Tournament Overview

The senior version of the Dixie Amateur Championship added a Mid-Master division starting in 2019. 54-hole stroke play event with no cut. Mid-Master (ages 40- 54), Senior (ages 55-64) and Super Senior (65+) Divisions. The tournament has long drawn some of the country's top senior golfers to South Florida -- Doug Hanzel (2013-2014, 2017); Brady Exber (2012); and Rick Woulfe (an amazing 7 titles, his latest in 2015) are among the past champions. All three rounds are contested at Eagle Trace Golf Club. You may request an invitation at www.dixieamateur.com.

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Tournament News

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  PREVIEW: Dixie Senior and Mid-Master Invitational
  Dec 01, 2024 - Rick Stimmel and Steve Humphrey are back in the field to defend their 2023 Senior and Super Senior titles, respectively.
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  Dixie Senior & Mid-Master: Rick Stimmel, Tim Eckberg and Steve Humphrey secure wins
  Dec 09, 2023 - Stimmel and Humphrey were the only two golfers to finish under par for the tournament
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  Dixie Senior and Mid-Master: Rick Stimmel takes the lead with 18 holes remaining
  Dec 08, 2023 - Conditions were tough in the second round, with just three total golfers shooting an under par round.
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  Dixie Senior & Mid-Master: Two-time champion Michael Hughett takes the early lead
  Dec 07, 2023 - Tim Eckberg leads the Mid-Master Division and Tim Vigotsky leads the Super Senior Division
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  From Alaska to Florida: Greg Sanders takes Dixie Senior title at Eagle Trace
  Dec 11, 2022 - Comebacks rule the day at Eagle Trace where Terry Tyson (Super Senior) and Jason Lina (Mid-Master) also claim titles
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  Shaktman takes Dixie Senior title at Eagle Trace
  Dec 12, 2021 - Coral Springs, Fla. resident doesn't have to venture too far from home for a breakthrough win
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  Hughett pulls away for second Dixie Senior win in three years
  Dec 13, 2020 - Michael Hughett wins again at Eagle Trace, while Tim Vigotsky wins the Super Senior and Tommy Smith takes the Mid-Master
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  Ray holds off Elliott to win Senior Dixie Amateur
  Dec 12, 2019 - Jeffrey Scott Ray wins the final senior rankings event of 2019, fending off the 2018 Senior POY, Gene Elliott, by one shot
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  Hughett claims Dixie Senior Am title with strong final round
  Dec 13, 2018 - Michael Hughett rallied with a final-round 4-under 68 at Eagle Trace Golf Club
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  Shaktman takes over Dixie Senior lead with 2-under 70
  Dec 12, 2018 - Joe Shaktman will take a one-shot lead into the final round at Eagle Trace Golf Club.
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  Hanzel, Hughett tied atop Dixie Senior Amateur
  Dec 11, 2018 - The defending champion has the co-lead at Eagle Trace Golf Club to start the week.
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  Hanzel Caps off a Stellar Season with Dixie Senior Win
  Dec 14, 2017 - Doug Hanzel gets his sixth big senior amateur win of the season, his third Senior Dixie and Senior POY honors
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  James Starnes captures the Senior Dixie Amateur
  Nov 17, 2016 - James Starnes was able to hold on against a very competitive field for his second AmateurGolf.com Ranking event win of the year
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  James Starnes holds 36-hole Senior Dixie Amateur lead
  Nov 16, 2016 - Six players will begin the final round within five-strokes of James Starnes lead
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  Senior Dixie Amateur tees off Tuesday
  Nov 15, 2016 - The Senior Dixie Cup will run from Tuesday, November 15 through Thursday, November 17
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  Rick Woulfe adds to masterful run at Dixie Senior Amateur with another victory
  Nov 12, 2015 - Now seven-time winner Rick Woulfe of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. fired a final-round 70 at TPC Eagle Trace to reclaim the title once again
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  Steve Humphrey grabs hold of Dixie Senior Amateur lead
  Nov 11, 2015 - Steve Humphrey carded two-under par 70 on day two of the Dixie Senior Amateur to take command of the lead away from a six-time winner
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  Six-time champion Woulfe up two at Dixie Senior Amateur
  Nov 10, 2015 - The winningest golfer in Dixie Senior Amateur history is two ahead after an opening-round 72 at TPC Eagle Trace
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  Doug Hanzel defends title at Dixie Senior Amateur
  Dec 14, 2014 - Doug Hanzel successfully defended his title at the Dixie Senior Amateur with a final round 70 at the TPC at Eagle Trace to win by three
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  Michael Mercier overtakes Rick Woulfe for lead at Dixie Senior Amateur
  Dec 13, 2014 - Michael Mercier of June Beach, Fla. posted a 68 on Saturday at Heron Bay to overtake first-roiund leader Rick Woulfe
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  Dixie Senior Underway: Woulfe Claims lead (live scoring)
  Dec 12, 2014 - Rick Woulfe, coming off wins at the Ralph Bogart and the Crane Cup, posts 66, looks like the man to beat
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  Doug Hanzel wins Dixie Senior Amateur
  Dec 18, 2013 - The U.S. Senior champ held on to defeat Jack Hall and win the title at Heron Bay Golf Club
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  Hanzel continues to lead Dixie Senior
  Dec 14, 2013 - This year's U.S. Senior Amateur champion Doug Hanzel shot a second consecutive 70 to keep his lead at the Dixie Senior Amateur
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  Doug Hanzel leads Dixie Senior
  Dec 13, 2013 - The U.S. Senior champ shot 2-under 70 and leads all players at the 2013 Dixie Senior Amateur
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  Brady Exber wins 2012 Dixie Senior
  Dec 19, 2012 - Exber withstood a surge from Peter Wegmann while Pat Vincelli repeated as Super Sr. champ
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  Dixie Senior: Brady Exber takes lead entering final round
  Dec 14, 2012 - Exber fired a second straight 67 and leads a loaded field by one heading into Saturday's finale
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  Dixie Senior: Pfiel grabs 2-shot lead after Round 1
  Dec 13, 2012 - Dick Pfiel fired an 8-under 64 to take the lead after Round 1 at the Dixie Senior Amateur
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  Dixie Senior: Pairings, tee times released
  Dec 10, 2012 - The Dixie Senior Amateur this year again boasts one of the best senior fields in the nation when play begins Thursday
• Ron Carter wins Dixie Senior Amateur
  Dec 10, 2011 - Carter bested close friend Bob Stephens by one shot to win at Heron Bay Golf Club
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  Ron Carter, Bob Stephens share Senior Dixie Amateur lead
  Dec 09, 2011 - Indiana golfers Ron Carter (69) and Bob Stephens (67) share 36-hole Dixie Senior Amateur lead at 4-under-par
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  Woulfe wins Dixie Senior Amateur
  Dec 12, 2010 - Rick Woulfe, who once beat Tiger Woods in match play in the Open Division, wins his 7th Dixie title
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  Woulfe Takes Lead at Dixie Senior Amateur with a 66
  Dec 11, 2010 - Rick Woulfe of Ft. Lauderdale, FL scorched Heron Bay with a six-under-par 66 on the 6,450 yard layout under perfect weather conditions.
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  Woulfe Wins 5th Dixie Senior Championship
  Dec 11, 2009 - After becoming the first inductee into The Dixie Amateur Hall of Fame, Rick Woulfe of Ft. Lauderdale, FL won his 5th Dixie Senior Championship by six shots
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  Dixie Senior Amateur: Woulfe, Hullender take titles
  Dec 14, 2008 - Rick Woulfe and Bob Hullender prevail in tight finishes at Heron Bay
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  Dixie Senior Amateur: Rosenbaum takes the win
  Dec 09, 2007 - Marc Rosenbaum dominates senior flight; Terry Louis wins super senior by a stroke
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  Dixie Senior Amateur: McDade wins - Rose fades with 79
  Dec 10, 2006 - Former Californian Pete McDade takes title with final round 73 - 222 in difficult conditions
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  Dixie Senior Amateur: Rose remains in lead
  Dec 09, 2006 - Steve Rose maintains his lead with a 74
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  Senior Dixie Amateur: 1st Round Complete
  Dec 08, 2006 - Steve Rose of New York City seizes early lead
• Dixie Senior Amateur: Woulfe wins by 2
  Dec 11, 2005 - Florida Senior Player-of-the-year Rick Woulfe, who once defeated Tiger Woods at the Dixie, wins by 2 at 1-over par 214

The Dixie Amateur originated in 1924 and was played at the old Miami Country Club. Florida has always been a golf destination and the tournament always attracts a strong field of talented amateur players.

Early winners of the Dixie Amateur included: Frank Stafaci, Earl Christianson, Frank Perpich, Al Besselink, Bill Hyndman III and future Masters Champion Doug Ford. With the closing of the Miami Golf Club in 1953 the Dixie was discontinued until 1962.

The Dixie Amateur has been played continuously since 1962 at various courses in South Florida including: The Links at Key Biscayne and the Golf Club of Miami . During this time the tournament really began to attract the very best players in the United States and several players won before graduating to the PGA Tour. Champions include: Andy Bean, Bruce Fleisher, Lanny Wadkins, Nolan Henke, Len Mattice and Jesper Parnevik.

In 1990 the Dixie Amateur was moved to the Bonaventure Resort. During this time period the tournament was moved to December and held during the Christmas break. This move allowed a greater number of collegiate golfers to participate and the strength of our field grew substantially.

In 1997 a senior division was created for players 55 years and older. This increased exposure and attracted an even stronger field of senior golfers. Steve Earsley of Stuart, Florida won the inaugural event and repeated as Champion in 1998.

In 2002, the women's division was added and has consistently attracted the finest female amateurs in the world. The inaugural women's champion, Meaghan Francella, narrowly defeated Paula Creamer, now an LPGA superstar. The 2007 women's champion, Lexi Thompson, became the youngest winner of an LPGA tournament in 2011 at the age of 16.

The 2009 Dixie Amateur saw the addition of the first Senior Women’s Dixie Amateur Championship.

In 2011, ClubLink acquired the Dixie Amateur and put renewed emphasis on providing the best possible experience for all contestants. The women's, senior women's, and senior men's divisions are now played at a premier ClubLink property, Eagle Trace Golf Club.

In 2019, a Mid-Master division for players aged 40- 54 was added to the Senior tournament, allowing more players to experience the Dixie.

PAST CHAMPIONS

2023 Rick Stimmel (Sr), Steve Humphrey (SS), Tim Eckberg (MM)
2022 Greg Sanders (Sr), Terry Tyson (SS), Jason Lina (MM)
2021 Joe Shaktman (Sr), Stephen Fox (SS), Marc Engellenner (MM)
2020 Michael Hughett (Sr), Tim Vigotsky (SS), Tommy Smith (MM)
2019 Jeffrey Scott Ray (Sr), Edward Turner (SS), Chad Branton (MM)
2018 Michael Hughett (Sr), Edward Turner (SS)
2017 Doug Hanzel (Sr), Jeffrey Knox (SS)
2016 James Starnes (Sr), Jeffrey Knox (SS)
2015 Rick Woulfe (Sr), Bob Rogoff (SS)
2014 Doug Hanzel (Sr), Stephen Rose (SS)
2013 Doug Hanzel (Sr), Bill Dorece (SS)
2012 Brady Exber (Sr), Pat Vincelli (SS)
2011 Ron Carter (Sr), Pat Vincelli (SS)
2010 Rick Woulfe (Sr), Bill Dorece (SS)
2009 Rick Woulfe (Sr), Richard Anderson (SS)
2008 Rick Woulfe (Sr), Bob Hullender (SS)
2007 Marc Rosenbaum (Sr), Terry Louis (SS)
2006 Pete McDade (Sr), David King (SS)
2005 Rick Woulfe (Sr)
2004 Rick Woulfe (Sr)
2003 Bob Ethridge (Sr)
2002 Carl Tuke (Sr)
2001 Ron Clelan (Sr)
2000 Rick Woulfe (Sr)
1999 Rick Ten Broeck (Sr)
1998 Steve Earsley (Sr)
1997 Steve Earsley (Sr)