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EVENTS/EVENT CODES
18 Holes – Scratch GF018
36 Holes – Scratch GF036
DATES
Tuesday, December 4 – 18 Holes/Day 1, 36 Holes, Men and Women
Wednesday, December 5 – Day 2, 36 Holes, Men and Women
SITE
Countryside County Club
3001 Countryside Blvd., Clearwater FL 33761
SCHEDULE
Tee times will be available on November 20, 2018 online at
floridaseniorgames.com or can be obtained by calling toll-free
(866) 354-2637.
PRACTICE ROUNDS
The following practice round rates are available September 1-
December 3, 2018, for Florida Senior Games Golf participants at
a rate of $35 on weekdays and $45 on weekends. Participants
can make reservations by calling the Countryside Country Club
at (727) 796-1135.
FLORIDA SENIOR GAMES QUALIFYING RULES
Top 5 in each age group at a Series Qualifier site. Participants
that qualify in one Golf event are eligible for all Golf events.
(Note: qualifying is only applicable to the Florida resident
divisions).
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
1. 18 Hole Golf entry fee is $75 for Florida residents and $85
for non-residents and includes an event T-shirt, greens fees,
cart fees and lunch. T-shirts will be distributed on-site at
designated competition check-in time. A short survey will
be required to be completed at check-in. This survey can
be found online at floridaseniorgames.com and can be
completed in advance and brought to check-in.
2. 36 Hole Golf entry fee is $145 for Florida residents and
$155 for non-residents. Competitors in 36 Hole tournament
will be eligible for awards for 18 Hole and 36 Hole
competitions.
3. All mailed entries must be received by November 16,
2018, or register online by November 18, 2018, at
floridaseniorgames.com. Late entries may be accepted at
the discretion of the Event Director. Athletes registering
after November 18 are not guaranteed a T-shirt and may be
subject to a $10 late fee.
4. Entry forms, waiver of liability and entry fee should be
made payable to the Florida Sports Foundation (FSF).
Save a stamp and beat the deadline! Register online at
floridaseniorgames.com.
5. Golfers must provide their own clubs and balls.
6. Golf cart use during official competition is mandatory.
7. Foursome assignments will be made by the Event Director.
8. Appropriate golf attire is required. Collared shirts, nondenim
slacks and golf shorts are acceptable. Soft spikes or
tennis shoes are the only acceptable footwear.
9. PGA members may compete as long as they are not on the
PGA Tour and adhere to the definition of a professional.
The Florida Sports Foundation has the right to determine
professional status.
FORMAT
1. The tournament will be 18-hole and 36-hole medal play.
Handicaps are not used.
2. Women’s divisions will play from the red tees on the Bayhead
and Lake courses.
3. Men’s divisions 50-54,55-59, 60-64 and 65-69 will play
from the white tees on the Lake and Pine courses.
4. Men’s divisions 70-74,75-79,80-84,85-89 and 90+ will play
from the green tees on the Bayhead and Lake courses.
5. Fourth place ribbons will be awarded in addition to Gold,
Silver and Bronze medals for Florida residents. Gold, Silver
and Bronze medals will be awarded to top overall athletes if
non-residents are in contention for medals.
6. Each day, prizes will be given for men and women best
overall score, longest drive and closest to the pin.
SPORT RULES
1. This tournament will be conducted in accordance with United
States Golf Association (USGA) rules, except as modified
herein. Local rules will also be in effect.
2. Spectators are permitted on the course; however, they will
be required to walk. Spectators must remain at least 25 feet
away from tee boxes, fairways and greens.
3. Caddies are not permitted.
4. USGA rules regarding coaching will be strictly enforced.
5. USGA rules regarding pace of play will be observed.
6. Range finders of any type are permitted.
7. In the event of a tie between 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, the
USGA tie-breaking procedure of matching scorecards will be
implemented. The player with the best score on the last nine
holes will win the higher medal. If players have the same
score for the last 9 holes, the last 6 holes will be compared,
then 3 holes and then finally the 18th hole.
8. Dress Code: Men must wear slacks or shorts excluding
denim jeans, bathing suits or trunks. Shirts must be worn at
all times and must have sleeves. No cutoffs, tank-top shirts,
muscle shirts or commercial tee shirts will be allowed.
Appropriate mock turtleneck and turtleneck shirts are
allowed. Women must wear appropriate tops, skirts, culottes
or shorts excluding cut-off jeans, bathing suits and workout
attire. Appropriate tops do not include halter-tops or tank
tops. No personal coolers or any food or beverage products
not supplied by the club are allowed on the course.
NATIONAL SENIOR GAMES QUALIFYING RULES
1. All first place finishers on Day 1 of Golf competition at the
2018 Florida Senior Games will qualify for the 2019 National
Senior Games, June 14-25, 2019, in Albuquerque, N.M.
2. All Golf competitors meeting the minimum performance
standard at the 2018 Florida Senior Games will qualify
for the 2019 National Senior Games. Scores from either
18-holes round may be used for 36-holes competitors.
3. Minimum performance standard is based on slope rating and
will be determined upon selection of the competition course.
FSF STAFF CONTACT
OJ Hill, (850) 410-5286 or ojhill@flasports.com
STATE DIRECTOR
Frank Anderson, (352) 222-5385 or fandersoniii@cox.net
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