$125 per competitor ($250 per team)
Steve Smyer's creation at Southern Dunes is a unique layout built on a dramatic hillside featuring over 100 feet in elevation changes. With large undulating greens, massive high lipped bunkers, and dunes covered with high grasses, the course will be a terrific test for all 52 teams competing in the Men's Net Championship. For a look at the 2018 Championship results click here.
Entry Fee
$250 *Price per team* - Entry fee includes both competitive rounds, cart fees, tee gift, and gift certificate prizes. Late entries will be accepted subject to a $10 late entry fee should the entrant gain acceptance into the field.
Championship Format
- 36 Holes of Net Four-Ball Stroke Play
- All players will play to 90% of their lowest index (LI) for the previous 12 months
- The course handicap differential between partners may be no more than eight (8) strokes. (If the differential is more than eight (8) strokes, the higher course handicap will be reduced to allow for the difference).
- Both team members will play the same set of tees based on the age of the younger team member.
- If there is a tie in any division, a modified USGA score card playoff will be completed using net scores. The tie breaker will be as follows:
- Final 18 holes
- Final 9 holes, then final six holes, then final 3 holes and finally the 18th hole score.
- If there is still a tie, a coin flip will determine the Champion
Championship Field Size
- Maximum of 52 teams - 104 players
Eligibility
- Male amateur golfer and a member of the FSGA
- A valid Florida GHIN Handicap no higher than 24.0
- Must be 18 years of age or older by the first day of the Championship.
- Players earn exempt status if both partners have won a One-Day Net Four-Ball during the 2019 season playing together as partners. Winning will give the players the option to bypass their second event.
- Each player must have played in at least 2 One-Day events and register a score from January 1, 2019 through the close of entries on, November 27, 2019.
- Entries are first come first serve and are charged after each player has completed their 2nd event and a score is registered.
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.
Handicaps
- Must have a Florida GHIN Handicap no higher than 24.0.
- All players will play to 90% of their lowest index (LI) for the previous 12 months
- The course handicap differential between partners may be no more than
eight (8) strokes. (If the differential is more than eight (8) strokes, the higher course handicap will be reduced to allow for the difference).
- For the purpose of the lowest index (LI) for the previous 12 months, the November 15, 2019 handicap revision will be included
Schedule of Events
Saturday, December 14th
- 8:00 AM - Round One shotgun start
Sunday, December 15th
- 8:00 AM - Final Round shotgun start
- Awards ceremony immediately following the completion of play
Course Set-up
- Under 50 Age Division - 6,500 yards approximately
- 50-64 Age Division - 6,200 yards approximately
- 65 & Over Age Division - 5,800 yards approximately
Pairing Requests
**No pairing requests will be honored for this Championship**
Practice Round and Practice Facility Information
Practice rounds are available one week prior to the championship on a space available basis. Practice rounds may be played after 12:00 PM on the weekend. The price for a practice round is $45.00 plus tax. Please call 863-421-4653 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.
Carts
Carts are included for all competitive rounds. Players are responsible for practice round fees.
Defending Champions
The 2018 Men’s Net Four-Ball Championship named three teams Champions at Walt Disney World Golf Resort. The teams of Patrick Brisley/Andy Weber, Arne Victorine/Kevin Hewlett, and Brian Carroll/Dennis Natale captured their respective divisions.
Other Policies
- Spectators - Only players are allowed to ride in carts. Click here.
- Caddies - Caddies are allowed in all FSGA Championships except Junior events. However, a player must not use a parent, step-parent or guardian as a caddie. The caddie MUST walk and the player's clubs must remain on the golf cart.
- Championship Pace of Play Policy - Click here.
- Local Rules and Terms of the 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.
- Play-off Method - If there is a tie for 1st place in each division a score card playoff will be used. *Net Scores*
The final 18-hole score will be used first. If there is still a tie we will use the back nine scores from the final round as follows: last nine holes, followed by the last six holes, the last three holes, and finally the 18th hole to determine the Champion. If there is still a tie, a coin flip will determine the Champion.
Host Hotel and Accommodations
Due to the number, personal preference, vacation clubs and popularity of hotels in the Orlando area, there is no host hotel for this event.
Method of Payments
Southern Dunes accepts Cash, Visa/MasterCard, and American Express for payment.
Directions
Southern Dunes Golf & Country Club
2888 Southern Dunes Blvd.
Haines City, Florida 33844
863-421-4653
Click here for directions.
