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Sunday at Stonegate at Solivita delivered just about everything you could ask for in a summer tournament day. Under sunny skies, temperatures around 88 degrees and surprisingly comfortable humidity levels, players were treated to near-perfect scoring conditions on a golf course many called a true hidden gem. From the immaculate conditions to the welcoming atmosphere, the Stonegate team helped create an outstanding tournament experience from start to finish.
While Division 1 did not field any competitors this week, the remaining divisions more than made up for it with dramatic finishes, breakthrough victories and even a playoff. Division 2 produced a heavyweight duel that came down to the final hole, Division 3 turned into a four-man sprint to the finish, Division 4 showcased resilience and grit while Division 5 needed extra holes to crown a champion. By the end of the afternoon, Stonegate had earned plenty of new fans and the Orlando Chapter had another unforgettable tournament in the books.
To kick things off, the Division 2 players delivered exactly the kind of drama fans hope for when a tournament comes down to the wire. What unfolded on the Oaks Course was essentially a head-to-head match play battle between Chason “Rocky” Rockymore (Florida Southwest) and Caleb Smith (Atlanta).
The opening holes set the tone. Both players birdied the 1st, followed with pars on the 2nd, and then stumbled with doubles on the 3rd. From there, it became a heavyweight exchange. Rocky grabbed the advantage on the 4th, only to see Caleb answer with a birdie on the 5th to reclaim the lead. Rocky fired back with a birdie on the 8th, sending the pair to the back nine deadlocked.
Neither player could create separation through the early stages of the inward nine. The tie finally broke on the 12th when Rocky edged back in front. He appeared to be in control until disaster nearly struck on the difficult 16th, where a double bogey trimmed his lead to just one stroke.
That set the stage for a dramatic finish.
Standing on the 18th tee, both players knew the tournament hung in the balance. Playing strategically, Rocky chose iron off the tee and laid up with his second shot. Caleb took the aggressive route, going for the green but finding a greenside bunker.
Then came the shot of the tournament.
From the fairway, Rocky threw both a dart and a dagger. His approach settled just 18 inches from the cup, all but assuring birdie and putting immense pressure on his challenger. Refusing to fold, Caleb answered with a brilliant bunker shot of his own, spinning it to within a few feet of the hole. Both players converted birdies in a fitting final flourish.
When the dust settled, it was Rocky standing alone atop the leaderboard, claiming victory by a single stroke.
The win marks the fourth title of Rocky’s APT career and his first since last July. When he combines his elite power with precision like he displayed this week, chasing him down becomes an almost impossible task.
Division 3 turned into an absolute four-man brawl on Sunday. As the players made the turn, all four contenders were packed tightly together with no room for error. It was Owen Hand (Atlanta) clinging to a razor-thin one shot lead over Mike Scheinman (Orlando), while Graham Chancey (Orlando) and Joey Carpenter (Orlando) lurked just behind, waiting for an opening. With nine holes left, the tournament was completely up for grabs.
Then the pressure hit.
Owen’s advantage vanished almost immediately after the turn as mistakes began to creep in. By the time the group reached the 13th tee, the leaderboard had flipped entirely. The one shot lead Owen once held had become a two shot deficit. At the same time, both Graham and Joey ran into trouble of their own, opening the door for Mike to seize control heading into the closing stretch.
But nobody was coasting home.
With the tournament hanging in the balance, nerves began to show over the final few holes. Graham made one final furious charge, playing his last three holes in 1-under par to put serious heat on the leaders. Owen answered with a rally of his own before disaster struck on the penultimate hole with a costly double bogey that proved too much to overcome. Mike’s closing stretch wasn’t flawless, but it was just steady enough to survive the chaos and hold everyone off at the line.
When the dust settled, Mike escaped with a one shot victory over Owen and a two shot margin over Graham to capture his first career APT victory… doing so in only his fourth tournament start. The breakthrough win also catapults Mike to the top of the Orlando Division 3 Player of the Year standings, where he now holds a 99-point lead over Graham heading into the heart of the summer season.
Division 4 may not have featured late-round chaos on the leaderboard, but it absolutely featured grit, resilience and one unforgettable breakthrough performance from Chris Davisson (Orlando). Playing in just his second ever APT event, Chris arrived determined to prove something to himself after recently putting in work with a lesson… and that determination was tested immediately.
The day could have unraveled right from the opening tee after Chris carded a triple bogey on the very first hole. For many players, that kind of start can derail an entire round before it ever gets going. Instead, Chris dug in and refused to let the early damage define his day. From that point forward, the mission became simple: eliminate the blow-up holes, stay patient and keep the round alive.
And that’s exactly what he did.
Chris settled into the round beautifully, striking the ball well enough to hit an impressive six greens in regulation on a demanding setup. Even though the putter never really caught fire, he consistently gave himself chances and avoided the costly mistakes that can destroy momentum in Division 4. Hole after hole, he kept grinding and kept his composure.
By the time he walked off the 18th green, Chris had done enough to secure his first ever APT victory… a milestone moment that comes only two tournaments into his tour career. From opening-hole disaster to winner’s circle, it was a performance built on resilience, patience and refusing to quit after an early punch to the gut.
Division 5 delivered the drama of the day… and it took extra holes to finally settle it.
The contenders in this division earned every bit of their rounds before they ever struck a tee shot. David Densieski (Florida Southwest), Patrick LaPage (Orlando) and Jim Davis (Orlando) all logged serious windshield time just to make it to Kissimmee, and after the long drives, it was Patrick who looked ready to cruise to victory early on. He made the turn at 10-over par and held a commanding four shot advantage over David with the back nine looming.
But golf tournaments rarely follow a script.
David began chipping away as Patrick stumbled out of the gate on the inward nine, slowly tightening the screws as the pressure mounted. Even so, Patrick still appeared to have things under control until disaster struck on the 16th hole with a costly triple bogey that completely changed the complexion of the tournament. Suddenly, the comfortable cushion was gone and the nerves were impossible to ignore.
One hole later, the momentum swing became complete.
Patrick could only manage bogey on 17 while David steadied himself with a clutch par, pulling the two players dead even as they walked to the final tee. Both players held firm with pars on 18, meaning the Division 5 championship would need overtime to decide a winner.
Back to the first tee they went.
And that’s where David delivered the shot he needed at the time he needed.
Standing over his approach shot in the playoff, David fired a stunning approach that settled to within a foot of the hole, leaving himself a near tap-in birdie and all but ending the contest on the spot. Patrick could only manage par, giving David an electrifying playoff victory and his third win of the season… remarkably, all three coming in Orlando Chapter events.
The win also carries massive Player of the Year implications, allowing David to hang onto the top spot in the Florida Southwest standings by the slimmest of margins as the summer race continues to heat up.
The Mid-Am Net contest came down to a dramatic, winner-take-all finale on the 18th hole. As the net games go, Caleb Smith (+3) unknowingly stepped onto the final tee trailing by a single stroke. Needing a strong finish in the Division 1 battle, he delivered a spectacular, clutch shot out of the greenside bunker, leaving himself a makeable birdie putt. That brilliant recovery combined with a costly closing bogey from Mike Scheinman (+4) sealed a thrilling, comeback victory for Caleb.
Meanwhile, the Senior Net contest was a wild, leaderboard-shifting rollercoaster all day long. Ultimately, it was Owen Hand (+3) who caught fire on the front nine, riding a streak of three consecutive birdies to capture a commanding three-shot victory over David Densieski (+6) and Jim Davis (+6).
In a heartwarming twist of fate, both net champion plaques rode home in the exact same vehicle: grandfather Owen and grandson Caleb swept the field to claim family bragging rights alongside their titles.
