Senior Four-Ball Championship

Lucas & Walters Claim Senior Four-Ball

Don Lucas and Mike Walters shot a 10-under par in the second round of the Florida State Senior Four-Ball Championship to win the title by six strokes. Sara Bay Country Club in Sarasota hosted the Championship on October 13-14.

Lucas, of Lithia and Mike Walters, of Tampa shot a 70 in the first round to be tied for fourth place going into the final day. The duo shot a 62 in the second round and 132 total to win the title. First round’s leader, Billy Graham, of Pensacola and Fred Peel, of Chipley finished in second shooting a 67-71—138. Defending champion, John Darr, of Gainesville, and new partner, Rick Spears, of Stuart finished eight strokes back from the winners shooting a 68-72—140. Darr and Spears tied with two other teams for third place.

In the first flight, Curtis Madson, of Mount Dora and Ron LeClair, of Osteen shot a 74-71—145 to win the flight as Don Rutledge and Tracy Allen, both of Winter Park, recorded a 76-71—147 to prevail as the second flight winners.

Round One Story

Sara Bay Country Club, a 1926 Donald Ross design, is a small, private club. Due to elevated tees and lack of prominent water, the club is unique for a Florida layout. Domed greens and strategically placed bunkers will challenge the state’s best senior golfers

ELIGIBILITY

Must be age 55 or older as of October 13, 2003 and be a member of the FSGA.

ENTRY FEE

$310 per team. ($300 for online entry.) Includes cart fees for tournament rounds and prizes.

CHAMPIONSHIP FORMAT

36 holes four-ball stroke play.

FLIGHTS

After 18 holes.

CARTS

Players are responsible for practice round cart fees.

DEFENDING CHAMPIONS

Gainesville’s John Darr and Brian Sachs carded 67-68--135 to claim the title at Victoria Hills Golf Club in DeLand.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Arrangements have been made at the Holiday Inn-Airport Marina for $69 per night for city view, $79 and $89 per night for various marina views, $169 per night for a suite. Call (888) 818-2781 by September 28 and identify yourself as a FSGA competitor for reservations.