Mixed Shoot-Out

Championship Format

• Saturday: 
  • 9 holes of scramble format and,
  • 9 holes of modified alternate shot (Chapman format)
• Sunday: 
  • 18 holes of four-ball stroke play (best-ball of two)
• All teams will compete for gross and net prizes in each flight
• Two Divisions - Championship and Forward
• The overall Champion will be the team from the Championship Division with the lowest gross total for the competition

Eligibility

• One entrant must be at least 16 years of age as of the first day of the Championship
• A valid Florida GHIN Handicap Index not exceeding 24.0 for men & 34.0 for women
• Both entrants are required to be a member of the FSGA
• Teams must consist of one male amateur and one female amateur
• Florida Residency required. Both entrants are required to be a Florida resident.

Entry Fee

• $360 per team ($180 per player)
• Entry fee includes all competitive rounds of golf, tee gift, 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

Schedule of Events

• Saturday, September 21
  • 7:00 AM - 9:50 AM - Player Registration
  • 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Round one tee times off the 1st and 10th tees

• • • Player luncheon following play

• Sunday, September 22
  • 8:30 AM - Final round shotgun start
  • Awards following play

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.

Flighting

• Teams will be pre-flighted by using 60% of the lowest partner's course handicap combined with 40% of the higher partner's course handicap.
• The number of flights will be based on the number of teams in each division and/or the spread of handicaps.

Handicap Requirments

• All valid Florida GHIN Handicap Indexes used will be from 7 days prior to the championship start date
• Each player must have a valid Florida GHIN Handicap Index not exceeding 24.0 men / 34.0 women
• The tournament will use the USGA's recommendation of:

Saturday (Scramble Format)

• The player with the lower Course Handicap is allowed 35% of their Course Handicap 
• The player with the higher Course Handicap is allowed 15% of their Course Handicap

Saturday (Modified Alternate Shot/Chapman)

• Chapman Format:
  • Both golfers hit their tee shot
  • Each player then plays their partner's ball
  • The team then decides which ball they wish to play, and then plays that ball on an alternate basis into the hole
• The player with the lower Course Handicap is allowed 60% of their Course Handicap
• The player with the higher Course Handicap is allowed 40% of their Course Handicap 

Sunday (Four-Ball Stroke Play)

• Best-Ball of two
• Men and Women receive 85% of their Course Handicap

It is the responsibility of any player that maintains a Handicap Index lower than their current Florida GHIN Handicap Index to inform the FSGA for resolution. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.

Breaking Ties

• Championship Division - The overall Champion will be the team with the lowest total score from the Championship Division. In the event of a tie for first place, there will be a hole-by-hole sudden death play-off on a hole designated by the Committee to determine the Champion.
• Forward Division - All other ties in each flight will be broken by the FSGA tie breaking method (Modified USGA). The final day 18 hole score will be used to determine first place. If there is still a tie, the last 9 holes of the last day (10-18). If there is still a tie, the last 6 holes are used (13-18), then if needed the last 3 holes (16-18), then the final hole (18). In the case that players are still tied after the 18th hole, the winner will be determined by lot (coin flip).
• Field Divisions will pay gross first, then net.

Championship Practice Rounds

• Practice rounds are available one week prior to the tournament, after 12:00 noon on a space available basis. The price for a practice round is $40.00 + tax and includes cart and range balls prior to the round. Please call (941) 926-7600 to arrange your practice round. The proper place to practice your golf swing is on the driving range; hitting multiple shots on the course, not filling divots, and not repairing ball marks are unacceptable and may cause removal from the tournament without a refund.