WHAT IS AGO?

AGO (Amateur Golfers of Orlando) is the oldest amateur golf organization in the Greater Orlando area.  AGO was established in 1971 by Gordy Gibb and Sandy Sanderson, two leaders who are well known to many Orlando golfers. 

The goal of AGO was, and is, to provide an avenue for avid amateur golfers to compete with one another on some of the finest golf courses in the Greater Orlando area.  Through the years AGO has been privileged to have been led by golfers like George Stevenson, Hank Hardy, Tom Pill, “Doc” Moore, John Coen, Rick Harris and Joe Wingerter to name just a few.  Their leadership has enabled AGO to exist, and expand its membership and reputation. 

AGO plays tournament golf once a month, usually on the third Sunday. Exceptions are when the third Sunday conflicts with holidays or other major events such as the Bay Hill Classic, etc.  When that is the case, we will usually play on either the second or fourth Sunday, whichever is most suitable.  AGO’s golf year culminates in April of each year when we have our Annual Championship, a two-day tournament (Saturday and Sunday) on two of the premier golf courses in the Orlando area.  Our May tournament is followed by a luncheon on-site and an awards ceremony where the top golfers in the Championship and the golf year are recognized. 

All of our golf tournaments are handicapped.  All of our golfers are flighted based on their handicaps.  Golfers will compete with others that have similar handicaps.  Each flight has six winners.  One golfer will win the overall “low gross score” and another will win “low net score” for the entire field.  Winners receive “certificates” in lieu of cash, that can be redeemed in several of Orlando’s top retail establishments and golf course pro shops. 

During each tournament there are several optional games that can be entered.  Check on the link “games” for a description of each of these games. 

If you love golf and are an avid golfer that enjoys competition as we all do, give one of our “Board Members” a call for more information, or simply print the application that is contained in the “join us” link and send it in.  You’ll be eligible to play in our next tournament.  We’ll enjoy having you as a member, and you’ll enjoy some of the finest golfing competition available locally.