General Information

Date: February 21 – 22, 2026
Host Club: Cross Timbers Golf Course
Address: 1181 S. Stewart St., Azle, TX 76020
Phone:  (817) 444-4940
TGA Staff Contact: Duffy Suhr, Tournament Manager

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Entry & Eligibility Information

Entries Open: Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Exempt Entry Deadline: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Entries Close: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Entry Fee: $500 (Team)

Eligibility: Entries are open to male amateur golfers residing in the North Texas region (31’ parallel, Salado, TX and South is the break point) with a certified WHS Handicap Index of 8.4 or less. Please reference TGA Men’s Competition Policies for further details, including Policies and Procedures, and Terms of Competition.

Entry Procedure: The field will be established in the order in which entries are received with a priority for exempt players until the published exemption deadline of January 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Once the exemption deadline has passed, and if the field is not full, the TGA will fill the remaining spots in the field with waitlisted entries. These entries will be accepted into the field in the order in which they were received.

Exemptions:
a) Top Ten (10) teams and ties in previous year’s North Four-Ball
b) Last Three (3) Regional Four-Ball Champions
c) Two (2) host club exemptions

Note: An exemption earned by a team will only be accepted when both exempt players register as a team. If an exempt player registers with a non-exempt player, that player will forfeit their exempt status and their registration will be accepted under the event specific entry procedure.

The TGA reserves the right to select players to be in the field. For exemption request details, please view TGA Men’s Competition Policies. Exempt players must enter by the published deadline or they will lose their exempt status and spot in the final field.

Championship Information

Format/Field Size: Play will be contested of 36-holes of four-ball stroke play. The field is limited to 44 teams.

Practice Round Information: Each player is allowed one (1) practice round at the rack rate scheduled, tee times can be booked up to seven (7) days in advance. The respective rate includes a cart. Players must contact the host club directly to schedule a practice round by calling (817) 444-4940.

Approximate Yardage: The Championship will play approximately 6,800 yards. Note: Player Information Packet will include hole-by-hole approximate yardage.

Registration Information: There is no official registration for TGA Regional Events. Players are asked to arrive to their respective starting tee 8-10 minutes prior to their starting time.

Starting Times/Pairings Information: Starting times/pairings for the first round will be made no later than February 17, 2025 online at TXGA.org. Final Round times/pairings will be available in the evening preceding play (approximately one hour after the completion of play) online at TXGA.org. Final round starting times/pairings will be re-drawn based on total score following the previous rounds of play.

Caddies: Caddies are permitted and must adhere to all TGA Men’s Competition Policies and host club policies.

Cancellation/Withdrawal Procedure: Prior to the entry deadline players looking to withdraw should do so online through their Golf Genius user profile or by contacting the TGA Staff Contact directly. After the entry deadline has passed players should either call the Texas Golf Association at (214) 468-8942 or email the TGA Staff Contact directly. Only withdrawals on the day of the competition should be directed to the host club golf shop.

Transportation: Players may walk or ride at their own discretion. Cart fees are included in the players entry fee. The TGA ‘One-Seat’ Policy is in effect. Spectators must walk at all times.

Medical Cart: Spectators in accordance of ADA compliance may request golf carts. Requests for golf carts must be supported by complete documentation, including the fully-completed Cart Request Form and the required accompanying medical documentation specified in that form for all first-time requests. Any medical cart request that is granted by the TGA will be good for that individual for the remainder of that calendar season. A request will not be deemed complete until all required information and documentation has been provided. For further information and details contact Chris Untiedt, Senior Tournament Director.

Score Posting: The TGA will post all scores for individual stroke play events to players GHIN number. Players are asked to not post scores for individual TGA stroke play events as it will result in a duplicate posting.

Policies & Procedures

To ensure competitors the best experience at all Texas Golf Association (TGA) events, it is helpful to be knowledgeable of TGA Men’s Competition Policies.

Provided players are otherwise eligible, exemptions are given to the following:

a) Top Ten (10) teams in previous year’s North Four-Ball: Reid Jacobs + Kade Miller, Jared Jimenez + Adam House, Les Ledingham + Gary Ezmerlian, Ben Carter + Kyle Kelley, Chirs Bailey + Phillip Shurden, Luke Kane + Tate Allred, Jeffrey Juillerat + Marcus Jones, Brett Forte + Jeremy Freedman, Riley Goff + James DeLaGarza, Brett McAfee + Jackson Sampson

b) Last Three (3) Regional Four-Ball Champions: Reid Jacobs + Kade Miller (’25), Bobby Massa + Ryan Zamorano (’23 – ’24)

c) Two (2) host club exemptions

* Indicates player is ineligible 

Wednesday, January 7
9:00 AM – Registration Opens

Wednesday, January 28
5:00 PM – Registration Exempt Deadline

Wednesday, February 11
5:00 PM – Registration Closes

Thursday, February 12
By 5:00pm – Player Information sent to field

Tuesday, February 17
By 5:00 PM – Round 1 Pairings Released

Saturday, February 21
8:00 AM – Round 1 Begins (#1 & #10 Tees)

Sunday, February 22
8:00 AM – Final Round Begins (#1 & #10 Tees)
Following Play – Awards Presentation