44th Mid-Amateur Championship

Championship Format

• 36 holes of individual gross stroke play. Low 32 scores advance to match play
• There will be a hole-by-hole play-off to determine the last qualifier's place in the Championship immediately - all other ties for seeds will be broken randomly
• The match play round of 32 will begin Friday afternoon
• The round of 16 will be played on Saturday morning and the quarterfinals will begin Saturday afternoon
• The semifinals will be played on Sunday morning and the Championship match will be played on Sunday afternoon

If necessary, there will be a hole-by-hole "sudden death" play-off for the Championship - it is the player's responsibility to be present for any playoff

Eligibility

• Amateur golfers at least 25 years of age as of the first day of the Championship - See the FSGA’s Competitive Fairness Gender Policy
• Florida Resident
• Entrant is required to be an FSGA Adult Member with Florida GHIN of 7.0 or below

Entry Fee

• Qualifying Fee: Qualifying Fee includes entry fee and cart fee
• Championship Fee: Fee paid by those individuals who advance to the Championship through qualifying. Includes tee gifts, course fees, and range balls for each competitive round. Lunch included after the second round of stroke play
• Exempt Fee: Exempt Fee includes Championship Fee and Entry Fee for those individuals eligible for exemption
• Late entries are subject to a $20 late entry fee should the entrant gain acceptance into the qualifying field

Schedule of Events

• Thursday, May 8th
  • 7:30 AM - 9:27 AM - Round one tee times off of #1 and #10
• Friday, May 9th
  • 8:00 AM shotgun start - Round two stroke play
    • Field is cut to the low 32 for match play; playoff immediately following play to determine the last qualifying position
    • Complimentary lunch buffet for competitors following round two
  • 1:30 PM - Round of 32 match play off #1 and #10 tees
• Saturday, May 10th
  • 7:30 AM - 8:26 AM - Round of 16 match play off #1 tee
  • 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM - Quarterfinals off #1 tee
• Sunday, May 11th
  • 7:30 AM - 7:45 AM - Semifinals off #1 tee
  • 12:00 PM - Final match off #1 tee

Local Qualifying

• 18 holes of stroke play at 6 qualifying sites
• Cart fees are included in your qualifying fee
• The number of qualifying spots will be posted at the host site and will be proportionate to other qualifying sites based on the size of the field
• Ties for the last qualifying spot will also qualify (there are no playoffs)
• Alternates will be determined by ordering the players that just missed qualifying, and ties for alternate spots will be broken by the USGA suggested method (last 9, last 6, last 3, etc.)

Championship Practice Rounds

• Practice rounds are available one week prior to the championship on a space available basis and after 12:00 PM on the weekend prior. The cost of your first practice round is $50 plus tax. To book your practice round call the golf shop at (772) 569-9402
• A Golf Genius booking link will be provided after qualifying is complete to book your practice round tee time. The link will be posted under tee times and information and communicated to those players competing in the Championship
  • The proper place to practice your golf swing is on the driving range, hitting multiple shots on the course is unacceptable