The 2026  Florida “GAYP” State Open 
Saturday & Sunday - January 31st & February 1st, 2026
 Joe Schwartz & Pat Quartucci will Sponsor and Host this Event.
This Tournament will be held at Pat Quartucci's home, 3909 West Park Road, Hollywood, Florida 33021 - 954-961-6031.
Tournament starts at 10:00 AM, Refreshments will be served, and over $1,000 prize money expected.

phone: 964-665-4348  email: Joe Schwartz Joe.Schwartz5555@gmail.com

The 2026 Florida State Checker Tournament will be a two day tournament to be held Saturday January 31 and Sunday February 1, 2026, at Pat Quartucci's home, 3909 West Park Road, Hollywood, Florida, 33021.  Joe Schwartz will provide $1,000 in prize money.  Pat will provide his home and refreshments.  The tourney is open to all players and features Go-as-you-please.  Come to Florida -- enjoy our warm weather, beaches, horse racing, etc.  Call Pat 954-240-4913 or 954-961-6031 or Joe 954-665-4348.

RESULTS:

Reported by Richard Beckwith 2/1/2026

I will do more reports later, but final GAYP standings were
 
  1. Richard Beckwith
  2. Joe Schwartz
  3. Pat Quartucci
  4. Mark Sokolovsky
  5. Yevhen Bohush
  6. Anthony Tramontano (with drew after 3 rounds)
     
We also had 8 in today's youth tournament (Yevhen played in both events).
Andriy has those results.

2026 Tournament Dates