First Coast golf is heating up with a flurry of impressive shots and exciting tournaments on the horizon. From hole-in-one heroes to age-defying performances, the local links are buzzing with action. Whether you're tracking your own game or gearing up for the next big event, here's everything you need to know from the First Coast scorecard.
Hot Shots Worth Celebrating
The fairways have been kind lately. At Fleming Island, Robert Parker aced No. 8 with a smooth 108-yard 9-iron. Over at San Jose, Rod Penfield matched the feat on No. 8, using a pitching wedge from 115 yards. Mark Bomberger also turned heads at San Jose, carding an eagle-two on No. 1 with a 298-yard driver and a crisp pitching wedge.
Age-Defying Rounds
Some players are proving that experience is a true asset. Doug Allred shot a remarkable 72 at San Jose—at age 77. Blue Sky saw Jim Blache post an 84 (age 86) and Larry Hough also carded an 84 (age 84), showing that consistency and passion for the game never fade.
Women's Association Play Day
At Windy Harbor, the Jacksonville Women's Association held a net Stableford competition with standout results. Flight 1 saw Shari Zeimetz take top honors with 31 points, followed by Kathleen Walker (30) and Cindy Riley (30). Flight 2 was led by Kerry Tobin (38), with Helen Short (34) and Michelle DuFresne (34) close behind. In Flight 3, Vickie Prince claimed first with 35 points, while Betty White (33) and Linda Boland (29) rounded out the podium.
Share Your Achievements
The Times-Union welcomes submissions for aces, eagles on par-4s, double-eagles, age-beating rounds, course records, and career lows. Tournament results from area-wide events, club competitions, and men's and women's associations are also accepted. Be sure to include first and last names, scores (gross or net), and format. Email details to gsmits@gannett.com.
Mark Your Calendar: Upcoming Events
Get ready for a packed schedule of golf action on and off the First Coast. From May 14-17, the PGA Championship tees off at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pa. On May 18, the 10th annual Eagles Invitational takes place at Queen's Harbour Yacht and Country Club, benefiting the Moore-Myers Children's Fund—visit moore-myers.org to learn more or enter. The U.S. Amateur Four-Ball runs May 16-20 at Desert Mountain Club in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Looking ahead to late May and June, the North Florida Junior Foundation hosts several events: the Fernandina Beach Classic on May 24 at Fernandina Beach Golf Club, the Florida Coast Cup on May 30-31 at Slammer & Squire and King & Bear, and the Cypress Head Junior Open on May 31 at Golf Club at Cypress in Port Orange. Also on May 30-31, the Florida State Golf Association Women's Four-Ball takes place at Black Diamond Ranch in Lecanto. On June 4, the San Jose Classic heads to San Jose Country Club, and from June 11-14, the FSGA Amateur Championship unfolds at Dye Preserve in Clermont. For details, visit nfjg.org or fsga.org.