North Four-Ball
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
General Information
Date: February 24-25, 2024
Host Club: Whitestone Golf Club
Address: 10650 Highway 377 South, Benbrook, TX 76126
Phone: (817) 249-9996
TGA Staff Contact: Harris Milson – Tournament Coordinator
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Entry & Eligibility Information
Entries Open: Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Exempt Entry Deadline: Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Entries Close: Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Entry Fee: $500
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 24, 2024 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 rate of $35.00, plus applicable taxes Monday through Friday, February 1-23, 2024. The respective rate includes a cart. Players must contact the host club directly to schedule a practice round by calling (817) 249-9996.
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 20, 2024 online at www.txga.org. Final Round times/pairings will be available in the evening preceding play (approximately one hour after the completion of play) online at www.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 Senior Tournament Director – Chris Untiedt.
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.
STARTING TIMES/PAIRINGS
EXEMPTIONS
Provided players are otherwise eligible, exemptions are given to the following:
a) Top Ten (10) teams in previous year’s North Four-Ball
- Bobby Massa + Ryan Zamorano, Kolton Crawford + Sean Heidrick, Colby Pickavance + Liam Logan, Brad Gibson + Zach Atkinson, Will Strickler + Alden Crissey, Gary Ezmerlian + Colby Amparan, Scott Maurer + Gant Bills, Jeff Dodson + Brad Phelps, Daniel Trevino + John Yerger, Justin Bates + Chase Traughber, Jordan Frye + Tyler Frye, Clayton Smith + Adam Valickus
b) Last Three (3) Regional Four-Ball Champions
- Bobby Massa + Ryan Zamorano, Bobby Massa + Chris Wheeler, Derek Abel + Chris Wheeler,
c) Two (2) host club exemptions
- TBD
* indicates player is ineligible
SCHEDULE
Schedule of Events
Wednesday, January 3
9:00 AM – Registration Opens
Wednesday, January 24
5:00 PM – Registration Exempt Deadline
Friday, February 14
5:00 PM – Registration Closes
Tuesday, February 20
5:00 PM – Player Information & Round 1 Pairings Released
Saturday, February 24
8:00 AM – Round 1 Begins (#1 & #10 Tees)
Sunday, February 25
8:00 AM – Final Round Begins (#1 & #10 Tees)
Following Play – Awards Presentation
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