Entries Close Wednesday, July 15th, 2015
$150 per competitor
Please join us for the Women's Four-Ball Championship to be conducted at River Wilderness Golf & Country Club. Grab a friend and plan a girl's weekend full of competitive golf in Parrish located only 30 miles from the beautiful beaches, great shopping venues, and endless dining choices in Sarasota. For a look at the 2014 Championship Results click here.
Championship Format
- 36 holes of four-ball stroke play, (commonly known as a two-person, best-ball)
- Maximum of 48 total teams
- Three divisions - Championship (gross only), Middle (gross and net), and Forward Division (gross and net)
- Teams may select their division at the time of entry
- The overall champion will be the team from the Championship Division with the lowest 36-hole total score.
Eligibility
- Entrants must both be female amateur members of the FSGA.
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Female amateurs with a valid Florida GHIN Handicap Index of 34.0 or less
- 95% of each player's handicap will be used in the Middle and Forward Divisions.
- The course handicap differential between partners in the net divisions may be no more than eight (8) strokes. (If the differential is more than eight (8) strokes, the higher course handicap will be reduced to allow for the difference).
Entry Fee
$300 (per team)
*Entry fee includes all competitive rounds of golf, tee gifts, an awards luncheon after the final round on Sunday, August 2nd, and gift certificate prizes. Late entries will be accepted subject to a $10 late entry fee should the entrant gain acceptance into the field.
Entry Priority
Entries will be accepted based upon the order of receipt. Entries received after the competitive field is full or after the close of entries, will be placed on an alternates list. Alternates will be contacted in
the order of receipt of entry, if and when, a spot becomes available.
Divisions and Approximate Yardages
- Championship Division - 6,000 yards (gross only)
- Middle Division - 5,500 yards (gross and net)
- Forward Division - 5,000 yards (gross and net)
The Championship Committee reserves the right to move any team out of the Forward Division if their handicap is significantly lower than the majority of the competitors in the division, and their scoring history does not reflect the need to play from the Forward Division yardage. Teams will then be placed into the Middle Division.
Schedule of Events
Saturday, August 1st
- 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM – Tournament Registration
- 8:00 AM - 9:57 AM – Round One tee times off of #1 and #10 tees
Sunday, August 2nd
- 8:00 AM – Final Round shotgun
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (approx.) – Awards luncheon - Included with entry fee
Flighting
The Championship Division may be flighted after the first round based upon scores.
The Middle and Forward Divisions will likely be pre-flighted based on combined team handicaps.
Generally, divisions of more than 10 teams will be flighted, however the Committee reserves the right to flight based on the number of teams and/or the range of combined team handicaps or scores .
Breaking Ties
Championship Division - The overall Champion will be the team from the Championship Division with the lowest 36-hole total score. In the event of a tie for first place in the Championship Division there will be a hole-by-hole sudden death playoff on a hole designated by the Committee to determine the championship team.
Other Divisions - Ties for first place gross and first place net in each flight of the Middle and Forward Divisions will be broken by a modified USGA tie break method. The final day 18 hole respective score, whether gross or net, will be used to determine the first place gross or net team. (If there is still a tie, the final 9 holes of the last day (holes #10-18) will be used to determine the winner. If there is still a tie, the final 6 holes are used; then if needed the final 3 holes; then the final hole; then by coin flip).
Handicaps
- All valid Florida GHIN Handicap Indexes used will be from the July 15, 2015 revision.
- Each player must have a valid Florida GHIN Handicap Index no higher than 34.0.
- Players in the Middle and Forward Divisions will play to 95% of their course handicap.
- The course handicap differential between partners in the net divisions may be no more than eight (8) strokes. (If the differential is more than eight (8) strokes,the higher course handicap will be reduced to allow for the difference).
Practice Rounds
Practice rounds are available during the week prior to the Championship on a space available basis and after 12:00 PM the weekend before. The price for a practice round is $30.00 + tax. Please call (941) 776-2602 to arrange your practice round. The proper place to practice your golf swing is on the driving range, hitting multiple shots on the course is unacceptable.
Defending Champions
The team of Emily Rymer, of Orlando, and Ryan Ashburn, of Largo, captured the 2014 Women's Four-Ball Championship held at Bonita Bay Club in Naples. Rymer and Ashburn held the lead after round one by one stroke over Kendall Griffin and Emma Bradley. The second round was much like match play between the two teams, but Emily and Ryan held on to be crowned Champions.
Other Policies
- Spectators and Spectator Cart Policy - Click here.
- Caddies - If a player employs a caddie, the caddie MUST walk and player's clubs must remain on the golf cart.
- Championship Pace of Play Policy - Click here.
- Local Rules and Conditions of Competition - Click here.
- Championship Policies - Click here to read the withdrawal, dress code, and other policies.
- Procedures for Alternates - Click here for information on how alternates may gain entry into this Championship.
- Conditions/ Schedule - The FSGA Championships Committee/on-site Rules Committee reserves the right to alter any of the conditions, provisions and/or schedules. The decision of the Championships Committee/on-site Rules Committee in any matter will be final.
Host Hotel and Accommodations
The Hampton Inn - Ellenton will serve as the host hotel for the Women's Four-Ball Championship. The discounted rate for FSGA participants is $99 per night + tax. For reservations please call 941-721-4000. Participants must book by July 1st to guarantee rate!
Visit the hotel reservation group page by clicking here.
To visit the hotel's website please click here.
Hampton Inn - Ellenton
5810 20th Court East
Ellenton, FL 34222
Directions - River Wilderness Golf & Country Club
2250 Wilderness Boulevard West
Parrish, FL 34219
(941) 776-2602
