History of the tournament

The annual Florida Sheriffs Youth Villa Classic Golf Tournament will tee off for the 59th time.  This tournament began in 1963 as the Armour Invitational, became the U.S. Agri-Chemical Championship, and then evolved into the Youth Villa Classic in 1972.  This great Memorial Day Weekend Classic proved to be a kick-start for several of its champions, including professionals Andy Bean, Bob Murphy, U.S. Amateur Champion Fred Ridley, and is considered one of the finest amateur tournaments in the state.