Senior Amateur Match Play Championship

Championship Format

• 36 holes of individual stroke play to determine the 32 qualifiers for match play
• A tie for last qualifier's place will be decided immediately by a hole-by-hole play-off
• For purposes of determining places in the draw, ties in qualifying rounds will be decided by a blind draw
• In the event of a tied match, the stipulated round is deemed to extend to as many holes as are required for a match to be won

Eligibility

• Male amateur golfer at least 55 years of age as of the first day of the championship - See the FSGA’s Competitive Fairness Gender Policy
• Florida residency required
• Entrant is required to be an adult member of the FSGA with an active Florida GHIN of 10.0 or less at time of entry

Entry Fee

• $235
• Late entries are subject to a $10 late entry fee should the entrant gain acceptance into the field

Schedule of Events

• Monday, June 16

  • Round one stroke play tee times will begin at 7:30 AM off #1 and #10 tees in foursomes

• Tuesday, June 17

  • Round two of stroke play. Players will be re-paired by score - 8:00 AM Shotgun in foursomes

  • Following morning shotgun, all players will be provided a lunch buffet included with entry fee

  • If necessary, a playoff to determine the final match play seeds will commence immediately following stroke play

  • Single elimination matches begin at 1:45 PM

• Wednesday, June 18
  • 8:00 AM - 8:56 AM - Round of 16 Matches
  • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Quarterfinal Matches
• Thursday, June 19
  • 8:00 AM - 8:10 AM - Semifinal Matches
  • Complimentary lunch provided
  • 12:30 PM - Final Match

Entry Priority

• First Come, First Served - 25 Spots
• Entry Priority Categories - Guaranteed Entry Prior to Close of Entries
  • Last five year's Senior Amateur Match Play Champions
  • Last year's Senior Amateur Match Play Quarterfinalists
  • Top 25 and ties from Senior Player of the Year Points List at close of entries
  • Top 25 and ties from current year's Senior Amateur Championship
  • Top 25 and ties from previous year's Senior Amateur Points List
  • Top 5 and ties from previous season's Winter Series Points List (55-64 Age Division)
  • Florida Residents Qualifying for previous year's USGA Individual Championships
  • Committee Exemptions
• After Close of Entries
  • Any available spots in the field will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis and then alternate list by handicap index on the entry close date
  • 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

Championship Practice Rounds

• Practice rounds are available one week prior to the championship on a space available basis and after 12:00 PM the weekend prior and the price for a practice round is $35.00 + tax
• Please call (941) 900-2424 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