Emerald Coast Pro Golf Tour at Kiva Dunes March 8-10

Emerald Coast Pro Golf Tour at Kiva Dunes March 8-10

The Emerald Coast Golf Tour will start its 2017 season in Gulf Shores at the beautiful Kiva Dunes Golf Club March 8-10. The 54 hole event starts on Wednesday, March 8 for professionals. On Thursday, March 9 there will be a one day Pro-Am on for all amateurs to play with the pros. Pro-Am teams will consist of one professional and three amateurs. There will be a kickoff party on Wednesday night for all participants, sponsors and guests in the Kiva Dunes Clubhouse.
The tournament will also host a free junior clinic for the kids on Tuesday, March 7 at the Kiva Dunes Driving range from 4:15-5:15 p.m. The clinic will be conducted by Rea Schuessler and the Emerald Coast Tour professionals.
The Emerald Coast Tour is a developmental tour for men trying to earn their PGA tour card. Nick Rousey of Pensacola and Wilson McDonald and Robby Shelton of Mobile are local players on the tour, whose alumni have gone on to win 25 PGA tour titles.
Former Emerald Coast Golf Tour players include Boo Weekley, Joe Durant, Heath Slocum, Craig Perks, Jerry Kelly and two time Masters Champion Bubba Watson.
To play in the Pro Am contact the Kiva Dunes pro shop at 251-540-7000 or Geno Celano with the Emerald Coast Golf Tour at 850-217-3412. Sponsors and volunteers are also needed for the event.
Tuesday March 7:
– Practice round at Kiva Dunes for all players.
– Junior Clinic from 4:15 to 5:15.
Kickoff party at Village Hideaway at the Beach Club at 7:00
Wednesday, March 8:
– First round of play at Kiva Dunes startaing at 9:00.
– Kickoff Classic party at Kiva Dunes clubhouse at 6:30
Thursday March 9:
– Pro Am day at Kiva Dunes with a shotgun start at 12:30
– Second round of play for the professionals.
– Lunch for all players in the tournament starting at 11:15.
– Awards presentation to the winners will be after play.
Friday March 10:
– Third and final round of play beginning at 8:30.
– Awards presentation will be in the clubhouse following play.