Welcome to the First Coast golf scorecard, where the fairways are heating up and the action is nonstop. From holes-in-one to championship showdowns, here's your ultimate roundup of the latest results, standout performances, and upcoming events that every golf enthusiast needs to know.
Hot Shots
Let's start with the highlights that had us cheering. At San Jose, Joan Verhoef delivered a stunning eagle-two on the par-4 No. 2, using a driver and 7-wood to cover 305 yards. Meanwhile, at Palm Valley, Joe Deem aced the 95-yard No. 9 with a sand wedge for a perfect hole-in-one. Age-defying feats also stole the show: Jim Blache shot an 85 at NAS Jacksonville (just one stroke shy of his age of 86), and Bernard Ross carded an 89 at Hyde Park (impressively close to his 90 years).
San Jose Club Championship Results
The San Jose Club Championship delivered thrilling finishes across divisions. In the Men's Championship Division, Evan Raynow claimed the top spot with a 207 total, followed by Alex Stewart (216) and Matt Saxton (229). The Men's Gold tees saw Sean McGill edge Brent Latour in a playoff, both finishing at 148, with John Pomroy close behind at 150. Over on the Men's Blue tees, Aaron Curtis dominated with a 147, while Cary Helton (156) and Tony Sullivan (160) rounded out the top three. In the Men's net division, Joey Echols took first with a 146, just ahead of Tony Lamell (147). On the women's side, Kim Holland won the gross division in a playoff against Tonia Yaxgi (both at 171), and Shar Donovan led the net division with a 151.
Submit Your Achievements
The Times-Union welcomes submissions for holes-in-one, eagles on par-4s, double eagles, age-shooters, course records, and career lows. Tournament results from area-wide events, club championships, and men's and women's associations are also accepted. Please include first and last names, scores (gross or net), and format. Email your achievements to gsmits@gannett.com.
Upcoming Events on the First Coast
Mark your calendars—the next few weeks are packed with competitive golf. The Florida State Golf Association Mid-Amateur runs May 7-10 at Hobe Sound Golf Club (details at fsga.org), followed by the Florida Junior Tour World Golf Village Open on May 9-10 at the King & Bear course for ages 13-18. On May 11, the U.S. Open local qualifier tees off at Marsh Creek (visit usga.org), and the Jacksonville Women's Golf Association holds its Closing Day at Sawgrass (myjwga.com).
For major championship fans, the PGA Championship takes center stage May 14-17 at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. Closer to home, the 10th annual Eagles Invitational on May 18 at Queen's Harbour Yacht and Country Club benefits the Moore-Myers Children's Fund—learn more at moore-myers.org. The U.S. Amateur Four-Ball follows May 16-20 at Desert Mountain Club in Scottsdale, Arizona, and the North Florida Junior event wraps up May 24.
Whether you're chasing a personal best or just enjoying the game, the First Coast golf scene is alive with energy. Stay tuned for more scores, stories, and swings to come.