100th Amateur Championship

Memorandum to Contestants

On behalf of the FSGA, congratulations on qualifying for the 100th Florida 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 Bear's Club and Lost Tree Club.

Please take time to carefully read through 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.

Welcome Letter from Mr. Nicklaus

Player Dinner - An Evening With "The Bear"

Wednesday, June 21st - 6:00 PM - The Bear's Club (upstairs Dinning Room)

We invite all players to attend the complimentary dinner and reception with 18-time Major Champion, and designer of both courses, Jack Nicklaus. Mr. Nicklaus will join the players for dinner and participate in a Q&A and speak on topics including his amateur and professional career, opinions on today's players and their games, and provide some insights and tips on Lost Tree and The Bear's Club. 

All players strongly encouraged to attend

Golf Attire - shorts and a tucked in golf shirt, no hats. Welcome to use the Locker Room to freshen up. Unfortunately, due to very limited capacity, the reception is restricted to players only.

If you are unable to attend due to special circumstances please email dgreen@fsga.org 

Pre-Registration Deadline

By 3:30 PM, Thursday, June 15th, each player who advanced through a qualifier must remit to the FSGA office, $135 per player for advance payment of Championship fees.  Championship fees include tee gifts, cart fees, and range balls for all rounds. Players must pay by credit card online through the My Account section.  Payment must be received by 3:30 PM, Thursday, June 15th, or you will be withdrawn from the Championship. Exempt players are automatically pre-registered with a complete entry. 

To pre-register online:

• 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 

Failure to meet this deadline will result in withdrawal of your entry.  The place will then be offered to an alternate.  

Tee Times & Groupings

Tee times and pairings groups will be arranged and posted on the FSGA website at www.fsga.org  on or before Monday June 19th. All competitors with a valid email address on file with the FSGA will have a link to the pairings emailed to them.

Practice Rounds

Practice rounds are available on a space available basis on both courses.  Practice rounds are restricted to after 12:00 PM on the weekend prior to the Championship. Practice rounds tee times can be made by call the club no earlier than June 10th.

All players must take a cart and the cost of the practice round, including range balls and cart, is $40 plus tax. Only players in the championship field may play practice rounds. Alternates have access to the practice facilities on Thursday morning. 

Starting times for your practice round can be arranged by calling the club.  
The Bear's Club: 561-721-2080
Lost Tree Club: 561-626-1400 - ONLY CASH IS ACCEPTED FOR PAYMENT OF PRACTICE ROUND FEES

Host Sites Policies & Dress Code

The membership and management at each facility would like all of you to enjoy your experience during the 100th Amateur Championship.

• Gentlemen are required to have shirts tucked in and hats worn properly while on the golf course. 
• The wearing of cargo shorts are NOT permitted. 
• Players are encouraged to use the services of the clubhouse and grill room for food and beverage as well as the locker room and its services. 
• Gentlemen are prohibited from wearing their hats while in the clubhouse. 
• Each club strictly prohibits the use cell phones in the club house.

Remember that you are guests at The Bear's Club and Lost Tree and entries are subject to rejection or withdrawal at any time (including during the event). The reason for withdrawal may include improper attire and/or unbecoming conduct.

Food & Beverage

The Bear's Club - Breakfast is not available. The Halfway House located near #10 tee is available for purchase of drinks, snacks and food. On competitive days lunch is available for purchase in the clubhouse downstairs. There are only snacks available on practice round days; no lunch.

Lost Tree - The Pelican's Nest (small snack stand near the Golf Shop) is open 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM and has drinks, snacks and sandwiches available for purchase

A beverage cart will NOT be on the courses during the championship.

Carts & Caddies

All players must ride during the Championship rounds. 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. A caddie must not be a parent or guardian of the player.

Spectator Carts

Due to the limited amount of golf carts at each club, spectator carts will not be permitted.

Player Check-In (Wednesday, Thursday & Friday)

Player check-in will only be at The Bear's Club on Wednesday 10:00 – 4:00 and again Thursday and Friday morning before the first round at both clubs. Players will receive their gifts and only need to check-in once.

Payment at Clubs

The Bear's Club - accepts Cash and Visa and MasterCard for any purchases

Lost Tree Club - only accepts Cash for all purchases including practice rounds

Location

The Bear's Club
250 Bear's Club Drive
Jupiter, FL 33477
561-721-2080

Lost Tree Club
11520 Lost Tree Way
North Palm Beach, FL 33409
561-626-1400

Host Hotel

Palm Beach Gardens Marriott
$89 per night plus tax
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Good luck!

FSGA Championship Department