Welcome to the 97th Year of the New Year's Invitational

at St. Petersburg Country Club

January 5th -8th 

 

The New Year’s Invitational has enjoyed the participation of outstanding players from around the world.

 

Past winners include:

 

Masters Champion Bob Goalby

FedEx Cup Champion: Brandt Snedeker

PGA Tour Winners: Gary Koch and JB Holmes

European Tour Winner: Sam Horsfield

US Amateur Champions: Buddy Alexander and Peter Uihlein

 

We are excited to welcome back the two time defending champion, Remi Chartier, who won the 2022 Championship with a score of 279.

The Tournament

 

Entrants in the Championship Division must have a USGA Handicap not greater then 2.0. The tournament format will be competed over the course of 72 Holes, Medal Play format, from the Championship Tees. The Championship division will consist of the first 84 paid entries accepted. The field will be cut to the low 55 Players and ties after 3 rounds of competition.

 

The entry fee of $495 will be charged at the point of acceptance into the event. Entry fee includes tournament rounds, a practice round, as well as food and beverage for the duration of the event. For practice round information, please utilize the tournament information drop down tab above.

 

*Please note that entry fee includes state and local sales taxes*

 

For the tournament rounds, boxed lunches and on-course refreshments will be provided to the competitors each day. There will be a steak cookout following play on Saturday. This year, contestants will be walking for all four rounds. Any contestant with a documented medical necessity will be allowed the use of a cart.

 

Private housing with member families will be available by request on a limited basis. A list of hotels within a reasonable distance of the club will be provided at the time of entry acceptance.

 

Champion and runner up crystal will be presented following the conclusion of play on Sunday. The top finisher among Mid-Am (25 & Older) will also receive a crystal award. Merchandise prizes to those players and other top finishers will be available at that time.

 

Entries will be accepted based on overall record, prior to the NYI participation, timeliness of entry, as well as promptness of payment. Payments can be made through golf genius and will be documented with timing for accuracy. Entrants will be emailed notification of their acceptance, at which point they have 48 hours to make entry payment. Players that do not make the payment within 48 hours will be moved to the bottom of the waitlist. Should you have any questions, please contact our Golf Professional, Anthony Swinford, at 727-867-2111 (x302), or email aswinford@stpetecountryclub.com.

 

The entry process is now open, please click the registration button to the left to submit your application for approval. 

 

Welcome to the 2023 New Year’s Invitational,

 

The New Year’s Invitational Committee