Registration Closed:
CANCELED - 44th Florida Senior Open Championship

Monday, April 27th

• 7:45 AM - 9:32 AM - Round one tee times off #1 and #10
• 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM - Complimentary Players' Lunch Buffet for before or after play
• 12:15 PM - 2:03 PM - Round one tee times off #1 and #10

Tuesday, April 28th

• 7:45 AM - 9:32 AM - Round one tee times off #1 and #10
• 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM - Complimentary Players' Lunch Buffet for before or after play
• 12:15 PM - 2:03 PM - Round one tee times off #1 and #10
• After 36 holes are complete, the field will be cut to the low 60 players and ties 

Wednesday, April 29th

• 7:45 AM - 9:32 AM - Final round tee times off #1 and #10
• 11:00 AM - 2:15 PM - Complimentary Players' Lunch Buffet
• Awards ceremony immediately following the completion of play

Pre-Registration

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 Payment must be received by Wednesday, April 22nd by 3:30 PM or the individual will be withdrawn from the Championship.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:

• Log on to the FSGA website at www.fsga.org using your email address and password
• Click on "My Account" in the upper right hand corner of the homepage
• Under "My Tournaments", click on the "Pre-Register" button to the right of the tournament name
• Enter your credit card information and then click the "Charge My Card" button on the bottom right hand corner of the page

Refunds, Notice of Withdrawals

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).

Course Set-Up

The golf courses will be set-up at approximately 6,600 yards.

Local Qualifying

18 holes stroke play at 6 qualifying sites.

Transferring 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).

Cart and Caddie Policy

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. 

Championship Practice Round and  Practice Facility Information

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. 

Practice Before & Between Rounds

A player may not practice on the competition course before or between rounds. Penalty for first breach: General Penalty. Penalty for second breach: Disqualification.

Defending Champion

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. 

Exemptions Earned from this Tournament

• Next five Florida Senior Open Championships
• Current year's Florida Open Championship

Players finishing in the top twenty and tied

• Next year's Florida Senior Open Championship

Amateurs finishing in the top thirty and tied

• Next year's Senior Amateur Championship

Low Amateur

• Current year's Mid-Amateur Championship
• Next year's Florida Senior Open Championship

Other Policies

• Spectators and Spectator Cart Policy - Click here
• Caddies - Caddies are allowed in all FSGA Championships except Junior events. 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 and Accommodations

There are multiple host hotels in the Sarasota area. Click here to view.

Dress Code

• Proper attire for competitors and caddies is required at all times at the golf facility. Failure to comply may result in withdrawal of entry. 
• Golf Shorts are permitted
• All hats must be worn properly.
• Collared shirts or shirts specifically designed for golf must be worn and tucked in at all times.
• This code supplements any course or club guidelines, which shall take precedence.

Publicity and Promotion; Broadcasting

By participating in The Florida Senior Open you grant the FSGA/SFPGA and those acting with the FSGA/SFPGA, permission, authority and the permanent rights to use your name or likeness for publicity and promotional purposes. Participants understand that all Media, including film, photographic prints, audio or digital files are the exclusive property of the FSGA/SFPGA. Participants in FSGA/SFPGA events waive their rights to inspect or approve all media produced by the FSGA/SFPGA and those acting on the FSGA's behalf. Participants waive their permanent rights to compensation for use of their name and likeness by the FSGA/SFPGA.

Directions

Sara Bay Country Club
7011 Willow Street
Sarasota, FL 34243
941-355-7658

Click here for directions