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Vero Beach Country Club offers a touch of old Florida charm. The course itself meanders through majestic oak trees and wetland areas and is a challenge for golfers of all skill levels.
CHAMPIONSHIP FORMAT
36 holes of individual stroke play. There will be a hole by hole play-off immediately following play in event of a tie for first place only in each division. It is the player's responsibility to be present for any playoff.
CHAMPIONSHIP FIELD SIZE
120 players
ELIGIBILITY
Must be age 65 or older as of April 5, 2011, and be a member of the FSGA.
ENTRY FEE
$150 ($160 - members who do not have an active FSGA/GHIN Handicap).
AGE DIVISIONS
All players will be placed in the age division commensurate with their age as of the first day of the Championship. No player may play in both age divisions.
DEFENDING CHAMPION
James Byer, of Lantana, posted a 71-73-74--218 at Southern Hills Plantation
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.
PRACTICE ROUNDS
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 a practice round is $35.00 + tax. Please call (772) 562-2775 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.
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.
ALTERNATE PROCEDURES: Click here here for information on how alternates may gain entry into either qualifying for the Championship or into the Championship proper.
PAYMENT
Vero Beach Country Club accepts Cash and Visa/MasterCard as payment.
ACCOMMODATIONS
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