18th Spring Classic
Aileron Golf Club
11274 SW Aileron Way
Lake Suzy, FL 34269
Feb. 8 – Feb. 11
Event GGID: 26SOS2
Entries Open: November 17, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. EDT. Entries will close on Jan. 26 at 5:00 p.m. EDT.
Lottery: If necessary, a lottery will be held on Monday, Nov. 24 with the initial wave of entries closing that day at 5:00 p.m. EDT. Exempt players must register prior to the Monday, Nov. 24 initial deadline to guarantee their spot in the event. If a lottery is not needed, entries will then be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
NOTE: Full Members have priority during the initial week of lottery registration. Associate Members will be accepted after the first week, provided there are spots available. Any subsequent entries and/or waitlisted applicants after the first week will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Eligibility: Entries are open to all members of the Society of Seniors. Full members have priority during the lottery window. Guests may be permitted on a Committee approved basis if space allows.
Format: 84 players maximum. 54 Holes of stroke play over three days.
Entry Fee: $950
Playing Divisions: Senior (55-64), Super Senior (65-69), Legend (70-74) & Super Legend (75+)
Proposed Yardages: Each Division will play from their own tee markers
Senior: ~6500 yards
Super Senior: ~6200 yards
Legend: ~5900 yards
Super Legend: ~5600 yards
Exempt Players: Top 10 Senior/Super Senior from previous year Spring Classic and top 5 from Legend/Super Legend, plus 2025 Players of the Year
Senior: Doug Hanzel, Todd Doss, Steve Harwell, Michael Anderson, Jack Hall, Craig Hurlbert, Doug Dvorak, Kevin VandenBerg, Brian Lovett, Tony Hejna
Super Sr: James Pearson, Duff Wagner, Richard Kerper, Todd Brown, Rand Mendez, Bryan Rodgers, Harold Payne, Stephen Daly, Paige Hood, Carl Horsch, Marcus Beck
Legend: Mark Weston, Marc Fried, Edward Turner, Evan Long, Don Donatoni
Super Legend: Sam Robinson, Bill Engel, John Osborne, Johnny Blank, Frank Polizzi
Optional Practice Rounds: TBD
Sunday, Feb. 8: Registration starting approximately 10:30 a.m. Please register to pick up your tee gift and event information. Practice Round 1:00 p.m. Shotgun Start. Lunch from approximately 11:00-1:00.
Monday, Feb. 9: Tee times beginning at 8:00 a.m. off #1/#10 in threesomes
Tuesday, Feb. 10: Tee times beginning at 8:00 a.m. off #1/#10 in threesomes
Wednesday, Feb. 11: Shotgun Start beginning at 8:30 a.m. in threesomes
Food & Beverage Program: A lunch buffet will be included prior to the Practice Round, and a limited menu lunch will be provided following competition rounds one and two. A Welcome Reception will also be included following the Practice Round.
Lodging Options: There are numerous hotel and Airbnb/VRBO lodging options near the Port Charlotte/Punta Gorda areas. Here is a special offer from Sunseeker Resorts exclusive to players:
Sunseeker Resort
5500 Sunseeker Way
Charlotte Harbor, FL 33980
(6 miles from Aileron Golf Club)
Exclusive Society of Seniors Sunseeker Resort Rate: $299/night ++
CLICK HERE TO BOOK ONLINE (Booking cutoff Jan. 7th)
Here is another option:
Hampton Inn - Port Charlotte/Punta Gorda
24480 Sandhill Blvd
Punta Gorda, FL 33983
(1 mile from Aileron Golf Club)
Rate: $250/night ++
CLICK HERE TO BOOK ONLINE (Booking cutoff Jan. 7th)
Points available: SOS Points, Amateurgolf.com, WAGR and Golfweek Points
Prize Fund: $75 per player
Refund Policy: Once an entry has been officially filed a withdrawal fee of $150 shall apply. Withdrawals within 30 days of round one shall incur an additional fee of $100. Withdrawals within 7 days of round one shall only receive a partial refund if the spot is filled. If the spot is unfilled, the player forfeits his entire entry fee. Entries withdrawn after 12:00AM of tournament practice day will forfeit the entire entry fee.