Forty & Over Championship

Championship Format

• 54 holes of individual gross stroke play
• All players play 18 holes on each course before the 36-hole cut
• The field is split between the two courses for round one and switch courses for round two
• The field is cut to the low 60 and ties after 36 holes
• The final 18 holes will be played at the main site

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

• Male amateur golfers at least 40 years of age or older on the first day of the championship - See the FSGA’s Competitive Fairness Gender Policy
• Florida residency required
• Entrant is required to be an individual member of the FSGA
• Male amateur golfer with valid Florida GHIN Handicap Index not exceeding 10.0 

Entry Fee

• $235
• Includes all course fees, cart fees and range balls, gift certificate prize pool, FSGA tee gift, and final round lunch buffet for players making the cut
• Late entries will be accepted subject to a $10 late entry fee should the entrant gain acceptance into the field

Schedule of Events

• Friday, August 15th
  • 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM - Round one tee times off the 1st and 10th tees (Rookery & Eagle Creek)
• Saturday, August 16th
  • 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM - Round two tee times off the 1st and 10th tees (Rookery & Eagle Creek)
  • After the completion of play, the field will be cut to low 60 players and ties
• Sunday, August 17th
  
  • 8:00 AM - Final round backstart shotgun (Rookery)
  • Complimentary player's lunch following final round
  • Awards ceremony immediately following the completion 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
• The Championships Committee reserves the right to hold a number of spots for past champions, and players with standing on annual and two-year points lists until the entry close date

Championship Practice Rounds

• Available one week prior for $50 plus tax on a space available basis. Rate is restricted to after 12:00 PM on the weekend prior.
• Please call (239) 389-6600 to book at Rookery and (239) 774-2202 to book at Eagle Creek