| Tournament Summary |
| Format: 54 holes of individual gross stroke play |
| Eligibility: FSGA member at least 55 years of age |
| Handicap: Florida GHIN 10.0 or less |
| Entry Fees: Qualifying - $100 | Exempt - $300 |
| Qualifying: Six local qualifying sites |
| Exempt Players |
| Schedule of Events |
| Past Results |
Championship Format
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54 holes of individual gross stroke play
- Championship Field Size - 144 players
- Cut to the low 60 and ties after the second round
- Initial groupings will be for two days; the field will be cut and re-paired by score after the second round
- Round three tee times will start at 8:00 AM off of the 1st and 10th tees
Eligibility
- Male amateur golfer at least 55 years of age as of the first day of the Championship
- Entrant is required to be a member of the FSGA
- Active Florida GHIN of 10.0 or less at time of entry
Entry Fees
| Qualifying Fee |
Championship Fee |
Exempt Fee |
Late Fee |
| $100 |
$260 |
$300 |
$10 |
- Qualifying Fee: Qualifying Fee includes entry fee and cart fee.
- Championship Fee: Fee paid by those individuals who advance to the Championship through qualifying. Includes tee gift and gift certificates, course and cart fees, range balls, and lunch for the first and second round.
- Exempt Fee: Exempt Fee includes Championship Fee and Entry Fee for those individuals eligible for exemption; includes tee gift and gift certificates, course and cart fees, range balls, and lunch for the first and second rounds.
- Exempt Players must enter on time to use Championship Exemption.
- Late entries for qualifiers will be accepted subject to a $10 late entry fee should the entrant gain acceptance into the qualifying field.
Schedule of Events
Monday, April 11th
- Optional practice rounds - Golf Genius Booking Link will be provided after qualifying completes.
Tuesday, April 12th
- Tournament registration 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- 7:45 AM - 9:33 AM - Round one morning tee times off #1 and #10
- Complimentary players' lunch buffet in the main clubhouse
- 12:15 PM - 2:03 PM - Round one afternoon tee times off #1 and #10
Wednesday, April 13th
- 7:45 AM - 9:33 AM - Round two morning tee times off #1 and #10
- Complimentary players' lunch buffet in the main clubhouse
- 12:15 PM - 2:03 PM - Round two afternoon tee times off #1 and #10
Thursday, April 14th
- 8:00 AM - Final round tee times off #1 and #10
- Awards ceremony immediately following the completion of play
- Complimentary players' lunch buffet in the main clubhouse
Pre-Registration
Those individuals who advance to the Championship through qualifying must pre-register and remit an additional $260 online at the FSGA website at www.fsga.org. Fees include lunch after each of the first two rounds. Payment must be received by Tuesday, April 5th by 3:30 pm, or the individual will be withdrawn from the Championship. Championship Fee includes cart fees for all competitive rounds.
To Pre-Register:
- Log on to the FSGA website at www.fsga.org using your email address and password
- Click on "My Account" in the upper right hand corner of the homepage
- Under "My Tournaments", click on the "Pre-Register" button to the right of the tournament name
- Enter your credit card information and then click the "Charge My Card" button on the bottom right hand corner of the page
Practice Rounds
Championship players are responsible for practice round cart fees at qualifying sites and at the Championship proper. Click on Tee Times & Info above and then view the Player Information sheet for each qualifying site venue to find the practice round information
At the Championship, a practice round at the rate of $50 plus tax is available on a space available basis at the following times:
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One week prior to the event after 11:00 AM
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All day on Monday, April 11 - a Golf Genius Booking Link will be provided after qualifying completes.
Please call (813) 961-1754 to reserve a time for a practice round. The proper place to practice your golf swing is on the driving range. Hitting multiple balls on the golf course is unacceptable.
Refunds, Notice of Withdrawals
Qualifying Entry Fees - Requests for qualifying entry refunds received prior to entry closing date will be honored (less $20 per entry administrative fee). Requests received after the closing date will be honored (less 50% of entry fee). No requests will be honored within two days of the scheduled start date of the qualifier.
Championship Fees & Exempt Entry Fees - Requests for refunds of Exempt or Championship fees prior to the pre-registration deadline will be honored (less $20 per entry administrative fee). No requests will be honored after the pre-registration deadline (See pre-registration date displayed on this page).
Course Set-Up
The golf course will be set-up at approximately 6,500-6,600 yards.
Local Qualifying
18 holes of stroke play at 6 local sites. Cart fees are included in your qualifying fee. The number of qualifying spots will be posted at the host site and will be proportionate to other qualifying sites based on the size of the field. Ties for the last qualifying spot will also qualify (there are no playoffs). Alternates will be determined by ordering the players that just missed qualifying, and ties for alternate spots will be broken by the USGA suggested method (last 9, last 6, last 3, etc.).
Defending Champion
Dave Bunker, of Fort Myers, went wire-to-wire to claim a 3-shot win in 2021. Bunker fired rounds of 71-69-70--210 to hold off runner-up Paul Royak.
Click here for previous year's results
Exemptions Earned from this Tournament
Winner
- Next 10 (Ten) Senior Amateur Championships
- Current year's Amateur Championship
- Current year's Mid-Amateur Championship
- Current year's Florida Senior Open Championship
Top five and tied finishers
- Next year's Florida Senior Open Championship
Top thirty and tied finishers
- Next year's Senior Amateur Championship
Other Policies
- Spectators and Spectator Cart Policy - Click here. Due to the limited number of carts available, spectator carts will not be available at this Championship.
- Caddies - Caddies are allowed in all FSGA Championships except for Junior events. However, a player must not use a parent, step-parent or guardian as a caddie. The caddie MUST walk and the player MUST ride, with the player's clubs remaining on the golf cart - Click here
- 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.
Host Hotel
Residence Inn Tampa Wesley Chapel
Address: 2867 Lajuana Boulevard Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
Phone: (833) 214-9098
Booking Information
- King, Sofa bed option - $179/night + tax
- 2 Queen, Sofa bed option - $219/night + tax
- Book your room HERE
Booking Deadline: March 25, 2022
Additional Information
- 15 minutes from the club
- Close proximity to several chain resturants
- Located next to the outlet mall
Epicurean Hotel, Autograph Collection
Address: 1207 South Howard Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606
Phone: (855) 829-2536
Booking Information
- Single King option - $279/night + tax
- Book your room HERE
Booking Deadline: March 25, 2022
Additional Information
- 20 minutes to the club
- Located in the heart of downtown/soho
- Walking distance to Bern's Steak House
Payment
Avila Golf and Country Club accepts cash and all major credit cards as method of payment.
Directions
Avila Golf & Country Club
943 Guisando de Avila
Tampa, FL 33613
813-961-1754
Click here for directions.
