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Winter Series - Legacy Club at Alaqua Lakes

LONGWOOD, Fla. – The Legacy Club at Alaqua Lakes played host to the fifth event of the 2022-2023 FSGA Winter Series season. The two-day, stroke-play tournament was a tight contest throughout, but ultimately Ryan Prokay (Mid-Amateur), Lloyd Fisher (Senior), and Dan Bogdan (Super-Senior) elevated their play above the rest of the competition to secure victories.

Mid-Amateur

After 18 holes, Ryan Prokay, of Bradenton, sat alone atop the leaderboard after shooting an impressive 1-under 71, the only under-par round played on Monday across all three divisions. The round-one leader was able to build a three-shot advantage thanks to two birdies and an eagle on the par-5 seventh hole. Christopher Anderson, 2-over 74, and Adam Moncrief, 5-over 77, ended the first round in second and third, respectively.

Then, in round two, while the rest of the Mid-Amateur division did their best to score low and catch up to Prokay, the eventual winner kept his foot on the gas, recording five birdies en route to a tournament-low score of 4-under 68. This wire-to-wire victory adds another chapter to what has been an incredible 2022-2023 Winter Series season for Prokay (71-68—139). Through five Winter Series events, the Bradenton native has earned three wins, as well as an additional second place finish. Anderson (74-77—151) and Moncrief (77-79—156) maintained their positions on Tuesday to round out the top-three finishers.

Senior

At the conclusion of the first round, the Senior division featured a four-way gridlock at the top of the leaderboard. Bill Koch, of Jacksonville, Chad Ibbotson, of Sanford, Matthew Avril, of Vero Beach, and Steve Pitts, of Ponte Vedra Beach, were all tied for the top spot after shooting 3-over, 75. In addition to these four, six additional golfers would complete 18 holes within three strokes of the leaders. 

Round two saw drastic movement at the top of the leaderboard as all four round-one leaders would not find themselves in any of the top three spots at the end of the day. Instead, Lloyd Fisher, of Lecanto, Earl Lanoue, of Tampa, and Steve Riviere, of Sorrento, were tied at 5-over 149, resulting in a sudden-death playoff. Fisher and Riviere, who began the day three shots back of the lead, both carded scores of 1-under 71 to force the playoff with Lanoue, who finished 1-over 73 on Tuesday.

On the first playoff hole, Fisher found himself in a precarious position in the trees, yet was miraculously able to control his game and record a par. This was good enough to defeat his opponents and give the Lecanto native his second victory, and third top-three finish, of the 2022-2023 Winter Series season.

Super-Senior

Like the Senior division, the Super-Senior division was still very much up for grabs after 18 holes. Cory Walker, of Ormond Beach, and Dan Bogdan, of Casselberry, were tied at the top of the leaderboard after shooting even-par 72, while Walter Himelsbaugh, of Leesburg, was just one shot back thanks to a score of 1-over 73. Walker and Himelsbaugh followed similar paths in round one as each golfer birdied three holes, whereas Bogdan played more consistent golf, carding par on all but two holes. 

The second round proved to be a more difficult challenge for the Super-Senior division as no player scored better than 4-over 76. However, Bogdan (72-77—149) did just enough to maintain a lead over his competitors, and eventually captured a three-stroke victory. The wire-to-wire triumph was the Casselberry native’s first win of the 2022-2023 Winter Series season, while Himelsbaugh (73-79—152) and Tom Hyland (76-76—152), of Palm Coast, finished in a tie for second.

 

Tournament Summary

Format:  36-holes of gross stroke play 

Eligibility FSGA Adult Member at least 25 years of age

Handicap:  Florida GHIN 10.0 or less

Age Divisions:  Mid-Amateur, Senior & Super-Senior

Entry Fee$180

Schedule of Events

Format

  • 36 holes of individual gross stroke play (no handicaps)

Eligibility

  • Entries are open to male amateur golfers who are age 25 or older as of March 7, 2023
  • Entrant must be a Adult or Foundation Member of the FSGA
  • Entrant must have an active Florida GHIN Handicap and have a current handicap index of 10.0 or lower.

Age Divisions

There are three age divisions; Mid-Amateur (25-54), Senior (55-64) and Super-Senior (65 & above). Each player must compete in the age division commensurate with their age as of March 7, 2023. Competitors may not elect to play in a different age division or from a different tee than designated.

  • Mid-Amateur (25-54) plays approximately 6,700 yards
  • Senior (55-64) plays approximately 6,400 yards
  • Super-Senior (65 & above) approximately 6,100 yards

**After the first round, each age division may be flighted based on the number of competitors and/or the range of scores.

Entry Fees & Prizes

  • $180
  • Late entries will be accepted subject to a $10 late entry fee should the entrant gain acceptance into the field.
  • Age-group Champions at each event will receive a commemorative award. Gift certificates (totaling approximately $30 per-player in the field) will be awarded to the top finishers in each age group. 

Schedule of Events

Monday, January 9th

  • Round 1 - 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM  Tee Times

Tuesday, January 10th

  • Round 2 - 8:30 AM Shotgun

Practice Rounds & Cost

Practice rounds are available one week prior to the event on a space available basis and are restricted to after 12:00 PM on weekends.  To arrange your practice round please call the club at 407-444-9995. The cost of a practice round is $50 plus tax. 

Host Hotel

There is currently no host hotel for this event.

Maximum Field Size

Individual events - 96 players in foursomes

 

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