Women's Net Championship

Championship Format

• 36 holes of net individual stroke play
• Maximum Score of 10 per hole is in effect
• Two divisions - Middle and Forward
• The overall Champions will be the individuals with the lowest 36-hole total net score (regardless of pre-flighting)
• No pairings requests will be honored for this Championship

Eligibility

• Female amateur golfer - See FSGA's Competitive Fairness Gender Policy
• Florida residency required
• At least 18 years of age as of the first day of the Championship
• A valid Florida GHIN Handicap Index not exceeding 34.0
• Entrant is required to be a member of the FSGA

Entry Fee

• $200
• Entry fee includes all competitive rounds of golf, tee gift, awards luncheon following 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 27th
  • 7:15 AM - 8:15 AM - Tournament registration
  • 8:30 AM - Round one shotgun
• Sunday, September 28th
  • 8:30 AM - Final round shotgun
  • Awards luncheon immediately 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

• The Middle and Forward Divisions will be pre-flighted based on individual handicaps. The overall Champions will be the individuals with the lowest 36-hole total net score (regardless of pre-flighting).

Generally, divisions of more than 14 individuals will be flighted, however the Committee reserves the right to flight based on the number of individuals and/or the range 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 no higher than 34.0
• All players will play to 95% of their course handicap

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

Suggested Handicap Guidlines

The following should be considered when selecting divisions:

• Middle Division - 15.0 and Under
• Forward Division - 15.1 and Over

Committee Discretion: The Championship Committee reserves the right to move any player out of the Forward Division if their handicap is significantly lower than the majority of the competitors in that division, and their scoring history does not reflect the need to play from the Forward Division.

Breaking Ties

• All Divisions - All ties in the Middle and Forward Divisions 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).

Championship Practice Rounds

• The cost of a practice round is $50.00 plus tax.  
• Players will receive an email with a Golf Genius link to book practice rounds after entries close (Sept 10). The link will be posted under tee times and information and communicated to those players competing in the Championship after the last qualifier is played. 
• The proper place to practice your golf swing is on the driving range, hitting multiple shots on the course is unacceptable.