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15th Florida Cup **NEW DATE**

Streamsong Resort - Streamsong

December 1-3, 2024

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This is an Invitational & Player's Only Event

 

Held every two years, 16 of the top amateurs from North Florida compete against 16 of the top amateurs from South Florida. Using a Ryder Cup format, the team with the most points over two days holds the cup for two years. Players are invited based on their performance from the previous two seasons with the current year's results receiving a 50% bonus. In 2022, South Florida won 18.5-13.5 at Kensington  Golf & Country Club to tie the series at 7-7.

Tournament Summary

Format:  Three rounds of team match play

Eligibility: Invitational - male amateurs age 21 & up

Entry Fee:  $550 with On-Site Lodging (double-occupancy)
                    $750 with On-Site Lodging (single occupancy)

Qualifying

  • FSGA Two-Year North & South Points Lists
  • FSGA Senior Two-Year North & South Points Lists
  • Captain Selections

Championship Format

  • 16 members per team
  • Each team consists of 12 amateurs and 4 senior amateur golfers
  • Ryder Cup style format between the North Team and the South Team
  • Each match is worth one point to the team total. Matches do not extend if tied after 18 holes. A tie is worth 1/2 point to each team.
  • First team to 16 1/2 points wins the Cup for two years
  • A 16-16 tie results in the defending champions retaining the Cup for an additional two years

Eligibility

  • Florida residency required
  • Invitation only for male amateurs (21 and older)

Team Selection

  • 8 Amateurs selected from the Two-Year Amateur Player of the Year Points List
  • 2 Senior Amateurs selected from the Two-Year Senior Player of the Year Points List
  • 4 Amateurs selected by the FSGA Championship Committee
  • 2 Senior Amateurs selected by the FSGA Championship Committee

Players are selected by their standing on the Points Lists on the Wednesday, August 28th following the 40 & Over Championship & USGA Senior Amateur. Due to NCAA regulations, college golfers are not eligible. Any designated selections which are not filled due to ineligibility, or other reason, will be selceted by the FSGA Champinship Committee

Entry Fee

  • $550 with Lodging double-occupancy
  • $750 with Lodging single-occupancy
  • Includes:
    • Four rounds of golf (practice round & three competition rounds) with Forecaddie & Cart
    • Uniforms:
      • Two (2) FootJoy FSGA / Florida Cup team shirts
      • One (1) outerwear piece,
      • Titleist Florida Cup team golf bag
      • Florida Cup hat or visor & Florida Cup Towel
    • Food & Beverage:
      • $75 Resort Gift Card to offset Breakfast each day & On-Course purchases
      • Happy Hour Social / Dinner on Sunday, December 1st at Pub 59
      • Lunch on Monday, December 2nd at Bone Valley Tavern (Black Course)
      • Singles Pairings Dinner, Monday, December 2nd at Bone Valley Tavern (Black Course)
        Players are responsible for their personal  F&B purchases during rounds and not during functions
    • Lodging Accomodations Streamsong Hotel for two (2) nights - Sunday, December 1st & Monday, December 2nd

Schedule of Events

  • Sunday, December 1st
    • 11:03 AM - 12:23 PM - Practice Rounds
    • 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM - Resort Check-In
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM - Happy Hour Social & Dinner at Pub 59
  • Monday, December 2nd
    • 7:13 AM - 8:23 AM - Four-ball matches off 1st tee
    • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Lunch at Bone Valley Tavern off Menu
    • 12:33 PM - 1:43 PM - Foursomes matches off 1st Tee
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM - Happy Hour Social at Bone Valley Tavern
    • 7:00 PM - Single Pairings
  • Tuesday, December 3rd
    • 7:23 AM - 8:43 AM - Singles matches off 1st tee
    • Awards ceremony on course when final match completed

Players are encouraged and expected to attend all functions.

 

Championship Information

  • Course Setup
    • Mid-Amateurs - 6,800 - 7,000 yards
    • Senior Amateurs - 6,400 - 6,600 yards
  • Field Size - 32 players (16 players per team)
  • Tee Times & Information

Championship Policies

Player Information

Past Championships

  • Defending Champions - South Team
    For the first time in six years, it was the South that was left raising the tropy in 2022 at the 14th Florida Cup after defeating the North, 18.5 - 13.5 at Kensington Golf & Country Club
  • Past Results

Host Site

 

Host Hotel

  • Streamsong Hotel - included with entry fee