Introduction: Symetra Pro-Am

A Special Invitation to A Unique Golf Experience

Annual Symetra Pro-Am

We are excited to announce the continued growth of the Symetra Pro-Am. This notice serves as your invitation. The Format of Play has been so well received we are offering it again.

The Pro-Am features 24 teams of 3 amateurs playing 9 holes with a  Symetra/LPGA Tour professional and 9 holes with a local PGA Club Professional.  Professional’s scores count towards the team score.  Activities begin with a Buffet Luncheon at 11:30 p.m. followed by a 1:00 p.m. shotgun start.   Finger food, cocktail and an informal Awards Ceremony will follow.

This annual tournament benefits the Indian River Golf Foundation, a 501(c) (3) entity. The IRGF has made great progress launching and supporting programs designed to satisfy the needs of the golf community. The goals of the IRGF are to bring new players to the game, to promote excellence in player development, and to honor the traditions of the game while teaching life skills and good citizenship.

We sincerely hope you will be able to join us for this unique and fun competition. Please let us know of your interest in participating.

Mayor’s Cup

The annual Mayor’s Cup brings together 12 area PGA golf professionals paired with 12 of the area’s top amateur player, by invitation only, in a fun two-day competition.  The winning team is awarded the Alex MacWilliam, Sr. Trophy in a special presentation by the City Mayor.  At a highlight moment, the Steven C. Owen Award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated a high level of courage and perseverance in life challenges while supporting the game of golf.

Symetra Pro-Am

The annual Symetra Pro-Am, an open tournament for male and female participants,  offers a unique format of play where 12 members of the Symetra/LPGA tours and 12 area PGA/LPGA/Teaching professionals make up 24 captains playing golf with 24 teams of 3 adult amateurs per team.  Amateurs partner for 9 holes with a Symetra/LPGA professional – then partner for 9 holes of golf with an area PGA/LPGA/Teaching professional.

Friday features the 12 members of the Symetra/LPGA tours paired with 12 amateurs.  Saturday features the 24 teams.  Youth members of the IRGF Player’s Club are invited to participate as special guests.

Alma Lee Loy TEAM Challenge

The annual Alma Lee Loy TEAM Challenge, open to female participants is designed to support IRGF girls golf initiatives.  The tournament features combinations of teams with 4 female amateurs or area female professionals paired with 3 female amateur players.  This tournament is in honor and memory of Alma Lee Loy, an icon in Indian River County for her service to community and love of the game of golf.  Youth golfers are invited to a golf shot exhibition by a guest professional then join the tournament participants at the Awards Presentation.

Founder’s Cup

Open to all interested male and female participants, the annual Founder’s Cup follows the Mission Statement of the IRGF by honoring Traditions of the Game.  This event showcases individuals who have contributed to the game of golf either as a founder of an area golf facility, played the game at a high level or served the game and community.  These individuals are honored at the Wall of Honor Dinner on Thursday evening featuring special commemorative wall plaque presentations followed by a guest speaker.  Also showcased are the special invited youth from the IRGF Player’s Club. On Saturday, the Celebration Community Golf Tournament takes place with Gross and Net Divisions.