Format: 36 holes of gross four-ball stroke play
Eligibility: Florida resident, FSGA Adult Member at least 65 years of age
Championship Format
- 36 holes of gross four-ball stroke play (commonly known as two-person best-ball)
- Maximum Field Size - 52 teams (104 players)
- The lowest team score for 36 holes will be the Champion
- If necessary, the field will be flighted into two or three flights for gift certificates based on Round 1 scores
What is a Four-Ball? A four-ball is a two person team where the low score of the two players on each hole is counted. It is commonly referred to as best ball
Eligibility
- Male amateur golfers at least 65 years of age as of the first day of the Championship - See the FSGA’s Competitive Fairness Gender Policy
- 70 & Over Age Divsion Only - both competitors must be 70 years of age as of the first day of the Championship
- Both entrants are required to be members of the FSGA & Florida Residents
- Active Florida GHIN of 15.0 or less at time of entry
Entry Fee
- $400 per team ($200 per person)
- Late entries will be accepted subject to a $10 late entry fee should the entrant gain acceptance into the field
Schedule of Events
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Monday, September 22nd
- 8:00 AM - Registration near the pro shop
- 9:00 AM - Round 1 shotgun start
Tuesday, September 23rd
- 9:00 AM - Final round shotgun start
- Awards ceremony shortly after conclusion of play
Entry Priority
- Entries will be accepted based upon the order of receipt. Entries received after the competitive field is full or after the close of entries, will be placed on an alternates list. Alternates will be contacted in the order of receipt of entry, if and when, a spot becomes available.
Flighting
- After 18 holes, the number of flights will be based on the number of teams and the range of scores
Championship Practice Rounds
- Practice rounds are available one week prior to the Championship and limited to after 12:00 PM on weekends.
- The cost of the practice round is $40 + tax and includes cart, golf, and range balls. Please call (813) 689-7766 to arrange your practice round.
- The proper place to practice your golf swing is on the driving range. Hitting multiple balls on the golf course is unacceptable.