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Mid-Amateur Four-Ball Championship (North)

Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club - Ormond Beach

June 6-7, 2015

Each year the FSGA holds two Mid-Amateur Four-Ball Championships, one in South Florida and another in North Florida. The South Championship was held at the Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo, while the North was played at Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club in Ormond Beach.

In the South, Stephen Anderson, of Hobe Sound, and R J Nakashian, of Palm Beach, opened with a 60 (-12) to jump out to a three-stroke lead. Nakashian and Anderson claimed the lead with impressive play, including nine birdies and an eagle. Teams of Ben Finley and Mike Stiber II, and George Fitzgerald and Donald Sayet finished tied for second place with a round of 63 (-9). The highlight of round one came from Sayet who shot a 65 on his own ball, which was three under his age.

Sunday morning came and the team from Pembroke Pines, Ben Finley and Mike Stiber II, came ready to chase the lead. The duo fired a strong 65 (-7) but could not climb in front of Anderson and Nakashian. The round one leaders shot a 65 on Sunday to seize the win with a tournament total 125. The duo of Fitzgerald and Sayet fell from second place with a round of 78. Nakashian and Anderson were in competition mode this weekend after recently returning from the U.S. Four-Ball where they advanced to match play. 

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In the North, Michael Downing and Jason Counsil, of Inverness, opened with 65 (-7), good enough for a one stroke lead over duo Jimmy Jones Sr. and Gordon Marshall, defending Mid-Amateur Four-Ball South Champions. On Sunday morning, the lead quickly changed. First round leaders, Downing and Counsil, fell to a tied for sixth place finish due to a second round score of 72, tournament total 137.  Coming from behind, Tim Hume, of Crystal River, and Kelly Gosse, of Ocala, fired the low score of the day to grab first place honors. The duo of Gosse and Hume posted rounds of 71-63 for a tournament total 134 and a one shot victory. Jones and Marshall stayed in second place over both days of the tournaments with scores of 66-69—135.

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Tee Information

Tee

Yardage / Info

Green

6,843 yds.

Green

6847 yds.

Par: 72

Weather Information

Description

Temp

PartlyCloudy

Hot and Humid

83 °F

Sunny

Sunny

84 °F

Tournament Results

PosPosition Name Rd.1 Rd.2 TotalTotal Score Points
1 Tim Hume / Kelly Gosse 71 63 134 2000
T2 Jimmy Jones Sr / Gordon Marshall 66 69 135 1200
T2 Brian Buholtz / Jon Hernan 67 68 135 1200
T4 Philip Meng / Jeff Williams 69 67 136 750
T4 Daniel Owen / Matthew Giovannelli 69 67 136 750
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Tournament Results

~ Club de Bonmont Course ~

Entries Close Wednesday, May 20, 2015

$340 per team ($320 with GHIN handicap)

The Mid-Amateur Four-Ball is a perfect opportunity for a golfing getaway to the space coast. Located 30 minutes south of St. Augustine and twenty minutes north of Daytona Beach, the Club de Bonmont course at Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club has been ranked as one of the "Top 50 Florida Golf Courses" and is among the "50 Most distinctive Courses in the Southeast U.S.". Designed with natural and man-made hazards, undulating greens, bunkers, trees and water, the course requires players to use every club in the bag. For a look at the 2014 Championship Results click here

Championship Format

  • 36 holes of gross four-ball stroke play (no handicaps)

What is a Four-Ball? - A four-ball is a two person team where the
low score of the two players on each hole is counted. It is commonly
referred to as a best ball.

  • 48 teams; 96 players
  • The lowest team score for 36 holes will be the Champion

Eligibility 

  • Male amateurs must be age 25 or older as of June 6, 2015
  • Both entrants must be members of the FSGA

Entry Fee

  • $320 per team GHIN or Foundation Members
  • $340 per team Non-GHIN

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.

Course Set-Up

The golf course will be set-up at approximately 6,900 yards

Schedule of Events

Saturday, June 6th
  • 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Round One tee times off of #1 and #10
Sunday, June 7th
  • 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Round Two tee times off of #1 and #10
  • Awards ceremony immediately following the completion of play

Flighting

After 18 holes, the number of flights will be based on the number of teams and the range of scores.

Practice 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 $35.00 + tax per player.  Please call (386) 437-4776 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.

Carts

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

Defending Champions

 Blake Marshall and Bob Campione of Palm Coast carded rounds of 64-66--130 to edge David Griffin and Matthew Giovannelli by one stroke to claim the 2014 Mid-Amateur Four-Ball North Championship at Haile Plantation Golf & Country Club in Gainesville.

Exemptions Earned from this Tournament

Winner

  • Current year's Four-Ball 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

Currently, there is no host hotel for this site.

Payment

The Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club accepts cash and Visa/MasterCard.

Directions

300 Plantation Bay Drive
Ormond Beach, Florida 32174
(386) 437-4776

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