August 2024 Newsletter

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49th Season

Palm Beach Golf Association - PBCGA

2024 Tournament Schedule

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Memberships are still available with 10 more events left in the 2024 Season! Don't miss out on the exciting Tournaments we have planned including  Match Play Pro-Scratch Better Ball Parent-Child  and  Junior-Senior Fourball  formats.

 

The Parent Child and Pro-Scratch events welcome both Pros and Amateurs to compete!

 

No membership fees for Juniors or Pros .

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Imperial Shootout

 (Aug 10-11)

36-Hole Imperial Shootout

All Mid-Amateurs (25-49) – Seniors (50+) are welcome to play in the Imperial Shootout event  even if you do not plan to compete in the Match Play portion of the series ; you have that option.

 

The 36–Hole Shootout will have 3 separate divisions, tees and be awarded Player of The Year Points for all point races (Open, Senior & Super Senior) regardless of trying to qualify for Match Play or not.

 

36-Hole Shootout Divisions

  • Mid-AM (25-49)
  • Senior (50-59)
  • Super Senior (60+)

 

Seniors and Super Seniors will play from the same yardage. This is done so that the Senior and Super Senior divisions can be seeded into an overall Senior Match Play Tree for the following weekend at Frenchman’s Reserve.

 

The The Imperial Shootout & Match Play Qualifier (Match Play Qualifier) will have a separate purse and points awarded to the top finishers in each division and those that qualify for Match Play will continue to compete the following weekend in the match play format with the potential to earn an additional purse and additional POY points.

 

Unique to other qualifiers the Shootout will be a MULTI-CONTEST EVENT. Not only will the event serve as a TRUE QUALIFIER/Seeding round for the Match Play Championship it will also be a stand alone Championship.

Match Play Qualifier Seeding

August 10-11 - PGA National - Champ Course

Match Play In High Demand

 

Sponsored by Imperial, the Annual Match Play Series, provides an opportunity for members to test their game in a match play format. Open to all amateurs 25 & older. Match Play Brackets: Mid-Am (25-49) & Senior (50 & Older)

 

The Match Play Championship has become a highlight on the PBCGA Schedule and with the growing demand for Match Play opportunities, the event has seen more competitors than field availability. 

 

The Champion and Runner up from 2023 have been exempt into the Match Play portion of the series and have secured the No 1 and No. 2 spots. They are not required to compete August 10-11.

 

The Top 30 players that OPT IN (from August 10-11) will qualify for Match Play and based on their finish at PGA National and will be seeded into the Match Play bracket (Seeds Nos. 3-32)

 

Qualifiers are playing for 30 spots in both the Mid-Am and Overall Senior divisions. 

 

True Qualifiers Must Declare their intentions (“Opt In” / “Opt Out”) before turning in their final round scorecard August 11th.

The field is limited with 2 Spots left

REGISTER TODAY!

Imperial Shootout Match Play Qualifier Seeding

 

39th Mid-Amateur Match Play

 (Aug 16-18)

Match Play Championship

August 16-18 - Frenchman's Reserve

Presented by Imperial, the Annual Mid-Am Match Play Championship provides an opportunity for members to test their game in a match play format. Open to all amateurs 25-49.

 

The Top 32 Mid-AM Players from the Imperial Shootout will Qualify for the Championship Flight.

 

The Champion and Runner up from 2023 have been exempt into the Match Play portion of the series and have secured the No 1 and No. 2 spots.

 

The Top 30 players that OPT IN (from August 10-11) will qualify for Match Play and based on their finish at PGA National and will be seeded into the Match Play bracket (Seeds Nos. 3-32)

 

Alternates will be selected from the seeding round if any of the qualifiers are unable to compete.

Mid-Am Match Play

Senior Match Play

 (Aug 16-18)

Imperial Senior Match Play

Match Play Championship

August 16-18 - Frenchman's Reserve

Presented by Imperial, the Annual Senior Amateur Match Play Championship provides an opportunity for members to test their game in a match play format. Open to all amateurs 50+.

 

The Top 32 Senior Players from the Imperial Shootout will Qualify for the Championship Flight.

 

The Champion and Runner up from 2023 have been exempt into the Match Play portion of the series and have secured the No 1 and No. 2 spots.

 

The Top 30 players that OPT IN (from August 10-11) will qualify for Match Play and based on their finish at PGA National and will be seeded into the Match Play bracket (Seeds Nos. 3-32)

 

Alternates will be selected from the seeding round if any of the qualifiers are unable to compete.

Sponsor Highlights

Imperial has partnered with PBCGA and is offering Members a  20% Savings Code (PBCGA24)  for all online orders.

 

Find  Palm Beach Golf Association gear in the Imperial Golf Association Collection .

 

Palm Beach County Golf Association Introduces Imperial as the presenting sponsor of the Palm Beach Golf Association Match Play Series.

Imperial joins PBCGA as Official Partner

The Palm Beach County Golf Association has announced an Official Partnership with  IMPERIAL , the #1 headwear brand for Private and Resort golf facilities. Imperial is committed to style, functionality and perfection in fit and comfort. It is this commitment that has allowed the creation of a wide variety of styles with quality that is second to none.

Crafting America’s finest headwear since 1916.

 

Imperial Golf Association Collection

19th "Pricey" Stroke Play (Sept 21-22)

PBCGA Travels to Vero Beach

 

Sponsored by World Golf Hall of Fame Member, Nick Price, the 19th “Pricey” Stroke Play is an opportunity for the PBCGA competitors to take their game on the road up the I-95 corridor.

 

Open to all PBCGA members, the 19th “Pricey” Stroke Play will be hosted at Quail Valley Golf Club.

 

The event will consist of a 36-hole Individual Stroke Play Championship, played over two days (Saturday, September 21 – Sunday, September 22, 2024).

 

Mark your calendars and book your accommodations!

"Pricey" Stroke Play

45th Senior Amateur (Sept 12-13)

Seniors Compete in 3 Divisions

The second of two PBCGA championships devoted to the senior golfer (50+) is the 45th Senior Amateur presented by  Kempe Law  Counselors Title Company.

 

The 36-hole individual stroke play event will be hosted at  Turtle Creek Club , in Tequesta, Fla.

 

Divisions:

  • Senior (50-59)
  • Super Senior (60-69)
  • Legends (70+)

 

Approximately 96 seniors will compete.

 

Tournament Field is Limited, register early to secure your entry!

Senior Amateur

36th Palm Beach Parent Child

 (Oct 12)

The Nest at Sandhill Crane to host Family Par 3 Event

 

The Parent-Child has grown over the years and we now gladly invite all amateur and pro golfers of all ages. Parents, Grandparents and Children are invited to team up and join the PBCGA for this great event!

 

The newest Par 3 and Trackman Range facility in Palm Beach County will play host to 36 teams on The Nest (Par 3) course with dinner and Trackman range games to follow!

 

The following divisions and formats will be available for the 18-hole competition:

  • Open Division (all competitive golfers) - Better Ball
  • Amateur 11-13 - Better Ball
  • Amateur 10 & Under - Scramble / Double Bogey Max

 

After the round families are welcomed back to the The Nest Par 3 clubhouse for dinner with more games and fun will be had at the two-story covered Trackman driving range bays.

Palm Beach Parent-Child

501(c)(3) Charitable Contributions

$485,000 + raised in Scholarships

PBCGA has partnered with Take Stock in Children – Palm Beach County to provide tuition scholarships for students to attend the Florida state college of their choice. Since 1976, over $475,000 has been raised by PBCGA supporters and 185+ students have received tuition assistance! Thank you to all those that have contributed over the years.

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ABOUT PBCGA

Since its inception in 1976, the Palm Beach County Golf Association has been a cornerstone to the many excellent golfers residing in Palm Beach County. For those of you who may not be familiar with the PBCGA, we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded by local business leaders in 1976.

Our purpose is two-fold:  First, we conduct approximately 20 championship each year while promoting amateur golf throughout South Florida. Our championships are the best of their kind anywhere and we strive to make them enjoyable for golfers of all ages. Second, we are committed to providing college scholarships while supporting the growth and development of deserving and worthy Florida students. We stand with our hand selected scholars while encouraging opportunity to build life skills and gain college preparedness through regular mentorship.

The PBCGA provides an opportunity for local amateur golfers to play the best golf courses in their local area and affords access to the top golf venues in South Florida. Nearly 700 amateur golfers compete in PBCGA championships throughout the tournament season (March – October).

Operated by Executive Director Jordan Schneider, the PBCGA along with a team of dedicated volunteers performs the day-to-day operations of the PBCGA from its Headquarters in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. The Association is served by an elected Board of Directors, headed by Chairman of the Board Michael Blum.

The Palm Beach County Golf Association has awarded over $485,000 to 185+ area college students to help with their college education. These scholarships have helped students pay for tuition, books and other fees so that they could be more dedicated to their studies.

PBCGA has partnered with Take Stock in Children – Palm Beach County to provide tuition scholarships to attend the Florida state college of their choice. Take Stock in Children is a statewide mentoring/scholarship program. The program enrolls middle school, low-income students and helps them succeed by providing college and vocational scholarships, volunteer mentors, student advocates, early intervention and long-term support.

For more than 40 years, the PBCGA and local South Florida businesses have partnered to provide the highest level of golf services to the Palm Beach County area.  Continued support from local organizations such as the Arrigo Family, Tiger Woods Ventures, Nick Price, Jack & Barbara Nicklaus, Morell Studios, Palm Beach Kennel Club, Kibbey Wagner & Blum, PLLC, Abacoa Golf Club and PGA Section South Florida is a testament to the longstanding support of PBCGA’s mission to give back. Assistance from local businesses, alumni and friends allows the PBCGA to dedicate more time and resources to programs that provide college scholarships to deserving and worthy students in Palm Beach County.