St. Johns Golf & Country Club to Host PGA TOUR Qualifying School
Tournament
(ST. AUGUSTINE, FL) - St. Johns Golf & Country Club - owned by The St.
Joe Company and managed by Billy Casper Golf - will host the
first-stage tournament of the 2009 PGA TOUR Qualifying School,
Wednesday through Saturday, October 21-24.
The 72-hole, stroke-play tournament at St. Johns will be contested
between roughly 80 golfers with the top qualifiers advancing to the
second stage of competition. St. Johns was selected by the PGA TOUR as
one of only 11 golf courses across the United States to host a first
round qualifying competition. This marks the fifth time St. Johns will
host a Q-School event.
In 2008, Leif Olsen and Matthew Borchert made it through the Qualifying
event at St. Johns to earn their PGA TOUR Card. Several PGA TOUR
regulars, including Carl Paulson, David Gossett, Guy Boros and Chris
Couch have played TOUR qualifying rounds at St. Johns in past years.
"St. Johns is proud to once again be selected by the PGA TOUR to host
this important first step for golfers to earn their way onto the TOUR,"
says Dan Zimmer, General Manager of St. Johns. "The course will
showcase TOUR-quality conditions and offer a true test for all
competitors."
St. Johns, a Clyde Johnston-designed course located just north of St.
Augustine, is a gem that attracts golfers from across the southeastern
United States. Carved out of a pine forest, the course offers a great
test for every skill level. From the championship tees, the course is a
decidedly robust par-72 playing 7,236 yards with occasionally arduous
wind patterns.
The PGA TOUR qualifying system dates back to 1965 and currently
involves three stages. At the end of the qualifying process, 25
players, plus those who tied, earn their PGA TOUR card for the
following season.
For more information on St. Johns, visit
www.stjohnsgolf.com or call 904.940.3200.
About JOE
The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE), a publicly held company based in
Jacksonville, is one of Florida's largest real estate development
companies and Northwest Florida's largest private landowner. JOE is
primarily engaged in real estate development and sales, with
significant interests in timber.
More information about JOE can be found at our website at
www.joe.com.
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