Parent-Child Championship (9 holer)

Family Fun at Parent-Child

After two magical days of fun, family, and golf, three teams were named state champions at the FSGA Parent-Child Championship at the Walt Disney World Golf Resort in Orlando this weekend.

For the 9-holer Championship, Michael and Gus Vickers, of Naples, finished with 55 stableford points to win the 10-12 age division Jon and Nicholas Veneziano, of  Fernandina Beach, prevailed to win the 8-9 age division. The father and son team finished with 52 stableford points. Kirk and Kylan Johnson, from Clermont, gained 46 points to win by one point over David and Alexandra Ragan, of Coral Gables, for the 6-7 age division title.

The Parent-Child Championship is the largest Florida State Golf Association administered event. Since 1997, the Walt Disney World Resort has hosted the Parent-Child Championship.

The event has become an annual event for many families. The tournament is open to everyone, including grandparents who want to play with a grandchild and professionals who want to compete with their child or grandchild. There is no maximum age limitation for the parent or child. The event consists of two divisions; junior and regular. In the junior division, the child must be between 6-12 years of age, and in the regular division the child must be 13 or older.

The junior division played the Oak Trail executive course in 9 holes of modified alternate shot format using the Stableford scoring each day. The regular divisions were split on the Magnolia, Lake Buena Vista, and Osprey Ridge courses, and played 36 holes of modified alternate shot. Full Story

Final Results

Entries Close Wednesday, July 10, 2013

The Parent-Child Championship

A tradition in Florida for more than 20 years, the FSGA Parent-Child Championship includes men, women, boys and girls of all ages.  Parents and Grandparents are eligible to play with their  children and grandchildren, and there are multiple age divisions so that everyone can participate.  For the youngest golfers, ages 6-12, teams play nine holes each day on  the Oak Trail Course, a spectacular, executive-length design.  Teams  with children older than 12, play eighteen holes each day.  All ages use a modified alternate-shot format that promotes a great team  atmosphere.  Different ages also play a variety of tee lengths to make  sure that everyone is playing from the correct distance.  All rounds  begin with morning shotgun starts to allow time for  players and families to enjoy Orlando in the afternoon.  Join the hundreds of families that  have made the Parent-Child Championship an annual tradition.

Course

Oak Trail Course.

Eligibility

• At least one entrant of each team must be a member of the FSGA. 
• Professionals can play and are only eligible for trophies or prizes in the junior division (12 and under - 9 holes).
• Grandparents may also play with grandchildren.

Age

Child must be age 6 or older as of July 28, 2013. A child 6-12 years of age can move up to the Regular Division, but a child age 13 or older may not move down.

Entry Fee

$140 ($160 - members who do not have an active FSGA/GHIN Handicap). Late entries will be accepted subject to a $10 late entry fee should the entrant gain acceptance into the field.

(Only two-person teams are permitted).

Championship Format

The format of play for the Junior Division is Modified Alternate Shot using Stableford scoring each day. Both players hit tee shots from their respective tees. Both players then hit the second shot with the other's ball. After the second shot, the team chooses which ball it will use to complete play of the hole hitting the chosen ball alternately for the remainder of the hole.

Championship Field Size

22 teams; 44 players

Divisions

Teams will be placed in Divisions according to the child's age in one of three age divisions. There will be no gender-based divisions.

• Ages 6-7
• Ages 8-9
• Ages 10-12

Tee Times

8:30 AM shotgun start for Ages 6-9 both days.

11:00 AM shotgun start for Ages 10-12 both days.

Practice Round

Practice rounds on the Oak Trail Course at discounted rates of $20 for adults and $10 for juniors per player are available Wednesday, July 20 through Friday, July 22 after 10:00 AM. Before 10:00 AM, the regular rate applies.

Players may call (407) WDW-GOLF (939-4653) to reserve a tee time Monday thru Friday 8:00am to 5pm.

Carts

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

Division Champions

Child 10-12: Don and Don Bell
Child 8-9: Gus and Michael Vickers
Child 6-7: Grant and Charles Newman

Hard Card; Local Rules and  Conditions of Competitions

Click here to read the Hard Card and additional Conditions of Competitions.

Championship Policies

Click here to read the withdrawal, dress code, caddie and spectator and other policies.

Conditions; Schedules

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.

Accommodations

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Payment

The courses accept Cash, Visa/MasterCard and American Express for method of payment.

Directions to the Oak Trail Golf Course

From the West or East on I-4; go on I-4 and take exit 26b (Epcot Center Drive) and follow World Drive. Go toward Magic Kingdom on World Drive and go through the entrance plaza. Bear right after you go through the entrance plaza and turn left at the traffic light on to Seven Seas Drive (follow the signs to Shade of Green or the Magnolia/Palm Golf Courses - they are located at the same place) and take Floridian Way (pass the parking lots on your left). Turn right on to Floridian Way and then take a left on to Magnolia/Palm Drive and the clubhouse, parking lot and course will be on your right.If you prefer to use an online mapping service to retrieve directions, we recommend inputting the following address:

Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort
1940 Broadway
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830