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Women's Four-Ball Championship

LPGA International - Jones Course - Daytona, FL

March 17-18, 2018

Yu & Schiavone Run Away With Women's Four-Ball Title

DAYTONA - Beautiful weather, pristine playing conditions and top competition made for a very exciting Women's Four-Ball Championship this year at the LPGA International - Jones Course. The Championship, which features two amateur golfers, one of which must be at least 16 years of age, is played over 36-holes of four-ball stroke play. This year's event was hosted by the challenging LPGA International - Jones Course, in Daytona Beach. The field featured a number of women from across the state, of all ages and abilities. In the end, the Florida Junior Tour duo of Ariel Yu and Chloe Schiavone took home the title after a first round that saw them five clear of the field. 

Saturday consisted of perfect playing conditions for the players at LPGA International, and many teams were able to take advantage of the opportunities the course and weather gave them. Four teams shot under par, with the team of Ariel Yu, of Bradenton, and Chloe Schiavone, of Jacksonville, leading the way after a seven-under par 65. Kayla Holden and Lauren Davenport sat five strokes behind Yu and Schiavone after a first round 70. Both teams feature players that currently play on the Florida Junior Tour circuit and have had a successful 2018 season thus far. Coming in at one-under par after Saturday's first round was the team of Therese Quinn, of Jacksonville, and Diane Lang, of Weston. Quinn and Lang are no stranger to the top of the leader board, as they already finished in the Top 10 at the first Women's Championship of the year, the International Four-Ball.

Sunday saw great playing conditions again, and the field was ready for the challenge of catching up to Yu and Schiavone. After getting off to a great start, shooting a 5-under 31 on the front nine,  the two went on to close with a second round 66, finishing at 13-under par total for the Championship and winning by nine strokes. Their final score of 131 breaks the previous 36-hole Four-Ball record of 133.  Finishing in second at 4-under par was the team of Lauren Davenport and Kayla Holden. Sliding into third place after a second round 69 was the duo of Sherry Herman, of Middletown, NJ, and Lisa Schlesinger, of Fort Myers. This was Yu and Schiavone's first Women's Four-Ball Championship, so it is safe to say they will be back in contention for many more in the future!

In the Middle Division, two teams tied for first place after round one with scores of even-par 72. Teri de Luis Sr, of Sanford, and Elizabeth Breza, of Saint Augustine, were tied with Kim Balaskiewicz, of Jacksonville, and Debbie Caruso, of Ponte Vedre Beach after navigating the course with very few errors. 

They held a three shot lead over the duo of Jennifer Polich, of Clearwater, and Mary Ann Petrillo, of Saint Petersburg. Sunday saw quite the mixup in the leader board, as Polich and Petrillo surged up the leader board to ultimately take the title from Breza and Luis. Polich and Petrillo shot a final round 72 to win by three stroke over Patrisa Handley, of Sarasota, and Christine Martin, of Palm Harbor, who snuck into second place after shooting a second round 74. Breza and Luis rounded out the top three after a 7-over par 79.

The Middle First Division had the team of Kerstin Koenig and Jennie Taylor, both Naples residents, take home the title after an impressive second round 75, snatching the victory from Barbara Martin, of Pensacola, and Elise Gordon, of Lantana, who led after round one with a 2-over par 74. Koenig and Taylor came roaring from behind after they sat 5 shots out of the lead after day one. Their 75 on the second day bested the field by four strokes and secured their victory. Anita Venner, of Vero Beach, and Luanne Zabytko, of Jupiter, rounded out the top three in the Middle First Division. 

Susan Macina and Cynthia Binkley, both of Orlando, took home the title after a five shot victory in the Forward Division. Lory Cassens and Lisa Wright, also of Orlando, finished in second place after rounds of 84-80. Rounding out the top three in the Forward Division was the team of Fran Stock and June Gilley, of Bradenton. 

The Women's Championship season rolls on to the Country Club of Ocala for the Senior Amateur Championship, April 3-4. More info here. 

Final Results

Tee Information

Tee

Yardage / Info

Championship

5,849 yds. 74.2/134

Middle

5,361 yds. 70.7/124

Forward

4,908 yds 68.2/119

Par: 72

Weather Information

Description

Temp

Sunny

Cool Morning

75 °F

None

Sunny

78 °F

Tournament Results

PosPosition Name Rd.1 Rd.2 TotalTotal Score Points
1 Ariel Yu / Chloe Schiavone 65 66 131 1000
2 Kayla Holden / Lauren Davenport 70 70 140 700
3 Lisa Schlesinger / Sherry Herman 73 69 142 500
4 Laura Carson / Noelle Maertz 72 71 143 400
T5 Amy Zhang / Mimi (Xiaoyi) Chen 75 69 144 307
T5 Nancy Vergara / Nicole Ferre 71 73 144 307
T5 Tama Caldabaugh / Meghan Stasi 73 71 144 307
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Tournament Results

~Jones Course~

Please join us for the Women's Four-Ball Championship to be conducted on the Jones Course at LPGA International. Grab a friend and plan a weekend full of fun and competitive golf in Daytona Beach.

Championship Format

  • 36 holes of four-ball stroke play (commonly known as a two-person, best-ball)
  • Three divisions - Championship, Middle, and Forward
  • The overall Champion will be the team from the Championship Division with the lowest 36-hole total score

Championship Field Size

  • Maximum of 48 teams

Eligibility

  • Female amateur golfers
  • One entrant must be at least 16 years of age as of the first day of the Championship
  • A valid Florida GHIN Handicap Index not exceeding 34.0
  • Both entrants are required to be members of the FSGA

Entry Fee

$380 (per team)

Entry fee includes all competitive rounds of golf, tee gift, a player luncheon after the first round, an awards luncheon after the final round, and gift certificate prizes. Late entries will be accepted subject to a $10 late entry fee should the team gain acceptance into the field.

Schedule of Events

Saturday, March 17th

  • 7:00 AM - 8:15 AM - Registration 

  • 8:30 AM - Round One shotgun

  • 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM (approx.) - Player luncheon - Included in entry fee

Sunday, March 18th

  • 8:30 AM - Final Round shotgun

  • 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM (approx.) - Awards luncheon - Included in entry fee

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.

Divisions and Approximate Yardages

Teams must select their division at the time of entry:

  • Championship Division - 5,800-6,000 yards (Gross Only)
  • Middle Division - 5,300-5,500 yards (Gross & Net)
  • Forward Division - 4,800-5,000 yards (Gross & Net)

Suggested Handicap Guidelines

The following should be considered when selecting divisions.
Handicap differential between partners may be no more than eight (8) strokes.

  • Championship Division - 18.0 & Under
  • Middle Division - 19.0-34.0
  • Forward Division - 35.0-68.0

Committee Discretion: The Championship Committee reserves the right to move any team out of the Forward 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 Forward Division yardage.

Handicaps

  • All valid Florida GHIN Handicap Indexes used will be from the March 1, 2018 revision
  • Each player must have a valid Florida GHIN Handicap Index not exceeding 34.0
  • Players in the Middle and Forward Divisions will play to 95% of their course handicap
  • The course handicap differential between partners in the net divisions may be no more than eight (8) strokes (If the differential is more than eight (8) strokes,the higher course handicap will be reduced to allow for the difference)

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 and Forward Divisions 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 play-off on a hole designated by the Committee to determine the Champion.

Other Divisions - All ties in each flight of the Middle and Forward Divisions will be broken by the USGA score card 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.

Practice Rounds

Practice rounds are available one week prior to the Championship on a space available basis and after 12:00 PM the weekend before. The price for a practice round is $40.00 + tax and includes cart and range balls prior to the round. Visa and Mastercard are only accepted in the Golf Shop. Please call 386-274-5742 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

The final round was full of excitement as the team of Elle Nachmann and Dana Williams captured the title by one stroke over the teams of Meghan Stasi and younger sister Tara Bolger, and Kim Keyer-Scott and Margaret Ference who both finished with two day totals of three-under par 141, tied for second place. Nachmann and Williams finished the tournament with a two day total of four-under par, 140. The Women's Four-Ball Championship marked both Nachmann and Williams first Florida State Golf Association Championship wins. Elle Nachmann will be graduating high school in 2021 and Dana Williams in 2019.

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’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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Orange City
1330 Saxon Blvd
Orange City, FL 32763
386-917-0004

Click here to book online

$199 +tax per night - Use group code "FSG"
Must book by February 14th

Hampton Inn Debary/Deltona
308 Sunrise Blvd,
Debary, FL 32713
386-668-5758

Call directly then dial "0" to book directly 
$179 +tax per night - Use group code "Florida State Golf Assoc."
Must book by March 1st

Payment

LPGA International accepts Visa/MC in the golf shop only. Cash and credit card are accepted for food and beverage.

Directions - LPGA International

1000 Champions Dr,
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
386-274-5742

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