52nd Senior Amateur Championship

Quail Ridge Country Club

Boynton Beach, Florida

North Course

April 16-18, 2013

February 28, 2013

Florida State Golf Association

Senior Amateur Players

52nd

Senior Amateur Championship

Dear Contestant,

On behalf of Quail Ridge Country Club and the entire staff, I would like to welcome you to our

wonderful club and its facilities. We are honored to be hosting the Florida State Golf

Association’s first major Championship during their 100th

year anniversary. The history of the

FSGA’s Senior Amateur and its past champions, over the years, is second to none. We look

forward to carrying on that history and all its tradition.

Quail Ridge has a full range of amenities, which we hope you are able to utilize. Our Kittiwake

rental units are available, right here on property, and are conveniently located near the golf shop

and practice areas. Please contact Pachi Yulan, Rental Operations Manager at 561-737-5100,

ext. 3309 to check on availability. The Quails Nest, grille room, patio and bar will be a great

location for a sandwich or drink after golf. We also have a well-equipped fitness facility for

your use during the event.

We have two championship courses, the North and South. The North will play host to this

year’s Championship. An original Joe Lee designed course, recently renovated by Kipp

Schulties, will be in excellent condition for the Championship. Quail Ridge has a long history

of hosting FSGA and USGA events, and we look forward to hosting this Championship. You

will find our mini verde greens to be true and fast. Our Director of Golf Course Maintenance,

Jim Hengel looks forward to the challenge of hosting the 52nd

FSGA Senior Amateur

Championship.

The golf operations staff will be here to handle all your needs during the championship. Our

practice facilities will be available for your use during the practice rounds and all rounds during

the event. The entire Quail Ridge membership and staff look forward to hosting this

championship and we wish you well in your quest to win the event. Please feel free to call on us

for any of your needs during the championship.

Best Regards,

Charlie Bowie

Charlie Bowie

Director of Golf

Quail Ridge Country Club, 3715 Golf Road, Boynton Beach, Florida 33436

Championship Information

Memorandum to Contestants

On behalf of the FSGA, congratulations on qualifying for the 52nd

Senior Amateur Championship and

welcome to our first Major Championship of our 100th

year. We look forward to seeing you at Quail Ridge

Country Club and celebrating this milestone with you.

We hope that you enjoy your experience in competing at a State Championship and take many favorable

memories from your time at Quail Ridge Country Club.

Please take time to carefully read this information. There are several important pieces of information contained

here, some of which require action by you, by a certain time (e.g. hotel reservations, pre-registration, dinner

RSVP, and practice rounds, etc.). If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the FSGA

Championship Department at (813) 868-5850 or championships@fsga.org.

Pre-Registration Deadline

BY 3:30 PM, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10th

, EACH SUCCESSFUL QUALIFIER MUST:

Remit to the FSGA office, $240 for advance payment of Championship Fees. Championship fees include cart

fees, Monday players’ dinner, lunches on Tuesday and Wednesday, tee gift, and range balls for all competitive

rounds (before and after).

Players may pay by credit card online through the “My Account” section of the FSGA website at www.fsga.org.

Payment must be received by 3:30 PM WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10th

, or you will be withdrawn from the

Championship. Exempt players are automatically pre-registered with a complete entry.

To register online:

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

If we have received your payment for championship fees by WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10th

, you have pre-

registered for the Championship.

Championship Format

54 holes of individual stroke play on the North Course. The field will be cut after the second round to the low

60 players and ties. The lowest score for 54 holes will be the Champion.

There will be a hole by hole play-off immediately following play in case of a tie.

Groupings

Initial groupings will be for two days; the field will be re-paired by score after the second round. Round three

tee times will start at 8:00 AM off of the first and tenth tees. Tee times and pairings groups will be posted on

the FSGA website at www.fsga.org no later than Wednesday, April 10th

.

All competitors with a valid email address on file with the FSGA or who have provided a cell phone number for

texting will have a link to the pairings emailed or a text message sent to them.

Practice Rounds

The cost of the practice round, including range balls and cart is $30 plus tax. All players must take a cart. Only

exempt and qualifying participants may play practice rounds.

Practice rounds are available one week prior to the Championship. On April 13-14, practice rounds will be

restricted until after 12 PM. Starting times for your practice round can be arranged by calling the club. The

Quail Ridge Country Club telephone number is (561) 737-5100.

You may not make your practice round tee time before the field is set on April 2nd

.

Players will be allowed to practice after their practice rounds on Monday and after each competitive round. The

practice facilities will close at 6:30 PM each day. Any players playing a practice round before Monday, April

15th

will be allowed to use the practice facility before that round only.

Players Teeing off Hole #10

For any player that will be starting on the 10th

hole, please allow a 15 minute drive to the tee. Signs will be set

up along the cart path to direct players to the tee.

Payment

Quail Ridge Country Club accepts Visa/MasterCard and American Express as payment for all purchases and

other services. The club does not accept CASH.

Accommodations

Arrangements have been made at the Hampton Inn & Suites Boynton Beach for $99 per night (Guest Room);

Single/Double Occupancy. The above rates are subject to tax. Call (561) 369-0018 to make reservations.

Make sure you identify yourself as a FSGA Senior Amateur competitor.

GPS and Range Finders Allowed

In this competition, a player may obtain distance information by using a device that measures distance ONLY.

However, if, during a stipulated round, a player uses a distance-measuring device that is designed to gauge or

measure other conditions that might affect his play (e.g., gradient, wind-speed, temperature, etc.), the player is

in breach of Rule 14-3, for which the penalty is disqualification, regardless of whether any such additional

functions are actually used.

Monday Evening Players Dinner

On Monday, April 15th, the FSGA will host a players’ dinner at Quail Ridge Country Club starting at 6:00 PM.

This dinner is included in the players Championship and Exempt fee.

Qualifiers Only - When pre-registering, players are required to respond to two questions:

1 - Whether or not you will attend the dinner? (Response Required)

2 - Will you be bringing a guest? (If you do bring a guest, the additional cost is $20 and will be added to the

pre-registration fee).

All exempt players will be emailed to confirm attendance.

Evening on Atlantic Avenue

Delray Beach Center for the Arts at Old School Square

51st North Swinton Avenue

Delray Beach, Florida 33444

Kevin Hammer, FSGA Board Member and a member at Quail Ridge Country Club invites you to attend a

FSGA Night at the Cornell Museum to come out and see Dr. Gary Wiren’s extensive golf collection. Gary’s

collection includes items dating back to the 1800’s and earlier. Enjoy stunning oil, watercolors, and acrylic

paintings by America’s most recognized golf artist. Click here to read an article from the Palm Beach Post

The museum is located on Atlantic Avenue, one of the most popular dining distructs in South Florida. There

are dozens of fantastic restaurants on Atlantic Avenue, and this would be a great place to finish off your

Tuesday night. Players may enjoy an adult beverage while viewing Gary’s collection and many restaurants are

in walking distance. Click Here to view all kinds of Restaurants in Downtown Delray Beach.

The admission into the exhibit will be free; however the museum does take donations. The viewing of the

collection will be from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. There will be free beer and wine during this time frame, which

will be donated by the Union Delray. (Located Across the Street from the Museum)

Dr. Gary Wiren is a Master member of the Professional Golfers Association of America, a former national PGA

Staff director, and one of only three professionals named to both the PGA Hall of Fame and Golf Magazine’s

World Golf Teachers Hall of Fame.

Player Lunches

During rounds one and two, there will be a complimentary player’s lunch buffet set up in the main clubhouse.

Lunches for your spectators and caddies will be available for purchase.

Dress Codes

Gentlemen are required to have shirts tucked in and hats worn properly while on the golf course. The wearing

of a mock turtle neck shirt designed for golf is permitted. Remember that you are a guest of Quail Ridge

Country Club. Entries are subject to rejection or withdrawal at any time (including during the event). The

reason for rejection may include improper attire and/or unbecoming conduct.

Additional Services

A limited amount of bag storage and lockers will be available for competitors on a first come, first served basis.

Quail Ridge Country Club will not be responsible for any lost items.

Check Point Pace of Play Policy

In order to accommodate 144 players, it is essential that the game be played at a brisk pace. During the

Championship rounds the pace of play will be monitored. If and when it should become necessary to give each

player in the group a penalty for slow play, we hope they will react with the understanding that we do it in the

best interest of the Championship and the other players. The pace of play for the Championship will be posted

on the Notice to Players.

The FSGA pace of play policy utilizes a two checkpoint system.

Players will not receive warnings.

Each group is responsible for monitoring their own pace.

To avoid penalty, groups must complete each checkpoint hole:

1. Under the allotted time, or

2. Within 15 minutes of the group ahead.

Checkpoints will be on holes #9 and #18.

All players in a group are subject to penalty.

Position with Group Ahead – To stay within 15 minutes of the group ahead, players should never have an open

hole and they should be in the fairway on par 4’s and 5’s when the group ahead leaves the green.

As each group completes a checkpoint hole, a Checkpoint Official will advise the group of their status.

On-Site Registration (Monday & Tuesday)

There will be a registration table set up in the main clubhouse at Quail Ridge Country Club to pick up your tee

gift and player information the day before the Championship from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. This is NOT a

mandatory registration.

Tee gifts and player information will be also be available for pick up before Tuesday’s competitive rounds. If

we have received your payment for your Championship fees by Wednesday, April 10th

you have pre-registered

for the Championship.

Caddies/Spectators

Spectators are always welcome at FSGA Championships. However, only players are allowed to ride in carts. If

a player employs a caddie, the caddie must walk, and the player’s clubs must remain on the golf cart.

Carts

All players must ride during the Championship rounds

Spike Policy

It is a condition of the Florida State Golf Association that shoes with traditionally designed spikes (regardless of

composition, i.e. ceramic, plastic, etc.) or spikes, regardless of design, comprised either entirely or partially of

metal (when such metal comes in contact with the surface of the putting green) are prohibited. Penalty for

breach of this condition: Disqualification.

Directions to Quail Ridge Country Club

Quail Ridge Country Club

3715 Golf Road

Boynton Beach, Florida 33436

(561) 737-5100

From I-95 going South: Exit on Woolbright Road and turn right (West) to Congress Ave. On Congress Ave.

turn left (South) to Golf Road. On Golf Road turn right (West), in about one mile you will reach Quail Ridge

(South) Gatehouse on your right. You should enter in the left lane and your name will be vierified by the guard

gate.

From I-95 going North: Exit on Woolbright Road and turn left (West) and follow the directions above.

From the Turnpike: Exit at Boynton Beach Blvd., Turn East, Stay on Boynton Beach Blvd., go past Lawrence

Road and the Quail Ridge (North) gatehouse is on the right.

Thank you and Good Luck!!

FSGA Championships Committee

Approximate Championship Yardages

Hole Par Yardage

1 4 383

2 5 483

3 4 358

4 3 179

5 4 404

6 5 546

7 4 412

8 4 383

9 3 160/141

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10 4 366

11 5 537

12 3 172/150

13 4 424/394

14 4 378/280

15 3 202/180

16 5 503

17 4 397

18 4 436/402

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