Senior Four-Ball Championship

Lost Tree opened in 1960 with Mark Mahannah as the original course architect. Jack Nicklaus renovated the course in 2002.

ELIGIBILITY:  Must be age 55 or older as of October 7, 2008, and both entrants must be members of the FSGA.

ENTRY FEE:  $320 ($340 - members who do not have an active FSGA/GHIN Handicap).

ENTRIES CLOSE:  Wednesday, September 10

CHAMPIONSHIP:  36 holes of four-ball stroke play.  The lowest team score for 36 holes in each division will be the Champion. If necessary, there will be a hole by hole play-off to determine the champion in each division. It is the player’s responsibility to be present for any play-off.

FLIGHTS:  After 18 holes. The number of flights will be based on the number of teams and/or the range of scores.

DIVISIONS:  55-64 (Senior), 65 and over (Super-Senior). All teams will compete in the age division that commensurates with the youngest player’s age as of the first day of the Championship.

CARTS:  Carts are included for all competitive rounds. Players are responsible for practice round fees.

SPECTATORS AND CADDIES: Spectators and caddies are always welcome at FSGA Championships. Only players are allowed to ride in carts.  If a player employs a caddie, the caddie MUST walk and the player’s clubs must remain on the golf cart.

CONDITIONS; SCHEDULES – The FSGA Championships Committee/on-site Rules Committee reserves the right to alter any of the conditions, provisions and/or schedules.  The decision of the Championships Committee/on-site Rules Committee in any matter will be final.

CHAMPIONSHIP PACE OF PLAY: Click here to read the Championship Pace of Play Policy.

HARD CARD; LOCAL RULES AND CONDITIONS OF COMPETITIONS: Click here to read the Hard Card and additional Conditions of Competitions.

CHAMPIONSHIP POLICIES: Click here to read the withdrawal, dress code, caddie and spectator and other policies.

COURSE SET-UP:  The golf course will be set-up approximately 6400-6500 yards (Senior) and 6100-6200 yards (Super Senior).

ACCOMMODATIONS:  Please click on the link for hotels in the North Palm Beach area.  Click Here.

REGISTRATION TABLE: There will be a registration table set up in front of the pro shop. All contestants are requested to check in.

PRACTICE ROUND: Practice rounds are available one week prior to the championship.  Practice rounds may be played after 12:00 PM on the weekend.  Tee times on Monday, October 6th will begin at 10:00 AM.  The price for your practice round is $30.00 + tax.  Please call (561) 626-1400 to arrange your practice round.  The proper place to practice your golf swing is on the driving range, hitting multiple shots on the course is unacceptable.

PAYMENT:  Lost Tree Club will accept CASH ONLY for method of payment.

SCORE CARDS: Only one of the partners per team need sign the score card and each score to count must be individually identifiable.  See Rule 31–3.

DIRECTIONS TO LOST TREE CLUB:

Take I-95 From the south exit 79A (P.G.A. BLVD)
From the north exit 79B (P.G.A. BLVD)

Exit east, (towards the ocean), approximately three miles.  Cross US1, (federal highway) proceed one mile to the first traffic light.  Make a left at entrance gate to Lost Tree Club.  Security will give you further directions to your desired destination.

DEFENDING CHAMPIONS:  Cail Pearce, of Lake Wales, and Bruce Scamehorn, of Winter Haven, won the title at Lake Wales Country Club on the second playoff hole with rounds of 69-68--137.