PBCGA Annual Banquet

Frenchman's Reserve CC

January 20th

Over 160 people attended the PBCGA Annual Awards Banquet on Friday, January 20th at Frenchman's Reserve Country Club to induct Carl Sawyer into the Hall of Fame and recognize all 2011 champions.

Carl Sawyer, a long time supporter and sponsor of the PBCGA, became the 24th inductee into the PBCGA Hall of Fame. A native of Nashville, Tennesse, Sawyer moved to Palm Beach County in 1999 and helped develope the Abacoa Golf Club in Jupiter. He served on the PBCGA board of directors from 2006-2011 and continues to support numerous charities throughout the area.

R.J. Nakashian and Pete Williams received the 2011 Player of the Year and Senior Player of the Year Awards. They also both won the year long points race (Bankrate & Braman Cup).

Nakashian victories included the Palm Beach Open, Soil₂0 Mid Amateur Stroke Play, Arrigo FIAT Classic and the Tour Championship presented by Polo Golf. Williams year included wins at the Senior Amateur, Abacoa Golf Club Junior Senior and Tour Championship presented by Polo Golf.

George Andre received the "Bobby Bryant Award" which recognizes the Volunteer of the Year for the association.

The association was honored to have Vinny Giles & Buddy Marucci as our guest speakers for the night and Tim Rosaforte as the master of ceromonies.

Special thanks to all our sponsors, host clubs and volunteers for making our 36th season a success.

Smidt Cup Matches

Old Trail - Hills

December 16th

Club pros from the Southeast Chapter of the South Florida PGA Section snapped a three-match losing streak Friday to recapture the Sam Smidt Cup.

Led by Alan Morin's seven under par 64, the pros edged a team of top amateurs from the Palm Beach County Golf Association, 27 1/2 to 26 1/2, on the Hills course at Jonathan's Landing Golf Club at Old Trail. The PBCGA had won the last three years.

It was the closest margin of victory since Southeast beat PBCGA by the same score in 1997 at Breakers West. The two sides had played to a 27-27 tie in 96, also at Breakers West. The chapter now leads the overall count with nine wins to eight for PBCGA plus the one tied match.

Competition is on a nassau scoring basis with a four-ball match and two singles matches within each of six foursomes. One point is awarded for winning the front nine, the back nine and the 18-hole competition, a total of nine points in each foursome.

PBCGA Member Guest

The Fox Club

December 2nd

Jeff Kostelnik & Serge Hogg teamed up for a 7 under par 65 to win this year's Member Guest tournament at The Fox Club in Palm City.

Kostelnik & Hogg made 8 birdies and 1 bogey on their round.

Mike Weeks & Matt Renz finished second with a 68 and Eoghan O'Connell & Woody Smoak were third at 69.

Chris Chaprnka & Joe Falzone won the Senior Division with an even par 72. Jack Frangiamone & Jim Baird finished second with a 77. Pictured left - Joe Falzone, Chris Chaprnka, Jeff Kostelnik, Serge Hogg.

Special thanks to The Fox Club for hosting the event.