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Mid-Senior Championship

Grand Harbor Golf & Beach Club - Vero Beach

August 28-30, 2015

Stephen Anderson Captures Mid-Senior Championship in Playoff

Inclement weather shortened the 2015 Mid-Senior Championship to two rounds and a four-way playoff on Sunday to crown Stephen Anderson victorious. After the second suspension of the day Round three was cancelled and the four players tied for the lead, Stephen Anderson, Glenn Przybylski, R J Nakashian, and Edward Kenny, waited patiently for the rain to subside enough for a sudden death playoff to determine the Champion.

After waiting almost four hours, the River Course at Grand Harbor Golf & Beach Club was ready for the playoff. The four players headed to the par five 17th hole, ready to fight for a win. All four players hit their tee shots down the left side, in good position to hit the green in two shots. Defending Champion, Nakashian, of Palm Beach Gardens stepped up to his second shot and dunked it in the water. Kenny landed just short of the green while Glenn Przybylski, from Frankfort, IL found the bunker left of the green on their second shots. Anderson, who was happy to be in play after hitting his tee shot on the 17th hole out of bounds in round one, pulled out a fairway wood and rolled his second shot through the green to the back bunker.

R J, who won the Mid-Amateur Four-Ball Championship (South) as Anderson’s partner, proceeded to take a drop and finish the hole with a bogey. When asked how it felt to play against his four-ball partner Anderson said the two were able to joke about the experience because they “have played a lot of golf together”. Kenny, of Lake Worth hit his chip shot to about 12 feet and lipped out for birdie making a par. Glenn put his long bunker shot 25 feet from the hole and missed his putt to finish with a par. Anderson's downhill bunker shot landed right next to the stick, but would slide to eight feet After the other three players putted out, Anderson stepped up and sunk his putt for a birdie and the Championship win!

Stephen Anderson can add the 2015 Mid-Senior Championship to his list of FSGA accomplishments. Anderson was the 2010 and 2011 Amateur Player of the Year and Mid-Amateur Champion. This year he won the Mid-Amateur Four-Ball Championship (South) with partner R J Nakashian. Reflecting on his play during the Championship Anderson stated he “drove the ball well, especially on the first day” and his best golf was played during round one. With rounds of 67-69 and a playoff birdie Anderson earned his second Championship win of 2015!

To be eligible for the Mid-Senior Championship, players must be 40 years of age or older. Each player played 18-holes each on the River Course and the Harbor Course. After 36-holes 63 players made the cut at 152 (+9) or better. The playoff was conduced on the River Course.

Round Two Recap

Full Results

Tee Information

Tee

Yardage / Info

River Course

Par 72 - 6,736 yds. 72.8/129

Harbor Course

Par 71 - 6,405 yds. 71.2/127

Par: 71

Weather Information

Description

Temp

Hot

Minimal Breeze

92 °F

PartlyCloudy

Scattered Clouds

91 °F

Thunderstorms

Canceled

86 °F

Tournament Results

PosPosition Name Rd.1 Rd.2 TotalTotal Score Points
1 Stephen Anderson 67 69 136 3000
T2 Eddie Kenny 69 67 136 1600
T2 Glenn Przybylski 71 65 136 1600
T2 R J Nakashian 66 70 136 1600
5 Chris Berens 72 65 137 1050
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Tournament Results

~ River Course & Harbor Course ~

Entries Close Wednesday, August 12, 2015

$200 per competitor ($190 with GHIN handicap)

The Mid-Senior Championship provides players 40 years and older a Championship environment without having to compete with juniors and collegiate players. Competitors can use the Championship for either a road trip with the guys or a weekend away with a spouse. For a look at the 2014 Championship Results click here.

Championship Format

  • 168 player field size
  • 54 holes of individual stroke play
  • All players play eighteen holes each on the River Course and the Harbor Course on Friday and Saturday
  • The field will be cut to the low 60 and ties after 36 holes
  • The final eighteen holes will be played on the River Course
  • The lowest score for fifty-four holes will be the Champion

Eligibility

  • Male amateurs must be age 40 or older as of August 28, 2015, and be a member of the FSGA.

Entry Fee

  • $190 GHIN Members or Foundation Member
  • $200 Non-GHIN Members

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.

Schedule of Events

Friday, August 28th
  • 8:00 AM - 9:57 AM - Round One tee times off of #1 & #10 (Harbor Course)
  • 8:00 AM - 9:57 AM - Round One tee times off of #1 and #10 (River Course)
Saturday, August 29th
  • 8:00 AM - 9:57 AM - Round Two tee times off of #1 & #10 (Harbor Course)
  • 8:00 AM - 9:57 AM - Round Two tee times off of #1 & #10 (River Course)
  • After the completion of play the field will be cut to the low 70 players and ties
Sunday, August 30th
  • 8:00 AM - Final Round tee times begin off of #1 and #10 (River Course)
  • Awards ceremony immediately following the completion of play

Course Set-Up

The golf courses will be set-up at approximately 6,600 - 6,800 yards.

Carts

Carts are included for all competitive rounds. Players are responsible for practice round fees.

Practice Rounds and Practice Between 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 (772) 778-9200 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.

Also, the Championship Committee is permitting practice on any competition course or part of any course on any day of or between rounds of the Championship. As a result, competitors are allowed to play a practice round on the course remaining to be played after the first round.

Defending Champion

RJ Nakashian of Palm Beach Gardens, shot an 1-under par 66-74-73--213 to win the 2014 Mid-Senior Championship at Omni Amelia Island Plantation in Amelia Island.

Exemptions Earned from this Tournament

Winner

  • Current year's Mid-Amateur Championship
  • Next year's Amateur Championship
  • Next year's Amateur Match Play Championship

Top thirty and tied finishers

  • Next year's Senior Amateur Championship

Other Policies

  • Spectators 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.

Host Hotel and Accommodations

SpringHill Suites - Vero Beach
5115 Indian River Blvd
Vero Beach, Florida 32967
772-978-9292

Group Code: "Florida State Golf Association or FSGA Competitor" when Calling.

Single/Double: $115 per night

Payment

Grand Harbor Golf & Beach Club accepts Cash or Check ONLY for method of payment.

Directions

Grand Harbor Golf & Beach Club
4985 Club Terrace
Vero Beach, FL 32967
(772)-778-9200

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