Hatters to Battle Teams from Florida and Beyond
(DELAND, Fla.) – Victoria Hills Golf Club – the award-winning Ron Garl design located in Victoria Park, a St. Joe community in DeLand – will host the Stetson Invitational men’s and women’s golf tournaments, November 5-6.
Nine men’s and nine women’s teams will compete in 54-hole events, with teams playing 36 holes on day one followed by an 18-hole finale. Five players will compete for each college, with the low four scores from each round counting toward the team score.
Competing on the men’s side will be the host Stetson University Hatters, Bethune-Cookman University, Florida A&M, Florida Atlantic, Florida Gulf Coast, Rollins College, South Carolina State, the University of South Carolina Upstate and Creighton University. The men will play from Victoria Hills’ 6,989-yard back tees, which have hosted a U.S. Open and U.S. Senior Open Qualifier.
On the women’s side, Stetson will be joined in the field by defending champion Daytona Beach Community College, Jacksonville University, Florida Southern, Bethune-Cookman, Florida Atlantic, Florida Gulf Coast, South Carolina State and South Carolina Upstate. The women will compete from the 6,065-yard blue tees.
Victoria Hills is the home course for the Stetson golf program and began hosting the tournament in 2003-04.
"The Stetson Invitational showcases many outstanding college players from the state of Florida and beyond and we’re proud to serve as host," says Matt Payne, Victoria Hills Head Professional. "Victoria Hills provides an excellent test of golf for high-caliber players and we look forward to two days of exciting competition."
For more information about Victoria Hills or to book tee times, visit www.stjoegolf.com or call 386.738.6000.
About Victoria Hills Golf Club
Victoria Hills was named one of Florida’s "Hidden Gems" by Travel + Leisure Golf Magazine, and has become one of the most sought-after rounds of golf in central Florida. Tucked away in the historic college town of DeLand, the course is conveniently located between Orlando and Daytona Beach. Designed by Ron Garl, the stunning layout boasts more than 50-feet of elevation change, taking advantage of the area’s natural rolling hills, foliage and wetlands. Tall pines and majestic oaks frame the course while sandy waste areas and pristine lakes make for inspiring sight lines.
Other accolades for Victoria Hills include:
"Top 10 You Can Play" – GOLF Magazine
"4-1/2 Stars" – Golf Digest
"America’s Best Residential Golf Course" – Golfweek
"America’s Top 40 Best New Courses" – Golfweek
"No. 8 Course in the State" – Golfweek
"No. 2 Florida Public Course of the New Millennium" – Travel + Leisure Golf
"Florida’s Best New Golf Course" – Florida Golf News
"One of the region’s Top 10 courses" – Orlando Sentinel
"Best 18 holes in Orlando" – Golf Life Orlando
About Victoria Park
Victoria Park features housing options for families of all sizes with new homes priced from the high $100,000s to more than $1 million. In addition to the award-winning Victoria Hills Golf Club, the community boasts other impressive amenities including: a 22-acre lake park, fitness center; swimming pool; lighted tennis courts; walking trails; bike lanes; playground and picnic facilities. An amphitheater serves as the focal point for community events facilitated by on-site Art of Living staff. Proximity to vibrant metro areas like Orlando and Daytona Beach and a number of cultural centers make Victoria Park an attractive option for those interested in city life conveniences and the personal familiarity of a smaller community. Several educational opportunities are available to residents including Stetson University, Florida’s first private university, and a number of excellent public schools. Freedom Elementary! School, an A-rated DeLand public school, is located adjacent to the community. DeLand Middle and High Schools are just minutes away. For more information, visit JOE.com | Keyword: Victoria Park
About JOE
The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE), a publicly held company based in Jacksonville, is one of Florida’s largest real estate development companies. We are primarily engaged in real estate development and sales, with significant interests in timber. JOE’s mission is to create places that inspire people and make the region an even better place to live, work and play. We’re no ordinary JOE.
More information about JOE can be found at our website at www.joe.com .
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