The Winter Series is for players 22 years and older, and runs from November through January. There are three events scheduled for the 2023-2024 season: two individual events and a four-ball event.
*Gross & Net scoring*
Generally, day one tee times will be late morning to early afternoon starting from the 1st and 10th tees or by shotgun. Day two will be a shotgun start at approximately 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM. Players will be pre-flighted based on individual handicaps. The overall Champions will be the individuals lowest 36-hole total gross score in each division (regardless of pre-flighting).
Generally, divisions of more than 14 individuals will be flighted, however the Committee reserves the right to flight based on the number of individuals and/or the range of handicaps.
Eligibility
Entries are open to female amateur golfers who are age 22 or older as of the final day of the Winter Series Season, and not on a college golf team. Additionally, a valid Florida GHIN / USGA Handicap Index of 34.0 or below and current FSGA Membership is required.
Format
36-holes of gross and net scoring. A valid Florida GHIN / USGA Handicap Index of 34.0 or below is required at the time of entry.
Individual Age Divisions and Course Set-Up
- Mid-Amateur (22-49) plays approximately 5,600-5,800 yards (Gross & Net)
- Senior (50-64) plays approximately 5,300-5,500 yards (Gross & Net)
- Super-Senior (65 & above) plays approximately 5,000-5,200 yards (Gross & Net)
Each player must compete in the age division commensurate with their age as of the final day of the final event of the series (TBD). Competitors may not elect to play in a different age division or from a different tee than designated.
Four-Ball Age Divisions
A player and her partner can be of any age, but the team will compete in the division of youngest player's age as of the final day of the final event. Points earned by each competitor will remain in their actual age group. Both team members must play from the same tee.
Prizes
Age group champions at each event will receive a commemorative award (gross only). Gift certificates will be awarded to the top finishers in each of the age groups and flights (gross bias).
Points Competition
Throughout the series, the FSGA will maintain a “points list” that will be applied to the Player of the Year Points list.
See "Exemptions Into State Championships" below to see how players earn exemptions from the Winter Series into state championships.
Groupings, Starting Times & Player
Information about practice rounds, directions, lodging etc. will be published on the FSGA website at www.fsga.org before the event. Generally, starting times will be posted on the website two days after the close of entries for each event.
Practice Rounds & Cost
We are attempting to play golf during the busiest time of the golf season in Florida, and rounds cost more than during the summer months, including practice rounds. Accordingly, practice rounds will cost approximately $40-$55 and times will be limited.
Entry Fee
A Florida GHIN Handicap is required for all Winter Series Events.
| GHIN Required | |
| Individual Events | $195 |
| Four-Ball Events | $390 |
Fortunately, we are playing at very fine courses at significantly discounted rates and we appreciate these clubs’ cooperation. Playing during “the season” comes at a significantly higher price and we are doing everything possible (including depressed entry fees) to make competition available to you during the season.
Refund Policy
Requests for refunds received prior to the entry closing date will be honored (less $20 per entry administration fee). Requests received after the closing date will be honored (less 50% of the entry fee). No requests will be honored within two days of the scheduled start date.
Exemptions Into State Championships
Women's Mid-Amateur Championship Exemption
The champion in the Mid-Amateur division of the (2) individual Winter Series events (22-49) will receive an exemption into the upcoming season's Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship. Exemptions will be provided to the gross winners only.
Women's Senior Amateur Championship Exemption
The champion in the Senior division of the (2) individual Winter Series events (ages 50-64) will receive an exemption into the upcoming season's Women’s Senior Amateur Championship (Senior Division).
Exemptions will be provided to the gross winners only.
The champion in the Super-Senior division of the (2) individual Winter Series events (ages 65 & Over) will receive an exemption into the upcoming season's Women’s Senior Amateur Championship (Super-Senior Division).
Exemptions will be provided to the gross winners only.
Women's Senior Amateur Match Play Exemption
The champion in the Senior division of the (2) individual Winter Series events (ages 50-64) will receive an exemption into the upcoming season's Women’s Senior Amateur Match Play (Senior Division).
Exemptions will be provided to the gross winners only.
The champion in the Super-Senior division of the (2) individual Winter Series events (ages 65 & Over) will receive an exemption into the upcoming season's Women’s Senior Amateur Match Play (Super-Senior Division).
Exemptions will be provided to the gross winners only.
Women's Four-Ball Championship Exemption
The champion team in the Mid-Amateur division of the Four-Ball Winter Series event (ages 22-49) will receive an exemption into the upcoming season's Women’s Four-Ball Championship (Championship Division). Exemptions will be provided to the gross team winners only. Each team member must register for the event as part of the same team for the exemption to be valid.
Women's Senior Four-Ball Championship Exemption
The champion team in the Senior division of the Four-Ball Winter Series event (ages 50-64) will receive an exemption into the upcoming season's Women’s Senior Four-Ball Championship (Senior Division). Exemptions will be provided to the gross team winners only. Each team member must register for the event as part of the same team for the exemption to be valid.
The champion team in the Super-Senior division of the Four-Ball Winter Series events (ages 65 & Over) will receive an exemption into the upcoming season's Women’s Senior Four-Ball Championship (Super-Senior Division). Exemptions will be provided to the gross team winners only. Each team member must register for the event as part of the same team for the exemption to be valid
