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Women's Senior Amateur Championship

NAPLES, Fla. - Defending champion, Terrill Samuel, reigned victorious as the Senior Women’s Amateur champion yet again and Marianne Springer captured the victory of the Super-Senior Division on Wednesday at Eagle Creek Golf and Country Club.

Senior Championship Division

The first round brought blue skies and warm temperatures and Susie Keane and Kim Keyer-Scott took the lead early through nine holes at one-under par. The leaderboard was tight with seven players only one stroke behind the leaders at even par after nine holes. However, Kim Keyer-Scott stayed consistent on the back nine carding a (-1) for the first round and holding the solo lead two strokes ahead of Susie Keane and Terrill Samuel. Keyer-Scott explained that she simply wanted to aim for the center of the greens to give herself birdie opportunities.

While rain loomed in the morning, Tuesday brought more pretty weather. The second round remained tight as defending champion, Terrill Samuel, made a move into first place after carding a round of two-under par, 70. Samuel carded four birdies over the 18 holes and held the lead by four strokes heading into the final round. When asked about the golf course Samuel said, “I love this golf course. I am so happy to be back. The course is so well laid out. Each hole is different and it is easy to remember every hole because each one has its own design.” At the end of the second round, Kim Keyer-Scott and Therese Quinn held second and third place respectively.

After two great days of golf, the final round did not disappoint. Three fantastic players made up the final pairing of Terrill Samuel, Kim Keyer-Scott, and Therese Quinn. Ultimately Terrill Samuel outlasted the field by three to capture her second consecutive Senior Women’s Amateur Championship. Samuel posted a tournament total of four-over par, 220. In addition, Susan Cohn made a move up the leaderboard to finish in second place after shooting a final round of two-over par, 74 with a tournament total of seven-over par, 223. Other notable rounds included Anna Schultz who posted the low round of the day with a three-under par, 69. Schultz final round moved her into a share of third place with Therese Quinn.

Super-Senior Championship Division

The Super-Senior Division had their first round of play on Tuesday and played 36 holes over two days which concluded with Marianne Springer being crowned champion. Kathy Malpass had the early lead through nine holes during the first round. She made the turn at even par with Felicia Hutnick only one stroke back. Hutnick delivered a solid round and carded a two-over par, 74 to hold the first-round lead by two strokes. Marianne Springer and Sandie St. Onge shared second place both posting rounds of four-over par, 76. Springer started out hot in the final round, firing a two-under par 34 to take an early lead. She held onto that lead with a steady even par on her final nine to post a final round of 70 and a tournament total of two-over par, 146. Springer outlasted the field by five strokes to raise the trophy. Felicia Hutnick finished in second place with a tournament total of 151 and Kathy Malpass captured third place with a total of 155.

Senior Field Division

Gross

Betsy Knights held the lead by three strokes after the first round firing a five-over par, 77. Karen VanGorder and Elise Gorder shared second place both with round of 80. Elise Gorden ultimately captured first place after shooting 78 in the second round. Linda Chen finished in second with a tournament total of 160 and Karen VanGorder captured third place with a total of 163.

Senior Field First Flight

Peggy Butts finished in first place with a tournament total of 175. In addition, Sonia Frederick finished in second place with a tournament total of 183 and Leslie Sistla captured third place with a 186.

Senior Field Flight 

Net

Linda Chen captured first place net with rounds of 74-72, 146. Elise Gordon finished in second place with rounds of 75-73, 148 and Karen Carter held third place with rounds of 73-77, 150.

Senior Field First Flight - Net

Peggy Butts finished in first place net with rounds of 70-77, 147 and Sonia Frederick finished in second place with 78-71, 149. In addition, Leslie Sistla posted rounds of 81-75, 156 to capture third place. Super-

Super-Senior Field Division

Gross

Linda Davis held the lead through the first round after carding a ten-over par, 82. Kerry Timm and Jessica Thompson shared second place carding rounds of 86. Kerry Timm outlasted her competition and captured first place after shooting a second round score of 76 and a tournament total of 162. Linda Davis finished in second place with a total of 170 and Rita Dominguez captured third place with a total of 175.

Super-Senior First Flight

Beth Pajak captured first place with a tournament total of 180. In addition Jane Ruprecht finished in second place with a total of 181 and Pam Onori captured third place with a tournament total of 188. Super-

Super-Senior Field

Net

Linda Davis finished in first place carding net rounds of 73-79, 152. Kerry Timm posted net rounds of 83-73 to finish in second place and Rita Dominguez posted net rounds of 78-79, 157 to capture third place.

Super-Senior First Flight - Net

Barbara Murtagh carded net rounds of 70-77, 147 to finish in first place and Joan Kelley carded net rounds of 72-76, 148 to capture second place. In addition, Christine Lovizio fired net rounds of 76-73, 149 to finish in third place.

Format

• 54 holes of individual stroke play - Senior Championship Division
• 36 holes of individual stroke play - Super-Senior Championship and Field Divisions
• Maximum Field Size - 84 players
• Four Divisions - Senior Championship, Senior Field, Super-Senior Championship, Super-Senior Field
• The overall Champions will be the individuals from the Senior and Super-Senior Championship Divisions with the lowest 54 and 36-hole total score

Eligibility

• Female amateur golfers
• At least 50 years of age as of the first day of the Championship
• At least 65 years of age as of the first day of the Championship to select to play in the Super-Senior Division at time of entry
• A valid Florida GHIN Handicap Index not exceeding 34.0 at time of entry
• Entrant is required to be a member of the FSGA

Entry Fee

• $320 - Senior Championship Division
• $265 - Super-Senior Championship and Field Divisions

Entry fee includes all competitive rounds of golf, tee gift, awards luncheon following play on the final day, and gift certificate prizes. Late entries will be accepted subject to a $10 late fee should the entrant gain acceptance into the field.

Schedule of Events

Monday, April 24th

• 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Player registration
• 10:00 AM - 11:57 AM - Tee times off #1 only
  • Senior Championship Division ONLY

Tuesday, April 25th

• 6:45 - 7:45 AM - Player registration
• 8:00 AM  - 9:57 AM Tee times off #1 and #10 - All divisions

Wednesday, April 26th

• 8:30 AM Shotgun - All divisions
• Awards presentation and luncheon immediately following play

Entry Priority

The following players have entry priority provided they submit an entry prior to the entry priority deadline of March 15th, 2023. The FSGA will hold 65% of the total field for the Championship and Super-Senior Championship Divisions until March 15th, after which, entries will be accepted based upon order of receipt. 

• Last 10 Women's Senior Amateur Champions
• The Low Senior Amateur from last year's Florida Women's Senior Open
• Top 10 players and tied from last year's Women's Senior Player of the Year Points List
• Semifinalists from last year's Women's Senior Amateur Match Play Championship (Championship Division)
• Finalists from last year's Women's Senior Amateur Match Play Championship (Super-Senior Championship Division)
• Any player qualifying for last year's U.S. Senior Women's Open Championship
• Any player qualifying for last year's U.S. Senior Women's Amateur Championship
• Committee Exemptions

After the Entry Priority Deadline

• Entries received after the entry priority deadline of March 15, 2023, will be accepted based upon order of receipt.

After the Close of Entries 

• 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 by Division, if and when a spot becomes available. 

The FSGA may hold an undisclosed number of spots for exceptional circumstances. 

Divisions & Course Set-Up

There will be both a Championship (gross) and Field (gross & net) Division in each age bracket. Players must select which Division and Field they wish to compete in upon entry. No player may play in both age brackets or Divisions within age brackets. A player may not switch divisions once pairings are posted.

• Senior Championship Division - 5,600-5,800 yards (Gross Only)
• Senior Field Division - 5,300-5,500 yards (Gross & Net)
• Super-Senior Championship Division - 5,300-5,500 yards (Gross Only)
• Super-Senior Field Division - 4,700-4,900 yards (Gross & Net)

Suggested Handicap Guidelines

The following should be considered when selecting divisions.

• Senior Championship Division - 12.0 & Under
• Senior Field Division - 13.0 & Over
• Super-Senior Championship Division - 12.0 & Under
• Super-Senior Field Division - 13.0 & Over

Committee Discretion: The Championship Committee reserves the right to move any player out of the Senior Field or Super-Senior Field 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 either of those yardages. 

Handicap Requirements

• 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 34.0
• Players in the Field Divisions 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 to inform the FSGA for resolution. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.

The Championship Divisions are gross only and will not be flighted.   

The Field Divisions will be pre-flighted based on individual handicaps.

Generally, divisions of more than 14 individuals will be pre-flighted, however the Committee reserves the right to flight based on the number of individuals and/or the range of combined individual handicaps or scores. 

Breaking Ties

Championship Division – The overall Senior and Super-Senior Champions will be the individuals from their respective Championship Division with the lowest total score. In the event of a tie for first place, there will be a hole-by-hole sudden death playoff on a hole designated by the Committee to determine the Champions.

Other Divisions – All ties in each flight of the Field Divisions will be broken by the USGA scorecard match. The last 9 holes will be considered holes 10-18, the last 6 holes will be holes 13-18, the last 3 holes will be holes 16-18 and the last hole will be hole 18. In the case that players are still tied after the 18th hole, the winner will be determined by lot. 

Field Divisions will pay gross first, then net. 

Practice Rounds

Practice rounds are available one week prior to the Championship, after 12:00 PM on the weekends, on a space available basis. Players may play a practice round at the rate of $50 plus tax and includes a cart and range balls prior to the round. Please call 239-774-2202 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.

Defending Champion

Terrill Samuel raised the trophy at the Women's Senior Amateur Championship at Eagle Creek Golf & Country Club.

Samuel went wire-to-wire to capture the two-stroke victory at 5-over 221. Samuel began the championship with an even-par 72, the only even-par or better round for the championship. Smauel's final round was saw two biridies on her first nine and an even-par back side to card a final round-73 and secure victory. 

In the Super-Senior Division, Taffie Brower made history claiming her first Women's Super-Senior Amateur Championship title and becoming the first player to win both the Women's Senior Amatuer title and the Women's Super-Senior Amateur title. Brower found herself two-shots back to defending champion Christine Hunt. After a birdie on the final hole of her second round Brower captured the win.  

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Other Policies

• Spectator and Spectator Cart Policy - Click here.
• Caddies - Caddies are NOT permitted in FSGA Championships and FSGA qualifying rounds per the FSGA Code of Conduct; except at the Florida Open, Florida Women's Open & Senior Open, and the Florida Senior Open Click here. 
• Championship Pace of Play Policy - Click here.
• Local Rules and Terms 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

Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort - Rate $299 per night. Click Here to Book Online

Payment

Eagle Creek Golf & Country Club accepts all major credit cards as method of payment.

Directions

Eagle Creek Golf & Country Club
11 Cypress View Drive
Naples, FL 34113
239-774-2202

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