Mid-Amateur Stroke Play Championship

Founded in 1926, Sara Bay was designed by Donald Ross and widely recognized as one of Florida's finest classic courses.

ELIGIBILITY:  Must be age 25 or older as of April 24, 2009, and be a member of the FSGA.

ENTRY FEE:  $190 ($200 - members who do not have an active FSGA/GHIN Handicap).

ENTRIES CLOSE:  3/25/2009

CHAMPIONSHIP:  Fifty-four holes of individual stroke play. All players play thirty-six holes at Sara Bay Country Club on Friday, April 24th and Saturday, April 25th. In an effort to assist players with their travel and hotel plans, the Committee will establish the 36-hole “cut” after the completion of Saturday morning’s round. (Announced at approximately 3:00 PM) The cut will be statistically determined in an attempt to identify a field of approximately 70 players. Since the cut will be established prior to the completion of the afternoon round on Saturday, the total number of players making the cut may be several more or less than 70. This method of establishing the cut at mid-round has been used effectively in our Senior Championship where we also play a morning and afternoon round. The early determination of the cut will prevent players from having to "wait around" until 7:00 PM Saturday night to find out their status. (For your own projection purposes, the cut will be very close to two times the score necessary to be in 70th place after the first round) The final eighteen holes will be played on Sunday April 26th at Sara Bay CC. The lowest score for 54 holes will be the Champion. There will be a hole by hole play-off immediately following play in event of a tie for the Champion. It is the player’s responsibility to be present for any playoff.

COURSE:  Sara Bay Country Club

CARTS:  Carts are included for all competitive rounds. Players are responsible for practice round fees.

SPECTATORS AND CADDIES: Spectators and caddies are always welcome at FSGA Championships. Only players are allowed to ride in carts.  If a player employs a caddie, the caddie MUST walk and the player’s clubs must remain on the golf cart.

CONDITIONS; SCHEDULES – 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.

CHAMPIONSHIP PACE OF PLAY: Click here to read the Championship Pace of Play Policy.

HARD CARD; LOCAL RULES AND CONDITIONS OF COMPETITIONS: Click here to read the Hard Card and additional Conditions of Competitions.

CHAMPIONSHIP POLICIES: Click here to read the withdrawal, dress code, caddie and spectator and other policies.

COURSE SET- UP:  The golf course will be set-up approximately 6900 - 7000 yards.

ACCOMMODATIONS:  Please click the hotel icon for hotels in the Sarasota area.

REGISTRATION TABLE: There will be a registration table set up in front of the pro shop. All contestants are requested to check in.

PRACTICE ROUND: Practice rounds are available one week prior to the championship.  Practice rounds may be played after 12:00 PM on the weekend.  The price for your practice round is $40.00 + tax.  Please call (941) 355-6544 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.

PAYMENT:  Sara Bay Country Club will accept cash ONLY for method of payment.

DIRECTIONS TO SARA BAY COUNTRY CLUB:  Click here

From West Palm Beach: Take I-95 north to SR 60 (exit 147).  Take I-75 south to (exit 217). Take SR-70 West (travel for 7 miles). Turn left onto US-41 South (travel 2.7 miles). Turn left onto Montgomery Ave. Sara Bay Country Club will be directly ahead.

From Orlando:  Take I-4 west towards Tampa.  Take I-95 South to SR 60 (exit 147). Take I-75 south to (exit 217). Take SR-70 West (travel for 7 miles). Turn left onto US-41 South (travel 2.7 miles). Turn left onto Montgomery Ave. Sara Bay Country Club will be directly ahead.

From Tampa:  Take I-75 south to (exit 217). Take SR-70 West (travel for 7 miles). Turn left onto US-41 South (travel 2.7 miles). Turn left onto Montgomery Ave. Sara Bay Country Club will be directly ahead.