19th Polonia World Golf Championships Polonia Open
Date: 27th February – 2nd March 2019
Place: The Fountains Country Club & Indian Spring Country Club
This will be the 19th year of our popular tournament as a Polonia World Championship. As golf become again an Olympic sport our tournament will be run fourth time under the full patronage of Polish Olympic Committee.
Our tournament right from the beginning starts from really high level. Clubs like Polo Golf & Country Club, The Breakers East & West, The Tesoro Club & PGA Village made big difference developing and maintaining Polonia Open by Zywiec on this level. Than again very successful years 2011 – 2015 tournaments at The Fountains Country Club, 2016 at Heron Bay where the Honda Classic use to play, 2017 at Jacaranda G.C.and 2018 back to Palm Beach area to well known private club The Fountains & Courtyard Marriott in Boynton Beach just 15 minutes apart. But that’s not it. This year We’ll play at the REFACED – New Fountains CC and also his new brother privet club INDIAN SPRING CC just 5 minute away.
Friendly, looks seemingly easy but courses in both clubs are very, challenging. Fountains West Course was for long time host of Pre-Qualifier for the Honda Classic. Indian Spring – West Course really great as We have tough choice which one to choose for the final round this year. As every year in the past, next tournament will be a Special. We already have confirmation from very prominent celebrities to show up at Polonia Open by Zywiec. We also expect to host the event with many known people from the world of polish and Polonia sports, cultural life, politics, business, movies and entertainment.
The Tournament will be played on two Fountains Country Club Championship courses (South & West) and West Course at Indian Spring CC.
Players will be competing in both Open Gross and Net as well as Mid Amator (35+) and Senior(50+) . Thanks to this system all players from all over the world will be able to compete as equals. Eligibility and Format). Start as a “shotgun” for first 2 rounds and the final round “tee times”according to the scores after 2 rounds . As it was in 2014, we WILL NOT IMPLEMENT THE “CUT” for the final round. All players will be playing on Saturday. The winners in all categories, Gross, Net, Mid Amatour and Senior aside from the winning prizes will also receive the prestigious PKOL Crystal Medals & Championship Jackets as Polonia’s World Champions.
Golf course
Indian Spring – known for its active resort lifestyle and beautiful residential areas, you can settle in the golf and tennis community, where warm friendships and unpretentious lives thrive in the sunshine of southern Florida. From two championship golf courses and 26 Har-Tru ™ tennis courts to a modern 52,000-square-foot club and a state-of-the-art spa and fitness center – you’ll discover a world of privileges that most people can only imagine.
Program Polonia Open 2019
22th-27th February
Optional trips on numerous trips to the Caribbean or Bahamas and the final round of the PGA Honda Classic or a wonderful trip to the Indian reserve. Operator KAHAYATLE Native Tours
25th-27th February
Practice Rounds (Discounted price per round)
27th February (Wednesday)
7.00 PM
Opening Ceremony, Registration, Tee Time Assignments, Food and Drinks at Fountains CC.
28th February (Thursday)
6.30 – 8.30 AM
Breakfast. First Round of the Tournament: 08:30 AM SHOTGUN start both Man and Ladies on South Course at THE FOUNTAINS CC. Lunch after the round and official scoring.
28th February (Thursday)
evening
Glowing Balls Chipping & Putting Contest with BBQ & Drinks at the Fountains CC – 18th Green . Scores after 1st days & 2nd round pairing and schedule ( Courtyard & FCC Clubhouse)
1st March (Friday)
6.30 – 8.30 AM
Breakfast. Second Round of the Tournament 8:30 AM SHOTGUN start both Man and Ladies on WEST Course at INDIAN SPRING CC. Lunch after the round and official scoring also at Courtyard & FCC Clubhouse).
1st March (Friday)
7.30 – 10.00 PM
Free afternoon
2nd March (Saturday)
6.30 – 10.00 AM
Breakfast and Final Round of the Tournament TEE TIME START 8:00 am playing from the 1st & 10th tee on WEST Course at THE FOUNTAINS CC.
2nd March (Saturday)
6.30 – 10.30 PM
Banquet, closing Awards Ceremonies. Outdoor cocktail reception with live music and Gala Dinner at THE FOUNTAINS CC.
3th March (Sunday)
Relax after the Tournament . You’ll have a chance to see a final round of the Honda Classic PGA Tour and time to visit the local area attractions. KAHAYAKTLE Native Tours
Tournament fee
Tournament fee:
- Player: $595
- Player with Guest: $895
Only if you register before 01/15/19.
What is included:
- Opening Ceremony Wednesday, February 27 with food and drinks
- 3 Rounds of Tournament Play (Feb 28, Mar 1&2)
- Unlimited use of Driving Range during the Tournament
- Breakfast and Lunch during all 3 days of the Tournament
- Closing Ceremony Gala dinner after the Saturday Final Round at the FCC Ballroom
- Special golf goodie bags for all participants.
- Bankiet finałowy z uroczystą kolacja i rozdaniem nagród w Sali Bankietowej Fountains CC
Gallery
Scores
Women
Gross
| Pos | Fit | GSID | Player | #1 | #2 | #3 | Total Gross |
| 1 | B | 1-22 | Ewa Mazur | 84 | 84 | 83 | 251 |
| 2 | B | 1-90 | Brygida Morańska | 93 | 88 | 89 | 270 |
| 3 | B | 1-58 | Elżbieta Górska | 96 | 87 | 92 | 275 |
| 4 | B | 1-49 | Wiesława Rydzykowska | 98 | 94 | 89 | 281 |
| 5 | B | 1-26 | Bożena Mrowiec | 100 | 95 | 99 | 294 |
Net
| Pos | Fit | GSID | Player | #1 | #2 | #3 | Total Net |
| 1 | B | 1-26 | Bożena Mrowiec | 70 | 65 | 70 | 205 |
| 2 | B | 1-106 | Halina Goralska | 71 | 72 | 72 | 215 |
| 3 | B | 1-113 | Mirosława Baczyk | 79 | 65 | 73 | 217 |
| 4 | B | 1-22 | Ewa Mazur | 75 | 75 | 75 | 225 |
| 5 | B | 1-60 | Krystyna Szkarlat | 75 | 79 | 77 | 231 |
Men
Gross
| Pos | Fit | GSID | Player | #1 | #2 | #3 | Total Gross | |
| 1 | A | 1-50 | Alek Mierzejewski | 81 | 74 | 77 | 232 | 1st place Gross |
| 2 | A | 1-54 | Michael Kozub | 77 | 76 | 81 | 234 | 2nd place Gross by play off |
| 3 | A | 1-69 | Konrad Deka | 77 | 79 | 78 | 234 | 3rd place Gross by play off |
| 4 | A | 1-125 | Janusz Baczyk | 75 | 81 | 81 | 237 | Mid-Amateur Champion |
| 5 | A | 1-109 | Jacek Kusznerko | 81 | 81 | 79 | 241 | Senior Champion |
Net
| Pos | Fit | GSID | Player | #1 | #2 | #3 | Total Net | |
| 1 | A | 1-84 | Andrej Zaborsky | 72 | 69 | 69 | 210 | 1st place by USGA Tie-break (9 holes) |
| 2 | A | 1-53 | Stanisław Kościelny | 66 | 71 | 73 | 210 | 2nd place by USGA Tie-break (9 holes) |
| 3 | A | 1-20 | Mariusz Bugara | 76 | 76 | 63 | 215 | 3rd place |
| 4 | A | 1-125 | Janusz Baczyk | 68 | 73 | 74 | 215 | |
| 5 | A | 1-54 | Michael Kozub | 71 | 70 | 75 | 216 |