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Senior Four-Ball Championship

The great course conditions of Buckhorn Springs Golf and Country Club made it seem as if a hurricane had never passed through the state of Florida two weeks prior. From fairway to green the players appreciated wonderful conditions leading to low scores and wire-to-wire Champions! 

Jimmy Jones and Gordon Marshall combined two impressive rounds to seal a victory in the Senior Division. The duo of Jones and Marshall, who won the Senior Four-Ball in 2014 with partner Rick Woulfe, posted a round one 65 (-7) to take the early lead by one stroke over the team of Richard Kerper and Mike Walters. Holding strong to their first place lead, Jones and Marshall finished the front nine at three under-par, identical to round one, on the final day. Marshall, of Sarasota, birdied holes 11 and 15 while Jones, of Tampa, birdied the 14th hole to card a final round 66 (-6).  Kerper, of Oldsmar, and Walters, of Tampa, followed up their round one 66 with a 68 to remain in second place for the Championship. The team finished three strokes behind the team total of 131 (-13) posted by Jones and Marshall. Rounding out the top three with two consistent rounds of 68 for an eight under-par total of 136 was the team of Chip Peterson and Edward Parnell. Defending Champions, Michael Cox and Jacques Legere, finished tied for fourth place with rounds of 68-69—137 (-7).  

The Super-Senior division saw another wire-to-wire win for the team of Robert Cunningham and Ronald Cornette. After round one, Cunningham and Cornette tied the team of Robert Lundquist and Jerry Young for first place with a six under-par 66. Lundquist was crowned victorious last year with teammate Kim Schwencke. Both teams continued to battle closely in the second round, remaining tied after the front-nine. Cunningham, of Saint Cloud, and Cornette, of Kissimmee, fought hard coming down the home stretch and with three birdies on holes 16, 17, and 18 broke the tie and claimed the win! A second round 70 gave Cornette and Cunningham a one stroke victory with a 136 (-8) total. Steve Earsley, who won the Senior division in 2012 and the Super-Senior division in 2014, teamed with Don Russell to advance from fourth to second place with rounds of 69-68—137. Due to a second round 72, Lundquist and Young finished tied for third with the team of Bob Levy and Robert Hess at 138 (-6).  

Full Results 

The Senior Four-Ball is a perfect opportunity for a golfing road trip with a buddy to Buckhorn Springs Golf and Country Club in Valrico. Two days of flighted four-ball after day one, makes for an enjoyable and competitive golfing environment. The Championship has two divisions: Senior and Super-Senior. To play in the Super-Senior Division, both players need to be 65 years old as of the first day of the Championship. Click here to see the results from 2016. 

Championship Format

• 48 teams; 96 players

• 36 holes of four-ball stroke play (gross)

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.

Eligibility

• Male amateur golfers
• At least 55 years of age as of the first day of the Championship
• Both entrants are required to be members of the FSGA

Entry Fee

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

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.

Schedule of Events

• Round 1 - Tuesday, September 26, 2017 - Tee Times begin off 1st & 10th Tee at 8:00 AM
• Round 2 - Wednesday, September 27, 2017 - Shotgun at 8:30 AM
• Lunch & Awards immediately following

Divisions

• 55-64 - Senior
• 65 and over - Super-Senior
• All teams will compete in the age division commensurate with the youngest player's age as of the first day of the Championship.

Course Set-Up

The golf course will be set-up at approximately

• 6,400-6,500 yards - Senior
• 6,100-6,200 yards - Super Senior

Practice Rounds

Practice rounds are available one week prior to the Championship and restricted to after 12:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday. The price for a practice round is $30.00 + tax. Please call (813) 689-7766  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

Michael Cox and Jacques Legere captured the title in the Senior division with stellar rounds of 68-63. Robert Lundquist and Kim Schwencke won the Super-Senior division with rounds of 67-66. The 2016 championship was held at Eagle Creek Golf & Country Club in Naples.

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

Scorecards

Only one of the partners per team need sign the score card and each score to count must be individually identifiable.  See Rule 31-3.

Exemptions Earned from this Tournament

Winner

• Next year's Four-Ball Championship (55-64 Age Division)

Other Policies

• Spectators and Spectator Cart Policy - Click here.
• Caddies - Caddies are allowed in all FSGA Championships except Junior events. However, a player must not use a parent, step-parent or guardian as a caddie. The caddie MUST walk and the 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 event.

Method of Payments

Buckhorn Springs Golf and Country Club accepts Cash, Visa, MasterCard and Amex for method of payment.

Directions

Buckhorn Golf & Country Club
2721 South Miller Road
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 689-7766

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