2019 Senior National Championship

PGA National Resort & Spa 

 

Champions Course
Palmer Course
Squire Course

Fazio Course

 

 

******PLAYER INFORMATION******  

 

 

 

 

REGISTRATION & CHECK-IN

 

Registration and player check-in will take place in PGA Ballroom Foyer at the host hotel, PGA National Resort & Spa.  All Tour Players must register and check-in with the tournament committee during the following days and times only:

 

• Saturday, September 21 from 5PM to 8PM
• Sunday, September 22 from 11AM to 7PM

 

Players will confirm starting times and pick up their tee prizes as well as be given an opportunity to enter into the optional skins game and Troops First Foundation Raffle. 

 

There will be no formal player registration & check-in after 7PM on Sunday, September 22.  Players who are not checked-in will not be able to get into the skins game or raffle and may pick up their tee prizes the evening of the first round at the Nightly Scoring Function  

*Note, players only need to register/check-in one time for the tournament.   There will be no check-in at the host courses so make sure you are at the correct course and starting hole 10-15 minutes prior to your starting time.

 

 

OPTIONAL SKINS GAME

 

Entry into the Skins Game is optional and will only be handled at registration on Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22.  The following Skins Game will be available:

• $100 Flight Skins ($25 per day, per flight only).  There will not be a Giant Skins Game.

 

Total buy-in for Skins is $100 and must be paid in cash.    No partial entries will be allowed.  All skins game entries must be submitted in person no later than Sunday, September 22 by 7PM, EST.   Please note if there is no skin won in any round (1-3) that pot will be carried over to the next day.  If there are no skins won in the final round the pot will be distributed to four (4) players in the skins game via raffle.  

 

 

FEHERTY’S TROOPS FIRST FOUNDATION RAFFLE

 

Entry into the Troops First Foundation Raffle is optional and will only be handled at registration on September 21 and 22.  The benefitting charity is a non-profit organization whose benevolent mission is to develop, operate, and support a synergistic group of wellness thru quality of life and sports-based initiatives for today’s military personnel. 

 

The entry for the raffle is $20 and there will be no limit to the number of entries.  One winner will be drawn at the first scoring function on Monday evening September 23rd from 7:30PM-9:00PM, and the second winner will be drawn at the scoring function on Wednesday evening September 25th from 7:30PM-9:00PM.  Winners need not be present to win and each winner will receive ¼ of the total pot, with the other half going to the Troops First Foundation

 

 

STARTING TIMES

 

Monday, September 23 (1st Round)

Starting times for round 1 have been emailed to participants and are posted online on the Senior National Championship tournament page.

 

Tuesday, September 24 (2nd Round)

Starting times for round 2 will be released on September 23

 

Wednesday, September 25 (3rd Round)

Players will be re-paired according to cumulative score within each flight for the 3rd round.  Round 3 starting times will be available at the nightly scoring function on Tuesday evening from 7:30PM to 9:00PM and will be posted online and emailed to players at that time.

 

Thursday, September 26 (Final Round)

Players will be re-paired according to cumulative score within each flight for the final round.  Final round starting times and pairings will be available at the nightly scoring function on Wednesday evening from 7:30PM to 9:00PM and will be posted online and emailed to players at that time.

 

 

INCLEMENT WEATHER

 

Course rotations and starting times may be altered due to inclement weather and/or weather delays in an effort to complete 72-holes.  Players are requested to always double check their daily course and starting time the night before at the Nightly Scoring Functions and/or online.   The event may be shortened if it is not possible to complete 72-holes. 

COURSES

There are four courses in the rotation this year:

PGA National Resort & Spa  (All four courses are on the PGA National Resort property)

Champions Course

Palmer Course

Squire Course

Fazio Course 

 

 

GOLF COURSE ROTATION (BY FLIGHT)

 

Below are the golf course rotations (by flight) for the 2019 Senior National Championship:

 

 

 

Flight	Round 1 - Sept 23	Round 2 - Sept 24	Round 3 - September 25	Round 4 - September 26
Championship	Palmer	Fazio	Champion	Squire
Palmer	Fazio	Palmer	Squire	Champion
Hogan	Squire	Champion	Palmer	Fazio
Sarazen	Champion	Squire	Fazio	Palmer
Jones	Palmer	Fazio	Champion	Squire
Snead	Fazio	Palmer	Squire	Champion

 

 

PRACTICE FACILITIES

 

There are two practice facilities available to players, all at the PGA National Resort.  Due to limited range space, players are requested to limit warm-up time to 1 hour prior to actual starting time, and priority will be given for players based on starting time.  Driving range hours for all facilities will be 6:30AM to 3PM. 

 

 

CHECK-IN AT COURSE

 

There will be no formal check-in procedure at each course.  All players are expected to be at their correct starting hole a minimum of 15 minutes in advance of their starting time.   Starters will not page players to the tee.   Starters will provide handouts to each group on the tee box (scorecard, rule sheet, pin sheet) and cover important information. 

 

 

NIGHTLY SCORING FUNCTIONS & TOURNAMENT INFORMATION DESK

 

There will be a nightly scoring function on the evening of September 23, 24, and 25 located in the PGA Ballroom of the PGA National Resort from 7:30PM-9:00PM.  Players will have the opportunity to view all tournament results (including optional skins game results and daily low-round winners) and pick-up any winnings.  In addition, there will be a tournament information desk available for any questions related to the tournament, as well as fun activities each night.  There will be complimentary beverages at each nightly scoring function (draft beer, water, soda, coffee, and tea)

 

 

   

PLAYERS DAILY LUNCH

 

A full buffet lunch will be available to all players in the BELLA LAGO and MASTERS ROOM at the PGA National Resort & Spa each day of competition, starting on Monday, September 23.  The buffet lunch will be from 11:00AM to 2:00PM each day.  (THESE LUNCHES ARE FOR PLAYERS ONLY)

 

 

FEHERTY’S TROOPS FIRST FOUNDATION SILENT AUCTION

 

Items will be on display for bid starting at registration on Saturday, September 21 from 5:00PM - 8:00PM and Sunday, September 22 from 11:00AM - 7:00PM.  Bids will close Monday, September 23rd at 8:00PM.  All proceeds from the auction will go directly and entirely to the Troops First Foundation.

 

 

WINN GRIPS CUSTOM SHOP

 

Winn Grips will once again be onsite during the 2019 National Championship.  Be sure to visit the Winn Grips Custom Shop in the Carnoustie Room to receive 2 free grips of your choice that will be professionally installed.  Dates and hours are:

 

Saturday, September 21st - 5:00PM - 8:00PM

Sunday, September 22nd - 11:00AM - 7:00PM

Monday, September 23rd - 5:00PM - 9:00PM    

 

 

TIES/PRIZING

 

An on-course playoff will determine the Senior National Champion in each flight if there is a tie for 1st Place (Weather and time permitting), all other ties will be a scorecard playoff.   Prize fund distributions and an awards ceremony will take place in the Masters Ballroom at the PGA National Resort for each flight as soon as the last scorecard is recorded for that particular flight on Sept 26.

 

 

CADDIES/SPECTATORS

 

Spectators are welcome at the Senior National Championship provided the course allows spectators to walk the course and the spectators do not interfere with pace of play. Spectators are the responsibility of the player they are watching and must remain out of play and practice proper golf etiquette at all times.

 

Caddies are the responsibility of the associated player and are requested to practice proper golf etiquette. If there is an issue with the behavior of a spectator(s), or caddie(s), the individual(s) will be asked to leave the premises. Per Rule 6.1, the player incurs the applicable penalty for any breath of a rule by his/her caddie, including unsportsmanlike conduct.  All caddies and spectators must adhere to the dress code and cell phone policies listed in this document. 

 

Spectators and/or caddies are not permitted in a player golf cart during play of the stipulated hole.  Exceptions:  Spectators/caddies may sit in a player cart when it is parked at a green or tee box and may ride, on a space available basis, ONLY from the green of the last hole played to the next tee box.  Golf Carts are for the sole use of the players. Any spectator or caddie found riding in a golf cart may result in the immediate disqualification of the player(s) who are associated with the violating spectator(s) and/or caddie(s) at the 2018 National Championship. 

Spectator carts or use of any personal carts are prohibited. 

 

 

DRESS CODE

 

All Tour Players and caddies/spectators are expected to abide by the Am Tour and PGA National Resort & Spa dress code policy.  

 

 

IMPORTANT ADDRESSES AND PHONE NUMBERS

 

PGA National Resort & Spa

400 Ave of the Champions

West Palm Beach, FL 33418

Phone:  800-863-2819

 

Golf Shop:  561-627-1804

 

Spa:  800-843-7725

 

On Premise Dining Outlets:

 

IBar:  561-627-4852

 

All other on premise food and beverage options:  800-863-2819

 

 

PACE OF PLAY POLICY

 

The Am Tour policy leaves the responsibility for maintaining the pace of play where it belongs, with the player.  Efficient pace of play is a huge factor of a successful and positive Am Tour experience for all participants in accordance with Rule 5-6 of the USGA® Rules of Golf.  

Lead Group(s):
The first group(s) must finish their first nine holes within the maximum allotted time established by the committee (typically, this time will be 2 hours 10 minutes).  If the lead group finishes over the maximum allotted time after nine holes, each player in the group will be assessed a 2-stroke penalty on their 9th hole. 

The first group(s) off each tee must also finish 18 holes within the maximum allotted time established by the committee (typically, this time will be 4 hours 30 minutes).  Failure to finish under this maximum allotted time for 18-holes will result in a 2-stroke penalty, which will be assessed to the score on the final hole of play. 

Exception:
If the lead group(s) are held up by public play that was sent out before them or that began on the opposite tee, they will be exempt from the pace of play penalty(s) if they finish over their maximum time but within 14 minutes of the group ahead of them

Following Groups:
A 2-stroke penalty will be assessed to any group failing to complete their 9th hole within 14 minutes of the group in front of them AND over their maximum allotted time

A 2-stroke penalty will be assessed to any group failing to complete their 18th hole within 14 minutes of the group in front of them AND over their maximum allotted time

Players are advised of the following:

• Rules officials are not required to notify a player and/or group that they are behind.  This is the responsibility of the group and each individual player in that group
• Each group is responsible for monitoring its own pace.  Being in position means to be immediately behind the group in front of you.
• As a courtesy to each player, the pace of play policy will be reiterated on the starting hole
• As a courtesy to each player, the maximum allotted time will be on your official scorecard
• If a player is penalized three (3) times during the season that player will be suspended from tournament play for a minimum of six (6) months

 

 

 

CONCERNED PLAYERS AND APPEALS

A player concerned about slow player(s) in a group should first remind that player of the pace of play policy and encourage them to play more efficiently. The concerned player may, before or after penalties are assessed, request an Official to monitor the group. If a player is identified as holding up the pace of the group, penalties may be applied to that player and rescinded from the others.  Appeals for exceptional situations will be considered only in the scoring area after the completion of the round and prior to the return of a player’s scorecard.

 

 

TEEING GROUNDS / PRACTICE ROUND PURPOSES

 

 

 

2019 Senior National  Championship  (Fazio Course)
Hole	Black	Blue	White	Green	Red
1	505	500	495	435	435
2	360	355	330	330	300
3	375	345	345	320	300
4	515	513	510	460	460
5	160	155	140	125	125	Flights	Tees
6	350	335	335	305	285	Championship	Black
7	175	170	140	125	125	Palmer Flight	Black
8	390	385	320	315	270	Hogan Flight	Blue
9	380	380	365	310	310	Sarazen Flight	Blue
						Jones Flight	White
OUT	3210	3138	2980	2725	2610	Snead Flight	White
10	360	357	355	325	325	Ladies - Sarazen	Green
11	360	355	355	305	305	Ladies - Jones & Snead	Red
12	495	495	485	455	455
13	160	140	135	120	120
14	375	365	365	305	305
15	360	350	330	330	290
16	180	180	150	135	135
17	500	500	495	455	455
18	400	380	360	345	345
IN	3190	3122	3030	2775	2735
TOTAL	6400	6260	6010	5500	5345
Notes				Approximate yardages for practice purposes
Please place tee's on best available
turf +/- 5 yds

 

 

 

 

2019 Senior National Championship  (Champion Course)
Hole	Gold	Blue	White	Green	Red
1	360	355	345	345	339
2	390	361	361	304	302
3	500	495	480	426	424
4	356	336	318	318	285
5	152	138	125	123	121	Flights	Tees
6	479	468	453	451	378	Championship	Gold
7	169	169	141	140	139	Palmer Flight	Gold
8	383	381	334	332	289	Hogan Flight	Blue
9	386	360	342	313	311	Sarazen Flight	Blue
						Jones Flight	White
OUT	3175	3063	2899	2752	2588	Snead Flight	White
10	510	508	476	413	411	Ladies - Hogan & Sarazen	Green
11	385	380	346	346	260	Ladies - Jones & Snead	Red
12	370	365	363	335	293
13	370	365	323	288	286
14	400	385	370	369	367
15	160	153	143	112	110
16	391	360	353	327	325
17	155	155	131	130	128
18	507	507	500	458	456
IN	3248	3178	3005	2778	2636
TOTAL	6423	6241	5904	5530	5224
Notes				Approximate yardages for practice purposes
Please place tee's on best available
turf +/- 5 yds

 

 

 

 

2019 Senior National Championship  (Squire Course)
Hole	Black	Blue	White	Green	Red
1	496	490	475	457	456
2	385	385	372	328	326
3	159	155	128	117	115
4	372	340	338	326	320
5	495	495	465	443	441	Flights	Tees
6	171	158	155	131	110	Championship	Black
7	382	380	374	348	278	Palmer Flight	Black
8	385	380	329	326	314	Hogan Flight	Blue
9	380	371	365	330	328	Sarazen Flight	Blue
						Jones Flight	White
OUT	3225	3154	3001	2806	2688	Snead Flight	White
10	373	371	369	286	284	Ladies - Hogan & Sarazen	Green
11	166	143	139	133	131	Ladies - Jones & Snead	Red
12	400	395	337	335	312
13	319	304	300	282	280
14	449	443	441	406	404
15	326	315	313	292	280
16	367	365	352	320	260
17	175	160	151	149	138
18	505	499	480	465	460
IN	3080	2995	2882	2668	2549
TOTAL	6305	6149	5883	5474	5237
Notes				Approximate yardages for practice purposes
Please place tee's on best available
turf +/- 5 yds

 

 

 

 

2019 Senior National Championship (Palmer)
Hole	Black	Blue	White	Green	Red
1	376	376	370	328	326
2	169	141	141	141	109
3	385	355	341	341	339
4	518	500	498	437	435
5	153	153	150	120	118	Flights	Tees
6	387	386	376	374	318	Championship	Black
7	370	368	337	335	333	Palmer Flight	Black
8	542	468	468	438	436	Hogan Flight	Blue
9	362	362	360	347	340	Sarazen Flight	Blue
						Jones Flight	White
OUT	3262	3109	3041	2861	2754	Snead Flight	White
10	171	161	161	161	119	Ladies - Hogan & Sarazen	Green
11	361	359	348	346	296	Ladies - Jones & Snead	Red
12	500	487	469	425	423
13	152	150	128	107	105
14	352	332	308	292	290
15	373	353	330	289	287
16	375	374	350	348	318
17	377	377	373	299	297
18	537	535	484	482	418
IN	3198	3128	2951	2749	2553
TOTAL	6460	6237	5992	5610	5307