Society of Seniors: Spring Classic
Aileron Golf Club • Lake Suzy, FL
Feb 9–11, 2026
Format
54-hole stroke play
Overview
The Society of Seniors Spring Classic opens the SOS annual schedule and draws elite 55+ amateurs to rotating Florida venues each February. Founded in 1983, the Society of Seniors stages ten events annually across the country, and the Spring Classic has served as a premier season-opener for four-plus decades. The 2026 edition (18th) was hosted at the recently redesigned Aileron Golf Club in Lake Suzy.
Format
54-hole stroke play
Defending champion
William Mallon
2026
Past winners
Detailed scoring →| Year | Champion | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | William Mallon | Aileron Golf Club |
| 2025 | Doug Hanzel | World Golf Village (Slammer & Squire) |
| 2024 | Rick Stimmel | Orange County National |
| 2023 | Doug Clapp | Abacoa Golf Club |
| 2022 | Bob Bailey | Hammock Beach Resort |
| 2021 | Rusty Strawn | Orange County National |
| 2020 | Ken Kinkopf | Abacoa Golf Club |
| 2019 | Jim Lehman | Hammock Beach Golf Resort |
| 2018 | Lewis Stephenson | Abacoa Golf Club |
| 2017 | Keith Decker | Abacoa Golf Club |
| 2016 | Keith Decker | Santa Lucia River Club |
| 2015 | Michael Occi | Verandah Club |
| 2014 | Stephen Sharpe | Bonita Bay Club East |
| 2013 | Jim Lehman | Ironhorse GC |
| 2012 | Mike Bodney | Twin Eagles GC |
| 2011 | Duke Delcher | PGA Village |
| 2010 | Chip Lutz | Santa Lucia River Club |
| 2009 | Ron Carter | Pensacola CC |