3rd Edition — 2019

The Story

The 3rd Edition marked the FFI's arrival as a legitimate institution. For the first time, a full tournament program was produced — complete with matchup writeups, course guides, and the kind of commentary that would become an FFI hallmark. The action took place entirely at Applebrook, with 28 points on the line across three rounds: 18 holes of Better Ball in the morning, 9 holes of Singles after lunch, and 9 holes of Alternate Shot to close. The night before, both teams gathered at The Flying Pig in Malvern for drinks and the ceremonial unveiling of pairings. On the course, Ben Etherington was sensational, earning MVP honors as Team Philly cruised to a 17.5–10.5 victory. Behind the scenes, the roster had undergone a quiet revolution — Captain Shanahan had reshuffled Team Philly's lineup, a move that prompted Vice Captain Pat Shanahan to observe: 'Going scorched earth.' Matt Hopkins served as Team DC's Captain. The Founding Fathers Cup, newly made for this edition, had found its first home in Philadelphia.

Weather

Cool mid-October day in Malvern, PA. High of 59°F, low of 36°F. Crisp fall golf weather.

Rosters

Match Pairings

Schedule

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