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Super-Senior Championship

The Forest Country Club - Fort Myers

April 8-10, 2014

Three Champions Crowned at Super Senior

The Forest Country Club in Fort Myers hosted the 2014 Super-Senior Championship and over 120 players 65 years of age and older competed. The players found The Forest in near perfect condition, however, the weather was not so perfect. Round 1 was played through windy and rainy conditions and round 2 had more wind than the first round. Luckily, the wind and rain left the area for the final round on Thursday.

In the 65-69 division, Jim Carley took the a three shot lead after the first round with a very impressive, bogey-free 70 (-2). The wind picked up to 20-30 mph for the second round on Wednesday. The low score of the day was a 74 posted by Sam Clunan. Carley shot a 75 to post 145 which put him two strokes ahead of Clunan and seven shots ahead of Hagan Anderson.

The players enjoyed great weather for the final round and a few players took advantage of the good conditions and made up shots on the field. The final group contained the leaders; Jim Carley (145), Sam Clunan (147) and Hagan Anderson (152). Clunan quickly made up the two shot deficit as Carley made bogeys on the 1st and 4th holes. Carley couldn't regain the precision he had in the first two rounds and struggled making seven bogeys and two double bogeys on the day.

Clunan made eight pars and bogey on the front nine to take a two shot lead to the final nine. After a slight stumble on holes 10-12 he steadied himself with a birdie on the 15th and then made pars on the final three holes to secure a five shot victory and his first Super-Senior title.

Sam Clunan, of Tallahassee, shot rounds of 73-74-76--223 to win the championship. Jim Carley, of Ormond Beach, finished in second place with rounds of 70-75-83--228 and Berger Warner, of Ocala, finished in third place with rounds of 78-80-71--229.

Due to inclimate weather the 70-74 division and the 75 and Over division were limited to an 18-hole event.  That did not prevent Jim Pfrogner and Joe Eubank from winning their first State Championship titles at the Forest Country Club – Bear Course, in Fort Myers, on April 9.

In the 70-74 age division Jim Pfrogner of Sarasota, held off a strong field to win by one stroke after this round of 75.  Pfrogner's final round included one birdie to go along with three bogies on the front, turning at two-over par 38. Pfronger would play the next seven holes in one-under par, giving him a little breathing room coming down the home stretch. Two late bogies on 17 and 18 did not prevent Pfronger from capturing his first state Championship on Wednesday.  Five players finished tied for second place, including past Champions Edward Craig of Orlando, and Brian Sachs of Newberry. Other players finishing tied for second included Jim DuBois of Coral Springs, Russ Berkoben of Naples, and Jack Ruhs of Palm City.

In the 75 & Over Division, Joe Eubank of Daytona Beach, prevailed in a sudden death playoff. After posting a round of three-over par 75, Eubank would find himself tied with Bill Feehan of Marco Island.  Eubank would go on to make a par on the first playoff hole to capture his first FSGA State Championship title. Eubank jokingly stated, “I guess I was due since my last victory came back in 1949.” Max Mathews, of Andalusia, AL, and Richard McClear, of Boynton Beach, took home second place honors after their rounds of five-over par 77. 

Full Story - 65-69 Division

Full Story - 70-74 & 75 & Over Divisions

Tee Information

Tee

Yardage / Info

65-69 Division

6,266 yds. 71.7/129

70-74 Division

5,951 yds. 70.3/127

75 & Over Division

5,669 yds. 68.9/124

Par: 72

Weather Information

Description

Temp

Thunderstorms

20-35 mph winds, 1 hour d

75 °F

PartlyCloudy

Light AM rain, 20-35 wind

73 °F

Sunny

Sunny and Warm

78 °F

Tournament Results

PosPosition Name Rd.1 Rd.2 Rd.3 TotalTotal Score Points
1 Sam Clunan 73 74 76 223 0
2 Jim Carley 70 75 83 228 0
3 Berger Warner 78 80 71 229 0
T4 Michael Benham 79 78 74 231 0
T4 Pat Vincelli 79 76 76 231 0
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Tournament Results


~The Bear Course~
Entries Close Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Join us in a reunion of golfers 65 years of age and older competing in one of our most popular events. The Super-Senior Championship offers a competitive Championship environment for golfers in a stroke play scratch event in three different age divisions from three different sets of tees. Enjoy a player's dinner on the eve of the first round and lunch each day included in your entry fee. For a look at the 2013 Championship Results click here.

Championship Format

  • 54 holes of individual stroke play in the 65-69 age division
  • 36 holes of individual stroke play in the 70-74 and 75 & over age divisions
  • 144 player field size

Eligibility

  • Male amateurs must be age 65 or older as of April 8, 2014, and be a member of the FSGA.

Entry Fee

Ages 65-69 - 54 holes of stroke play (includes players' dinner and three lunches)

  • $265 GHIN or Foundation Member
  • $275 Non-GHIN Member

Ages 70 & Over - 36 holes of stroke play (includes players' dinner and two lunches)

  • $210 GHIN or Foundation Member
  • $220 Non-GHIN Member

Late entries will be accepted subject to a $10 late entry fee should the entrant gain acceptance into the field.

Course Set-Up & Age Divisions

All players will be placed in the age division commensurate with their age as of the first day of the Championship.
No player may play in multiple age divisions.The golf course will be set-up at approximately:

  • 5,500-5,700 yards - Ages 75 & over
  • 5,900-6,100 yards - Ages 70-74
  • 6,200-6,400 yards - Ages 65-69

Schedule of Events

Monday, April 7th

  • Practice rounds
  • 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Cash bar at The Forest Country Club
  • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Players' Dinner at The Forest Country Club
    (golf attire is acceptable; guests may attend for $20)

Tuesday, April 8th

  • Morning Wave (65-69) - Round one tee times begin at 8:00 AM off of #1 and #10 tees
  • Afternoon Wave (70-74) and (75 & over) - Round one tee times begin at 12:30 PM off of #1 and #10 tees
  • Players' lunch provided

Wednesday, April 9th

  • Morning Wave (70-74) and (75 & over) - Round two tee times begin at 8:00 AM off of #1 and #10 tees
  • Awards ceremony for 70-74 and 75 & older age divisions immediately following the completion of play
  • Afternoon Wave (65-69) - Round two tee times begin at 12:30 PM off of #1 and #10 tees
  • Players' lunch provided

Thursday, April 10th

  • Shotgun start at 8:30 AM
  • Awards ceremony for 65-69 age division immediately following the completion of play
  • Players' lunch provided

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.  Please call (239) 481-5700 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

Earl Daniell, of Tallahasse, posted 74-74--148 at Lake Wales Country Club to win the 65-69 age division. Edward Craig, of Orlando, shot 71-78--149 to capture the 70-74 age division while Ray Darmsradt, of Cocoa Beach, fired 70-71--141 to win the 75 & over division.

Exemptions Earned from this Tournament

The 65-69 Age Division winner earns an exemption into next year's Senior Amateur Championship.

The Forest Country Club

The Forest Country Club's famed Bear Course is no stranger to FSGA competitions having hosted the Amateur Match Play Championship, the Senior Amateur Championship, the Two-Man Shoot-Out and numerous USGA qualifying events.

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.

Payment

The Forest Country Club accepts Visa/MasterCard, and American Express only as payment. The Forest does NOT accept cash.

Accommodations

Please click the View Hotels tab in the Tournament Links section for the host hotel for the event.  The FSGA has worked with The Embassy Suites - Estero to set up a group rate for this event.  The hotel is 8 miles (approximately a 10-15 minute drive) from the course and the rate includes a Cooked to Order Breakfast and a Complimentary Evening Cocktail Reception.

Directions to The Forest Country Club

The Forest Country Club
6100 Club Boulevard SW
Fort Myers, FL 33908  
(239) 481-5700

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