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Mid-Amateur Stroke Play Championship

Fiddlesticks Country Club - Long Mean Course, Fort Myers

May 1-3, 2015

Alfieri Regains the Mid-Am Stroke Title

There is something about the Mid-Amateur Stroke Play Championship for Joe Alfieri, he always plays great! Joe won the title in 2013, finished second behind Don Bell in 2014 and then took the first round lead after a stellar 69 in 2015.

Joe was one of the 139 men 25 years of age and older that teed it up this week at the beautiful Fiddlesticks Country Club in Fort Myers. The course was in fabulous condition and the greens were running very fast. Some heavy winds prevented many under par scores.

Through the first 36-holes, Alfieri had eight birdies and just one bogey to post rounds of 69-68--137 (-7) and took a four shot lead heading into Sunday's final round. A more difficult course setup, combined with heavy winds Sunday morning, made for a challenging final round.  Tyler Gulliksen got off to a hot start making birdies on three of the first four holes. After Joe made bogies on the 5th and 6th holes, Tyler found himself just one stroke back. Joe would then birdie the 7th and 8th holes to extend his lead, but his approach shot on the 9th found the water and he walked away with a bogey 5. Tyler then found trouble on the back nine and fell out of contention.

The final nine 9 holes were full of excitement. Tim Hume was playing in the second to last group and slowly crept closer to Joe Alfieri all day, but Hume made a untimely double bogey on the 15th. Hume came to the par 5 18th needing eagle to give himself a chance. He found the green in two, but had a  lengthy putt for eagle. His 50 foot eagle putt just missed and he tapped in for birdie.

Playing in the group behind Hume, Alfieri came to the 15th tee with the title basically wrapped up and then he proceeded to hit two balls in the water hazard off the tee and made a quadrouple bogey 8 to bring Hume and fellow-competitor Thad Hudgens back into the mix. Alfieri then parred the 16th and hit his tee shot on the par 3 17th to 6 feet. A calm stroke  resulted in a birdie which gave him a two stroke lead heading to the final hole. A routine par on the last locked up his second Mid-Amateur Stroke Play title in the last three years.

Fiddlesticks Country Club - Long Mean Course, Fort Myers, FL

Joe Alfieri, Lutz, FL 69-68-75--212
Thad Hudgens, Longwood, FL 72-69-73--214
Tim Hume, Crystal River, FL 73-69-72--214
Bob Campione, Palm Coast, FL 73-68-77--218
Davis Miller, Tampa, FL 74-71-73--218
Tyler Gulliksen, Daytona Beach, FL 72-70-77--219

Full Results

Tee Information

Tee

Yardage / Info

Mid-Amateur

6,945 yds. 73.5 / 135

Par: 72

Weather Information

Description

Temp

Sunny

Breezy

82 °F

Tournament Results

PosPosition Name Rd.1 Rd.2 Rd.3 TotalTotal Score Points
1 Joe Alfieri 69 68 75 212 4000
T2 Thad Hudgens 72 69 73 214 2400
T2 Tim Hume 73 69 72 214 2400
T4 Bob Campione 73 68 77 218 1500
T4 Davis Miller 74 71 73 218 1500
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Entries Close Wednesday, April 15, 2015

$200 per competitor ($190 with GHIN handicap)

Fiddlesticks Country Club, located in Fort Myers, is host to the 2015 Mid-Amateur Stroke Play Championship. Players 25 years and older will compete in a Championship environment without having to compete with juniors and collegiate players.  Competitors can take advantage of the weekend in Fort Myers and enjoy some deep-sea fishing, spend some time on the famous white sand beaches, and dine at the unique restaurants lining the beach or in downtown. For a look at the 2014 Mid-Amateur Stroke Play Championship results click here! 

All competitive rounds will be played on the Long Mean course at Fiddlesticks Country Club.

Championship Format

  • 54 holes of individual stroke play
  • Maximum 144 player field size
  • The field will be cut to the low 60 and ties after thirty-six holes

Eligibility

  • Male amateurs must be age 25 or older as of May 1, 2015, and be a member of the FSGA.

Entry Fee

  • $190 GHIN or Foundation Member
  • $200  Non-GHIN Member

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 - 7,000 yards.

Schedule of Events

Friday, May 1st
  • 7:45 AM - 9:33 AM - Round One morning tee times off of tee #1 and #10

  • 12:30 PM - 2:18 PM - Round One afternoon tee times off of tee #1 and #10

Saturday, May 2nd
  • 7:45 AM - 9:33 AM - Round Two morning tee times off of tee #1 and #10

  • 12:30 PM - 2:18 PM - Round Two afternoon tee times off of tee #1 and #10

  • Field will be cut to low 60 players and ties after play finishes

Sunday, May 3rd
  • 8:00 AM - 9:48 AM Final Round tee times begin off of tee #1 and #10

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 $38.00 + tax. Please call (239) 768-1114 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 Champion

Don Bell was named Champion of the 2014 Mid-Amateur Stroke Play held at Sugar Mill Country Club in New Smyrna Beach. Bell never took his foot off of the accelerator and  posted a nine under-par, 135 to capture the weather shortened championship. Joe Alfieri, 2013 Mid-Amateur Champion, finished in second place, five strokes behind Bell. 

Other Policies 

  • Spectators and Spectator Cart PolicyClick 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.

Exemptions Earned from this Tournament

Winner

Current year's Amateur Championship

Current year's Amateur Match Play Championship

Host Hotel and Accommodations

The FSGA has 3 Host Hotels arranged for this event. Click here to view hotel options and rates.

Payment

Fiddlesticks Country Club accepts ONLY Visa and MasterCard for method of payment.

Directions

Fiddlesticks Country Club 
15391 Cannongate Drive 
Fort Myers, FL 33912
(239) 768-1114
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