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2010 Tour Championship Information and Order of Merit Rewards. - Sep 02, 2010

Thanks For A Great Year, Looking Forward to 2011!

The West Florida Golf Tour Championship will be held on November 29, 2010 at the Ritz-Carlton Members Club and will be a 1-day 27 hole event. Were excited to put a stamp on our inaugural season with another quality event. There will be a minimum of $1,000 of added money to our already great purses.

The only eligibility requirement is we ask that you have played in 2 or more events with us during our first year. We want to be able to reward our players that have supported us throughout the year.

Order of Merit prizes will also be given out following the event REWARDING THE TOP 5 PLAYERS ON THE 2010 MONEY LIST!

1st: 2011 Membership Fee Waived...3 Free Tournament Entry Fees

2nd: 2011 Membership Fee Waived...2 Free Tournament Entry Fees

3rd: 2011 Membership Fee Waived...2 Free Tournament Entry Fees

4th: 2011 Membership Fee Waived...1 Free Tournament Entry Fees

5th: 2011 Membership Fee Waived...1 Free Tournament Entry Fees

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Richey Rich...$$$ - Sep 01, 2010

Brian Richey wins $1,000 at Lake Jovita's Q-School Preview.

DADE CITY, FL. Brian Richey finally broke through for hist first win on Wednesday afternoon at Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club. Richey played very consistent at Jovita's tough South course, firing nines of 34, 34 and finishing with only two bogeys. His (-4) 68 was good enough to win the $1,000 first place check over close friend Travis Perkins (-3) 69 and Florida State alumn Seath Lauer (-3) 69. T.J. Heidel fired a smooth (-2) 70 and Abs Mawji (-1) 71 continued his fine play rounding out the top 5.

Many of the players who signed up for Wednesday's event at Lake Jovita will compete in the PGA Tour's Pre Qualifying School later this month. The West Florida Golf Tour was delighted to be able to have its players play a competitve round on Jovita's South course, which has hosted numerous Q-School Events. We would like to wish all of our players luck as Q-School approaches and would like to thank Jonathan Lee and his staff for all their hard work! It was greatly appreciated.

After a couple days off, the WFGT heads towards home in Sarasota/Bradenton for events at Legacy Golf Club on Tuesday and the newley renovated Bent Tree Friday!!!

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2011 West Florida Golf Tour Schedule Coming Soon!!! - Aug 30, 2010

The West Florida Golf Tour will announce its 2011 schedule later this month. We are excited to have all the same Championship Venues that we offered our players in our inaugural season on board for yet another year. The WFGT will be hosting 10-12 events per month from Tampa, Fl to Naples, Fl with the majority of our events in the Sarasota/Bradenton area. Come spend your season with us on the beautiful West Coast of Florida... For more information call Christian at (215) 630-3644 or check the website as further details are to follow!!!

Check out the remaining schedule for 2010...

Stephen Thomas Takes $1,000 in Playoff Win! - Aug 29, 2010

Stephen Thomas watches with anticipation, as Matt Saglio tees off on the first playoff hole.

LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL. Stephen Thomas got his first win Sunday afternoon at the Ritz-Carlton Member's Club by defeating Matt Saglio on the first hole of sudden death. Thomas waited around much of the day, before finding out if his 69 would be good enough for the win. It earned him a spot in the playoff where he pared the 473 yard eighteenth for the victory. Also breaking par and rounding out the top 5 were Sam Komar and Danny Evelyn at (-2) 70. Along with Seath Lauer, who finished with (-1) 71.

The golf course was the clear winner today measuring well over 7,300 yards and causing all sorts of havoc for many of the players. The wind gusts of close to 20 mph and the 1 3/4 inch rough was at times unbearable. Only 5 players broke par and (+2) 74 earned a last place check.

The two day bonus money for players who participated in both events over the weekend went to Adam Hogue and Seath Lauer, both who finished with 2 round totals of 140. They will each recieve a gift certificate to the Ritz-Carlton for their fine play. The WFGT wants to thank all its players for a great weekend of competitive golf!!!

The Tour rolls on this wednesday, when we head north to Lake Jovita for a Q-School preview.

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Mawji Wins Second In A Row! - Aug 28, 2010

Mawji's touch was sharp at Heritage Oaks on Saturday.

SARASOTA, FL. Abs Mawji won for the second time in two weeks on the West Florida Golf Tour. His (-4) 67 was good enough to edge former PGA Tour player Travis Perkins and his (-3) 68. Both players had their way with Heritage Oaks Saturday afternoon in rather soft conditions suitable for scoring. Seath Lauer, Sean Szerencsits and Matt Galloway also played well, shooting (-2) 69's. We would like to thank the Staff at Heritage Oaks for getting their course in superb condition despite the onslaught of rain this week.

The Tour now has a quick turnaround, as it heads the immaculate Ritz-Carlton Member's Club tomorrow morning.

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Tour Eclipses 100 GRAND in Prize Money as Lamielle Wins Again! - Aug 22, 2010

Sky's the limit for Lamielle as Tour School approaches.

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL. It was fitting that the West Florida Golf Tour's first winner, Joey Lamielle, was also accepting a winner's check as the Tour reached a very impressive milestone of its own. The WFGT eclipsed the $100,000 dollar mark in prize money on Sunday afternoon in just 32 events! "Without the support of our players, a milestone like this would not be possible. I always believed the Tour would be a success, just didn't think it would come this fast!" said Tour Owner Carl Wakey. The WFGT has also provided its venues with over $50,000 in club revenue throughout its inaugural year, a number that will continually grow and is also something the Tour can hang its hat on.

The irony lost in all the milestones was that the event at Kingsway Sunday almost didn't happen. Kingsway was hammered with 3 1/2 inches of rain in a 45 minute period this morning and almost wasn't able to host the 30 players that made the trip. Kingsway's staff did what it could and the tournament started on time. Once the event was underway, Lamielle was up to his old tricks carding 5 birdies on his way to a (-4) 68. A number that almost wasn't good enough, until U.S. Open participant Travis Hampshire doubled the last for a (-3) 69. A 69 that dropped him into a threeway tie for second with Danny Evelyn and last weeks winner Josh McCumber.

Next week the Tour will look to start a new milestone as it heads to Heritage Oaks on Saturday and The Ritz-Carlton Members Club on Sunday!!!

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Third Times a Charm for McCumber! - Aug 19, 2010

Josh McCumber tees off on the first playoff hole with Brett Bergeron looking on.

ESTERO, FL. Josh McCumber was hoping this event on the West Florida Golf Tour didn't end like his first two did, "in a playoff defeat." And after another brilliant round at Old Corkscrew Golf Club left him in his third playoff in as many events, things were looking all to familiar. But when his 20 footer dropped on the first playoff hole, all the old memories were gone and his name was added to the first time winners list on the WFGT. His (-2) 70 was good enough for a tie in regulation play with Brett Bergeron. A tie that was eventually broken on the par 4, 437 yard first.

Finishing solo third was Jim Chancey at (+1) 71. Chancey recently played well at the United States Senior Open in Washington, making the cut and finishing in a tie for 51st. Rounding out the top 5 were previous winners Justin McCarraher (+2) 74 and David Steele (+3) 75.

Old Corkscrew played havoc with the players for most of the day, with only two players breaking par and (+4) 76 earning a last place check. The course, which played around 7,000 on Thursaday, was a real treat for many of the players that haden't seen it before. "I can't believe we just played a mini tour event at a place this nice", said WFGT player Jared Kobren. Just another of the many great venues that play host to WFGT events. Kingsway Golf Club, another one of those venues, is up next this Sunday!

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Strong Field??? No Problem... Mawji Wins with 65! - Aug 15, 2010

Mawji was sharp Sunday afternoon at the Ritz.

LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL. Abs Mawji won his first event after firing a bogey free (-7) 65 at the Ritz-Carlton Members Club Sunday afternoon. His birdies at 3, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14 and 15 helped him finish two shots ahead of runner-up Seath Lauer (-5) 67. Lauer played consistent on the outward nine shooting 34, but his inward nine of 33 included two bogeys, which proved to be the difference. Rounding out the top 5 were amateurs Thomas Nessler and Spencer Cole along with Reunion winner Keith Kulzer. The three of them finished at (-2) 70.

We would like to thank the Ritz-Carlton again for hosting us on such short notice and the players for their understanding in the changing of venues. The West Florida Golf Tour will always do its best to ensure that its players are properly cared for as they pursue their careers in golf! This week the WFGT heads to Old Corkscrew in Estero, Fl.

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First Event, First Win for Steele at West Bay! - Aug 09, 2010

Steele and McCumber battle for a playoff victory at West Bay.

ESTERO, Fl. David Steele's birdie on the second playoff hole locked up his first win on The West Florida Golf Tour at West Bay Golf and Beach Club Monday afternoon. His win over Joshua McCumber marked another day of playoff drama on the WFGT. Steele and McCumber both shot rounds of 68 to earn their playoff berths. Finishing in a tie for third at (-1) 71's were Ritz-Carlton winner Justin McCarraher and River Strand victor Matthew Saglio.

The West Bay Beach Club worked tirelessly through the morning to prepare the course after torrential downpours soaked the West Coast of Florida yesterday afternoon and through the evening. Once ready for play, the players raved about this Pete Dye Course that has hosted several U.S. Open qualifiers as well as many other prestigious local events. The WFGT would like to take this opportunity and thank the West Bay staff for all its hard work!!!

Next week, The WFGT heads closer to home in Venice, Fl. where it will host its 30 event of its inaugural season at Sarasota National.

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Webb's 67 Good Enough to Edge Lamielle! - Aug 02, 2010

Webb's late summer charge has him looking up in the standings...

LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL. Brennan Webb's 67 was good enough to best tour leader Joey Lamielle's 68 on Monday afternoon to claim his 2nd victory on the West Florida Golf Tour. On a day when the heat index climbed well over 100 degrees, Webb kept his cool making no bogeys to go along with his 5 birdies. His nines of 33 and 34, along with his recent play has climbed him to third on the WFGT money list, as the relatively young Tour quickly approaches the $100,000 dollar mark for the year.

Joey Lamielle finished second with his 68, a round that also had no bogeys. Rounding out the top 5 were a trio of players at (-3) 69. Billy Stewart, who will make his way to the Pennsylvania State Open later this week, made an eagle and three birdies, Donald Sisemore, who shot consistent nines of 34-35 and TPC of Tampa winner Matt Galloway, all played well to earn checks.

The West Florida Golf Tour was also blessed to have two future woman stars in the field on Monday, Jessica Korda and Sookhee Baek. Korda, who has finished in the top 20 in a U.S. Womans Open, played very well shooting 69 and Futures Tour member Baek finished with 78.

Next Monday, the Tour heads a little south to West Bay Golf Club, in Estero Fl.

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