Senior Amateur Championship

38^th Senior Amateur Championship

Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club

Ocala, Florida

April 12 – 14, 2005

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

1.  FORMAT: 54 holes of individual stroke play. Competition will consist of the Championship field (age 55 and over) and the Super Senior field (ages 65 and over).

2.  BY 3:30 PM, THURSDAY, APRIL 7^th, EACH SUCCESSFUL QUALIFIER MUST:

Remit to the FSGA office, $200 for advance payment of championship fees.  Championship fees include cart fees, tee gift and range balls for all competitive rounds. Players may send a check to the FSGA office or pay by credit card online through the My FSGA/Account Manager or the My Account feature in the quick links section at www.fsga.org.  Payment must be received by Thursday, April 7th, or you will be withdrawn from the Championship. Exempt players will only be charged the $200 Championship fee.

There will be no registration the day before the Championship.  If we have received your payment for your championship fees by Thursday, April 7th you have registered for the Championship. 

3.  GROUPINGS: Initial groupings will be for two-days; the field will be re-paired after the second round.  The third round will be two shotguns starts, the first at 8:00 AM and the second at 12:45 PM. The 1^st & 2^nd Flights of the Regular Division and the 1^st Flight of the Super Senior Division will play in the morning shotgun.  The Championship Flight of the Regular Division and the Super Senior Division will play in the afternoon shotgun.

4.  PRATICE ROUND: Players may start calling for their practice round tee times on Tuesday, March 22.  Practice rounds are available one week prior to the Championship. Practice rounds are restricted to after 12:00 PM on Saturday & Sunday.  On Monday, practice rounds will begin at 9:00 AM.  The cost of the practice round is $30.00 plus tax. Starting times for your practice round can be arranged by calling the club at (352) 671-3933.  Alternates are not allowed practice rounds. The place to practice your golf swing is on the driving range.  Hitting multiple balls on the golf course is unacceptable.

5.  DIRECTIONS TO GOLDEN OCALA:  From I-75 take Exit 354; head west on NW Blichton Road/US-27 approximately 5 miles, turn Left on NW 84^th Terrace, then left on NW 31^st Lane Road.

6.  ACCOMMODATIONS: Arrangements have been made at the Fairfield Inn for $79 per night and Courtyard Marriott for $89 per night.  Please call (800) 228-2800 at the Fairfield Inn and (800) 821-8272 for the Courtyard Marriott for reservations and identify yourself as an FSGA participant.

Additional arrangements have been made at the Hilton-Ocala for $89 per night. Call (352) 854-1400 for reservations and identify yourself as an FSGA participant. 

7.  REGISTRATION TABLE: There will be a registration table outside the pro shop prior to the first round. All contestants are requested to check in. You will receive a tee favor and tournament information at the registration table.

8.  ADDITIONAL SERVICES: A limited amount of bag storage and lockers will be available for competitors on a first come first serve basis. Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club will not be responsible for any lost items. A continental breakfast and lunch will be available each day at the Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club.    

9.  DRIVING RANGE: Range balls will be provided prior to your round on the days of the competition.

10.  PAYMENT:  Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club accepts VISA/MASTERCARD & AMERICAN EXPRESS ONLY as payment for all meals and other services.  Cash will be able to be used on the Beverage cart ONLY.