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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.
Black Diamond Ranch
Lecanto
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1913
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History
Florida Junior Tour & Scholarships
Championships
United States Golf Association
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.
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 Four-
Ball, Parent-Child, Winter Series, Interclub, Florida Cup Challenge,
Junior Florida Cup, Mixed Team, and a few others.
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.
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 Mid-
Am Championships.
FSGA Services:
Volunteers
Florida Open
Course Rating and Measuring
Club Membership & Handicapping
Rules & Education
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 75-
66-69--206.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
“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
“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.”
Mike Hulbert, PGA
The Club at Olde Cypress
“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
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
PGA Golf Club, Port St. Lucie Club Team Championship Two-Man Shoot-Out Mid Senior Championship Winter Series Event $45,000.00
Timuquana Country Club, Jacksonville The Florida Club Championship Boys Junior Championship Mid Amateur Championship $30,000.00
Amelia National, Fernandina Beach Florida Junior Tour Senior Four Ball Championship $23,000.00
Harbour Ridge Y&CC, Palm City Two-Man Shoot-Out $18,000.00
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
• USGA One Day Qualifiers (84) $1000-$2000
• FSGA One Day Qualifiers (84) $4000-$5000
• Florida Junior Tour Championships (84) $8000-$10,000
• FSGA Winter Series (84) $10,000-$12,000
• FSGA Championships (64-168) $8000-$30,000
“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
“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
“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
“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
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
Lost Tree Golf Club, Palm Beach Senior Four Ball Championship Mid Senior Four Ball Championship Southeast Challenge Match $30,000.00
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
Verandah Club, Ft. Myers SW Amateur Series Club Team Championship $25,000.00
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
Sandridge Golf Club, Vero Beach Florida Junior Tour Event Junior Match Play Championship $12,000.00
FSGA Clubs on GHIN
Innisbrook Resort and GC
Palm Harbor
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
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.
What will your FSGA
membership include?
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.
GHIN Handicap System
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:
- Course Management
- Over 130 Standard Reports
- Multiple Tournament Formats (Stroke
Play, Match Play, Round Robin,
Stableford, etc.)
- Pairings
- Flights
- Hole Locations
- Scorecards
- 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
Shaft Labels
Proximity Markers
Bag Tags
Preserving and protecting the game for future generations.