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Arendell Fires Final-Round 63 to Raise Florida Open Trophy

Connor Arendell fired bogey-free, 9-under 63to capture the 75th Florida Open title.

By Florida State Golf Association

July 19^th, 2021

THE SUN RISES ON THE PRESTIGIOUS FLORIDA OPEN

With a rich history dating back to 1942, the 75th Florida Open Championship took center stage at Fiddlesticks Country Club.

Arendell Fires Final-Round 63 to Raise Florida Open Trophy

156 PLAYERS FIGHTING FOR THE FLORIDA OPEN TITLE

Qualifying began with over 1,100 players hoping to earn a spot in the championship. Ultimately, 101 players punched their ticket, joining 55 exempt competitors.

ROUND 1 BEGINS

The 75th Florida Open Championship began with players competing on the Long Mean and Loch Ness courses at Fiddlesticks.

Strafaci & Kellermann Lead After First Round

Two players sat at the top of the leaderboard after the first round. Tyler Strafaci and Pete Kellermann finished the day at 6 under to take the first-round lead.

Moving Day at the Florida Open

Saturday saw players fighting their way to the top of the leaderboard, with a cut to low 60 and ties at the end of the day.

Strafaci Takes 36-Hole Lead at Florida Open

Strafaci held his top spot on the leaderboard after the second round, posting a second-round 67 to take a one-shot lead over the field at 10-under 133.

Eighteen holes on Sunday at Fiddlesticks would decide who would raise the 75th Florida Open champion.

Arendell Fires Final-Round 63 to Raise Florida Open Trophy

Connor Arendell began the day in a tie for tenth and four shots back of the leader. He ended the day by raising the Florida Open trophy and taking home the $15,000 first-place check.

The Fort Myers native fired bogey-free, 9-under 63 on Sunday to capture the 75th Florida Open title. He secured the one-shot victory with a 15-under 200 for the championship.

"It feel great. I had a great final round today. I made just about everything. It just felt good to come from behind like that and win."

This is the first FSGA championship win for Arendell, who is a Florida Junior Tour alum and winner. His 15-under 200 for the championship is the second lowest total score in Florida Open history.

DuBois Captures Low-Amateur Honors

John Dubois fired a final-round 65 to earn a top-three finish and low-amateur honors. The incoming junior at the University of Florida carded three eagles and three birdies in the final round to capture the honors.

A BIG THANK YOU!

A massive thanks to the staff and membership at Fiddlesticks Country Club for hosting the 75th Florida Open Championship.

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