Championship Format
- Individual match play with consolation flights for all divisions
- Championship division will play gross match play
- Middle and Forward divisions will play net match play
- The Championship Division will be seeded by an 18 hole stroke play seeding round
- In the Championship Division only, for purposes of determining places in the draw, ties in qualifying rounds will be decided by a blind draw.
- Middle and Forward Divisions will be pre-flighted and seeded by Handicap Index as of the December 1, 2019 revision
- 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
- Female amateur golfer
- At least 50 years of age as of the first day of the Championship
- A valid Florida GHIN Handicap Index not exceeding 34.0
- Entrant is required to be a member of the FSGA
Championship Field Size
*New* Fine for Withdrawing
Due to the nature of this match play event, and to ensure that all players have a match to compete in, a player who withdraws during the competition (including the stroke play seeding round) will be assessed a $100 fine. It is unfair to your fellow players who spend their own time and money to travel to the Championship, and are subsequently left to sit in their hotel room because another player has chosen to withdraw out of frustration or an undesired seeding position or first round loss. When entering the Championship, please take this into consideration. If you believe you cannot fulfill the tournament schedule, please leave the spot open for another player.
Entry Fee
$190
Entry fee includes all competitive rounds of golf, lunch after the first round of matches on Monday, December 9th, and gift certificate prizes for top places.
Late entries will be accepted subject to a $10 late entry fee should the entrant gain acceptance into the field.
Schedule of Events
Monday, December 9th
- 7:00 - 9:00 AM - Tournament Registration
- 8:00 - 8:49 AM - Middle and Forward Divisions first round matches off #1 and #10 tees
- 9:00 - 9:45 AM - Championship Division stroke play seeding round off #1 and #10 tees
- 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (approx.) - Player's Luncheon - Included with entry fee
Tuesday, December 10th
- 8:00 - 8:49 AM - Championship Division first round matches off #1 and #10 tees
- 8:56 - 9:45 AM - Middle and Forward Divisions second round and consolation matches off #1 and #10 tees
- 12:15 PM (approx.) - Championship Division second round and consolation matches off #1 and #10 tees
Note: Not all players will advance to the final day
Wednesday, December 11th
- 8:00 - 8:49 AM - Championship Division semifinal and consolation matches off #1 tee
- 8:56 - 9:45 AM - Middle and Forward Division championship round and consolation matches off #1 tee
- 12:00 PM (approx.) - Championship Division championship round and consolation matches off #1 tee
Entry Priority
- All entries are accepted into each division on a first come first served basis.
- The field may reach maximum capacity prior to the entry deadline.
- Once a division is full, players may enter and will be placed on an "Alternate List" without being charged an entry fee.
- If a player changes divisions after submitting an entry, and that division is full, that player will be placed on the bottom of that division's alternates list.
Divisions, Approximate Yardages and Flights
Championship Division (Gross Only) - 5,600-5,800 yards approx.
- One flight of sixteen (16) players
- Two flights of eight (8) players each
Middle Division (Net Only) - 5,200-5,400 yards approx.
- Two flights of eight (8) players each
Forward Division (Net Only) - 4,700-4,900 yards approx.
- Two flights of eight (8) players each
In order to eliminate byes and accommodate match play
brackets, the Committee reserves the right to adjust the number and size of
flights in each division based on groups of eight (8) entries.
Suggested Entry Guidelines
The following should be considered when selecting divisions:
- Championship Division - 10.0 and Under
- Middle Division - 7.0 -14.0
- Forward Division - 15.0 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.
Alternate Lists
- Once a division has reached maximum capacity, subsequent entries for that division will be placed on a list of alternates for that division based upon order of receipt.
- There will be a list of alternates for each division.
- Alternates are then used to replace any players who withdraw from that division prior to the competition.
Seeding and Flighting
Players will be flighted and seeded based on the following criteria:
Championship Division
- The Championship Division will be seeded based on their round one stroke play seeding round score.
- There will be a hole-by-hole play-off to determine the 16th seed in the Championship flight.
- All other seeding ties will be broken by lot.
Middle and Forward Divisions
- Middle and Forward Divisions will be flighted and seeded by their respective handicap index (12/1/19).
- In the case of a handicap tie, the Committee will decide by lot.
- For example, a player in the Middle First Flight has the lowest handicap of her flight of eight. She will earn the number one (1) seed for the Championship.
- Once pairings are posted, if there is a withdrawal, flights will NOT be reseeded. Rather, the alternate will assume the position and see of the withdrawn player.
Handicaps
- All valid Florida GHIN Handicap Indexes used will be from the December 1, 2019 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.
It is the responsibility of any player that maintains a Handicap Index lower than her current Florida GHIN Handicap Index to inform the FSGA for resolution. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.
Practice Rounds
Practice rounds are available on a space available basis one week prior to the Championship and after 12:00 PM on the weekend prior the Championship. Includes cart and range balls prior to the round. The price for a practice round is $40.00 + tax. Please call 386-246-6710 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.
Other Policies
- Spectator and Spectator Cart Policy - 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 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
Hammock Beach Resort
200 Ocean Crest Drive
Palm Coast, FL 32137
386-246-5603
Click here for booking information
Payment
The Conservatory at Hammock Beach accepts Visa or MasterCard as methods of payment.
Directions - The Conservatory at Hammock Beach
200 Conservatory Drive
Palm Coast, FL 32137
386-246-6710
The above address is for the GOLF COURSE, not the hotel resort.
Click here for directions.
