Women's Mid-Amateur Championship

Meghan Stasi, of Oakland Park, added yet another victory to her 2014 season at the Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship at Indian River Club in Vero Beach, May 3-4, 2014.

Stasi was co-leader with Therese Quinn, of Jacksonville, who also fired a one-under-par 71 in the Championship’s first round.  Both competitors, however, had to overcome a long wait to finish their first round. Saturday’s inclement weather suspended play for Round One, causing approximately 60 percent of the field to finish early Sunday morning before the final round.

With her dad on the bag, Stasi was able to take advantage of the gorgeous conditions and go under par again with a round of 71 in Sunday’s final round.  With six birdies in her first round, she followed it with three birdies and an eagle chip-in on hole 15 during the final round.  Her consistent iron play allowed her to only miss three greens in the two days.  The final pairings seemed like a match between Stasi and Quinn.  Quinn fought hard, firing a final round 73 to only end up two back of Stasi, with a 71-73-144.

Tara Connelly, of Palm Beach Gardens, finished in third with rounds of 73-76-149.  Charlotte Daughan, of Orlando, fired consistent rounds of 75-75 for a two-day total of 150.

Stasi, who was the 2013 Women's Player of the Year, has won four USGA Women’s Mid-Amateur Championships and numerous FSGA Championships.  She recently won the 2014 Women’s International Four-Ball Championship with partner and good friend Tara Connelly, of Palm Beach Gardens.  Next on her schedule is the US Women’s Open Sectional Qualifier at the end of the month.

Entries Close Wednesday, April 16th, 2014

$160 per competitor

In its second year, the Women's Mid-Amateur Championship is another great opportunity to meet friends and play some competitive golf.  After the successful inaugural event in 2013, this is a Championship you should not miss!  For a look at the 2013 Championship Results click here.

Championship Format

• 36 holes of individual stroke play
• 84 total competitors
• Three Divisions - Championship, Middle and Forward
• Players may select their division at the time of entry, as long as they meet the eligibility requirements.
• The overall champion will be the individual from the Championship Division with the lowest 36-hole total score.

Eligibility

• Must be a female amateur member of the FSGA and have reached 25 years of age by May 3, 2014.
• Female amateurs with a valid USGA Handicap Index of 34.0 or less.

Entry Fee

$160

*Entry fee includes all competitive rounds of golf,  lunch after the final round, and gift certificate. Late entries will be accepted subject to a $10 late entry fee should the entrant gain  acceptance into the field.

Divisions and Approximate Yardages

 Players must select which Division and Field they wish to compete in upon entry. 

• Championship Division - 5,900 yards approx. (Gross Only)
• Middle Division - 5,500 yards approx. (Gross & Net)
• Forward Division - 5,000 yards approx. (Gross & 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, May 3rd

• 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM – Tournament Registration (located near pro shop)
• 8:00 AM - 9:57 AM – Round One tee times off of #1 and #10 tees

Sunday, May 4th

• 8:00 AM - 9:57 AM – Final Round tee times off of #1 and #10 tees
• 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (approx.) – Player's Awards luncheon - Included with entry fee

Flighting

The Championship Division may be flighted after the first round based upon scores.  

The Middle and Forward Divisions will likely be pre-flighted based on individual handicaps.  

Generally, divisions of more than 10 individuals will be flighted, however the Committee reserves the right to flight based on the number of individuals and/or the range of individual handicaps or scores. 

Breaking Ties

Championship Division(s) - The overall Champion will be the individual from the Championship Division with the lowest 36-hole total score.  In the event of a tie for first place in the Championship Division there will be a hole-by-hole sudden death playoff on a hole designated by the Committee to determine the champion. 

Other Divisions - Ties for first place gross and first place net in each flight of the Middle and Forward Divisions will be broken by a modified USGA tie break method.  The final day 18 hole respective score, whether gross or net, will be used to determine the first place gross or net individual.  (If there is still a tie, the final 9 holes of the last day (holes #10-18) will be used to determine the winner.  If there is still a tie, the final 6 holes are used; then if needed the final 3 holes; then the final hole; then by coin flip).

Handicap Requirements

The valid USGA Handicap Indexes used will be from the April 15, 2014 revision.  Each player must have a valid USGA Handicap Index no higher than 34.0. 

Practice Rounds

Practice rounds are available after noon on the Saturday and Sunday prior to the Championship.  Practice rounds may be available during the week prior to the Championship. The price for a practice round is $30.00 + tax. Please call (772) 770-0757 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 Mid-Amateur Champion

Meghan Stasi of Oakland Park added another title to her long list of accomplishments with a one-stroke victory over Tara Connelly of Palm Beach Sunday in the Inaugural Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship at Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club.  Stasi had a one-stroke lead over Kim Keyer-Scott going into today’s final round.   Stasi, who was playing with a tweaked back, started off with a rough front nine, doubling and tripling holes 8 and 9.  However, some clutch birdies off-set the unfortunate holes 8 and 9 and she closed the deal winning the first Women's Mid-Amateur Championship. 

Indian River Club

Indian River Club has been host to the the Senior Four-Ball, US Open Local Qualifying, and multiple Winter Series events.  With an "Old Florida" feel and somewhat of a North Carolina look with beautiful stands of old-growth pines Indian River Club is a true destination spot when in Vero Beach.  

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

TBD

Payment

Directions to Indian River Club

800 Carolina Cir SW
Vero Beach, FL 32962
(772) 770-0757

Click here for directions.