Amateur Championship

86th State Amateur Championship

The Bay Hill Club and Metrowest Country Club

Orlando, Florida

June 19th – 22nd, 2003

Memorandum To Contestants

On behalf of the FSGA, congratulations on qualifying for the 2003 Florida State 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 Bay Hill Club and Metrowest Country Club.

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

Please Note Pre-Registration Policy

Registration Deadline

By 3:30 PM., Monday, June 16th, all eligible exempt and qualifying players must pre-register and remit $50 either online at the FSGA website at www.fsga.org or by check to the FSGA office for advance payment of Championship fees. Championship fees include cart fees and range balls for all competitive rounds and a yardage book for each course. Please note: that there will be no on-site registration.

Failure to meet this deadline will constitute a withdrawal. A place will then be offered to an alternate. 

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Accommodations

Arrangements have been made on a space available basis at The Bay Hill Club and Lodge for the “Bed and Breakfast” rate of $109 plus tax double occupancy and $96 plus tax for single occupancy per night (includes breakfast buffet). Competitors can call (888) 422-9445 or (407) 876-2429 and must identify themselves as Florida State Golf Association players.

Additional arrangements have been made at the Radisson Hotel Orlando for $99 plus tax per night. Competitors can call (800) 327-2110 and must identify themselves as Florida State Golf Association players.

Map & Directions

Written directions and a map showing the location of the The Bay Hill Club and Metrowest Country Club are included with this memorandum.

Practice

The Bay Hill Club

Players may play a maximum of two practice rounds up to 7 days in advance of the Championship except Saturday AM at the rate of $25 which includes cart, practice balls and a service fee on a space available basis. Additional practice rounds are available at a rate of $118.72 inclusive. Players may call (407) 876-8030 up to one week in advance. Unlimited daily practice balls at a rate of $5.

Metrowest Country Club

Players may play a maximum of two practice rounds up to 14 days in advance of the Championship; anytime on weekdays and after 12:00 Noon on weekends on a space available basis at the rate of $25 plus tax which includes cart and practice balls (one bag). Additional practice rounds are available at a rate of $49 plus tax. Players may call (407) 299-1099 three days in advance.

Carts

All players must ride in the Championship rounds.  Carts are included in the Championship fee for all competitive rounds. 

NOTE: NO ONE OTHER THAN THE PLAYERS MAY RIDE IN A CART.

                        THIS INCLUDES CADDIES AND SPECTATORS.

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Charges

The Bay Hill Club - The golf shop will accept cash and major credit cards for payment. The grill room will accept major credit cards or hotel charge (guests staying at the Lodge). The outside turn stand will accept cash only.

Metrowest Country Club – Metrowest Country Club will accept cash and major credit cards for method of payment.

One-Ball Rule

The one-ball rule is in effect during the 72 holes of the Championship rounds.

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.

Pace of Play

In order to accommodate 168 players, it is essential that the game be played at a brisk pace which may be defined as a few minutes more than four hours in groups of three during the Championship rounds.  The pace of play will be monitored.  If and when it should become necessary to speak to individual players about 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 stroke play rounds will be posted on the Notice to Competitors.

Thank you and good luck!

FSGA Championship Committee