Tournament Summary |
Format: 54 holes of individual gross stroke play |
Eligibility: Florida Resident at least 50 years of age; |
Handicap: Florida GHIN 10.0 or less (amateurs) |
Entry Fees: Qualifying: Professional - $125 | Amateur - $100 |
Qualifying Fee | Championship Fee | Exempt Fee |
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Professional |
$125 | $300 | $375 |
Amateur | $100 | $200 | $250 |
Late entries will be subject to a $10 late entry fee should the entrant gain acceptance into the qualifying field.
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Monday, April 27th
Tuesday, April 28th
Wednesday, April 29th
Those players who advance to the Championship through local qualifying must pre-register and remit the appropriate Championship Fee (see above) at www.fsga.org under the "My Account" section, located in the top right hand corner of the web-page. Payment must be received by Wednesday, April 22nd by 3:30 PM or the individual will be withdrawn from the Championship.
To Pre-Register:
Qualifying Entry Fee - Requests for qualifying entry refunds received prior to entry closing date will be honored (less $20 per entry administrative fee). Requests received after the closing date will be honored (less 50% of entry fee). No requests will be honored within two days of the scheduled start date of the qualifier.
Championship Fee & Exempt Entry Fee - Requests for refunds of Exempt or Championship fees prior to the pre-registration deadline will be honored (less $20 per entry administrative fee). No requests will be honored after the pre-registration deadline (See pre-registration date displayed on this page).
The golf courses will be set-up at approximately 6,600 yards.
18 holes stroke play at 6 qualifying sites.
Players may submit one entry for the Florida Senior Open and choose the site at which they will attempt to qualify. However, if any site requires adjustment (including, but not limited to, the receipt of more entries than can be accommodated), players will be transferred to another site based on their preference listed on the entry application and date of receipt of entry application (i.e. later applicants will be subject to transfer).
During qualifying and the Championship proper, each player must use a golf cart which is included in the qualifying and Championship entry fees. Caddies are allowed without restriction. The caddie MUST walk and the player's clubs must remain on the golf cart.
Practice rounds will be available to the competitors one week prior of the competition on a space available basis and after 11:00 AM the weekend prior. The cost of a practice round is $30 plus tax. Players will be responsible for direct payment of any fees for the practice rounds. To schedule a practice round, call the pro shop at 941-355-6544.
A player may not practice on the competition course before or between rounds. Penalty for first breach: General Penalty. Penalty for second breach: Disqualification.
David Morland, of Palm Harbor Golf Club, overcame a six stroke deficit to capture the Florida Senior Open, at West Bay Golf Club. Matthew Avril (a), of Vero Beach, finished tied for second, alongside Victor Tortorici, and captured low amateur honors. Click here for previous year's results.
Winner
Players finishing in the top twenty and tied
Amateurs finishing in the top thirty and tied
Low Amateur
There are multiple host hotels in the Sarasota area. Click here to view.
Dress Code
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Sara Bay Country Club
7011 Willow Street
Sarasota, FL 34243
941-355-7658
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