FLORIDA STATE GOLF ASSOCIATION 1913
FLORIDA STATE GOLF ASSOCIATION 1913
Formed in 1913, the Florida State Golf Association has more than 630 Member Clubs and 200,000 individual members. The FSGA is a volunteer based organization with the goal to protect and preserve the game of golf. With a passion to continually develop the game, the FSGA runs 400 days of competitive events in Florida each year.
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FSGA Services: History The Florida State Golf Association was formed in 1913 by a small group of golfers in Jacksonville, Florida. The FSGA has grown from solely conducting championships to hosting junior events, coordinating course ratings, instructing rules seminars, and supporting the USGA and their GHIN Handicap System. However, it is through the rich history of champions that has helped develop the FSGA into what it is today. Individuals including Gary Koch, Bob Rankin, AC Ulmer, Bo Williams, Don Bisplinghoff, Bob Murphy, and multiple others, have competed and contributed to the development of the FSGA and the preservation of golf.
Championships The FSGA conducts more than 400 days of competition each year, including 25 premier championships. These championship events include the Amateur, Amateur Public Links, Florida Open, Boys Junior, Junior Match Play, Amateur Match Play, Senior AM, Senior Mid-AM, Mid-AM, Two-Man Shoot-Out, Four-Ball, Mid-AM FourBall, Parent-Child, Winter Series, Interclub, Florida Cup Challenge, Junior Florida Cup, Mixed Team, and a few others.
Florida Junior Tour & Scholarships Dedicated to growing the game, the Florida Junior Tour was started in 2004. Junior golfers between the ages of 13 and 18 are eligible to play and compete in affordable priced events held throughout the year. The FJT is involved with the AJGA's Performance Entry Based and many of the events rank within the highest in the country for junior golf competition. The Future of Golf Foundation was developed to provide college scholarships for the employees and the dependents of employees of our full member clubs, as well as to junior golfers that have previously competed in FSGA and FJT competitions.
United States Golf Association The FSGA has a strong affiliation with the USGA. Every year, the FSGA conducts over 50 days of USGA qualifying; more than any other golf association. These include qualifiers for the US Open, US Amateur, US Am Public Links, US Junior, US Senior, and US MidAm Championships.
Florida Open The Florida Open is one of the state’s most prestigious events, and will be conducted at Black Diamond Ranch in Lecanto this July. Florida Professionals and Amateurs will qualify for the Championship through local qualifying around the state. Last year’s Championship was hosted at the Innisbrook Resort & Golf Club in Palm Harbor where Ben Vertz (a), of Coral Springs, won shooting a 7566-69--206.
Volunteers The FSGA is a volunteer-based organization and has more than 500 of the finest tournament and course rating committee members in the nation. The volunteers of the FSGA serve golf in a few categories, such as Rules Officials, Course Raters, and throughout Junior Golf Programs. With such an exceptional volunteer base, it is the FSGA’s goal to maintain the quality and satisfaction of the members through rules and officiating certification seminars as well as holding appreciation days.
Course Rating and Measuring Along with conducting competitions, the FSGA has a course rating department that coordinates course ratings and tee-to-green measurements with FSGA volunteers around the state. Florida is divided into 18 sections, where more than 200 volunteers rate the state’s 1,200 golf courses.
Rules & Education Throughout the year, the FSGA hosts more than 40 rules clinics and seminars for members, volunteers, PGA professionals, and committee members. One-day general clinics are open to those wanting to gain a more in-depth-understanding of the rules, and the two day advanced workshops and seminars are offered to the active volunteers for certification of the rules and officiating procedures. The FSGA puts a strong emphasis on rules of golf knowledge.
Club Membership & Handicapping Having a USGA developed, GHIN Handicap System in Florida qualifies a club to be an FSGA Member Club. Providing GHIN Handicap Systems across the state, the FSGA has more than 630 member clubs and 200,000 golfers that use the system. Developed in 1981, it is also the largest handicap system in the world with more than 9,700 clubs and 2 million golfers just in the United States. The FSGA is constantly trying to unify the state onto one system to promote consistency and growth within the Florida golf industry.
FSGA Club Membership Benefits
What does it mean to be an FSGA Club Member? As an FSGA Member Club your golfers will receive a USGA/GHIN Handicap. Your professional staff will also benefit from unlimited use of the Tournament Pairing Program (TPP), the most advanced tournament system available. The USGA’s GHIN service is the finest system available for your club, and your golfers deserve the best. As part of your membership, your club will also be eligible to enjoy significant revenue opportunities through hosting FSGA and USGA events.
Handicaps Tournament Software Club Recognition Increased Revenue
Southern Hills Plantation GC Brooksville
FSGA Handicap Service and Tournament Software USGA developed, and supported by the FSGA Largest handicap service provider in the world Easiest transfer of scores for seasonal golfers
Dedicated service and support representatives throughout Florida to help your club at any time (FREE!) Eligibility to host and play in FSGA events Increased revenue potential for your club by hosting events
Improved reputation of club Course rating and Measurement Services at no additional charge College scholarships and Grants offered to family members of GHIN club staff Last year $10,000 in scholarship money was awarded
You will be actively supporting the USGA, FSGA, and the game of golf in Florida!
“My experience with the FSGA has been nothing less than extraordinary! The member service has been superb; whether it is assisting with a complex tournament set-up, assisting with individual handicap conversions or rules questions, they are on top of their game.” Bud Taylor, PGA Old Palm Golf Club
“Switching to the GHIN system brings added credibility to The Club at Olde Cypress. The immediate benefits for the members include electronically routed scores from any club in the GHIN network, on-line score posting and access to Interclub Team Matches. The Professional Staff benefits from the Tournament Pairings Program and certainly the helpful team of FSGA Professionals.”
“As soon as I contacted the Florida State Golf Association I was amazed with their professionalism and commitment to making the transition to the GHIN system as smooth as possible. Not only was the switch the right decision but my members could not be happier.” Terry O'Hara, PGA The Longboat Key Club & Resort
Mike Hulbert, PGA The Club at Olde Cypress
“We recently switched to GHIN from GolfNet. Change is always hard and learning a new software system can be challenging but the FSGA staff has been there every step of the way for us to learn the new system. The customer service is outstanding and our members are very happy with our switch to the GHIN system.” Terry Decker, PGA St. Petersburg Country Club
FSGA Host Club Recognition & Revenue
Southern Hills Plantation GC Brooksville
Golden Ocala G&CC, Ocala Mid-Am Four Ball North Senior Championship Senior Match Play Championship Mid-Am Championship Junior Florida Cup $60,000.00
Full member clubs are eligible to host FSGA events! Possible revenue for your club is listed below and is based on full fields. Full field numbers are in parenthesis. •
One Day Net Events (72) $2000-$4000
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USGA One Day Qualifiers (84) $1000-$2000
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FSGA One Day Qualifiers (84) $4000-$5000
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Florida Junior Tour Championships (84) $8000-$10,000
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FSGA Winter Series (84) $10,000-$12,000
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FSGA Championships (64-168) $8000-$30,000
Timuquana Country Club, Jacksonville The Florida Club Championship Boys Junior Championship Mid Amateur Championship $30,000.00
PGA Golf Club, Port St. Lucie Club Team Championship Two-Man Shoot-Out Mid Senior Championship Winter Series Event $45,000.00 Harbour Ridge Y&CC, Palm City Two-Man Shoot-Out $18,000.00 Amelia National, Fernandina Beach Florida Junior Tour Senior Four Ball Championship $23,000.00
“Hosting FSGA events provides our club an opportunity to produce more players and more revenues, beyond that the exposure that a club receives can be priceless. The FSGA does an outstanding job running events.” Nathan Groce, PGA Verandah Club
“Through our alliance with the FSGA and the USGA GHIN system, Hobe Sound Golf Club has been able to host numerous events over the past several years which have brought us a considerable revenue stream during the off season. Being an FSGA member club utilizing the GHIN system is a great way to attract many of the FSGA premier events to your club and help your club’s bottom line in the process.” Tom Yeager, PGA Hobe Sound Golf Club
“I was hesitant to switch over to the GHIN handicap system as I was happy with my old system but when told we could host USGA and FSGA events it was a no brainer. The FSGA tournaments we hosted in 2009 generated $31,000 in cart and green fee revenue. It makes sense to work with an organization that works with us.” Mike Regner PGA Rio Pinar Country Club
“Over the past several years I have had the opportunity to work closely with the FSGA and be a part of the events they run. The financial impact of these events has benefited the club greatly and the quality of the event has brought pride to our membership. It is because of the absolute professionalism of the FSGA that Weston Hills is now a member of the GHIN system. We are looking forward to hosting many events here in the future.” Ernie Ruiz, PGA Weston Hills Golf & Country Club
Lake Jovita G&CC, Dade City Four FSGA One Day Events Florida Junior Tour Two Winter Series Events $25,000.00
Plantation Bay G&CC, Ormond Beach Mid-Senior Championship Winter Series Event $20,000.00
Rio Pinar Country Club, Orlando Senior-Mid-Am Four Ball Four Florida Junior Tour Events Two Winter Series Events $50,000.00
Sara Bay Country Club, Sarasota Senior Match Play Championship Three Florida Junior Tour Events Mid-Am Stroke Play Championship Mid-Senior Four Ball South $65,000.00
Weston Hills Country Club, Weston State Amateur Qualifier Florida Open Qualifier Two FSGA One Day Events $11,000.00
Southern Hills Golf Club, Brooksville FSGA One Day Event Winter Series Event Mid Senior Four Ball Senior Amateur $50,000.00
Lost Tree Golf Club, Palm Beach Senior Four Ball Championship Mid Senior Four Ball Championship Southeast Challenge Match $30,000.00
Verandah Club, Ft. Myers SW Amateur Series Club Team Championship $25,000.00
Sandridge Golf Club, Vero Beach Florida Junior Tour Event Junior Match Play Championship $12,000.00
Innisbrook Resort and GC Palm Harbor
FSGA Clubs on GHIN
The following is a representative list of the clubs on GHIN: SOUTHEAST FLORIDA BallenIsles Country Club, Palm Beach Gardens Bear Lakes CC, West Palm Beach Boca Rio, Boca Raton Doral Resort & CC, Miami Fort Lauderdale CC, Fort Lauderdale Fountains Country Club, Lake Worth Gulfstream CC, Gulfstream Ibis Golf & CC, Palm Beach Indian Creek, Indian Creek Villages Jupiter Hills CC, Jupiter Jupiter Island Club, Hobe Sound Lago Mar CC, Plantation LaGorce CC, Miami Beach Loblolly Pines G.C., Hobe Sound Lost Tree Golf Club, West Palm Beach Mayacoo Lakes, West Palm Beach McArthur Golf Club, Hobe Sound Medalist G.C., Hobe Sound Old Marsh G.C., Palm Beach Gardens Old Palm G.C., Palm Beach Gardens PGA Golf Club, Port St. Lucie Pine Tree G.C., Boynton Beach Polo Club of Boca Raton, Boca Raton Quail Ridge Country Club, Boynton Beach Sailfish Point, Hobe Sound The Bears Club, Jupiter The Falls, Lake Worth The Everglades Club, Palm Beach Trump International, West Palm Beach CENTRAL FLORIDA Bent Pine, Vero Beach CC of Orlando, Orlando ChampionsGate, ChampionsGate Falcons Fire Golf Club, Kissimmee Grand Cypress Golf Club, Orlando Grand Harbor, Vero Beach Hawk’s Nest, Vero Beach Indian River Club, Vero Beach Isleworth CC, Windemere John’s Island, Vero Beach Lake Nona, Orlando Orange County National, Winter Garden Orchid Island, Vero Beach
Pointe West, Vero Beach Quail Valley, Vero Beach RedStick, Vero Beach RioMar, Vero Beach Windsor G.C., Vero Beach SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Bonita Bay Club, Naples Calusa Pines, Naples CC of Naples, Naples Coral Creek Club, Placida Grey Oaks, Naples Hole in the Wall, Naples Kingsway CC, Naples Naples National G.C., Naples Royal Poinciana, Naples The Oaks Club, Osprey Twin Eagles CC, Naples The Forest GC, Naples The Hideout GC, Naples Verandah Club, Ft. Myers WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA Avila Golf & CC Bent Tree Country Club, Sarasota Black Diamond Ranch, Lecanto Old Memorial G.C., Tampa Palma Ceia, Tampa Ritz Carlton, Bradenton Sara Bay Country Club, Sarasota Southern Hills Plantation GC, Brooksville The Concession, Sarasota TPC Prestancia, Sarasota TPC of Tampa Bay, Tampa University G.C., University Park Waterlefe Golf & River Club, Bradenton Westin Innisbrook Resort, Tarpon Springs World Woods G.C., Brooksville NORTHEAST FLORIDA Amelia Island Resort, Amelia Island Amelia National, Fernandina Beach Hammock Dunes, Palm Coast Ocean Hammock, Palm Coast Pablo Creek, Jacksonville Plantation Bay G&CC, Ormond Beach Sawgrass G.C., Ponte Vedra Beach Timaquana CC, Jacksonville TPC Sawgrass, Jacksonville
The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club Orlando
What will your FSGA membership include? Quality - Reliable assistance and support given by our professional Club Services Department, 24/7. Your club deserves the finest support, and the world’s best handicap system.
Efficiency - We will provide a Dell PC, touch screen monitor, and tournament software, all with free and continuous updates to give your club the resources it needs.
Service - Along with in-depth training, we will maintain free course rating and measuring services to your club.
Member Value - Your members will be able to participate in Interclub Team Matches and One-Day Events throughout Florida.
Revenue & Recognition - Hosting One-Days and other FSGA tournaments will result in added club revenue as well as improved recognition through your partnership with the FSGA and the USGA’s GHIN Handicap System.
GHIN Handicap System The USGA developed GHIN and the Tournament Pairing Program (TPP) Software in 1981 to assist golf associations and their members. Now, GHIN is being used by over 71 golf associations in 42 states, as well as Puerto Rico, Bermuda, the Dominican Republic, Guam, and India. Representing over 12,500 clubs and 2.1 million golfers, GHIN is the largest handicap system used in the world.
Tournament Pairing Program (TPP) The TPP software is used by the USGA at their Championships, as well as by 100 golf associations and 7,000 golf clubs worldwide. It is a software system designed to assist golf associations and clubs with tournament administration as well as business factors pertaining to the club. Some features available in TPP include the ability to build pairings, scorecards, flights, hole locations, reports, and many others. The following list includes some of TPP’s many capabilities: -
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Course Management Over 130 Standard Reports Multiple Tournament Formats (Stroke Play, Match Play, Round Robin, Stableford, etc.) Pairings Flights Hole Locations Scorecards
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Scoring Score Boards Cart Signs Club Shaft Labels Gift Certificates Ability to Customize Reports Ability to Export to Word, Text, HTML, and other formats Automated Score Posting to GHIN
Scoreboards: • All scoreboards can be customized with your choice of fonts (including calligraphy), colors, and data fields • Available in portrait or landscape • Scoreboards can be designed and printed in 8.5"x11", 8.5"x14", 11"x17", and 24"x36" (plotter) formats
Pairings Reports: • Large selection of templates or custom designed reports; all can be customized with your choice of fonts, colors, and data fields • Available in portrait or landscape
Scorecards: • You are able to use one of the countless scorecard templates or design your own • Add logos to promote the facility or tournament sponsor; you are also able to adjust fonts to match your club’s • Scorecard settings allow for dotting of handicaps, hole-by-hole diagonals, shading of the starting holes, and numerous other ways to display specific information
Cart Signs: • Cart signs can be customized to suit any of your club’s needs • Formats include; One Round, Multiple Round, Round Robin, Calligraphy Font, and others
Other TPP Reports:
Signup Sheets
Proximity Markers
Bag Tags
Shaft Labels
Preserving and protecting the game for future generations.