Entries Close Wednesday, May 29, 2013
The 64th Four-Ball Championship will be played on the Creek course at Hammock Dunes Club in Palm Coast. Four-Ball is one of the most enjoyable and commonly played formats in all of golf. Partners play their own ball into the hole and take the better of the two scores. The club is located right on the coastline and just down the road from historic Saint Augustine and the World Golf Hall of Fame.
Eligibility 
Male amateurs must both be members of the FSGA.
Entry Fee
- $160 per team ($180 per team - members who do not have an active FSGA/GHIN Handicap). Late entries will be accepted subject to a $10 late entry fee should the entrant gain acceptance into the qualifying field.
- Qualifying Fee includes Entry Fee and cart fee.
- Those teams who advance to the Championship through qualifying must pre-register and remit an additional $220 per team at the FSGA website or by check to the FSGA office. Payment must be received by Monday, July 2 at 3:30 pm, or the team will be withdrawn from the Championship.
- Championship Fee includes cart fees for all competitive rounds.
To pre-register online:
- Log on to the FSGA website at www.fsga.org using your email address and password
- Click on "My Account" in the upper right hand corner of the homepage
- Under "My Tournaments", click on the "Pre-Register" button to the right of the tournament name
- Enter your credit card information and then click the "Charge My Card" button on the bottom right hand corner of the page
Exempt Player's Fees
$320 per team ($340 per team - members who do not have an active FSGA/GHIN Handicap). Exempt Fee includes Championship Fee and Entry Fee for those teams eligible for exemption. (See below)
Championship Format
36 holes of four-ball stroke play. Range balls will be provided before and after each competitive round. The lowest team score for 36 holes will be the Champion. If necessary, there will be a hole-by-hole play-off to determine the Championship team. It is the team's responsibility to be present for any play-off.
Schedule of Events
Saturday, July 6th
- 8:00 AM - 9:50 AM - Round One tee times off of #1 and #10
Sunday, July 7th
- 8:00 AM - 9:50 AM - Round Two tee times off of #1 and #10
- Awards ceremony immediately following the completion of play
Championship Field Size
48 teams; 96 players
Course Set-Up
The golf course will be set-up at approximately 6,800-7,100 yards.
Local Qualifying
18 holes of four-ball stroke play at 7 local qualifying sites. During qualifying, each team must use a golf cart. Caddies are acceptable, but caddies may not ride in the golf cart or carry the player's clubs. Players are responsible for cart fees for all practice rounds.
Qualifying Sites
Click here
Defending Champions
Daniel Debra and Don Whittemore shot 65-63 to win the 63rd Florida State Four-Ball Championship at Interlachen Country Club in Winter Park.
Carts
Carts are included for all competitive rounds. Players are responsible for practice round fees.
Practice Rounds - Championship
Practice rounds are available one week prior to the championship excluding Tuesday. Practice rounds must be played after 12:00 PM on the weekend. The price for a practice round is $30.00 + tax. Please call (386) 447-7116 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.
Exemptions
Teams in the following categories are exempt, provided they meet all entry and eligibility requirements (teams must remain intact).
- Top 5 teams & ties from last year's Four-Ball Championship
- Previous three years' Four-Ball Champions
- Current year's Mid-Amateur Four-Ball Champions
- Last year's Mid-Senior Four-Ball Champions
- Current year's Senior/Mid-Amateur Four-Ball Champions
- Last year's Senior Four-Ball Champions
Exemptions Earned from this Tournament
Winner
- Next three Four-Ball Championships
Top five and tied teams
- Next year's Four-Ball Championship
Pace of Play
Click here to read the Championship Pace of Play Policy.
Policies
Click here to read the Hard Card and additional Conditions of Competitions.
Click here to read the withdrawal, dress code, caddie and spectator, and other policies.
Alternate Information
Click here for information on how alternates may gain entry into the Championship.
Accommodations
Please click the View Hotels tab in the Tournament Links section for hotels in the Palm Coast area.
Spectators and Caddies
Spectators and caddies are always welcome at FSGA Championships. Only players are allowed to ride in carts. If a player employs a caddie, the caddie MUST walk and the player's clubs must remain on the golf cart.
Conditions and Schedules
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.
Method of Payment
Hammock Dunes Club accepts cash, Visa, MasterCard and American Express.
Directions
Hammock Dunes Club
24 Creek Course Drive
Palm Coast, Florida 32137
(386) 447-7116
From I-95: Take exit 289 towards Palm Coast and turn right onto Palm Coast Pkwy. Take first left onto Old Kings Rd N, it will become Forest Grove Drive. Turn right onto Palm Harbor Pkwy and then take 1st left onto Creek Course Drive.
