Tournament Summary
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Format: 18 holes of individual gross stroke play, followed by match play
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Eligibility: FSGA member at least 65 years of age
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Handicap: Florida GHIN 15.0 or less
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Entry Fee: $185
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Schedule of Events
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Past Results
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- 18 holes of individual stroke play on Monday to determine match play seeds for all divisions as follows:
- Championship Division - low 15 players advance to the Championship bracket
- defending Champion receives the #1 seed if electing to play in same division
- a tie for last qualifier's place will be decided immediately by a hole-by-hole playoff in the Championship bracket only.
- any players not making the Championship bracket, will be flighted into brackets of 8 based on seeding round score (USGA tie-break will be used)
- 70-74 Age Division and 75 & Over Age Division - players will be flighted into brackets of 8 based on seeding round score (USGA tie-break will be used)
- defending Champions will receive the #1 seed in the Championship Bracket of their age division, if defending in that division
- In the event of a tied match, the stipulated round is deemed to extend to as many holes as are required for a match to be won.
- All brackets are single elimination match play
- All players are guaranteed at least two rounds of golf (one stroke play and one match play)
- Maximum Field Size - 88 players
- Male amateur golfer at least 65 years of age as of the first day of the Championship
- Entrant is required to be an Adult Member of the FSGA and have Floirda GHIN not exceeding 15.0
Entry Fee
Entries are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until the field is full. Entries are then placed on an alternates list in order of receipt and contacted if, and when, a spot becomes available.
Late entries are subject to a $10 late entry fee should the entrant gain acceptance into the field
Schedule of Events
Monday, June 8
- Stroke Play Seeding Round - 8:30 AM shotgun start
- A tie for last qualifying place(s) will be decided immediately by a hole-by-hole playoff in the Championship Division only
- Complimentary players' lunch buffet in the main clubhouse
Tuesday, June 9
- 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM 1st tee start - Round of 16 matches for Championship Division and quarterfinal matches for all other divisions
- 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM - Quarterfinal matches for Championship Division
Wednesday, June 10
Thursday, June 11
- 8:00 AM - 8:48 AM - Final matches all divisions
Course Set-Up & Age Divisions
All players will be placed in the age division commensurate with their age as of the first day of Championship (unless choosing to enter the Championship Division).
The course will be set-up at approximately:
- 6,100 - 6,300 yards - Championship Division (any player may choose to enter)
- 5,900 - 6,100 yards - 70-74 Age Division
- 5,500 - 5,700 yards - 75 & Over Age Division
Practice Rounds
Practice rounds are available one week prior to the championship on a space available basis and after 12:00 PM on the weekend prior. The price for a practice round is $30.00 + tax. Please call 772-562-2775 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.
Carts
Carts are included for all competitive rounds. Players are responsible for practice round fees.
Defending Champions
In 2019, Neil Christie captured the Championship Division, while the 70-74 Age Division & 75 & Over Age Division had repeat Champions in Jack Ramsey & Jim DuBois. Click here for the previous year's results.
Exemptions Earned from this Tournament
Winner (Championship Division)
- Next Year's Senior Amateur Championship
Other Policies
- Spectators and Spectator Cart Policy - Click here.
- Caddies - Caddies are allowed in all FSGA Championships except Junior events. However, a player must not use a parent, step-parent or guardian as a caddie. The caddie MUST walk and the player's clubs must remain on the golf cart.
- Championship Pace of Play Policy - Click here.
- Local Rules and Terms of the 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
Click here for host hotel information
Payment
Vero Beach Country Club accepts cash, Visa, and MasterCard as forms of payment.
Directions
Vero Beach Country Club
800 30th Street
Vero Beach, FL 32960
772-562-2775
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