-Enjoying a week off from the PGA TOUR, Paul Tesori partners with Chad James to win gross title by two; Kevin Devine and Brad Swanson top net field-
FOR RELEASE: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
JACKSONVILLE, FL – On perhaps the most spectacular day the month of March has yet to offer, 44 teams representing JAGA member facilities competed today in the JAGA Spring Four-Ball at the Bobby Weed-designed Stillwater Golf and Country Club at the Lennar development off County Road 210 in St. Johns County.
The winning teams were:
Gross: Paul Tesori (Ponte Vedra) and Chad James (King & Bear GC)
Net: Kevin Devine (Stillwater G&CC) and Brad Swanson (Stillwater G&CC)
Tesori is a familiar name to fans who follow local golf and the PGA TOUR. The Nocatee resident was a standout golfer at St. Augustine High School (class of 1990) who went on to play for the University of Florida (1992-95) and then qualify for the TOUR in his first attempt in 1996. For the last 25-plus years, Tesori has caddied on TOUR for Vijay Singh, Tom Kim, new PLAYERS champion Cameron Young and Webb Simpson. He cites being alongside Simpson when his close friend won the 2012 U.S. Open as his greatest caddie moment.
Like Tesori, James was a PGA TOUR caddie before he became a JSO officer. He is now a sergeant. Golf is his passion and he passes on his love and experience by mentoring junior golfers at the World Golf Village courses. Chad and Paul grew up playing the former Ponce de Leon course in St. Augustine and worked as cart attendants together at Marsh Creek CC.
With Stillwater and Lennar hosting JAGA once again in about six weeks for the 69th JAGA Senior Amateur Championship presented by Lennar, there were a significant number of Northeast Florida’s top senior men amateurs entered in search of a preview for the May 3-5 tournament.
Gross champions – Chad James (left) and Paul Tesori
Net champions – Kevin Devine (left) and Brad Swanson
The top three teams in the Gross and Net divisions were:
Gross
1 – Paul Tesori / Chad James 63 (-9) $400
2 – Tom Price / Chadrick Smith 65 (-7) $300
3 – Rick Root / David French * 67 (-5) $200
Net
1 – Kevin Devine / Brad Swanson 63 (-9) $400
2 – Billy Lodise / Bart Abstein 66 (-6) $300
3 – Robert Goettlicher / Michael Anderson * 68 (-4) $200
*Ties broken by match of scorecards
Par was 72. The format was one best ball of each twosome with teams competing in both divisions (gross, net) but eligible to win prizes in only one. Depending on age and sex, play was from tee yardages measuring approximately 6,400, 6,000, 5,700 or 4,900.
Skins were won by Chadrick Smith, David French, Cary Helton, Joe Mundweiler and Tim Iley.
Joining the golfers at the awards luncheon was Stillwater golf course architect Bobby Weed, who shared insights into the building of the layout as well as his fondness for and recollections of his mentors and longtime friends, the late Alice and Pete Dye.
Stillwater G&CC golf course architect Bobby Weed
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NEXT UP FOR JAGA
JAGA’s next event, also to be played at Stillwater G&CC, is its oldest. The 69th JAGA Senior Amateur Championship presented by Lennar is May 3-5. It dates back to 1958 and is the oldest continuously played tournament in Northeast Florida. Stillwater is a Lennar property. For details and to enter, click HERE.
Brent Dietz of Windy Harbor GC won last year’s championship at Marsh Landing CC.
JAGA’s 2026 Fall Four-Ball will be Nov. 2nd at the Ponte Vedra Inn and Club/Lagoon Course.
Photo Credits: JAGA
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ABOUT JAGA
Established in 1954, JAGA enters its 73rd year in 2026. It is a not-for-profit corporation consisting of 42-member golf facilities located in Northeast Florida. JAGA’s mission is to promote golf, community and goodwill through tournaments and related events and activities. It conducts or supports 11 tournaments, including six championship events and five others that feature team formats. JAGA has a charitable arm that manages a scholarship program which currently provides college funding for 62 area students. Since its inception in 1974, the Scholarship Trust has awarded over $2.5 million in scholarships to more than 475 students.
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Contacts:
Jeff Johnstone
JAGA
Cell: 404-867-5385
Email: jstoner1980@gmail.com