The Florida Open
Qualifying Sites
Innisbrook Resort
Eligibility & Rules
Exemptions
Past Results
Sponsors


“The Florida Open is back, and will be better than ever under the guidance of the FSGA. It is my hope that the golf professionals and amateurs in the state of Florida come out to support our State Championship and bring back the long standing tradition which this tournament holds. The new design of this event for Club professionals and amateurs only is an extremely positive change that will be embraced by both golfing bodies.”


Jeffrey S. Raimer, PGA
President, South Florida Section, PGA
Director of Golf
West Bay Beach & Golf Club


"The FSGA is a truly Professional organization that offers the player excellent venues and competition. They are very efficient with tournament operations and we welcome them to our facility anytime they need us."


Tony Johnson, PGA
Secretary, North Florida Section PGA
General Manager
Timacuan Golf Club


"The opportunity for PGA Professionals and amateurs from all of Florida to compete together will be fantastic. This year’s championship features two great golf courses and the organization and professionalism of the FSGA will result for a great tournament this year and in the future!"


Clint Avret
Head Professional
Timuquana Country Club
2008 North Florida PGA Player of the Year


“I was very excited to see that the FSGA has become involved in the Florida Open. With the expertise of the FSGA and its tournament staff I’m confident the event will be brought back to its prominent past. The joint efforts of the FSGA and the South and North Florida PGA sections will result in a great championship.”


Kevin Murphy
Head Golf Professional
McArthur Golf Club


“I am excited to see the FSGA taking over the Florida Open. I would encourage all of my fellow PGA Professionals to participate in helping to make this our state’s premier event. With its long and distinguished history, we can be sure that the FSGA team will take great care in making The Florida Open a model for all state championships.”


Ernie Ruiz
Director of Golf
Shula's Golf Club

       

The Florida Open Championship

Innisbrook Resort & Golf Club
Palm Harbor, FL
July 16-18, 2010

Entries Close Wednesday June 16, 2010

     

The 2010 Florida Open will be held July 16-18 at the Innisbrook Resort & Golf Club in Palm Harbor.  Florida Professionals and Amateurs can qualify for the Championship through local qualifying.  Exemptions are available through PGA Section Events and State Amateur Championships.

CHAMPIONSHIP FORMAT
Fifty-four holes of individual stroke play. The field will be cut to the low sixty and ties after thirty-six holes. The lowest score for 54 holes will be the Champion. If necessary, there will be a three hole aggregate score play-off for championship.

LOCAL QUALIFYING
18 holes stroke play at 16 sites. 

ELIGIBILITY
Open to Florida Golf Professionals and Amateurs who are residents of Florida. See Eligibility and Rules page for complete details.

 

ESTIMATED PURSE

Total  Purse  $75,000     

First Place  $12,000 

See estimated 2010 purse pay-out Click here
See Last Years Final Purse Click here

 

ENTRY FEE                                                            

  Qualifying Fee Championship Exempt
Professional $80.00 $250.00 $300.00
Amateur $80.00 $150.00 $200.00

Players who advance to the Championship through local qualifying must pre-register and remit the appropriate Championship Fee online at www.fsga.org.  Payment must be received by Monday, July 12 by 12:00 PM or the individual will be withdrawn from the Championship.  Championship fee includes lunch, golf, cart fees and range balls for all competitive rounds plus a player badge and tee gift.

EXEMPT PLAYER'S FEE
$300 for Professionals, and $200 for Amateurs.  Exempt Fee includes Championship Fee and Entry Fee for those individuals eligible for exemption.

DEFENDING CHAMPION
Tommy Murray (a), of Orange Park, won the Florida Open Championship shooting a 68-65-73--206 at Quail Valley Golf Club and John's Island West in Vero Beach.   

CART AND CADDIE POLICY

Qualifying Round

Players have the option of walking or they may rent a cart. Either the player or his caddie may ride in a cart but not at the same time. The Qualifying Fee does not include cart fees for qualifying round. (Cart fees at the qualifying site not to exceed $25 per player)

Championship Rounds
Cart fees are included in the Championship Fee for all competitive rounds of the Championship.  Players may ride, carry their bag or have a caddie at the Championship, however no refunds will be given for unused cart fees.  Players who walk must adhere to the established FSGA Pace of Play Policy. The player or his caddie may ride in a cart but not at the same time.

Practice Rounds - Cart fees are the responsibility of the player.

 

CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION

All players play eighteen holes each on the Copperhead course and the Island course on Friday, July 16th and Saturday, July 17th. The field will be cut to the low sixty and ties after thirty-six holes. The final eighteen holes will be played on the Copperhead course.

PRACTICE ROUNDS INFORMATION
Practice rounds will be available to the competitors one week in advance of qualifying or at other dates and times at the clubs' discretion.  Practice rounds are restricted until 12:00 PM on the weekend prior to the Championship.  The cost of practice rounds is $30 plus tax. You may not make your practice round tee time before groupings are made on Monday, July 12th. The number to call for practice round times is (727) 942-2000.

PRACTICE FACILITY
The practice facility will be available to players before and after their practice rounds on Wednesday & Thursday and after each competitive round.  Range balls are provided without cost. 

LUNCH AND ON-COURSE NOURISHMENT
At the championship, players will be provided a complimentary lunch during the competitive rounds.  Water, sports drinks and snacks will be provided on the course and players and spectators are prohibited from bringing any food or beverage items onto the facility.

DRESS CODE
Proper attire for competitors and caddies is required at all times at the golf facility.  Failure to comply may result in withdrawal of entry.  The dress code prohibits tank tops, T-shirts, denim shorts, jeans and short shorts.  Shorts are allowed but must reach to within four inches of the knee (as a measuring rule, shorts must come below the fingertips when arms are held to the side).  All hats must be worn properly. Collared shirts or shirts specifically designed for golf must be worn and tucked-in at all times. This code supplements any course or club guidelines, which shall take precedence.

PLAY-OFF
If necessary, there will be a three hole aggregate score play-off for the championship. If the play-off results in a tie, play will immediately continue, hole by hole. It is the player’s responsibility to be present for any playoff.

ON-SITE REGISTRATION
There will a registration table set up at the Copperhead course to pick up your tee gift and player information the day before the Championship from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.  This is NOT a mandatory registration.  Tee gifts and player information will be available for pick up before the competitive rounds for players not playing a practice round on Wednesday. If we have received your payment for your Championship fees by Monday, July 12 by 12:00 PM you have pre-registered for the Championship.

ALTERNATE PROCEDURES: Click here here for alternate procedures.

REFUNDS, NOTICE OF WITHDRAWALS
Requests for entry refunds received prior to the closing date will be honored (less $20 per entry administrative fee).  Requests received after the closing date will be honored (less 50% of entry fee).  No requests will be honored within 48 hours of the first scheduled tee time.  Requests for refunds of Exempt or Championship fees prior to the pre-registration deadline will be honored (less $20 per entry administrative fee).  No requests will be honored after the pre-registration deadline.

ACCOMMODATIONS
Innisbrook Resort & Golf Club will be the host hotel for The Florida Open.

Listed below will be the discounted rates for guests staying with us during The Florida Open

Executive Suites- $99.00

One Bedroom Suites- $129.00

Two Bedroom Suites- $189.00

The above rate is plus 12% tax and $15.00 Resort Fee per night.

PUBLICITY AND PROMOTION; BROADCASTING
By participating in FSGA Events you grant the FSGA and those acting with the FSGA, permission, authority and the permanent rights to use your name or likeness for publicity and promotional purposes.  Participants understand that all Media, including film, photographic prints, audio or digital files are the exclusive property of the FSGA.  Participants in FSGA events waive their rights to inspect or approve all media produced by the FSGA and those acting on the FSGA's behalf.  Participants waive their permanent rights to compensation for use of their name and likeness by the FSGA. 

METHOD OF PAYMENTS
Innisbrook Resort & Golf Club accepts
cash, Visa/MasterCard and American Express.

DIRECTIONS
Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club
36750 U.S. Highway 19 North
Palm Harbor, FL 34684-1239

(727) 942-2000

Click here for directions.