Women's Four-Ball Championship

First time four-ball partners, Brandi Rodriguez, of Orlando, and Sarah Matin, of Winter Garden, (pictured right) captured the Women's Four-Ball Championship this weekend at LPGA International. Rodriguez and Matin fired a consistent 10-under par 67-67-134.

After Saturday's first round, the duo was tied for the lead with Defending Champions, Wendi Golden and Ericka Schneider, both from Bradenton. Rodriguez and Matin were three under after four holes, leaving them two up at the turn. As they approached the 16th hole, Rodriguez and Matin found themselves tied with Golden and Schneider, but with Matin's four foot birdie putt, the duo took back the lead. The winning team had a total of seven birdies, six of which Matin made.Throughout their round, the champions did their best to play aggressive, stay positive and sink birdie putts. Matin and Rodriguez both attended Winter Park High School. Brandi currently goes to Southern Mississippi and Sarah attended University of Central Florida.

Forever four-ball partners, Mary Jane Hiestand (2012 Senior Women's Player of the Year) and Diane Lang (three time US Senior Women's Amateur Champion) were one shot back heading into Sunday's final round and  finished tied for 2nd with Schneider and Golden. Hiestand and Lang are already planning on playing together to try and qualify for the new US Women's Four-Ball Championship.

In the Middle Division first flight, Angie Browning and Meigan Putnam captured the gross title with a 71-68--139, while duo Ryan Ashburn and Diane Ashburn won the Middle Division second flight gross first place with a 71-69--140.  Mary Ann Andrews Modrak and Joyce Vanatter captured the Forward Division gross title with a 71-76--147.

Mary Lou Edwards and Gigi Higgins won first place net in the Middle Division First Flight, Jeannette Engelmann and Conchita Llack won the Middle Division Second Flight top net team, and Kimberly Byle and Chris Daywalt won net in the Forward Division.

The Florida State Women’s Four-Ball Championship was held at LPGA International Golf Course in Daytona Beach. The tournament was 36 holes of gross four-ball stroke play in the Championship Division and 36 holes of gross and net four-ball stroke play in the Middle and Forward Division.

Champions Course
Entries close Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Eligibility

Entrants must both be female amateur members of the FSGA.

Entry Fee

$300 per team
*Entry fee includes awards lunch following play on Sunday, August 4. Late entries will be accepted subject to a $10 late entry fee should the entrant gain acceptance into the field.

Handicap Requirements

Each player must have a valid USGA Handicap Index no higher than 34.0.  The course handicap differential between partners 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. 100% of each player's handicap will be used. The valid USGA Handicap Indexes used will be from the July 15, 2013 revision.

Championship Format

36 Holes of gross four-ball stroke play in the Championship Division. 36 holes of gross & net four-ball stroke play in the Middle and Forward Divisions.

The Championship Division may be flighted after the first round. Generally, divisions of more than 10 teams will be flighted, however the Committee reserves the right to flight based on the number of competitors and/or the range of scores.  The Middle and Forward Divisions will 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 competitors and/or the range of combined team handicaps.

The overall Women’s Four-Ball 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.  Ties for first place gross and first place net in each flight in both the Silver and Bronze Divisions will be broken by the 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 9holes of the last day (holes #10-18) will be used to determine the winner.  If there is still a tie, the final 6 holes will be used, and then the final 3 if there is still a tie. 

Championship Field Size

Maximum 50 teams; 100 players

Divisions & Course Set-up

There are three divisions for teams to choose to compete in:

Championship Division - Approx. 5,900 yards (Gross Only)
Middle Division - Approx. 5,500 yards (Gross & Net)
Forward Division - Approx. 5,000 yards (Gross & Net)

The overall champion is the team with the lowest total 36 hole gross score from the Championship Division.  Gross and net prizes with be awarded in both Silver and Bronze Divisions, and gross prizes will be awarded in the Championship Division.  

Teams may select which division they wish to compete in upon entry.  No teams may play in more than one divisions.

Tee Times

Round One - 8:00 - 9:57 AM tee times off #1 and #10
Round Two - 8:30 AM Shotgun

Practice Rounds

Practice rounds are available one week prior to the championship.  Practice rounds may be played after 12:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday. The price for a practice round is $30.00 + tax. Please call (386) 274-5742 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.

Carts

Carts are included for all competitive rounds. Players are responsible for practice round fees.

Defending Champions

Wendi Golden and Erica Schneider shot a 69-65--134 to capture the 22nd Women's Four-Ball Stroke Play Championship.  Golden and Schneider, both from Bradenton, were three shots behind the leader after round one.  Ending their second round with five straight birdies, Schneider and Golden inched out the team of Alexandra Milan
and Kaitlyn Price by one stroke.

Championship Pace of Play

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Hard Card; Local Rules and Conditions of Competitions

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Championship Policies

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Conditions; 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.

Accommodations

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Method of Payments

LPGA International accepts Cash, Visa/Mastercard, and American Express for payment.

Directions

LPGA International
1000 Champions Drive
Daytona Beach, FL 32124
(386) 274-5742

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