Our challenging golf course offers male golfers four course
layouts: 1. Firethorne (Championship Red Tees), 2. Regular Men's (Black tees), 3. Sedgefield Senior Tees(combination Black and Gold tees), 4. Gold (Forward Senior Tees)
As many golfers find the Firethorne, and even
the Black layouts a cut above their golfing ability, a host of members decided
to play primarily from the Sedgefield tees. This eventually led to the
formation of the Sedgefield Golf
Association (SGA) of Firethorne Country Club. The Sedgefield tees course
provides for challenging and enjoyable play of a 6,000+ yard course comprising
a combination of 11 Black tees and 7 Gold tees – a comfortable compromise for
most average golfers.
We invite you to become a member of the SGA. Many members play
both in SGA and MGA (Men’s Golf Association) events depending on their
individual golfing needs, skills and available time.
Why should you
join?
- We embrace the PGA initiative “move forward" to fulfill your golfing needs. That is why we play both Sedgefield and Gold Tees
- Play is done at 100% of handicaps, but we use 3 month low index for tournaments
- Membership is FREE.
What kind of
members does the SGA have?
- Our membership comprises over 67 male golfers ranging in age from 40's to the 80's.
- The handicaps of SGA members range from 5 into the low 30's.
- Many members have established personal friendships that go beyond golfing.
The SGA plays every Wednesday and Saturday. Play either or both of those days. Or play a couple times a month, it’s your choice based on your schedule. With SGA handicaps ranging from 5 – 30+, golfers of all handicap levels are welcome. We send out weekly emails to SGA members and you simply let us know if you are playing.
First tee time depending on the time of the year:
- Wednesday 18 holes – Summer - 9:30 am or Winter (thru 4/27) - 10:30 am
- Saturday 18 holes – Summer - 8:20 am or Winter (thru 4/30) - 9:10 am
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Firethorne fields a team to play some of the top Charlotte area private country clubs. OMEGA is a mid-week interclub for golfers 55 years and older sponsored by the SGA. OMEGA combines 18 private golf clubs from the Charlotte area into one organization for the purpose of having seniors at all member clubs enjoy an expanded golf experience.
Holiday Events
The SGA hosts holiday weekend events (Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day) open to all SGA primary members regardless of age. Firethorne Women's Golf Association ladies also have a separate but coordinated 9 hole event.
SPECIAL EVENTS
SPECIAL EVENTS
The season starting Breakfast Open in April is a great starting event which will evolve to include a combined SGA-MGA event. 2017 and 18 saw this have 60 players. The SGA's Challenge Cup awards points each day of SGA regular play with the top 16 players vying for total of $1,500 at seasons end. There is also a two man Partner/Partner which is an event which has a barbecue outing that same night.
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| Jim Widler Cup |
Sedgefield Championship
The SGA's premier 36 hole final Major of the year is in October. As an SGA member, you're invited to play and take your shot at winning the prestigious Jim Widler Cup. Concluding this exciting and challenging two-day low net event, join us with your spouse / significant other at the SGA banquet for a sit down dinner, awards presentation and celebration of a great fun-filled year!
Social Side of the SGA
- Gather with spouses after events.
- Organize golf events and trips with wives.
- We host one of the Club's premier social events of the year: The SGA Banquet and Dance which includes our awards night and raffle table and silent auction..
- The SGA's President sits on the Firethorne Advisory Board.
You will find that SGA members are easy going and eager to make
new members feel welcome within our circle. For more information please visit
our website at www.FirethorneSGA.com or contact anyone whose name you see below.
You may also contact any of the Firethorne Pro Shop staff and let them know that you would
like to link up with us!
There is no reason not to join:
And remember it’s FREE!
We hope to meet you soon!
Please contact a member of the SGA Board or the Firethorne Golf Shop for more information or one of the Board if you are interested in running:
Bob Urbont - President, OMEGA Captain (urbontr@earthlink.net) (2012 -2020)
Earl Beglin - Vice President (efbgolf@gmail.com) (2020)
Past PresidentsEarl Beglin - Vice President (efbgolf@gmail.com) (2020)
Chuck Loew - Director and Treasurer (cloew001@hotmail.com) (2018 - 2020)
Harold Clark - Director and Secretary (hwclark57@gmail.com) (2020)
Joe Calder - Director (calderjt@aol.com) (2019 - 2020)
Joe Calder - Director (calderjt@aol.com) (2019 - 2020)
Bob Urbont 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Jimmy Powell 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015
Hermann Heid 2013
