The Winter Series is for players 25 years and older, and runs from November through March. There are 10 events scheduled for the 2024-2025 season: 6 individual events, including two Modified Stableford events, and 2 four-ball events.
*Gross scoring only*
Generally, day one tee times will be late morning to early afternoon starting from the 1st and 10th tees or by shotgun. Day two will be a shotgun start at approximately 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM. After the first round, each age division may be flighted based on the number of competitors and/or the range of scores.
Eligibility
Entries are open to male amateur golfers who are age 25 or older as of the final day of the Winter Series Season. Additionally, a valid Florida GHIN / USGA Handicap Index of 10.0 or below and current FSGA Membership is required.
Format
36-holes of gross only scoring. A valid Florida GHIN / USGA Handicap Index of 10.0 or below is required at the time of entry.
Individual Age Divisions and Course Set-Up
- Mid-Amateur (25-54) plays approximately 6,700 yards
- Senior (55-64) plays approximately 6,400 yards
- Super-Senior (65 & above) plays approximately 6,100 yards
Each player must compete in the age division commensurate with their age as of the final day of the final event (March 4, 2025). Competitors may not elect to play in a different age division or from a different tee than designated.
Four-Ball Age Divisions
A player and his partner can be of any age, but the team will compete in the division of youngest player's age as of the. Points earned by each competitor will remain in their actual age group. Both team members must play from the same tee.
Prizes
Age group champions at each event will receive a commemorative award. Gift certificates will be awarded to the top finishers in each of the age groups and flights.
Points Competition
Throughout the series, the FSGA will maintain a “points list” that will determine which competitors win their age division. At the conclusion of the series, each series age division winner will receive a commemorative award.
See "Exemptions Into State Championships" below to see how players earn exemptions from the Winter Series into state championships.
Groupings, Starting Times & Player
Information about practice rounds, directions, lodging etc. will be published on the FSGA website at www.fsga.org before the event. Generally, starting times will be posted on the website two days after the close of entries for each event.
Practice Rounds & Cost
We are attempting to play golf during the busiest time of the golf season in Florida, and rounds cost more than during the summer months, including practice rounds. Accordingly, practice rounds will cost approximately $40-$55 and times will be limited.
Entry Fee
A Florida GHIN Handicap is required for all Winter Series Events.
| GHIN Required | |
|
Individual Events |
$200 |
|
Four-Ball Events |
$400 |
Fortunately, we are playing at very fine courses at significantly discounted rates and we appreciate these clubs’ cooperation. Playing during “the season” comes at a significantly higher price and we are doing everything possible (including depressed entry fees) to make competition available to you during the season.
Refund Policy
Requests for refunds received prior to the entry closing date will be honored (less $20 per entry administration fee). Requests received after the closing date will be honored (less 50% of the entry fee). No requests will be honored within two days of the scheduled start date.
Exemptions Into State Championships
Amateur Championship Exemption
The individual with the most points in the Mid-Amateur (25-54) age division at the conclusion of the Winter Series season will receive an exemption into the upcoming season's Amateur Championship.
Mid-Amateur Championship Exemption
The individual with the most points in the Mid-Amateur (25-54) & Senior (55-64) age division at the conclusion of the Winter Series season will receive an exemption into the upcoming season's Mid-Amateur Championship.
Senior Amateur Championship Exemption
The following individuals will receive an exemption into the upcoming season's Senior Amateur Championship.
- Top 20 and tied from the Winter Series (55-64 Age Division) current points list as of the close of entries
- Top 5 and tied from the Winter Series (65 and Over Age Division) current points list as of the close of entries
- Winners of the current season’s (55-64 Age Division) Individual Winter Series Events
- Points Champion of the previous season's Winter Series (55-64) points list
- Points Champion of the previous season's Winter Series (65 and Over) points list
