Women's Shoot-Out

Championship Format

• 18 holes of Scramble and 18 holes of Four-Ball stroke play
• Two divisions - Championship and Middle
• The overall Champion will be the team from the Championship Division with the lowest 36-hole total score

Eligibility

• Female amateur golfer - See FSGA's Competitive Fairness Gender Policy
• Florida residency required
• One entrant must be at least 16 years of age as of the first day of the Championship.
• Committee approval is required for entry if the second partner is less than 13 years of age.
• A valid Florida GHIN Handicap Index not exceeding 34.0 at time of entry.
• At least one entrant is required to be a member of the FSGA.

Entry Fee

• $360 ($180 per player)
• Entry fee includes all competitive rounds of golf, tee gift, player luncheon, and gift certificate prizes.
• Late entries will be accepted subject to a $10 late fee should the team gain acceptance into the field.

Schedule of Events

• Saturday, May 17th 

  • 7:15 AM - 9:45 AM - Player registration
  • 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Round one tee times off of #1 and #10 - Scramble

• Sunday, May 18th

  • 8:30 AM - Final round shotgun - Four-Ball
  • Awards presentation and luncheon immediately following play

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.
• The Championships Committee reserves the right to hold a number of spots for past champions, and players with standing on annual and two-year points lists until the entry close date.

Partner Changes

• Partner changes will be accommodated following these guidelines:
  • One player on the original entry must remain on the side.
  • Partner changes will NOT be permitted after divisions and flights have been posted if the new player would move the side to another flight or division. (Example - First Flight handicap range 10-15, the new partner must have a handicap within the 10-15 handicap range).

Handicap Requirements

• All valid Florida GHIN Handicap Indexes used will be from 7 days prior to the championship start date.
• Each player must have a valid Florida GHIN Handicap Index not exceeding 34.0.
• Players in the Middle Division will play to 85% of their course handicap in Four-Ball stroke play. Player A will play to 35% of their course handicap and Player B will play to 15% of their course handicap in 2-person Scramble.

It is the responsibility of any player that maintains a Handicap Index lower than her current Florida GHIN Handicap Index to inform the FSGA for resolution. Failure to do so will result in disqualification. 

Suggested Handicap Guidelines

The following should be considered when selecting divisions (recommended based on combined team handicaps).

• Championship Division - 20.0 & Under
• Middle Division - 20.0 & Over

• • Committee Discretion: The Championship Committee reserves the right to move any team out of the Middle Division if their team handicap (or an individual partner's handicap) is significantly lower than the majority of the competitors in that division, and their scoring history does not reflect the need to play from the Middle Division yardage.

Flighting

• The Championship Division will be gross only and will not be flighted 

• The Middle Division will be pre-flighted based on individual handicaps

Generally, divisions of more than 12 teams will be pre-flighted, however the Committee reserves the right to flight based on the number of teams and/or the range of combined individual handicaps or scores.

Breaking Ties

• Championship Division – The overall Champions will be the individuals from the Championship Division with the lowest total score. In the event of a tie for first place, there will be a hole-by-hole sudden death playoff on a hole designated by the Committee to determine the Champions.
• Middle Division – All ties in each flight of the Middle Division will be broken by the FSGA tie breaking method (Modified USGA). The final day 18 hole score will be used. If there is still a tie, the last 9 holes of the last day (10-18). If there is still a tie, the last 6 holes are used (13-18), then if needed the last 3 holes (16-18), then the final hole (18). In the case that players are still tied after the 18th hole, the winner will be determined by lot (coin flip).
• Middle Divisions will pay gross first, then net.

Championship Practice Rounds

• Practice rounds are available one week prior to the championship and after 12:00 PM the weekend prior on a space available basis. The price for a practice round is $45 + tax and includes cart and range balls prior to the round. To book a practice round, please contact the club at 239-353-0505. 
• The proper place to practice your golf swing is on the driving range, hitting multiple shots on the course is unacceptable.

Doubles Golf Qualifying

The scramble round of this competition is part of a "pathway to a national league" where club level leagues, local qualifiers, and regional championships lead to the U.S. Doubles Golf Championship hosted by Jack Nicklaus.

Doubles Golf is a "better shot" format which offers a friendly approach to golf in both recreational and competitive play.

As part of your entry, you and your partner are competing for a spot in the 2025 Florida State Doubles Championship being held at ChampionsGate Golf Resort on Sunday, October 5th. Doubles State Champion teams will advance to the 2025 U.S. Doubles Championships hosted by Jack Nicklaus at The Bear's Club in Jupiter this November.

If your team earns a spot into the 2025 Florida State Doubles Championship, you will be contacted by a Doubles Golf representative directly.