Tournament Summary
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Format: 54 holes of individual gross stroke play
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Eligibility: FSGA Adult Member at least age 40 and over
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Handicap: Florida GHIN 10.0 or less
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Entry Fee: $210
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Schedule of Events
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Past Results
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Championship Format
- 54 holes of individual gross stroke play
- Maximum Field Size - 156 players
- All players play 18 holes on each the Verandah Club and River Hall Country Club before the 36-hole cut
- The field is split between the two courses for round one and switch courses for round two
- The field is cut to the low 60 and ties after 36 holes
- The final 18 holes will be played at the Verandah Club
If necessary, there will be a hole-by-hole "sudden death" play-off for the Championship. It is the player's responsibility to be present for any playoff.
Eligibility
- FSGA Adult member; age 40 and over by the first day of the championship
- Male amateur golfer with valid Florida GHIN Handicap Index not exceeding 10.0
Entry Fees
- $210
- Late entries are subject to a $10 late entry fee should the entrant gain acceptance into the field.
Schedule of Events
Friday, August 26th
- 7:15 AM - 8:30 AM - Player registration at each golf course
- 8:30 AM - Shotgun at the Verandah Club - Whispering Oak Course
- 7:30 AM - 9:27 AM - Round one tee times off of #1 and #10 at River Hall Country Club
Saturday, August 27th
- 8:30 AM - Shotgun at the Verandah Club - Whispering Oak Course
- 7:30 AM - 9:27 AM - Round two tee times off of #1 and #10 at River Hall Country Club
- After the completion of play, the field will be cut to low 60 players and ties
Sunday, August 28th
- 8:30 AM - Final round shotgun at Verandah Club - Whispering Oak
- Complimentary player's lunch following final round
- Awards ceremony immediately following the completion of play
Course Set-Up
The golf courses will be set-up at approximately 6,500 - 6,800 yards.
Defending Champion
Joe Alfieri, of Lutz, won the 2021 Forty & Over Championship with rounds of 72-67-71--210 to win by two strokes. Alfieri started the final round two shots back but posted one of only three under par rounds on Sunday to come from behind and capture the second Forty & Over Championship of his career.
Click here for previous year's results
Carts
Each player must use a golf cart during Championship rounds.
Practice Rounds
Practice rounds are available one week prior to the Championship on a space available basis and after 12:00 PM the weekend prior. The cost of the practice round, including range balls and cart, is $35 + tax. Please call Verandah Club at 239-694-4229 and River Hall Country Club at 239-313-4653 to arrange a practice round time.
Exemptions Earned from this Tournament
Winner
- Current year's Amateur Match Play Championship
- Next year's Mid-Amateur Championship
- Next year's Amateur Championship
Top thirty and tied finishers
- Next year's Senior Amateur Championship
Other Policies
- Spectators and Spectator Cart Policy - Click here.
- Caddies - Caddies are allowed in all FSGA Championships except Junior events. However, a player must not use a parent, step-parent or guardian as a caddie. The caddie MUST walk and the player MUST ride, with the player's clubs remaining on the golf cart. - Click here
- Championship Pace of Play Policy - Click here.
- Local Rules and Terms of the 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
Courtyard Fort Myers at I-75 and Gulf Coast Town Center
10050 Gulf Center Drive
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 332-4747
Booking Details:
- 1 King, Sofa Bed - $109 per night + tax
- 2 Queen - $109 per night + tax
Booking Deadline: Monday, July 25th
Click here to book online
Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers Airport/FGCU
16410 Corporate Commerce Way
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 790-3500
Booking Details
- 1 King Bed - $99 per night + tax
Booking Deadline: Monday, August 15
Click here to book online
Homewood Suites by Hilton Fort Myers Airport/FGCU
16450 Corporate Commerce Way
Fort Myers, FL 33913
(239) 210-7300
Booking Details
- 1 King Bed 1 Bedroom Suite - $99 per night + tax
Booking Deadline: Monday August 15
Click here to book online
Payment
Verandah Club and River Hall CC accept all major credit cards as method of payment. No cash.
Directions
Verandah Club
12211 River Village Way
Fort Myers, FL 33905
(239) 694-4229
Click here for directions.
River Hall Country Club
3500 River Hall Parkway
Alva, FL 33920
(239) 313-4653
Click here for directions.