Who will be representing your Club at the 2009 Florida Open? 

We know people like to brag about their golf professional's playing abilities and we want YOU to make sure they qualify for this great championship.

As you have may heard, the FSGA acquired the rights to run the Florida Open and we are going to bring this tournament back to its former status as the most prestigious tournament for the working golf professionals of Florida. Over the past 15 years, the tournament turned into a small mini-tour event and club professionals steered away from playing.  This year the championship will be co-hosted by Quail Valley Golf Club and John's Island West in Vero Beach.  There are 15 qualifying sites set up across the state so there is not a reason in the world why your club's professionals cannot attempt to qualify. After all, the championship is in July when things are a little slower around the club.

If they say they don't have time, tell them to make it. If they say they don't have the entry fee, take up a collection because the qualifying fee is only $80! We know your golf professional works very hard, may not get to play much and we want to help change that.  Your golf professional got into the business because of his love of the game and while they work extremely hard to service the members, they really need to get out from behind those counters and tee it up once in awhile.

Do us a favor, the next time you go to the club, ask your Head Professional who on the staff is going to play in the 2009 Florida Open and how can the membership help them get there.