17th Spring Classic

 

World Golf Village

Slammer & Squire Course

St. Augustine, FL

 

Feb. 10 – Feb. 13

 

Slammer & Squire Website

 

Event GGID:  25SOS2

 

Entries Open:  November 18, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. EDT.  Entries will close on Jan. 27 at 5:00 p.m. EDT.

 

Lottery:  If necessary, a lottery will be held on Monday, Nov. 25 with the initial wave of entries closing that day at 5:00 p.m. EDT.  Exempt players must register prior to the Monday, Nov. 25 initial deadline to guarantee their spot in the event.  If a lottery is not needed, entries will then be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

 

Eligibility:  Entries are open to all members of the Society of Seniors.  Full members have priority during the lottery window.  Guests may be permitted on a Committee approved basis if space allows.

 

Format:  84 players maximum.  54 Holes of stroke play over three days.

 

Entry Fee: $950

 

Playing Divisions:  Senior (55-64),  Super Senior (65-69), Legend (70-74) & Super Legend (75+)  

 

Proposed Yardages:  Senior & Super Senior will play the same tee markers at approximately 6300-6400 yards, subject to change based on weather and course conditions.  Prize payouts will remain separate for each division.  Legend and Super Legend will play from a forward set of tee markers, with Legend approximately 5900 yards, and Super Legend approximately 5600 yards.

 

Exempt Players:  Top 10 Senior/Super Senior from previous year Spring Classic and top 3 from Legend/Super Legend, plus 2024 Players of the Year

Senior: Rick Stimmel, Greg Sanders, Craig Hurlbert, Jim Lehman, Chris Storck, Doug Dvorak, Carlos Aranda, Paul Wharton, Mark Lindberg, Doug Stiles

Super Sr:  Richard Kerper, Gregory Goode, Marcus Beck, Todd Brown, William Everett, Robbie Dew, Mark Macejko, Jim Starnes, John Barbour, Brian Corbett, Michael Arter, Mark Weston, Keith Holmes

Legend:  Don Donatoni, Peter Van Ingen, Evan Long

Super Legend: Johnny Blank, Frank Polizzi, Robert Kulp

 

Optional Practice Rounds:  Early Practice Rounds will be available at The Slammer & Squire for a rate of $79+tax, based on availability.  These can be booked one week in advance and anytime from Monday-Thursday and after 12pm Friday-Sunday.

 

Monday, Feb. 10: Registration starting approximately 10:30 a.m.  Please register to pick up your tee gift and event information.  Practice Round 1:00 p.m. Shotgun Start.  Lunch from approximately 11:00-1:00.

 

Tuesday, Feb. 11: Tee times beginning at 7:30 a.m. off #1/#10

 

Wednesday, Feb. 12:  Tee times beginning at 7:30 a.m. off #1/#10

 

Thursday, Feb. 13:  Shotgun Start beginning at 8:00 a.m.

 

Food & Beverage Program: A lunch buffet will be included prior to the Practice Round, and a limited menu lunch will be provided following competition rounds one and two.  The final round Shotgun Start will also include a post-round lunch buffet.

 

Lodging Options: There are numerous hotel and Airbnb/VRBO lodging options near World Golf Village and the St. Augustine area.

 

World Golf Village - Renaissance St. Augustine Resort

Rate: 169.00 USD per night - Please use link below

 

Last Day to Book: Thursday, January 09, 2025

 

Book your group rate for Society of Seniors 17th Spring Classic

 

Points available:  SOS Points, Amateurgolf.com, WAGR and Golfweek Points

 

Prize Fund: $75 per player

 

Refund Policy:  Once an entry has been officially filed a withdrawal fee of $150 shall apply. Withdrawals within 30 days of round one shall incur an  additional fee of $100. Withdrawals within 7 days of round one shall only receive a partial refund if the spot is filled.  If the spot is  unfilled, the player forfeits his entire entry fee.  Entries withdrawn after 12:00AM of tournament practice day will forfeit the entire entry fee.