~North Course~
Built in 1957, Fort Lauderdale Country Club's North Course is a classic Dick Wilson influenced track designed by Red Lawrence with all the golf components. The 18-hole championship course features undulating greens and unique bunkers that challenge golfers of all abilities. The Women's Senior
Amateur offers great competition between the top senior women amateurs in the
state. For a look at the 2016 Championship Results Click Here.
Championship Format
- 36 holes of individual
stroke play
- 84 total competitors
- Four Divisions - Senior Championship, Senior Field, Super-Senior Championship and Super-Senior
Field Division.
- Players must select their division at the time of entry, provided they meet the eligibility
requirements.
- The overall Champions will be the individuals from the Senior and Super-Senior Championship
Divisions with the lowest 36-hole total score.
Eligibility
- Female amateur golfer
- At least 50 years of age as of the first day of the Championship
- At least 65 years of age as of the first day of the Championship to select to play in the Super-Senior
Division at time of entry
- A valid Florida GHIN Handicap Index not exceeding 34.0
- Entrant is required to be a member of the FSGA
Entry Fee
$190 - Entry fee includes all competitive rounds of
golf, tee gift, a player luncheon after the final round, and gift
certificate prizes. Late
entries will be accepted subject to a $10 late entry fee should the entrant gain acceptance into the
field.
Schedule of
Events
Tuesday, April 4th
- 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM – Tournament Registration
- 8:00 AM - 9:57 AM – Round One tee times off of #1 and #10 tees
Wednesday, April 5th
- 9:00 AM - Final Round Shotgun
- 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM (approx.) – Player's Awards luncheon - Included with entry fee
Entry Priority
Entries will be accepted based upon the order of receipt. Entries received after the competitive field
is full will be placed on an alternates list. Alternates will be contacted in the
order of receipt of entry, if and when, a spot becomes available.
Divisions and Approximate Yardages
There will be both a Championship (Gross) and Field (Gross &
Net) Division in each age bracket. Players must select which Division and Field they wish to
compete in upon entry. No player may play in both age brackets or Divisions within age
brackets.
- Senior Championship Division - 5,600-5,800 yards approx. (Gross Only)
- Senior Field Division - 5,300-5,500 yards approx. (Gross & Net)
- Super-Senior Championship Division - 5,300-5,500 yards approx. (Gross Only)
- Super-Senior Field Division - 4,700-4,900 yards approx. (Gross & Net)
Suggested Handicap Guidelines
The following should be considered when selecting divisions:
- Senior Championship Division - 12.0 and Under
- Senior Field Division - 13.0 and Over
- Super-Senior Championship Division - 12.0 and Under
- Super-Senior Field Division - 13.0 and Over
Committee Discretion: The Championship Committee reserves the right to move any player out of the Senior Field or Super-Senior Field Divisions if their handicap is significantly lower than the majority of the competitors in that division, and their scoring history does not reflect the need to play from either of those divisions.
Handicaps
- All valid Florida GHIN Handicap Indexes used will be from the March 15, 2017 revision.
- Each player must have a valid Florida GHIN Handicap Index not exceeding 34.0.
- Players in the Field Divisions will play to 100% of their course handicap.
It is the responsibility of any player that maintains a Handicap Index lower than her current Florida GHIN Handicap Index to inform the FSGA for resolution. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.
Flighting
The Championship Divisions are gross only and will not be flighted.
The Field Divisions will be pre-flighted based on
individual handicaps and the number of competitors.
Generally, divisions of more than 14 individuals will be flighted, however the Committee
reserves the right to flight based on the number of individuals and/or the range of combined individual
handicaps or scores.
Breaking Ties
Championship Division - The overall Senior and Super-Senior Champions will be the individuals from their respective Championship Division with the lowest total score. In the event of a tie for first place, there will be a hole-by-hole sudden death playoff on a hole designated by the Committee to determine the Champion. All other tie breaks will be broken by the USGA scorecard match. The last 9 holes will be considered holes 10-18, the last 6 holes will be holes 13-18, the last 3 holes will be holes 16-18 and the last hole will be hole 18. In the case that players are still tied after the 18th hole, the winner will be determined by lot.
Other Divisions – All ties in each flight of the Senior and Super-Senior Field Divisions will be broken by the USGA scorecard match. The last 9 holes will be considered holes 10-18, the last 6 holes will be holes 13-18, the last 3 holes will be holes 16-18 and the last hole will be hole 18. In the case that players are still tied after the 18th hole, the winner will be determined by lot.
Field Divisions will pay gross first, then net.
Practice Rounds
Practice rounds are available one week prior to the Championship and after 2:00 PM the weekend
prior on a space available basis. Practice rounds are NOT available on March 30th. Players may play ONE practice
round at the rate of $30.00 + tax and includes a cart and range balls prior to the
round. Please call (954) 587-8040 to arrange your practice round. If you wish to play an additional practice round, the rate is $105.00 + tax.
The proper place to practice your golf swing is on the driving range, hitting multiple shots
on the course is unacceptable.
Defending Senior Champion
Mary Jane Hiestand, two-time winner of the Championship in 2013 and 2014, opened with a 3-over-par 74 in Round One, sitting on top of the leaderboard with only a one stroke lead. Going into the final round, conditions were tougher with challenging winds early in the morning. It was a tight race to the finish, but Hiestand managed to hold on to capture the win by one-stroke, recording a tournament total of 157. Hiestand commented on her second round stating, "I just never got my rhythm today and struggled in the wind. Yesterday my tempo was so much better and it seemed so easy to play the course as it was meant to be played."
Defending Super-Senior Champion
In the Super-Senior Championship Division, Patricia Hughes-Gelardi, of Palm Beach Gardens, went wire-to-wire to win her first ever Women's Championship, holding a five-stroke lead going into the final round - the only player in her division to score in the 70s in Round One. She ended up winning the Championship by seven strokes, with a tournament total of 169.
Other Policies
- Spectator 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’s clubs must remain on the golf cart.
- Championship Pace of Play Policy - Click here.
- Local Rules and Conditions of 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 and Accommodations
Hampton Inn Ft. Lauderdale - Commercial Blvd.
4499 W Commercial Blvd.
Tamarac, FL 33319
(954) 735-7575
Click here to book online
$159 +tax per night - Must book by March 16th
Payment
Fort Lauderdale Country Club only accepts Visa/MasterCard and American Express for payment.
Directions - Fort Lauderdale Country Club
415 Country Club Circle
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
(954) 587-8040
Click here for map
