2019 Men’s Member Guest Results Summary
The Ed Seay, 2019 Men’s Member-Guest, was held on October 30th through November 2nd. Ninety (90) two- man teams competed in the annual Four-ball match play round robin event for the top honor.
The tournament honors Ed Seay, course architect of the masterpiece that is Sawgrass Country Club. Over Mr. Seay’s career, he participated in the design, construction, and promotion of more than 350 golf courses worldwide. More than 250 were in collaboration with “The King” - Arnold Palmer. Of all his designs, he regarded Sawgrass Country Club as one of his crown jewels. A Florida native, Ed lived life to the fullest and earned the respect of his peers. He and his family resided here in Ponte Vedra Beach.
The event culminated with the Championship Shootout between the fifteen Flight Winners and one Wildcard Team following the five 9-hole matches. Competitors started on #6 West following lunch to play a foursomes (select drive alternate shot) stroke play elimination. Four teams advanced to #8 West and two final teams advanced to #9 West contending for the Title.
Players prepare for morning matches
Dan Glod & Tyler Brown watch Richard Robyn’s birdie attempt on #8 East during competition
Delightful presentation at the Gala
Lee Smith tees off for skills competition in front of crowd
Wine tasting at Stag Night Breakfast spread Thursday morning
Bob Cook hits the gong in the skipping contest Seafood bar at Gala
Allens and Brooks at Gala Bacon bar at Gala
Entertainment at Gala C.W. Cook, Michael Meuse and Perry Kenney at Gala
Bill Newton, Paul Nimitz, Stanley Gott and John Brantley Quang Pham wins 2019 Great Putt Championship
2019 Shootout Spectators Beautiful setting at the Beach Club
Stag night dinner Par 3 Tournament
William Palmer, winner of the 2019 Raffle Putting Contest on Thursday
Please join us in recognizing our 2019 Flight Champions:
Richard Robyn & Dick Robyn, Jack Nicklaus Doug Lytle & Charlie Remaley, Mark Hayes
Mike Pitcher & Christopher Pitcher, Gary Player John Lupi & Randy Nader, Lanny Wadkins
Nick Zagaria & Shawn Brzezinski, Raymond Floyd John Brantley & Stanley Gott, Lee Trevino
Bob Long & Joe Cashen, Ben Crenshaw Jim McDermott & Jeff Johnson, Tom Watson
Tom Greene & Gaylon Powers, Arnold Palmer Bob Barnoski & Ron Krogh, Miller Barber
David Gates & Chris Sanders, Hale Irwin Gervase Boote & Tom Petersen, Tom Weiskopf
Tom Tomlin & Gerd Leiprecht, Johnny Miller Stephen Davis & Bob Davis, Tom Kite
John Pauley & Michael Stone, Deane Beman
On #6 West, nine teams secured pars on the first hole of the Championship Shootout demanding a chip-off. Teams of Mike & Chris Pitcher, Tom Greene & Gaylon Powers, Ron Krogh & Bob Barnoski, and David Gates & Chris Sanders advanced to #8 West.
All players teed off on #8 West in the select drive alternate shot format. With par and bogey on #8 West, teams of Tom Greene & Gaylon Powers and David Gates & Chris Sanders advance to #9 West.
Chris Sanders hits approach as David Gates watches
All four players drove the ball beautifully down the fairway on #9 West. It was the team of David Gates and Chris Sanders that played the hole as designed knocking their approach to the apron and two putting to the victory.
Tom Greene & Gaylon Powers are the first to congratulate the 2019 Champions
Vikkey Gates congratulations David on the final playoff hole
David Gates and Chris Sanders, 2019 Ed Seay Champions
2019 Flight Champions and Overall Champions
Thank you to all participants for playing, and the many spectators on West. Congratulations to our champions!
Best regards,
Mike Broderick, PGA Head Golf Professional Sawgrass Country Club