The Mid-Senior Championship provides players 40 years and older a Championship environment without having to compete with juniors and collegiate players. Competitors can use the Championship for either a road trip with the guys or a weekend away with a spouse. For a look at the 2015 Championship Results click here.
Championship Format
- 168 player field size
- 54 holes of individual stroke play
- All players play eighteen holes each on the Las Colinas Course and the El Campeon Course on Friday and Saturday
- The field will be cut to the low 60 and ties after 36 holes
- The final eighteen holes will be played on the El Campeon Course
- The lowest score for fifty-four holes will be the Champion
Eligibility
- Male amateur golfer
- At least 40 years of age as of the first day of the Championship
- Entrant is required to be a member of the FSGA
Entry Fee
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$190 GHIN Members or Foundation Member
- $200 Non-GHIN Members
Late entries will be accepted subject to a $10 late entry fee should the entrant gain acceptance into the field
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.
Schedule of Events
Friday, August 26th
- 7:30 AM - 9:18 AM - Round One tee times off of #1 & #10 (El Campeon Course)
- 7:30 AM - 9:18 AM - Round One tee times off of #1 and #10 (Las Colinas Course)
Saturday, August 27th
- 7:30 AM - 9:18 AM - Round Two tee times off of #1 & #10 (El Campeon Course)
- 7:30 AM - 9:18 AM - Round Two tee times off of #1 & #10 (Las Colinas Course)
- After the completion of play the field will be cut to the low 60 players and ties
Sunday, August 28th
- 7:30 AM - Final Round tee times begin off of #1 and #10 (El Campeon Course)
- Awards ceremony immediately following the completion of play
Course Set-Up
The golf courses will be set-up at approximately 6,600 - 6,800 yards.
Carts
Carts are included for all competitive rounds. Players are responsible for practice round fees.
Practice Rounds and Practice Between Rounds
Practice rounds are available one week prior to the championship and after 12:00 PM the weekend prior on a space available basis. The price for a practice round is $35.00 + tax. Please call (352) 324-3885 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.
Also, the Championship Committee is permitting practice on any competition course or part of any course on any day of or between rounds of the Championship. As a result, competitors are allowed to play a practice round on the course remaining to be played after the first round.
Defending Champion
Stephen Anderson of Hobe Sound, shot an eight-under par 67-69--136 to win the 2015 Mid-Senior Championship at Grand Harbor Golf and Beach Club in Vero Beach. Inclement weather shortened the Championship to two rounds and a four-way playoff where Anderson came out on top after a birdie on the first playoff hole!
Exemptions Earned from this Tournament
Winner
- Current year's Mid-Amateur Championship
- Next year's Amateur Championship
- Next year's Amateur Match Play Championship
Top thirty and tied finishers
- Next year's Senior Amateur Championship
Other Policies
- Spectators 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 Conditions 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
Hotel Rates for FSGA Mid-Senior Championship
August 26-28, 2016
Standard Room
$115 per room, per night plus tax and $16 resort fee
Suites
$155 per suite, per night - Club Suite
$325 per suite, per night - One-Bedroom Suite
$550 per suite, per night - Two-Bedroom Suite
$875 per suite, per night - Three-Bedroom Penthouse Suite
Reservations must be made by calling 1-800-874-9053 by Wednesday, July 27, 2016.
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Payment
Mission Inn Resort and Club accepts Cash or Visa/MasterCard for method of payment.
Directions
Mission Inn Resort & Club
10400 County Road 48
Howey-in-the-Hills, FL 34737
(352) 324-3885
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Click here for more information on Mission Inn Resort & Club
The Mid-Senior Championship, with players 40 years of age or older, was hosted by Mission Inn Resort & Club on the El Campeon and Las Colinas courses. The players played 18 holes on each course before the cut was made at 17 over-par, 161 two round total. 62 players advanced to the final round on Sunday trying to chase down Jamie Girardi and R J Nakashian tied at the top. Both players posted steady even par second rounds following their opening 71’s to lead at one under-par. Sunday’s final round will be an exciting finish with defending Champion, Stephen Anderson, and 2015 Amateur Player of the Year, Joe Alfieri, four strokes back.
Nakashian. Nakashian, who won in 2014, played steady golf and would regain his lead after Girardi bogeyed holes three, four, and seven on the front nine. Stephen Anderson, defending Champion and Nakashian’s Mid-Amateur Four-Ball partner, made some noise from behind as he eagled the par five, tenth hole to tie Nakashian for the lead at the start of the back nine. R J fought back with a birdie on the 14th hole and Anderson faltered with a three-putt bogey on the 17th hole for a bogey. Girardi fell from contention with a double-bogey on the 13th hole. Nakashian finished his final round with a one under-par, 71 to capture first place! Stephen Anderson, of Hobe Sound, posted an impressive final round of 68 but could not catch Nakashian, finishing one stroke shy in second place. Girardi, of New Port Richey, rounded out the top three finishing with an even par total of 216. This marks Nakashian’s second Championship victory this year after he won the Mid-Amateur Four-Ball Championship partnered with Stephen Anderson! 
