Senior Amateur Championship

46^th Senior Amateur Championship

TPC Eagle Trace

www.tpcateagletrace.com

Coral Springs, Florida

April 10-12, 2007

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

Memorandum to Contestants

On behalf of the FSGA, congratulations on qualifying for the 46^th Senior Amateur Championship.  We hope that you enjoy your experience in competing at a State Championship and take many favorable memories from your time at the TPC at Eagle Trace.

Please take time to carefully read this information.  There are several important pieces of information contained here, some of which require action by you, by a certain time (e.g. hotel reservations, pre-registration and practice rounds, etc.).  If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the FSGA Championship Department at (813) 632-3742 or championships@fsga.org.        

Pre-Registration Deadline

BY 3:30 PM, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4th, EACH SUCCESSFUL QUALIFIER MUST:

Remit to the FSGA office, $200 for advance payment of Championship Fees.  Championship fees include cart fees, tee gift and range balls for all competitive rounds. Players may send a check to the FSGA office or pay by credit card online through the “My FSGA Account” section of the FSGA website at www.fsga.org.  Payment must be received by WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4^TH, or you will be withdrawn from the Championship. Exempt players are automatically pre-registered with a complete entry. Exempt players will only be charged the $220 Exempt Fee.

There will be no pre-registration the day before the Championship.  If we have received your payment for your championship fees by WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4^TH you have pre-registered for the Championship. 

Championship Format

54 holes of individual stroke play. Competition will consist of the Senior Division (age 55 and over) and the Super Senior Division (ages 65 and over).

Groupings

Initial groupings will be for two-days; the field will be re-paired after the second round.  The third round will be two shotguns starts, the first at 8:30 AM and the second at 1:15 PM. The 1^st and 2^nd Flights of the Senior Division and the 1^st Flight of the Super Senior Division will play in the morning shotgun.  The Championship Flight of the Senior Division and Super Senior Division will play in the afternoon shotgun.

Practice Rounds

Players may call to arrange a practice round tee time beginning Wednesday, March 27th.  Practice rounds are available one week prior to the Championship.  There will be a limited number of tee times available on April 6 and 7, in the afternoon on a space available basis.  Each player is allowed one practice round at the $30 plus tax rate. If anyone would like to play any additional practice rounds, the cost is $74 plus tax on weekdays and $94 plus tax on weekend’s afternoons.  Starting times on Monday, April 9^th will begin at 9:00 AM.  Your practice round can be arranged by calling the club at (954) 344-5621.  Alternates are not allowed practice rounds. The place to practice your golf swing is on the driving range.  Hitting multiple balls on the golf course is unacceptable.

GPS and Range Finders Allowed: In this competition, a player may obtain distance information by using a device that measures distance ONLY. However, if, during a stipulated round, a player uses a distance-measuring device that is designed to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect his play (e.g., gradient, wind-speed, temperature, etc.), the player is in breach of Rule 14-3, for which the penalty is disqualification, regardless of whether any such additional functions are actually used.”

TPC at Eagle Trace

The Membership, Management and the Board of Directors of TPC at Eagle Trace would like all of you to enjoy your experience during the Senior Amateur Championship.

·         Players are to change their shoes in the locker room; not in the parking lot.

·         Players are encouraged to use the services of the clubhouse as well as the locker room and its services.

·         Gentlemen are prohibited from wearing their hats while in the club house.

·         TPC at Eagle Trace strictly prohibits the use cell phones on the golf course and in the club house. Leave your cell phone in your car.

·         The club does not have yardage books, but is set up for sky golf.

Lunch Buffets

Beginning on Monday (practice round), April 9th, TPC at Eagle Trace will have a lunch buffet each day throughout the Championship available for all players and spectators at the cost of $13.00 per person.

Menu

Soup du jour

Salad bar with assorted toppings and condiments

Fresh fruit salad or platter

Fresh kettle fried chips, cole slaw, potato salad, pasta salad (changing every day)

Deli platter with assorted breads and spreads

Carving station changing every day (turkey breast, hickory smoked ham, london broil, corned beef)

Fresh baked cookies and brownies

Dress Codes

Gentlemen are required to have shirts tucked in and hats worn properly while on the golf course.  The wearing of a mock turtle neck shirts designed for golf is permitted.

Remember that you are guests of TPC at Eagle Trace. Entries are subject to rejection or withdrawal at any time (including during the event). The reason for rejection may include improper attire and/or unbecoming conduct.

Pace of Play

In order to accommodate 156 players, it is essential that the game be played at a brisk pace which may be defined as 4:12 in groups of three during the Championship rounds.  The pace of play will be monitored.  If and when it should become necessary to give each player in the group a penalty for slow play, we hope they will react with the understanding that we do it in the best interest of the Championship and the other players.  The pace of play for the Championship will be posted on the Notice to Players.

The FSGA pace of play policy utilizes a two checkpoint system.

• Players will not receive warnings.
• Each group is responsible for monitoring their own pace.
• To avoid penalty, groups must complete each checkpoint hole:

1. Under the allotted time, or
2. Within 15 minutes of the group ahead.
• Checkpoints will be on holes #9 and #18.
• All players in a group are subject to penalty.

Position with Group Ahead – To stay within 15 minutes of the group ahead, players should never have an open hole and they should be in the fairway on par 4’s and 5’s when the group ahead leaves the green.

As each group completes a checkpoint hole, a Checkpoint Official will advise the group of their status.

Accommodations

Arrangements have been made at the Marriott – Coral Springs Hotel for $139.00 per night.  Guest room rates are subject to 11.03% state and local taxes. To make reservations please call (800) 311-8018 for reservations and identify yourself as an FSGA Senior Amateur participant. 

Registration

There will be a registration table outside the pro shop prior to the first round. All contestants are requested to check in. You will receive tee favor and tournament information at the registration table.

Food and Beverage

A continental breakfast and lunch will be available each day at the golf club.   

Additional Services

A limited amount of bag storage and lockers will be available for competitors on a first come first serve basis. TPC at Eagle Trace will not be responsible for any lost items.

Caddies/Spectators

Spectators are always welcome at FSGA Championships.  However, only players are allowed to ride in carts.  If a player employs a caddie, the caddie must walk and the player’s clubs must remain on the golf cart.

Carts

All players must ride during the Championship rounds.  

Driving Range

Range balls will be provided to you on the practice round and competition days.

Payment

TPC at Eagle Trace accepts Cash, Visa/MasterCard & American Express as payment for all meals and other services.

Spike Policy

It is a condition of the Florida State Golf Association that shoes with traditionally designed spikes (regardless of composition, i.e. ceramic, plastic, etc.) or spikes, regardless of design, comprised either entirely or partially of metal (when such metal comes in contact with the surface of the putting green) are prohibited.  Penalty for breach of this condition: Disqualification.

Directions to TPC at Eagle Trace

(954) 344-5621

From West Palm Beach:

Take Interstate 95 South Ramp Towards Miami
Exit on S.W. 10th Street towards Interstate 75/ State Road 869-Toll

Stay Straight to go onto FL-869 West (Portions Toll)
Exit on Atlantic Blvd, Turn Left.

Turn left onto Lakeview Drive, Turn Left onto Eagle Trace Blvd. (West Gate)

From Fort Lauderdale:

Take Interstate 595 West to the State Road 869 Coral Springs/West Palm Beach

Merge onto FL-869 (Portions Toll).  Exit onto West Atlantic Blvd. Turn Left onto Lakeview Drive, Turn Left onto Eagle Trace Blvd. (West Gate)

From Naples:

Take Interstate 75 South to the State Road 869 Coral Springs/West Palm Beach

Merge onto FL-869 (Portions Toll).  Exit onto West Atlantic Blvd. Turn Left onto Lakeview Drive, Turn Left onto Eagle Trace Blvd. (West Gate)

Thank you and Good Luck!!

FSGA Championships Committee