Women's Net Best Ball Match Play - *cancelled*

Entries Close Wednesday, September 3rd, 2014

$175 per competitor

Please join us for the Women's Net Best-Ball Match Play Championship to be conducted at the Worthington Country Club in Bonita Springs, FL.  We have again partnered with the Ritz-Carlton, Naples Golf Resort to provide all competitors an opportunity to enjoy the gorgeous amenities after a hot day of golf!  We hope you join us at Wyndemere!  For a look at the 2013 Championship Results click here.

What is included in your entry fee?

• Continental breakfast on Saturday after Match #1 
• Casual lunch between Match #2 & #3 on Saturday
• Awards luncheon after play on Sunday
• All five, nine-hole competitive rounds
• Tee gift
• Snacks
• Gift certificate prizes

Championship Format

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  Two divisions -  Middle and Forward Division
• Five Nine-Hole Net Matches will be played for all Flights.
• Click HERE for format FAQs

Eligibility

• One team member must be a member of the FSGA.
• Female amateurs with a valid Florida GHIN Handicap Index of 34.0 or less
• The course handicap differential between partners may be no more than eight (8) strokes.  (If the differential is more than eight (8) strokes, the higher course handicap will be reduced to allow for the difference). The valid USGA Handicap Indexes used will be from the September 1, 2014 revision.
• 100% of each player's handicap will be used.

Entry Fee

$350 (per team)

*Entry fee includes all competitive rounds of golf, tee gifts, two lunches, and gift certificate prizes. Late entries will be accepted subject to a $10 late entry fee should the entrant gain  acceptance into the field.

Divisions and Approximate Yardages

• Middle Division - 5,500 yards (Net)
• Forward Division - 5,000 yards (Net)

The Championship Committee reserves the right to move any player out of the Forward Division if her handicap is significantly lower than the majority of the competitors in the division, and her scoring history does not reflect the need to play from the Forward Division yardage.  Players will then be placed into the Middle Division. 

Schedule of Events

Saturday, September 20th

• 7:00 AM - 7:45 AM – Tournament Registration 
• 8:00 AM -  Match #1 Shotgun
• Continental breakfast items
• 11:00 AM - Match #2 Shotgun
• Lunch (included in entry fee)
• 2:00 PM -  Match #3 Shotgun

Sunday, September 21st

• 8:00 AM - Match #4 Shotgun
• 11:00 AM - Match #5 Shotgun
• 1:30 PM (approx.) – Awards luncheon  (Included with entry fee)

Flighting

• Flights will be determined by the updated, combined USGA GHIN Handicap Indexes of the team. 
• Flights will be comprised of six (6) teams with the same or similar combined handicap indexes.  Strokes will be given based on lowest handicapped player in each match. 

Breaking Ties

In case of a tie for any flight winner, the Committee will revert back to the original “head-to-head” match results between the two teams that are tied. The winner of that individual match will be the overall flight winner. In the case that the two teams are still tied after this procedure, the Committee will revert to the next highest seeded team in the flight and compare how each team competed against that team; the highest point total for this individual match is the winner.

Handicap Requirements

The valid Florida GHIN Handicap Indexes used will be from the September 1, 2014 revision.  Each player must have a valid Florida GHIN Handicap Index no higher than 34.0.  The course handicap differential between partners may be no more than eight (8) strokes.  (If the differential is more than eight (8) strokes, the higher course handicap will be reduced to allow for the difference). 100% of each player's handicap will be used.

Practice Rounds

Practice rounds are available on the Sunday prior to the Championship.  Practice rounds may be available during the week prior to the Championship on a case-by-case basis, but there is no guarantee.  The price for a practice round is $30.00 + tax. Please call (239) 263-1661 to arrange your practice round. The proper place to practice your golf swing is on the driving range, hitting multiple shots on the course is unacceptable.

Defending Champions

The Women's Round Robin Match Play Championship was concluded on Sunday at Mission Valley Country Club in Nokomis, Florida.  Three teams fought through the tough competition and clenched their flight titles.

Beth Sholar, of Tierra Verde, and Christine Martin, of Palm Harbor, headed into their final match of the Championship against Diane Armet of West Palm Beach, and Joyce Martin of Boca Raton. The Daisy Flight (Middle Division 2) title was won by the team of Kerstin Koenig of Naples, and Jennie Taylor of Naples, with a total of 31 points.  Colette Charpentier, of Cape Coral, and Bettina Dittrich, of Cape Coral, finished in second with a total of 30 points. The Rose Flight (Forward Division) title was won with the widest point difference of the championship.  Leading during most of the championship, Kimberly Byle, of Dunedin, and Deborah Larkin, of Clearwater, were victorious in the Rose Flight (Forward Division).

Worthington Country Club

Worthington offers an exciting championship golf course.  With meticulously and consistently well maintained and manicured, it plays like the best of the private country clubs in the area. We would be remiss to overlook our service- the kind of service you’d expect from a private country club. Worthington is truly a first-class club in southwest Florida. Click here to learn more about Worthington Country Club. 

Other Policies

• Spectator and Spectator Cart Policy - Click here.
• Caddies - If a player employs a caddie, the caddie MUST walk and 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 & Accommodations

Ritz-Carlton, Naples Golf Resort
2600 Tiburon Dr.
Naples, FL 34109
(239) 593-2000
$119 per night

Directions to Worthington Country Club

13550 Worthington Way
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 495-2278

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