Williams wins The Allianz Championship Senior Amateur
Blanks wins Super Senior Division by five strokes
Maronet tops the Legends Division with a four-stroke win
Senior Division (50-59)
Pete Williams of Juno Beach, FL carded 10 birdies with 3 on the back-nine of the final round en route to his victory
R.J. Nakashian of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida finished in second with an even par tournament total
Ryann Howison of Jupiter, FL and Mike Weeks of Jupiter, Florida, ended the tournament at T3, carding 1-over-par 145.
Super Senior Division (60-69)
Winning by four strokes Donnie Blanks of Jupiter, FL tallied two birdies and a hole-in-one en route to his victory.
Robbie Dew of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, ended the tournament in second place, carding 5-over-par 149.
Rounding out the top three was John Latowski of Port St. Lucie., FL at 7-over-par 151.
Legend Division (70+)
Bill Maronet of North Palm Beach, FL, won the Legends Division with a tournament total of 17-over-par 161. He carded 8 birdies on the weekend.
Vic Gerard of Palm Beach Gardens, FL and Terry Louis of Palm Beach Gardens, FL rounded out the top 3.
About The Allianz Championship Senior Amateur
The final of two PBCGA championships devoted to the Senior golfer is The Allianz Championship Senior Amateur. Sponsored by The individual stroke play (Senior 50+ Only) event will be hosted at Turtle Creek Club in Tequesta, Florida
About PBCGA
Since its inception in 1976, the Palm Beach County Golf Association has been a cornerstone to the many excellent golfers residing in Palm Beach County. For those of you who may not be familiar with the PBCGA, we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded by local business leaders in 1976. Our purpose is two-fold: First, we conduct approximately 20-25 tournaments per year. Our championships are the best of their kind anywhere and we strive to make them enjoyable for everyone. Second, we are committed to providing college scholarships to deserving and worthy students and to promoting amateur golf throughout the county. We are very proud of the fact that our efforts have made a difference in the lives of many area students.
Operated by Executive Director Jordan Schneider, the PBCGA along with a team of dedicated volunteers performs the day-to-day operations of the PBCGA from its Headquarters in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. The Association is served by an elected Board of Directors, headed by Chairman of the Board Michael Blum.
Purpose of the PBCGA
The PBCGA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a two-fold purpose: First, we conduct approximately 20-25 tournaments per year. Our amateur championships are the best of their kind anywhere and we strive to make them enjoyable for golfers of all ages. Second, we are committed to providing college scholarships to deserving and worthy students while encouraging opportunities to develop life skills through mentorship programs.
The PBCGA provides an opportunity for local amateur golfers to play the best golf courses in the county and affords access to the top golf venues in South Florida. Nearly 600 amateur golfers compete in PBCGA championships throughout the tournament season (March – October).
PBCGA Scholarship Fund
Since 1976, the Palm Beach County Golf Association has awarded over $350,000 to 135 area college students to help with their college education. These scholarships have helped students pay for tuition, books and other fees so that they could be more dedicated to their studies.
Since 2010, the PBCGA has partnered with Take Stock in Children – Palm Beach County to provide tuition scholarships to attend the Florida state college of their choice. Take Stock in Children is a statewide mentoring/scholarship program. The program enrolls middle school, low-income students and helps them succeed by providing college and vocational scholarships, volunteer mentors, student advocates, early intervention and long-term support.
PBCGA History
For more than 40 years, the PBCGA and local South Florida businesses have partnered to provide the highest level of golf services to the Palm Beach County area. Continued support from local organizations such as Arrigo Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM & Arrigo FIAT, ETW Corporation, Morell Studios, Palm Beach Kennel Club, Tire Kingdom, The Allianz Championship and The Honda Classic is a testament to the longstanding support of PBCGA’ s mission to give back. Assistance from local businesses, alumni and friends allows the PBCGA to dedicate more time and resources to programs that provide college scholarships to deserving and worthy students in Palm Beach County.
