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The Everglades Chapter of the Florida GCSA was just two years old when it invited the South Florida Chapter for a casual get-together. In 1970, the Everglades and South Florida Chapters came to an agreement to add a friendly golf match to their annual meeting. The following year, they cemented this decision as an annual occurrence, elevating the stakes by awarding the champion a coveted pail of Poa grass. Setting the stage the tournament's eventual label as "The POA."
In 1972, Doc Anderson, a local vendor offered to provide a barbecue style meal at the meeting. In 1975, the event was officially dubbed the Poa Annua Golf Classic. As it continued to grow, other chapters of the Florida GCSA were invited and the location of the event was changed to other courses such as Lehigh, Mirror Lakes, Oxbow, and Naples Beach Club. While the tournament was at Mirror Lakes the board of directors of the Florida GCSA decided to hold one of its board meetings in conjunction with the event.
In 2022, the Ritz-Carlton Naples Tiburon became the new home of the POA tournament. Over the years, this event has evolved into one of the most highly anticipated gatherings of Florida superintendents and their loved ones.
In 1959, Dr. Granville “Granny” C. Horn took over the leadership of the turfgrass program at the University of Florida. With in a few years, he built the program into the most comprehensive in the South and among the best in the nation. In the late sixties and early seventies, more turfgrass research was done under Dr. Horn’s guidance than all the other schools in the Southeast combined. At the same time G.C. was preparing students for the “real” world of turfgrass management.
For this reason, following his death in 1982 a decision was made to establish the Dr. G.C. Horn Memorial Endowment Fund. The golf event, held in conjunction with the POA Annua Golf Classic, is the primary fund raiser for the endowment fund.
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Where: Tiburon - The Club Room | Adjacent to the Tiburon clubhouse
Where: Tiburon - The Club Room | Adjacent to the Tiburon clubhouse
The Florida Golf Course Best Management Practices (BMP) Certification Program is intended for golf course superintendents, assistant superintendents, and other golf industry professionals. This program is designed to highlight the various BMPs involved in Golf Course Management. It is designed to be a preparation course for completion of the certification examination.
Where: Ritz Lobby
Swing by to collect your Luau tickets and SWAG bag.
Where: Tiburon Lawn
Private reception honoring the 2024 Partners of the POA.
*Invite Only Event
Where: Tiburon Lawn
Swing by to collect your Luau tickets and SWAG bag.
Where: Shark Alley
Where: TBD
Where: Shark Alley
Prizes will be awarded in both formats and winners will be announced at the Luau. Both tournaments will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
To secure your spot you are required to register before May 3rd.
Where: TBD
Box Lunch Provided
Where: TBD
The Saturday tee times for the Black Course start at 9:06 AM.
Saturday morning, each participant is scheduled to receive an email from Unknown Golf confirming their tee time and the link to the live scoring application.
Box Lunch Provided
Where: Ritz Pool Lawn
Make leis and mingle with an amazing group of ladies while savoring light hors-d'oeuvres and refreshing drinks. All while others are playing golf, providing the perfect backdrop for a fun and social morning.
The Ladies of the POA welcomes all ladies to join us for a truly unforgettable time. And with the beautiful location by the Ritz pool, you'll be surrounded by stunning scenery as you soak up the relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.
Get ready for a morning full of laughter, good vibes, and happy memories!
(The Kids of the POA are always welcome too).
Where: Tiburon Lawn
Treat yourself to hors d’oeuvres & complimentary beer & wine as we prepare for the annual POA Luau celebration. Need additional Luau wristbands? We will have a limited number of wristbands available for purchase during this time.
Where: Tiburon Lawn
Join us on the Grand Lawn Pavilion as we close out the 2023 POA weekend with our annual Luau celebration. The evening festivities will include a lovely dinner, live music, and so much more to make the night a truly memorable one.
Looking to purchase additional Luau tickets?