Women’s Southeastern Challenge Matches Reynolds Plantation – Great Waters Course Greensboro, GA August 11-12, 2014
Welcome to the Women’s Southeastern Challenge Matches!
Women’s Southeastern Challenge Matches Reynolds Plantation – Great Waters Course Greensboro, GA August 11-12, 2014 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Sunday, August 10th Practice Rounds: Georgia Team: Alabama Team: Florida Team:
12:00 – 12:20 p.m. 12:30 – 12:50 p.m. 1:00 – 1:20 p.m.
Competitors will play in groups of four. Practice yardage sheets will be available to players for practice rounds. Players are asked to play only one ball to the putting greens to maintain pace of play. Player’s Reception:
Monday, August 11th Four-Ball Matches:
7:00 p.m. Location TBA Resort casual attire Open bar Introduction of teams and officials Drawing for Four-Ball matches
8:00 a.m. off of #1 & #10 tee. Club facilities and practice range will open at 7:00 a.m.
Foursome Matches:
1:00 p.m. off of #1 tee.
Casual Dinner:
Teams on own for dinner
Tuesday, August 11th Singles Matches:
Awards Luncheon:
8:00 a.m. off of #1 & #10 tee. Club facilities and practice range will open at 7:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. (Casual attire)
Welcome Team Florida! Congratulations on being part of the Florida team for the 2014 Women’s Southeastern Challenge Match against Georgia and Alabama!! Please take time to carefully read through this packet of information. There are several important items contained here. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the FSGA Championships Department at (813) 868-5850 or championships@fsga.org. Tournament Site: Reynolds Plantation-Great Waters 112 Plantation Drive Eatonton, GA 31024 (706) 485-0235 Reynolds Plantation Directions: I-20 East to Exit 130/Hwy 44. Turn south, go 10.7 miles to Old Phoenix Road. Turn left and travel 1.5 miles to Wards Chapel Road. Turn left to property entrance 1.5 miles on the left. Continue 1.5 miles to Plantation Drive. Turn right and proceed to clubhouse. Click on the following link to access more specific club information: Reynolds Plantation-Great Waters Club Staff:
Jose Lopez – Head Golf Professional Brandon Hayes – Golf Course Superintendent Terri Millhouse – F & B Manager
GSGA Representatives:
Jeff Fages, GSGA Staff, Director of Rules and Competitions Belinda Marsh, Chairman, GSGA Women’s Tournament Committee
FSGA Representatives:
Meghan Martinek, Director of Women’s Golf, FSGA Jenna Masnyk, Tournament Manager, FSGA
AGA Representatives:
Ashley Looney, Director of Women’s Golf, AGA Chris Marr, AGA
Team Accommodations: Florida staff will organize. Travel Stipend: Each player will be mailed a check for $200 a week prior to the event to help with travel expenses.
Guest Accommodations: If any guest(s) desire a room, they must make their own reservations. Please see the options that are available in the Lake Oconee/Greensboro area below: Jameson Inn, 2252 S Main Street, Greensboro, (706) 453-9135 The Lodge on Lake Oconee, 930 Lake Oconee Parkway, Eatonton, (706) 485-7785, www.thelodgeonlakeoconee.com Rental Cottages at Reynolds Plantation, www.reynoldsplantation.com (800) 800-5250 www.vrbo.com – (Vacation Rentals by Owner). This website has rental properties available in the Lake Oconee area. Competition Format: Monday, August 11 will consist of two sessions. The morning session will be played in a four-ball match play format and the afternoon session will be played in a foursome (alternate shot) match play format. Tuesday, August 12 will consist of one morning session played in a three-ball match play format. Practice Range: The practice areas will open at 7:00 a.m. each day and practice balls will be located on the range. Starting Times: 8:00 a.m. off #1 & #10 tee Monday and Tuesday. Monday afternoon Foursomes will begin approximately at 1:00 p.m. Carts: Cart and range fees of $25 per player per day will be paid for by the respective golf associations. All players must ride. Clubhouse/Food Service: Reynolds Plantation-Great Waters facilities will open each day at 7:00 a.m. Charge Privileges: A charge account has been established for each state association and its team to sign for food and beverage purchases if they choose to do so. Guests will need to pay for purchases made at the club with cash or a credit card. Local Restaurants: Click on the link below to access dining information in the Lake Oconee area. http://www.visitlakeoconee.com/lake-oconee.cms
Meet Your Florida Team! • 2014 Women’s International Four-Ball Champion • 2014 Florida Women’s Amateur Quarterfinalist • 2013 US Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship Quarterfinalist
Tara Joy-Connelly Palm Beach Gardens
• Helped Florida place 2nd at the 2013 US Women’s State Team Championship • University of Miami alumni
• Placed 2nd at the 2014 Florida Women’s MidAmateur Championship • Advanced to Round of 64 matches at both the 2013 US Women’s Mid-Amateur & US Women’s Senior Amateur Championships
Therese Quinn Jacksonville
Charlotte Daughan Orlando
• 2014 Florida Women’s Amateur Championship runner-up • Finished 2nd at the 2014 Mixed team Championship with her husband • Rollins College alumni
• 2013 & ‘14 Florida Women’s Senior Amateur Champion • 2013 Senior Women’s Playerof-the-Year • 2013 US Women’s Senior Amateur Semi-finalist • University of Michigan & University of Florida alumni
Mary Jane Hiestand Naples • Placed 2nd at the 2014 Florida Women’s Senior Amateur Championship • Advanced to Round of 16 Matches at the 2014 Ione Jones/Doherty Senior Championship • 2013 US Women’s Senior Amateur participant
Lin McMillan
Gigi Higgins
Palm Coast
Cape Coral
• Advanced to Round of 64 Matches at the 2013 US Women’s Senior Amateur Championship • Placed 2nd at the 2013 Women’s Four-Ball Championship
Meghan Stasi Oakland Park
• 2014 Women’s International Four-Ball (with Tara Connelly) & Women’s MidAmateur Champion • Four-time US Women’s Mid-Amateur Champion • 2013 Women’s Player-of-the-Year • Tulane University alumni
• 2013 Mixed Shoot-Out Champion, with her husband Matt Matin • University of Central Florida Alumni
Sarah Matin Orlando
• 2013 Women’s Amateur Stroke Play Champion • Advanced to Round of 32 at the 2014 Women’s Amateur
Lauren Lamm Lakewood Ranch
Katie Mitchell Atlantic Beach • Semifinalist in the 2014 Florida Women’s Amateur Championship • 2014 US Women’s Amateur participant • Placed 5th at the 2014 SALLY Invitational • Rising junior at University of Louisville
Mallory Viera Howey-in-the-Hills • 2013 Women’s Amateur Champion • 2013 & 2014 US Women’s Amateur participant • Rising senior at Stetson University
• 2014 Women’s Amateur Champion
Emily Rymer Orlando
• Rising senior at Florida Southern College
Meet Your Florida Captains! Director of Women’s Golf • Started working for the FSGA back in March 2011 • Is currently experiencing the joys of home renovation • Originally from Tempe, Arizona, but went to school at Boston College, and now has ended up in Florida!
Meghan Martinek Tampa Tournament Manager • Started working for the FSGA last summer • Brings fun, laughter, and loud sneezes everywhere she goes! • Originally from Lincoln, Rhode Island, went to school at Hofstra University in Long Island, and now has meandered her way to Florida!
Jenna Masnyk Tampa
Preserving and protecting the game for future generations.