2018 marks the inaugural Senior Two-Man Shoot-Out Championship. Modeled after the very popular Two-Man Shoot-Out, the Championship combines modified alternate shot, two-man scramble and four-ball formats. Each round is considered a separate competition with prizes being awarded for each, as well as an overall winner for the Championship.
ChampionsGate Country Club in Davenport combines elevation changes and contours of the natural landscape to form one of central Florida's newest combination of beauty and playability. With expansive white sand bunkers and mature true greens, the golfing experience is truly one of a kind. The Championship is sure to fill up quickly!
Championship Format
- 54 holes of stroke play
- Two-man team, gross stroke play (no handicaps)
- Senior (55-64) & Super-Senior (65 & Over) Age Divisions
- Each round is a different form of play (Modified Alternate Shot / Scramble / Four-Ball)
Championship Field Size
- Maximum of 52 teams - 104 players
Eligibility
- Male amateur golfers at least 55 years of age as of the first day of the Championship
- Both entrants are required to be a member of the FSGA
Entry Fee
- $380 per team GHIN or Foundation Members
- $400 per team Non-GHIN Member
Late entries are 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.
Course Set-Up
The golf course will be set-up at approximately 6,000 (Super-Senior) - 6,500 yards (Senior).
Schedule of Events
Friday, November 2nd
- Morning Round - 8:00 AM shotgun - 18 holes of Modified Alternate Shot where each player hits a tee shot. Next, the team must select one of the two balls and plays that ball into the hole playing alternate shots
- Lunch - Included with entry fee
- Afternoon Round - 1:30 PM shotgun - 18 holes of Two-Man Scramble
Saturday, November 3rd
- Final Round - 8:30 AM shotgun - 18 holes of Four Ball (Best Ball of Two)
- Play-Off - For overall team Champion only. The format for the play-off is a three hole aggregate with each form of play used for one hole. If necessary play will continue on a hole-by-hole basis rotating the form of play. It is the team's responsibility to be present for any play-off.
Rounds & Prizes
Each round of the Senior Shoot-Out is treated as a separate competition and gift certificates are awarded for each round. There is an overall prize for the team Champion, but the emphasis and the majority of gift certificates are paid out on the basis of each individual round.
Flighting
After 36 holes, the number of flights will be based on the number of teams and the range of scores.
Practice Rounds
Practice rounds are available one week prior to the Championship on a space available basis. The price for a practice round is
$35 plus tax. Please call 407-507-2756 to schedule your starting time.
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.
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 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
The FSGA does not yet have a host hotel for this event.
Payment
ChampionsGate Country Club accepts cash, Visa/MasterCard and American Express for method of payment.
Directions to Club
8950 Clifton Draw Drive
ChampionsGate, Florida 33896
407-507-2756
