General Information

Date: August 22-24, 2025
Host Club: Tempest Golf Club
Address: 568 E Wilkins Road, Gladewater, TX 75647
Phone: (903) 984-5335
TGA Staff Contact: Chris Untiedt, Senior Tournament Director

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Entry & Eligibility Information

Entries Open: Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Exempt Entry Deadline: Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Entries Close: Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Entry Fee: $800 (per team)

Eligibility: Entries are open to male amateur golfers who reside in the state of Texas age 25 or older as of the first round of tournament play, with a WHS Handicap Index of 6.4 or less. To be eligible for the Senior Division, both players must be age 55 or older as of the first round of tournament play. To be eligible for the Super Senior Division, both players must be age 65 or older as of the first round of tournament play. Teams in the Senior and Super Senior divisions will need participants to have a WHS Handicap Index of 8.4 or less. Please reference TGA Policies and Procedures 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 in each division until the published exemption deadline of Wednesday, July 10 at 5:00 PM. Once the exemption deadline has passed, and if the field or a division is not full, the TGA will fill the remaining spots in the field with waitlisted entries, which may affect the size of each division. For additional information regarding the wait list and when the number of applicants exceeds the field capacity, please refer to the TGA Policies and Procedures.

Exemptions:
a) Teams finishing in the top ten (10) of the Championship Division in the previous year’s Texas Four-Ball Championship.
b) Teams finishing in the top five (5) and ties of the Senior Division in the previoys year’s Texas Four-Ball Championship.
c) Teams finishing in the top two (2) and ties of the Super Senior Division in the previous year’s Texas Four-Ball Championship.
d) The current year’s top five (5) teams and ties in the Regional Four-Ball Championships.
e) Any team that qualifies for and makes match play of the current year’s U.S. Four-Ball Championship.
f) Two (2) host club team 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: At the conclusion of 36 holes the field will be cut to the low 40 teams (and ties), with a pro-rated representation from each division. The pro-rated allocation of teams making the cut from each division will be reflective of the number of teams in each division, relative to the total field size. The determination of total field size, number of teams in each division and pro-rated representation of teams making the cut (before ties) will be announced in conjunction with pairings being posted.

The field is limited to 80 teams, as outlined below:
Championship – 25 & over (48 teams)
Senior – 55 & over (20 teams)
Super Senior – 65 & over (12 teams)

Practice Round Information: Each player is allowed one (1) complimentary practice round on Thursday, August 21, only.  Do not call the Tempest Golf Club pro shop to schedule practice rounds; they will not be taking them over the phone (TGA will handle all schedeling of practice rounds). Only CONFIRMED players in the field will be allowed to play a practice round.

Player Registration: Official tournament registration will be held at Tempest Golf Club on Thursday, August 21 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Competitors who are unable to register on the date and time listed above must contact Chris Untiedt at chris@txga.org in advance of the Championship.

Starting Times/Pairings Information: Starting times/pairings for the first and second rounds will be made no later than August 21, 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 but . 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 not post “C” scores for team Four-Ball events. Players can use the slope & course rating provided in the player information packet.

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) Teams finishing in the top ten (10) and ties of the Championship Division in the previous year’s Texas Four-Ball Championship
b) Teams finishing in the top five (5) and ties of the Senior Division in the previous year’s Texas Four-Ball Championship
c) Teams finishing in the top two (2) and ties of the Super Senior Division in the previous year’s Texas Four-Ball Championship
d) The current year’s top five (5) teams and ties in the Regional Four-Ball Championship
e) Any team that qualifies for and makes match play of the current year’s U.S. Four-Ball Championship
f) Two (2) host club team exemptions

* Indicates player is ineligible 

Wednesday, June 19
9:00 AM – Registration Opens

Wednesday, July 10
5:00 PM – Registration Exempt Deadline

Wednesday, August 13
5:00 PM – Registration Closes

Friday, August 15
5:00 PM – Player Information Released

Monday, August 18
5:00 PM – Rounds 1 & 2 Pairings Released

Thursday, August 21
All Day – Practice Rounds
9:00 AM – Player Registration Opens

Friday, August 22
6:30 AM – Practice Facilities Open
7:30 AM – Round 1, Wave 1 Begins (#1 & #10 Tees)
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM – Player Lunch
12:30 PM – Round 1, Wave 2 Begins (#1 & #10 Tees)

Saturday, August 23
6:30 AM – Practice Facilities Open
7:30 AM – Round 2, Wave 1 Begins (#1 & #10 Tees)
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM – Player Lunch
12:30 PM – Round 2, Wave 2 Begins (#1 & #10 Tees)

Sunday, August 24
6:30 AM – Practice Facilities Open
7:30 AM – Round 3 (#1 & #10 Tees)
Following Play – Awards Presentation