GOLF
2019 FLORIDA SENIOR GAMES REGISTRATION BOOK 21
SCHEDULE AND LOCATION
Wednesday, December 11, 2019 – 18 Holes / Day 1 – 36 Holes –
Men and Women
Thursday, December 12, 2019 – Day 2 – 36 Holes (Second Set of 18
holes) – Men and Women
Jacaranda Golf Club
9200 W Broward Blvd.
Plantation, Florida 33324
GROUP SCHEDULES
Men’s Day 1 – 50-64 Tee Times
Men’s Day 1 – 65-69 Tee Times
Men’s Day 1 – 70-74 Tee Times
Men’s Day 1 – 75-90 Tee Times
Women’s Day 1 – Tee Times
Women’s Day 2 – Tee Times
Men’s Day 2 – 50-69 Tee Times
Men’s Day 2 – 70-90 Tee Times
Golf participants: please report any typos or mistakes as soon as
possible to fandersoniii@cox.net.
Practice Rounds: Please contact Jacaranda Golf Club at (954)
472-5836 for availability and pricing.
EVENTS
18 Holes – Scratch ..............................................................................GF018
36 Holes – Scratch ............................................................................GF036
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
15, 2019, or register online by November 17, 2019,
at floridaseniorgames.com. Late entries may be accepted
at the discretion of the Event Director. Athletes registering
after November 17, 2019, will not be 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. T he 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.
SPORTS 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
2019 is not a Qualifying Year for the National Senior Games.
FSF STAFF CONTACT
OJ Hill, (850) 410-5286 or OJHill@flasports.com
STATE DIRECTOR
Frank Anderson (352) 222-5385 or fandersoniii@cox.net