Leisure and nature: it’s a perfect combination that you can expect to experience quite often on your Siesta Key vacation getaway. It’s certainly exactly what you’ll get if you head to the Siesta Key Golf Tournament this summer this May 7th, 2018.
Below is your handy guide to this acclaimed local tournament. Discover the best places to stay and find yourself hitting the greens, topping the charts, winning prizes, and enjoying every second of it for your much-deserved break away from it all.
The Basics of the Siesta Key Golf Tournament
The Siesta Key Golf Tournament is celebrating its 19th year in 2018. The event will feature an awards ceremony, luncheon, and some high-quality golf for everyone to enjoy. The course for this year will be at TPC Prestancia Stadium Course, which is located at 409 Tournament Players Club Drive, Sarasota, FL 34238.
This course is a par-72 championship course that plays 6,927 yards from the back tees. This scenic course was designed by Ron Garl and PGA player Mike Souchack as a consultant.
It features beautiful undulating greens, palm trees, a variety of water hazards, narrow fairways, and challenges for all skill levels. It is a shotgun-style golf tournament. You come and you play, and everyone generally begins at the same time.
Mark it on your calendar and circle it for good measure if you are serious about participating or viewing. This event is May 7th, 2018. It begins in the early afternoon, so you should plan to be at the greens around 7:30 a.m. It is expected to end at around 3 p.m.
The Activities of the Tournament
Just like any good golf tournament, there are other things to do and see. Firstly, guests can participate in a local silent auction. The items are currently not announced, and most of them will remain unannounced until the auction commences. Items could include golfing equipment, rare memorabilia, or local sponsorship items.
An invitation to an awards luncheon will be sent to all participants who register early. The event will celebrate the tournament winners and review new achievements. A variety of guests, including celebrities, golfers, and past winners, will be present.
At 7:30 a.m. on May 7th registration begins. A complimentary continental breakfast is served as well. 9:00 a.m. is the shotgun start and the tournament commences. A lunch is served following the tournament along with the awards. The schedule and format may vary as the actual event begins.
Contact Details
An early bird registration discount for foursomes ends on April 7, 2018 where you can save $100. $500 is the cost with the early bird discount, otherwise, it is $600 for a group of four. Single players can also register for $150.
The event is hosted by the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce. You can contact them directly at (941) 349-3800 or email them at events@siestakeychamber.com. For more general information and further details, visit the website at siestakeychamber.com.
Even if you’re just traveling through or visiting from a nearby area, you can participate in the tournament. It is open to visitors and locals eager to test out their skills, and it’s very competitive and enjoyable for all ages.
Whether you are staying for a weekend, sticking around for longer, or looking to rent a seasonal vacation home, you can contact us at 941-349-1125. We will guide you through our available rentals on Siesta Key and help you plan any outdoor adventure here.
Vacations here are in high demand, especially during the spring and summer. The golfing culture, pleasant weather, restaurants and attractions, and, of course, the crystalline beaches have turned Siesta Key into the quintessential golfing getaway. Even if you are not ready to take on whole tournament and want a more relaxed golfing vacation to the beach, there are plenty of other golf courses near Sarasota that are perfect for any skill level and are short drives away from Siesta Key.
