The Senior Amateur Match Play is a great chance for seniors in Florida to compete in a state Championship with two rounds of stroke play qualifying and 32 players advancing to match play!
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Tournament Summary
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Format: 36 holes of individual gross stroke play, followed by match play
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Eligibility: FSGA Adult Member at least 55 years of age
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Handicap: Florida GHIN 10.0 or less
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Entry Fee: $185
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Schedule of Events
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Past Results
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- 36 holes of individual stroke play to determine the 32 qualifiers for match play.
- Maximum Field Size - 88 players
- A tie for last qualifier's place will be decided immediately by a hole-by-hole play-off.
- For purposes of determining places in the draw, ties in qualifying rounds will be decided by a blind draw.
- 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.
- Male amateur golfer; at least 55 years of age as of the first day of the Championship
- Entrant is required to be an Adult member of the FSGA, with a valid FL GHIN Handicap Index not exceeding 10.0
Entries are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until the field is full. Entries are then placed on an alternates list in order of receipt and contacted if, and when, a spot becomes available. Committee Reserves the right to modify the alternate list for past Champions and players in contention for spots on FL Cup or SE Challenge teams with on-time entries.
Late entries are subject to a $10 late entry fee should the entrant gain acceptance into the field.
Schedule of Events
Sunday, June 13
Monday, June 14
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Round two of stroke play. Players will be re-paired by score and tee times will begin at 8:30 AM Shotgun in foursomes
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Following morning shotgun, all players will be provided a lunch buffet included with entry fee
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If necessary, a playoff to determine the final match play seeds will commence immediately following stroke play.
Tuesday, June 15
- 8:00 AM - 8:56 AM - Round of 16 Matches
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Quarterfinal Matches
Wednesday, June 16
Course Set-Up & Age Divisions
The course will be set-up at approximately:
- 6,400 - 6,500 yards - Senior Ages 55 & Over
Practice Rounds
Practice rounds are available one week prior to the championship on a space available basis and after 12:00 PM the weekend prior. The price for a practice round is $30.00 + tax. Please call (407) 351-4034 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.
Carts
Carts are included for all competitive rounds. Players are responsible for practice round fees.
Defending Champions
Richard Kerper, of Oldsmar, defeated Rick Woulfe 6 & 4 in the final match to become the 2020 Senior Amateur Match Play Champion. Click here for the full results.
Exemptions Earned from this Tournament
Winner
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Next three Senior Amateur Championships
- Next year's Florida Senior Open
Runner-up
- 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. The caddie MUST walk and the player's clubs must remain 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
TBD
Payment
Cash and all major credit cards
Directions
Orange Tree Golf Club
7540 Woodgreen Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 531-2521
Click here for directions.
