Dull goes wire-to-wire to capture first FSGA Championship & clinch Player of The Year Honors!
Marc Dull entered the final round with a six-stroke lead over a pack of four players and was just eighteen holes away from capturing his first FSGA Championship and locking up FSGA Amateur Player of the Year Honors after starting the tournament as the current points leader.
On the front-nine, Dull would be on cruise control, making two birdies and no bogeys to get to nine under par for the championship, and keep his lead at six strokes. However, Dull would find some trouble on the back-nine, making a bogey on the par 4, 10th, and then a double-bogey on the 243 yard, par 3, 12th, he would fall back to just -6 for the championship. He would birdie the 14th, just to give it back on the challenging par 3, 15th.
A few groups ahead, Chip Brooke (2016 FSGA Mid-Amateur Champion and Dull's Four-Ball partner who he advanced to the semifinals of the 2017 USGA Four-Ball Championship with), would fire 66 (-6) that would include two eagles, four birdies and two bogies, to post five under par for the championship.
On the 18th hole, Dull came to the tee knowing he needed to make par on the difficult, but short par 5, 18th. After steering his drive into the right rough, well away from the water hazard on the left, Dull would lay up to 140 yards. His approach shot would end up about 25 feet below the hole on the fringe of the green. Dull would roll up the birdie putt to 18 inches, and tap in to seal his victory.
Two-time Champion, Joe Alfieri would be the only other competitor to finish under par for the weekend, with a closing 71, (70-73-71--214, -2) to finish third. 2015 Mid-Amateur Champion, T J Shuart would fourth at even par, while Joey Latowski and Glenn Przybylski would round out the top five at 218 (+2) and tied for fifth.
The Country Club of Winter Haven is hosting the 2017 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. Designed by Rees Jones and Bill Bergin, The Country Club of Winter Haven winds through oaks and pines with subtle elevation change and undulated Champion greens making for a fun challenge. For a look at the 2016 Mid-Amateur Stroke Play Championship results click here!
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 amateur golfer
- As least 25 years of age as of the first day of the Championship
- Entrant is required to 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 6,800 - 7,000 yards.
Schedule of Events
Friday, October 13th
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7:45 AM - 9:33 AM - Round One morning tee times off of tee #1 and #10
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12:15 PM - 2:03 PM - Round One afternoon tee times off of tee #1 and #10
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7:45 AM - 9:33 AM - Round Two morning tee times off of tee #1 and #10
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12:15 PM - 2:03 PM - Round Two afternoon tee times off of tee #1 and #10
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Field will be cut to low 60 players and ties after play finishes
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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 $35.00 + tax. Please call (863) 324-6666 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
Michael Connors captured the 2015 Mid-Amateur Stroke Play Championship in runaway fashion at TPC Eagle Trace. Connors' played strong on the final two days of the Championship, posting scores of 66-70, for a five stroke victory with a 209 (-7) tournament total.
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.
Exemptions Earned from this Tournament
Winner
Next year's Amateur Championship
Next year's Amateur Match Play Championship
Next year's Mid-Amateur Championship
Host Hotel and Accommodations
Hampton Inn - Winter Haven
202 Cypress Gardens Blvd
Winter Haven, FL 33880
863-299-9251
$119 per room, per night, plus tax. Click here to book online or call 863-299-9251 and mention the "FSGA Room Block". Must book by September 29th!
Holiday Inn - Winter Haven
200 Cypress Gardens Blvd.
Winter Haven, FL 33880
863-292-2100
$119 per room, per night, plus tax. Book online here with "ASP" Online Group Code or call 863-292-2100 and mention "FSGA Room Block" to book. Must book by September 29th!
Payment
The Country Club of Winter Haven accepts cash, Visa, MasterCard, and Amex as forms of payment.
Directions
The Country Club of Winter Haven
4200 Country Club Road South
Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 324-6666
Click here for directions.
