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FLORIDA STATE GOLF ASSOCIATION GHIN CLUB MEMBER BENEFITS
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FLORIDA STATE GOLF ASSOCIATION

GHIN CLUB MEMBER BENEFITS

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The Florida State Golf Association (FSGA) was formed in 1913 to promote, protect and preserve the game of golf. The FSGA includes over 800 member clubs and more than 220,000 individual members.

A CENTURY OF SERVICE

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In 2012, the FSGA and the Florida Women's State Golf Association merged to form the largest state or regional association in the country. The FSGA conducts more than 470 tournament days each year, including 36 state championships and over 45 days of USGA qualifying events. In 2004, the FSGA launched the Florida Junior Tour (FJT) for the benefit of junior golfers throughout the state. The FSGA organizes and conducts high-quality, affordable competitions for junior golfers in Florida. The Tour continually emphasizes to the players the best values of the game including integrity, honesty and personal responsibility. The junior golfers playing on the tour are some of the finest players in the country and the FJT serves as a proving ground for their future in the game. The association also actively cooperates with the United States Golf Association, PGA of America, International Association of Golf Administrators, Golf Course Superintendent’s Association and other golf-serving associations.

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HISTORY: The FSGA 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 470 days of competition

each year, including 36 premier championships. These championship events include the Amateur, Women’s Amateur, Amateur Public Links, Florida Open, Women’s Amateur Stroke Play, Women’s Senior, Boys Junior, Junior Match Play, Amateur Match Play, Senior AM, Senior Mid-AM, Mid-AM, Four-Ball, Mid-AM Four-Ball, Parent-Child, Winter Series, Interclub, and a few others.

FLORIDA JUNIOR TOUR & FUTURE OF GOLF FOUNDATION: 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: Having a strong affiliation with the USGA, the FSGA conducts over 55 days of USGA qualifying; more than any other golf association. These include qualifiers for the US Open, US Women’s Open, US Am, US Women’s Am, US Am Public Links, US Junior, US Senior, and US Mid-Am Championships.

A CENTURY OF SERVICE FLORIDA STATE GOLF ASSOCIATION

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FLORIDA OPEN: The Florida Open is one of the state’s most

prestigious events, and is conducted annually in July. Florida Professionals and Amateurs attempt to qualify for the Championship through local qualifying around the state.

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 & 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 800 member clubs and 210,000 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.

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FSGA Club Membership Benefits

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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

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FSGA Handicap Service and Tournament Software NEW, web based application!

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!

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“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

“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

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FSGA Host Club Recognition & Revenue

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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 (96) $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

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

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

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“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

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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

Rio Pinar Country Club, Orlando Senior-Mid-Am Four Ball Four Florida Junior Tour Events Two Winter Series Events $50,000.00

Plantation Bay G&CC, Ormond Beach Mid-Senior Championship Winter Series Event $20,000.00

Weston Hills Country Club, Weston State Amateur Qualifier Florida Open Qualifier Two FSGA One Day Events $11,000.00

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

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

Lake Jovita G&CC, Dade City Four FSGA One Day Events Florida Junior Tour Two Winter Series Events $25,000.00

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FSGA Clubs on GHIN

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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 Innisbrook Resort and GC, Bradenton

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

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• Conversion from GOLFNET to GHIN • Dell computers and touch-screen monitors • Installation of GHIN\TPP Systems • In-depth training • 24\7 tech support • Hardware replacement • Software and system upgrades • Course Rating • Opportunity to host USGA & FSGA events

Quality: Reliable assistance and support given by our professional Club Services Department, 24/7. Efficiency: Along with the hardware, we provide 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 FSGA tournaments will result in added club revenue and recognition with the use of the USGA’s GHIN Handicap System.

What will your FSGA membership include?

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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 78 golf associations in 45 states, as well as Puerto Rico, Bermuda, the Dominican Republic, Guam, and India. Representing over 14,000 clubs and 2.3 million golfers, GHIN is the largest handicap system used in the world.

GHIN Handicap System

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GHIN Mobile App

Mobile App Features:

• Post a score anywhere! • Track your stats • View your handicap card • Social media links • Handicap calculator • Store your favorite courses • Monitor playing partner handicaps

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Handicaps by Email

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Tournament Pairing

Program (TPP) The TPP software is used by the USGA at their Championships, as well as by 75 golf associations and 14,000 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Other TPP Reports:

Signup Sheets

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Shaft Labels

Proximity Markers

Bag Tags

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Preserving and protecting the game for future generations.


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