Schedule and Location
A December, 2026 date and Pasco County location is forthcoming.
Events
18 Holes – Scratch – GF018
Florida Senior Games Qualifying Rules
The top 5 in each age group at a 2026 Florida Senior Games Series Qualifier will qualify for the 2026 Florida Senior Games. Note: qualifying is only applicable to Florida residents.
Entry Requirements
1. 18 Hole Golf entry fee is $110 for Florida residents and $120 for non-Florida residents. The entry fee includes greens fees, cart fees and lunch.
2. Registration is closed. Late entries may be accepted at the discretion of the Event Director. Athletes registering after the 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:
Men
White – 50-59
Gold – 60-74
Silver – 75-89
Silver – 90+ for 9 holes
Ladies
All ages playing Silver Tees
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 score, 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.
9. All events supported by the Florida Sports Foundation must comply with applicable laws. In accordance with Section 1006.205, Florida Statutes (Fairness in Women’s Sports Act), athletic teams or sports designated for females, women, or girls are restricted to individuals assigned female at birth.
CLICK HERE for a copy of the 2025 Florida Senior Games Rule Book.
National Senior Games Qualifying Rules
2026 is a qualifying year for the 2027 National Senior Games, to be held June 30 – July 11, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
All first-place and second-place winners or athletes meeting this sport’s NSGA minimum performance standards in competition at a 2026 NSGA qualifying games will qualify for the 2027 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.
When multiple rounds (more than one 18-hole round, or 9-hole round for 90+ age groups) are conducted, the state organization must specify prior to the start of competition, how first-place and second-place winners will be determined for qualification purposes. Options are: 1) Top 2 Total Scores For All Rounds; 2) Top 2 Scores From Any Round; or 3) Top 2 Scores From a
Specific Round.
Hotel
Hotel information is forthcoming.
Registration
Registration information will be posted by September 1, 2026.
Contacts
FSF Staff Contact
To contact the FSF staff please send an email to games@playinflorida.com.
State Director
Frank Anderson
(352) 222-5385 or fandersoniii@cox.net