Schedule and Location
Monday, December 2, 2024
Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club
North and South Course
12900 Lake Jovita Blvd.
Dade City, FL 33525
Events
18 Holes – Scratch – GF018
Due to the increased registration for this year’s event we will utilize the North and South Course at the Lake Jovita Golf and Country Club. The following format will be used to make everything run smoothly on Monday, December 2.
The North Course will be played by all women’s age groups and the men’s 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90+ age groups. Start times will be individual tee times, beginning at 9:30 a.m., CLICK HERE for Pairings and Tee Times
The South Course will be played by all men’s age groups. A shotgun start will be used beginning at 9:00 a.m. CLICK HERE for pairings and hole assignments.
CLICK HERE for a listing of registered 2024 Florida Senior Games athletes by sport. (Updated in Real Time)
Florida Senior Games Qualifying Rules
The top 5 in each age group at a 2024 Florida Senior Games Series Qualifier will qualify for the 2024 Florida Senior Games. Note: qualifying is only applicable to Florida residents.
Entry Requirements
1. 18 Hole Golf entry fee is $110 for Florida residents (Non-qualified Florida resident athletes are $10 extra) and $120 for non-residents (Non-qualified out-of-state athletes are $15 extra) and includes greens fees, cart fees and lunch.
2. All entries must be received by Friday, November 15, 2024. Late entries may be accepted at the discretion of the Event Director. Athletes registering after the November, 2024 deadline may be subject to a $10 late fee. NO REFUNDS AFTER THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE.
3. Golfers must provide their own clubs and balls.
4. Golf cart use during official competition is mandatory.
5. Foursome assignments will be made by the Event Director.
6. Appropriate golf attire is required. Collared shirts, non-denim slacks and golf shorts are acceptable. Soft spikes or tennis shoes are the only acceptable footwear.
Format
1. The tournament will be 18-hole medal play. Handicaps are not used.
2. The following tees will be used: All Women – Red Tees; Men 50-59 – White Tees; Men 60-74 – Green Tees; Men 75-89 – Red Tees; Men 90+ – Red Tees for 9 holes
3. Fourth place ribbons will be awarded in addition to Gold, Silver and Bronze medals for Florida residents. Gold, Silver and Bronze medals will be awarded to top overall athletes if non-residents are in contention for medals.
4. Prizes will be given for men and women best overall sc; ore, longest drive and closest to the pin.
Sports Rules
1. This tournament will be conducted in accordance with United States Golf Association (USGA) rules, except as modified herein. Local rules will also be in effect.
2. Spectators are permitted on the course but must remain at least 25 feet away from tee boxes, fairways and greens. A limited number of rental carts will be available on a first come basis.
3. Caddies are not permitted.
4. USGA rules regarding coaching will be strictly enforced.
5. USGA rules regarding pace of play will be observed.
6. Range finders of any type are permitted.
7. In the event of a tie between 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, the USGA tie-breaking procedure of matching scorecards will be implemented. The player with the best score on the last nine holes will win the higher medal. If players have the same score for the last 9 holes, the last 6 holes will be compared, then 3 holes and then finally the 18th hole.
8. Dress Code: Men must wear slacks or shorts excluding denim jeans, bathing suits or trunks. Shirts must be worn at all times and must have sleeves. No cutoffs, tank-top shirts, muscle shirts or commercial tee shirts will be allowed. Appropriate mock turtleneck and turtleneck shirts are allowed. Women must wear appropriate tops, skirts, culottes or shorts excluding cut-off jeans, bathing suits and workout attire. Appropriate tops do not include halter-tops or tank tops. No personal coolers or any food or beverage products not supplied by the club are allowed on the course.
CLICK HERE for a copy of the 2023 Florida Senior Games Rule Book.
National Senior Games Qualifying Rules
2024 is a qualifying year for the 2025 National Senior Games, to be held July 24-August 4, in Des Moines, Iowa.
1. All first-place winners or athletes meeting this sport’s NSGA minimum performance standards in competition at a 2024 NSGA qualifying games will qualify for the 2025 National Senior Games. Qualifiers will be determined by 18-hole (not two rounds of a 9-hole course) gross score played on a course with a minimum par of 70 and a United States Golf Association (USGA) slope rating between 119 and 126 for men and between 113 and 120 for women. Handicap scores are not acceptable for qualifying. Nine-hole gross scores are permitted only for those 90 and older. In competitions with more than an 18-hole competition, any single 18-hole score meeting the golf minimum performance standard will qualify a competitor for the NSGA tournament. For open state qualifiers, Rule H applies.
CLICK HERE for National Senior Games Golf Minimum Performance Standards. (Page 3 of Document)
Course Slope Rating
Men’s 50-59 Age Groups – White tees (132 slope rating
Men’s 60-74 Age Groups – Green tees (125 slope rating)
Men’s 75-89 Age Groups – Red Tees (119 slope rating)
All Female Age Groups – Red Tees (121 slope rating)
2. The state organization is required to specify the method of determining the first place winner (when multiple rounds are played) prior to the beginning of play so all golfers understand what they need to do in order to qualify as the 1st place winner.
3. Any NSGA Member Organization using a golf course that does not meet the NSGA slope ratings is required to complete and submit a waiver. The MPS may be adjusted.
Hotel
CLICK HERE for Hotel information.
Registration
CLICK HERE to Register.
Contacts
FSF Staff Contact
OJ Hill
(850) 577-7207 or ojhill@playinflorida.com
State Director
Frank Anderson
(352) 222-5385 or fandersoniii@cox.net
CLICK HERE for a Florida’s Sports Coast Destination Guide.