South Course
Entries Close Wednesday, May 22, 2013
**Mandatory** read the eligibility Questions below prior to entering to verify you are eligible.
The Amateur Public Links Championship is always a highly competitive event with a list of very successful champions. The format is as simple as it gets - 54 holes of stroke play with no cut, so if nothing else you are guaranteed three rounds of golf!
Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club is one of Florida's hidden gems. Its hilly terrain offers a golfing experience vastly different from almost any other course in the state. All play will be on Lake Jovita's South Course.
Eligibility
Male amateurs must be bona fide public course players, since January 1, 2013, and have not held privileges at any course that does not extend playing privileges to the general public, or privileges at any private club maintaining its own course. A bona fide public course player may hold incidental privileges at a course not open to the public when such privileges are provided by
An educational institution at which he/she attends, an federal armed service at which he/she is a member, or an industry by which he/she is employed.
If you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions, you are NOT ELIGIBLE for this year's FSGA Public Links Championship:
1. Private Club Access - Have you had privileges at a private club (not open to the public) at anytime during the current year (since January 1st)?
2. Social Memberships - Do you maintain a social membership at a private club that allows you to play the course sometime during the year?
3. Dependents of Members - Does your spouse or parent/guardian belong to a private course and as a result you are allowed to play the course without a guest fee?
4. Golf Course Employees - Have you been an employee of a private course during the year, where you are allowed to play golf more than one day per week?
5. Resort Courses - Do you have a membership at a resort that restricts which days resort guests can play?
6. Golf Team Members - As a member of a scholastic golf team, are you allowed to play a private course not owned by the school at times other than your regular golf season including playoffs and championships?
Permitted Exceptions:
- Military Courses - A player, because of his military service may hold privileges at a facility from which the general public is excluded.
- County and City Courses - A player may be a member at a course open to county or city residents even if it is closed to nonresidents.
- Handicap - There is no restriction where a player maintains his handicap. (This is the one exception that the FSGA allows that is not permitted for the USGA Public Links Championship).
The FSGA follows USGA guidelines for the Public Links Championship except for the handicap rule. See the USGA website for eligibility guidelines. Players must be a member of the FSGA.
Entry Fee
$225 ($235 - members who do not have an active FSGA/GHIN Handicap). Late entries will be accepted subject to a $10 late entry fee should the entrant gain acceptance into the field.
Handicap Limit
Must have a handicap no higher than 6.4.
Championship
Fifty-four holes of individual stroke play. The lowest score for 54 holes will be the Champion. There will be a hole-by-hole play-off immediately following play in event of a tie for the Champion. It is the player's responsibility to be present for any playoff.
Schedule of Events
Friday, June 7th
- 7:30 AM - 9:36 AM - Round One tee times off of #1 and #10
Saturday, June 8th
- 7:30 AM - 9:36 AM - Round Two tee times off of #1 and #10
Sunday, June 9th
- 7:30 AM - 9:36 AM - Final Round tee times off of #1 and #10
- Awards ceremony immediately following the completion of play
Championship Field Size
90 players
Course Set-Up
The South Course will be set-up at approximately 6,800 - 6,900 yards.
Tee Times
All rounds will begin at 7:30 AM off the 1st and 10th tees. Tee times subject to change.
Practice 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 $40.00 + tax. Please call (352) 588-9200 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 Champion
T.J. Shuart, of Coral Springs fired 71-71-70--212 before defeating Don Bell and Kevin Altenhof in a sudden death playoff to win the Championship.
Exemptions Earned from this Tournament
Winner
Current year's Amateur Championship
Current year's Amateur Match Play Championship
Current year's Mid-Amateur Championship
Championship Pace of play
Click here to read the Championship Pace of Play Policy.
Hard Card; Local Rules and Conditions of Competitions
Click here to read the Hard Card and additional Conditions of Competitions.
Championship Policies
Click here to read the withdrawal, dress code, caddie and spectator and other policies.
Spectators and Caddies
Spectators and caddies are always welcome at FSGA Championships. Only players are allowed to ride in carts. If a player employs a caddie, the caddie MUST walk and the player's clubs must remain on the golf cart.
Conditions; Schedules
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
Please click the View Hotels tab in the Tournament Links section for hotels in the Dade City area.
Payment
Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club accepts cash and Visa/MasterCard for method of payment.
Directions
Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club
12900 Lake Jovita Boulevard
Dade City, Florida 33525
(352) 588-9200
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