies played in a scramble format with their partners and at the conclusion of the first round two teams were tied at six-under par. The duo of Mary Jane Hiestand and Susan Temple carded a 66 to share the lead with the duo of Therese Quinn and Liliana Ruiz-Munoz. Each team posted six birdies and no bogeys through the first round. Two teams tied for third place only one stroke off the lead. The pair of Suzanne Ricard and Amy Kennedy posted a five-under, 67 along with the pair of Taffy Brower and Kathie Westlund to share third place.
Sunday brought higher winds but that did not stop Therese Quinn and Liliana Ruiz-Munoz from taking charge. The pair carded a Four-Ball score of 67 to capture the victory by four strokes over the team of Suzanne Ricard and Amy Kennedy. The leaderboard remained tight all the way until the end, and Quinn carded four birdies in the last five holes to help her team to the victory.
The pair of Mary Jane Hiestand and Susan Temple carded a tournament total of six-under par to finish in third place.
Middle Division
Lisa Robinson and Maria Jesus Kovalenko held the lead through the first round after firing a remarkable 11-under par, 61. The team birdied every hole on their back nine and carded 11 birdies total over 18 holes. In addition, two teams carded a round of 4-under par on Saturday. Piya Thompson and Veronica Trigo along with Jodi Vanhove and Daffney Geyer carded a 68 to share second place heading into the final round.
Robinson and Kovalenko closed out with a victory on Sunday. The duo posted a 78 in the final round to finish four strokes ahead of the field and with a tournament total of five-under par. Elizabeth Breza and Sheila Brocki secured a second-place finish with rounds of 69-74 and a tournament total of one-under par. In addition, Margaret Miles and Kathy Quelland finished in third place with a tournament total of one-over par.
Middle-First Flight
Deanna Woods and Sydney Dunning captured the victory of the Middle-First Flight with rounds of 73-76 and a tournament total of five-over par. Lori Collins and Barbara Ulch finished in second place carding rounds of 73-77 and a total of six-over par. Finally, Yenisse Cachonegrete and Donna Currie finished in third place with rounds of 77-83 and a total of sixteen-over par.
The Women's Shoot-Out is a casual and enjoyable Championship, with both gross and net divisions. This Championship combines the two-person scramble and four-ball formats (two person best-ball). The overall champion will be the two-person team from the Championship Division with the lowest 36-hole total score.
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Tournament Summary |
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Format: 18 holes of Scramble, followed by 18 holes of Four-Ball stroke play |
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Eligibility: FSGA member at least 21 years of age |
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Handicap: Florida GHIN 34.0 or less |
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Entry Fees: $360 (per team) |
Format
- 18 holes of Scramble and 18 holes of Four-Ball stroke play
- Maximum Field Size - 48 teams (96 players)
- Two divisions - Championship and Middle
- The overall Champion will be the team from the Championship Division with the lowest 36-hole total score
Eligibility
- Female amateur golfer at least 21 years of age as of the first day of the Championship
- A valid Florida GHIN Handicap Index not exceeding 34.0 at time of entry
- At least one entrant is required to be a member of the FSGA.
Entry Fee
- $360 (per team)
Entry fee includes all competitive rounds of golf, tee gift, player luncheon, and gift certificate prizes. Late entries will be accepted subject to a $10 late fee should the team gain acceptance into the field.
Schedule of Events
Saturday, May 6th
- 7:00 AM - 7:45 AM - Player registration
- 8:00 AM - Round one shotgun - Scramble
Sunday, May 7th
- 8:00 AM - Final round shotgun - Four-Ball
- Awards presentation and luncheon immediately following play
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 order of receipt of entry, if and when, a spot becomes available.
Partner Changes
Partner changes will be accommodated following these guidelines:
- One player on the original entry must remain on the side.
- Partner changes will NOT be permitted after divisions and flights have been posted if the new player would move the side to another flight or division.
(Example - First Flight handicap range 10-15, the new partner must have a handicap within the 10-15 handicap range).
Divisions & Course Set-Up
Teams must select their division at the time of entry. A team may not switch divisions once pairings are posted.
- Championship Division - 5,300-5,500 yards (Gross Only)
- Middle Division - 4,800- 5,000 yards (Gross & Net)
Suggested Handicap Guidelines
The following should be considered when selecting divisions (recommended based on combined team handicaps).
- Championship Division - 20.0 & Under
- Middle Division - 20.0 & Over
Committee Discretion: The Championship Committee reserves the right to move any team out of the Middle Division if their team handicap (or an individual partner's 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 Middle Division yardage.
Handicap Requirements
- All valid Florida GHIN Handicap Indexes used will be from 7 days prior to the championship start date
- Each player must have a valid Florida GHIN Handicap Index not exceeding 34.0
- Players in the Middle Division will play to 85% of their course handicap in Four-Ball stroke play. Player A will play to 35% of their course handicap and Player B will play to 15% of their course handicap in 2-person Scramble.
It is the responsibility of any player that maintains a Handicap Index lower than her current Florida GHIN Handicap Index to inform the FSGA for resolution. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.
Flighting
The Championship Division is gross only and will not be flighted.
The Middle Division will be pre-flighted based on combined team handicaps.
Generally, divisions of more than 12 teams will be pre-flighted. Flights will be based on the number of teams and the range of combined team handicaps.
Breaking Ties
Championship Division – The overall Champion will be the team with the lowest total score. In the event of a tie for first place, there will be a hole-by-hole sudden death playoff on a hole designated by the Committee to determine the Champions.
Middle Division – All ties in each flight of the Middle Division will be broken by the USGA scorecard match. The last 9 holes will be considered holes 10-18, the last 6 holes will be holes 13-18, the last 3 holes will be holes 16-18 and the last hole will be hole 18. In the case that players are still tied after the 18th hole, the winner will be determined by lot.
The Middle Division will be gross first, then net.
Practice Rounds
Practice rounds are available one week prior to the championship and after 12:00 PM the weekend prior on a space available basis. The price for a practice round is $40.00 + tax and includes cart and range balls prior to the round. As we approach the Championship, a Golf Genius booking link will be provided and posted under Tee Times & Info to book your practice round tee time. The proper place to practice your golf swing is on the driving range, hitting multiple shots on the course is unacceptable.
Defending Champions
Sherry Herman and Marianne Springer captured the Women's Shoot-Out victory at Indian Spring Country Club. Herman and Springer posted scores of 65 during the first round team scramble and a 69 in the second round team four-ball.
This marks Springer's first and Herman's third FSGA Championship win. The pair led the field after the first round by four shots and never lost their lead. They had a total of 12 birdies for the event to post a total of 8-under par for the championship.
Click here for previous year's results
Other Policies
- Spectator and Spectator Cart Policy - Click here.
- Caddies - Caddies are NOT permitted in FSGA Championships and FSGA qualifying rounds per the FSGA Code of Conduct; except at the Florida Open, Florida Women's Open & Senior Open, and the Florida Senior Open. Click here
- Championship Pace of Play Policy - Click here.
- Local Rules and Terms 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.
Host Hotel and Accommodations
TownPlace Suites by Marriott at The Villages
1141 Alonzo Ave
Lady Lake, FL 32159
(352) 753-8686
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Payment
Harbor Hills Country Club accepts cash and all major credit cards.
Directions
Harbor Hills Country Club
6538 Lake Griffin Rd
Lady Lake, FL 32159
(352) 753-7711
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