Women's Mid-Amateur Championship

Stasi Regains Mid-Am Title!

Meghan Stasi, of Oakland Park, regained her title as Mid-Amateur Champion after not playing as defending Champion in 2015. Stasi took the early lead after day one with a one under-par 71. Kim Benedict, of Bonita Springs, sat two shots back after a round one score of one over-par 73. Defending Champion, Tara Joy-Connelly, of Palm Beach, would start the final round three shots back at 74.

Stasi never lost sight of the lead during the final round and posted an impressive second round score of three under-par 69 on near perfect course conditions. Consistent play and capitalizing on the par fives in her second round propelled Stasi to a wire-to-wire victory!

She was the only player in the field with two under-par rounds and finished four under-par for the tournament with a 140 total. Seven strokes behind, Joy-Connelly finished in second place with a second round 73 and tournament total 147. Boynton Beach resident, Taffy Brower, advanced up the leaderboard with rounds of 76-74 to take third place with a 150 total.

The Middle Division, Middle Division First Flight, and Forward Division crowned gross and net winners on Sunday. Sandie St. Onge, of Jensen Beach, carded gross rounds of 74-77—151 to win the Middle Division by nine strokes over Lucy Sievers in second place. Consistency was key for Patrisa Handley, of Sarasota, who won the Middle Division First Flight with two rounds of 80, tournament total 160. Five strokes behind in second place was Tinker Sanger who came back in the second  round with a 77 for a 165 tournament total. Jane Renninger, of Dade City, finished first in the Forward Division by eight strokes with a 172 tournament total. Diane Harris and Andi Phillips finished tied for second place. Click here for Net Results. 

Championship Format

• 36 holes of individual stroke play
• 84 total competitors
• Three Divisions - Championship, Middle and Forward
• Players must select their division at the time of entry, as long as they meet the eligibility requirements.
• The Overall Champion will be the individual from the Championship Division with the lowest 36-hole total score.

Schedule of Events

Saturday, April 30th

• 7:00 - 9:30 AM - Tournament Registration (located near pro-shop)
• 8:00 - 9:57 AM - Round One tee times off #1 & #10 tees

Sunday, May 1st

• 8:00 - 9:57 AM - Final round tee times off #1 & #10 tees
• 1:00 - 2:00 PM (approx.)  - Player's Awards Luncheon - Included with entry fee

Eligibility

• Must be a female amateur member of the FSGA and have reached 25 years of age by April 30, 2016.
• Female amateurs with a valid Florida GHIN Handicap Index of 34.0 or less.

Entry Fee

$160 - Entry fee includes all competitive rounds of golf, tee gift, an awards luncheon after the final round, and gift certificate prizes. Late entries will be accepted subject to a $10 late entry fee should the entrant gain acceptance into the field.

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.

Divisions and Approximate Yardages

Players must select which Division they wish to compete in upon entry. 

• Championship Division - 5,700-5,900 yards approx. (Gross Only)
• Middle Division - 5,300-5,500 yards approx. (Gross & Net)
• Forward Division - 4,800-5,000 yards approx. (Gross & Net)

Suggested Handicap Guidelines

The following should be considered when selecting divisions:

• Championship Division - 10.0 and Under
• Middle Division - 11.0-18.0
• Forward Division - 19.0 and Over

Committee Discretion: The Championship Committee reserves the right to move any player out of the Forward Division if their handicap is significantly lower than the majority of the competitors in that division, and their scoring history does not reflect the need to play from the Forward Division yardage. 

Handicaps

• All valid Florida GHIN Handicap Indexes used will be from the April 15, 2016 revision. 
• Each player must have a valid Florida GHIN Handicap Index no higher than 34.0.
• Players in the Middle and Forward Divisions will play to 100% of their course handicap.

Flighting

The Championship Division is gross only and will not be flighted.  

The Middle and Forward Divisions will be pre-flighted based on individual handicaps.  

Generally, divisions of more than 14 individuals will be flighted, however the Committee reserves the right to flight based on the number of individuals and/or the range of individual handicaps or scores. 

Breaking Ties

Championship Division - The overall Champion will be the individual with the lowest total score. In the event of a tie for first place, there will be a hole-by-hole sudden death playoff on a hole designated by the Committee to determine the Champion. All other tie breaks will be broken by the USGA scorecard match. The last 9 holes will be considered holes 10-18, the last 6 holes will be holes 13-18, the last 3 holes will be holes 16-18 and the last hole will be hole 18. In the case that players are still tied after the 18th hole, the winner will be determined by lot.

Other Divisions – All ties in each flight of the Middle and Forward Divisions will be broken by the USGA scorecard match. The last 9 holes will be considered holes 10-18, the last 6 holes will be holes 13-18, the last 3 holes will be holes 16-18 and the last hole will be hole 18. In the case that players are still tied after the 18th hole, the winner will be determined by lot.

Middle and Forward Divisions will pay gross first, then net.

Practice Rounds

Practice rounds are available after noon on the Saturday and Sunday prior to the Championship.  Practice rounds may be available during the week prior to the Championship. The price for a practice round is $30.00 + tax. Please call (386) 426-5210 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. 

Defending Mid-Amateur Champion

Tara Joy-Connelly started 2015 with a 2nd place finish in the Women's International Four-Ball and a win in the Women's Mid-Amateur Championship.  The 2015 Championship was also held at Sugar Mill Country Club, and Tara shot rounds of 73 and 71 to best the field by 3 shots.  She would continue the strong year with another win at the Women's Amateur Stroke Play Championship.  

Sugar Mill Country Club 

Sugar Mill Country Club has been host to the the Mid-Am Stroke Play, Mid-Am Four-Ball, Mid-Senior Four-Ball, and a FJT Tour Championship.  With a commitment to preserve nature, Sugar Mill Country Club offers beautiful scenery along with a shot makers layout. It is located in the historic beach town of New Smyrna Beach, which offers many sites to see and beaches to visit. Click here to view Sugar Mill Country Club. 

Other Policies

• Spectator and Spectator Cart Policy - Click here.
• Caddies - If a player employs a caddie, the caddie MUST walk and player's clubs must remain on the golf cart.
• Championship Pace of Play Policy - Click here.
• Local Rules and Conditions of Competition - Click here.
• Championship Policies - Click here to read the withdrawal, dress code, and other policies.
• Procedures for Alternates - Click here for information on how alternates may gain entry into this Championship.
• Conditions/ Schedule - 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.

Host Hotel and Accommodations

Hampton Inn New Smyrna Beach
214 Flagler Avenue
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169

$112 per room, per night, plus tax.

Click here to book online or call 386-898-9444 to book at discounted rate. Must reserve by April 8th.

Payment

Sugar Mill Country Club only accepts Cash and Visa/MasterCard.

Directions - Sugar Mill Country Club

100 Club House Circle 
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
(386) 426-5210

Click here for directions