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Entries Close Wednesday, April 15th, 2015
$160 per competitor
In its third year, the Women's Mid-Amateur Championship will take place at Sugar Mill Country Club located in historic New Smyrna Beach. Pack your camera and some beach clothes, and enjoy the historic sites, antique shopping on Flagler Avenue or Canal Street, unique restaurants and beautiful beaches. Add two rounds of golf and your fun weekend in New Smyrna Beach is complete! Click the picture of Flagler Avenue for a closer look at New Smyrna Beach! For a look at the 2014 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 2, 2015.
- Female amateurs with a valid Florida GHIN 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 certificates. Late entries will be accepted subject to a $10 late entry fee should the entrant gain acceptance into the field.
Entry Priority
Entries will be accepted based upon the order of receipt. Entries received after the competitive field is full or after the close of entries, 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
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 2nd
Sunday, May 3rd
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 Divisions - 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).
Handicaps
- All valid Florida GHIN Handicap Indexes used will be from the April 15, 2015 revision.
- Each player must have a valid Florida GHIN Handicap Index no higher than 34.0.
- Players in the Middle and Forward Divisions will play to 100% of their course handicap.
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 (386) 426-5210 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 two-stroke victory over Therese Quinn, of Jacksonville, in the 2014 Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship. The 2014 Mid-Amateur Championship was held at Indian River Club located in Vero Beach. Stasi fired an under-par round of 71 in Sunday’s final round with three birdies and an eagle chip-in on hole 15. 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 end up only two back of Stasi who was crowned 2014 Women's Mid-Amateur Champion. Click here to view 2014 Mid-Amateur Championship results.
Sugar Mill Country Club
Sugar Mill Country Club has been host to the the Mid-Am Stroke Play, Mid-Am Four-Ball, Mid-Senior Four-Ball, and a FJT Tour Championship. With a commitment to preserve nature, Sugar Mill Country Club offers beautiful scenery along with a shot makers layout. It is located in the historic beach town of New Smyrna Beach, which offers many sites to see and beaches to visit. Click here to view Sugar Mill 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 and Accommodations
Hampton Inn - New Smyrna Beach
214 Flagler Ave.
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169
386-898-9444
Click here for more hotel details.
$110 plus tax per room, per night.
Group Code "FGA" or mention "Florida State Golf Association Room Block" when calling. Must book by April 15th to guarantee rate!
Payment
Sugar Mill Country Club only accepts Cash and Visa/MasterCard.
Directions to Sugar Mill Country Club
100 Club House Circle
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
(386) 426-5200
Click here for directions
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her round with three consistent pars followed by birdies on 13 and 15, followed by two more birdies on her back nine. Connelly finished round one three shots ahead of Charlotte Daughan, champion of the 2015 Women’s International Four-Ball, and Lynda Case who tied for fourth place. 
Elise Gordon and Debbie MookSang led the Middle division after round one with eight-over par 80s, while Jan DeMarco led the Forward division with a first round 81. The leaderboard made a change after round two in the Middle division. Gilda Perez, of Orlando, fired even par in the second round to move into first place with a tournament total 153. MookSang, of Valrico, fell to third place and Gordon struggled in round two finishing in sixth place. Kiely Allen, of Belleair, finished second with rounds of 
83-78—161. Unlike the Middle division, the Forward division’s leaderboard did not change much from round one. After round two, Jan DeMarco, of Ormond Beach, held onto her lead and finished the tournament with a four shot victory. Kay Waltman, of Pinecrest, remained in second place with scores of 83-91—174. 
