Mixed Shoot-Out

The Mixed Shoot-Out doesn't only "mix-up" the teams with one man and one woman, but it includes three different forms of play in its 36 holes of golf. Gift certificates will be awarded to the best gross and net scores for each format of play, as well as the overall total for the championship!

Venice, Fla. – Forty teams of two took on Plantation Golf and Country Club for the Mixed Shootout Championship. In this unique format, three different formats were played including modified alternate shot, scramble and four-ball.

Plantation Golf and Country Club was a difficult test for the field with a limited amount of scores posted under par, even with formats that scores tend to be lower. Out of bounds and penalty areas lining almost every fairway and undulating greens proved to be a great test of golf.

Championship Division

The team of Jake Johnson and Courtney Johnson got out to a slow start, bogeying the first hole, but two birdies on five and six offset the bogey on one and eventual bogey on nine for a front nine score of even par in the difficult alternate shot format.

 They proceeded to shoot four-under par in the scramble side of the round for a first round score of 68, holding a four shot lead over two second place teams.

Steady golf on day two of the championship in the four-ball format gave the team of Johnson and Johnson a four shot victory.

In second place was the team of Tyler Brookman and Cristina McCarthy with scores of 72-71.

Forward Division

In the Forward Division of the championship, no one team ran away with the tournament. The teams of Liann Thompson and William Gariepy and Anna Shulha and Bob Shulha were tied for the lead after first round with an 18 hole score of 70.

Round two featured the team of David Tassell and Kim Tassell posting the lone under par round in the four-ball format with a score of 69. Their round of three-under proved to be enough to overcome the round one leaders to take the victory by three.

In a tie for second place were the teams of Liann Thompson and William Gariepy and and Anna Shuhla and Bob Shulha after sharing a tie for the lead during round one.

Championship Division

1. Johnson/Johnson -- 68-71—139

2. Brookman/McCarthy – 72-71—143

3. Keane/Carter – 72-72—144

Forward Division

1. Tassell/Tassell – 73-69—142

2. Shulha/Shulha – 70-75—145

3. Thompson/Gariepy – 70-75—145

Format

• Saturday: 
  • 9 holes of scramble format and,
  • 9 holes of modified alternate shot (Chapman format)
• Sunday: 
  • 18 holes of four-ball stroke play (best-ball of two)
• Maximum field size - 52 teams (104 players)
• All teams will compete for gross and net prizes in each flight
• Two Divisions - Championship and Forward
• The overall Champion will be the team from the Championship Division with the lowest gross total for the competition

Eligibility

• One entrant must be at least 16 years of age as of the first day of the Championship
• A valid Florida GHIN Handicap Index not exceeding 24.0 for men & 34.0 for women
• Both entrants are required to be a member of the FSGA
• Teams must consist of one male amateur and one female amateur

Entry Fee

• $360 per team ($180 per player)
  

Entry fee includes all competitive rounds of golf, tee gift, awards luncheon after the final round, 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, September, 30

• 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM 1st & 10th Tee Start

Sunday, October 1

• 8:30 AM Final Round Shotgun
• Awards Luncheon 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.

Divisions & Course Set-Up

Players must select which Division they wish to compete in upon entry. There is NO yardage mix allowed between divisions. A team may not switch divisions once pairings are posted.

• Championship Division: Men - 6,300 yards/Women - 5,500 yards (Gross & Net)

• Forward Division: Men - 5,800 yards/Women - 4,900 yards (Gross & Net)

Flighting

• Teams will be pre-flighted by using 60% of the lowest partner's course handicap combined with 40% of the higher partner's course handicap.
• The number of flights will be based on the number of teams in each division and/or the spread of handicaps.

Handicap Guidelines

• 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 24.0 men / 34.0 women
• The tournament will use the USGA's recommendation of:

Saturday (Scramble Format)

• The player with the lower Course Handicap is allowed 35% of their Course Handicap 
• The player with the higher Course Handicap is allowed 15% of their Course Handicap

Saturday (Modified Alternate Shot/Chapman)

• Chapman Format:
  • Both golfers hit their tee shot
  • Each player then plays their partner's ball
  • The team then decides which ball they wish to play, and then plays that ball on an alternate basis into the hole
• The player with the lower Course Handicap is allowed 60% of their Course Handicap
• The player with the higher Course Handicap is allowed 40% of their Course Handicap 

Sunday (Four-Ball Stroke Play)

• Best-Ball of two
• Men and Women receive 85% of their Course Handicap

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

Breaking Ties

The overall Champion will be the team with the lowest total score from the Championship Division. In the event of a tie for first place, there will be a hole-by-hole sudden death play-off on a hole designated by the Committee to determine the Champion. All other ties in each flight will be broken by the modified USGA score card match. The final day 18 hole respective score will be used to determine the first place individual. (If there is still a tie, the final 9 holes of the last day (holes 10-18) will be used to determine the winner.  If there is still a tie, the final 6 holes are used; then if needed the final 3 holes; then the final hole; then by coin flip).

Each flight will pay gross first, then net.

Practice Rounds

Practice rounds are available one week prior to the tournament, after 12:00 noon on a space available basis. The price for a practice round is $40.00 + tax and includes cart and range balls prior to the round. Please call (941) 497-1494 to arrange your practice round. The proper place to practice your golf swing is on the driving range; hitting multiple shots on the course, not filling divots, and not repairing ball marks are unacceptable and may cause removal from the tournament without a refund.

Other Policies

• Spectator and Spectator Cart Policy - Click here.
• Caddies - Caddies are NOT permitted in FSGA Championships and FSGA qualifying rounds per the FSGA Code of Conduct; except at the Florida Open, Florida Women's Open & Senior Open, and the Florida Senior Open - Click here
• 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 Hotels

TownePlace Suites Venice

2986 Executive Drive
Venice, FL 34292
(941) 879-9100

Studio King - $139/night plus tax
Studio Two Queens - $139/night plus tax

The deadline to guarantee the room rate is September 15, 2023

Book your room Here. 

Payment

Plantation Golf & Country Club accepted Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.

Directions 

Plantation Golf & Country Club
500 Rockley Boulevard
Venice, FL 34293

Click here for directions.