Mid-Senior Championship

Nakashian Wins Mid-Senior Championship

R J Nakashian fires a tournament total of 213 to win the Florida State Mid-Senior Championship at Amelia Island Plantation in Amelia Island. The Championship was conducted from August 22-24.

R J Nakashian, of Palm Beach, recorded a final round of one-over par 73 to secure the title by one shot. Nakashian opened up his Championship campaign with a stellar round of four-under par 66 on the Ocean Links course, to sit just one shot back entering play on Saturday. After a second round of two-over par 74 on the Oak Marsh course, Nakashian would find himself two shots back of the 36-hole leader, Gordon Marshall, of Sarasota. Nakashian played a steady final round in windy conditions making 15 pars, one birdie and two bogies for his round of 73. This is Nakashian’s first Mid-Senior Championship title. Finishing just one shot behind Nakashian was Doug Snoap, of Apopka. Snoap posted rounds of 71-70-73 for a tournament total of 214. Snoap briefly grabbed the lead on Sunday, but a rough three hole stretch on holes 13-15 derailed his Championship hopes. Kelly Gosse, of Ocala, and Pete Williams, of Juno Beach, finished tied for third place with a tournament total of 216.

To be eligible for the Mid-Senior Championship, players must be 40 years of age or older. Each player played 18-holes each on the Ocean Links and Oak Marsh courses. After 36-holes the field was trimmed to the low 70 and ties, with the final round conducted on the Oak Marsh course, host site of the Big Break Amelia Island.

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~Oak Marsh & Ocean Links Course~

Entries Close Wednesday, August 6, 2014
$200 per competitor ($190 with GHIN handicap)

The Mid-Senior Championship provides players 40 years and older a Championship environment without having to compete with juniors and collegiate players.  Competitors can use the Championship for either a road trip with the guys or a weekend away with a spouse.  For a look at the 2013 Championship Results click here.

Championship Format

• 144 player field size
• 54 holes of individual stroke play
• All players play eighteen holes each on the Oak Marsh Course and the Ocean Links Course on Friday and Saturday
• The field will be cut to the low 70 and ties after 36 holes
• The final eighteen holes will be played on the Oak Marsh Course
• The lowest score for fifty-four holes will be the Champion

Eligibility

• Male amateurs must be age 40 or older as of August 22, 2014, and be a member of the FSGA.

Entry Fee

• $190 GHIN Members or Foundation Member
• $200 Non-GHIN Members

Late entries will be accepted subject to a $10 late entry fee should the entrant gain acceptance into the field

Schedule of Events

Friday, August 22rd

• 7:30 AM - 9:09 AM - Round One tee times off of #1 (Oak Marsh Course)
• 8:00 AM - 9:48 AM - Round One tee times off of #1 and #9 (Ocean Links Course)

Saturday, August 23th

• 8:00 AM - 9:39 AM - Round Two tee times off of #1 and #10 (Oak Marsh Course)
• 7:30 AM - 9:09 AM - Round Two tee times off of #1 (Ocean Links Course)
• After the completion of play the field will be cut to the low 70 players and ties

Sunday, August 24th

• 8:00 AM - Final Round tee times begin off of #1 and #10 (Oak Marsh Course)

  

• Awards ceremony immediately following the completion of play

Course Set-Up

The golf courses will be set-up at approximately 6,600 - 6,800 yards.

Carts

Carts are included for all competitive rounds. Players are responsible for practice round fees.

Practice Rounds and Practice Between Rounds

Practice rounds are available one week prior to the championship.  Practice rounds may be played after 12:00 PM on the weekend. The price for a practice round is $35.00 + tax.  Please call (904) 277-5907 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.

Also, the Championship Committee is permitting practice on any competition course or part of any course on any day of or between rounds of the Championship. As a result, competitors are allowed to play a practice round on the course remaining to be played after the first round.

Defending Champion

Don Bell of Port Orange, shot an 8-under par 69-69-70--208 to win the Mid-Senior Championship at the Members Club at Marco in Naples.

Exemptions Earned from this Tournament

Winner

• Current year's Mid-Amateur Championship
• Next year's Amateur Championship
• Next year's Amateur Match Play Championship

Top thirty and tied finishers

• Next year's Senior Amateur Championship

Other Policies

• Spectators 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.

Accommodations

Hampton Inn & Suites Amelia Island - Harbor Front
19 South 2nd Street
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
904-491-4911

Group Code: AFG Online or ask for "Florida State Golf Association Room Block" when Calling

Single/Double: $109 per night
Suite: $129 per night

Payment

Amelia Island Plantation accepts cash and Visa/Mastercard for method of payment.

Directions

Amelia Island Plantation
1st Coast Hwy
Fernandina Beach,, FL 32034
(904) 277-5907

Click here for directions.