Eligibility: Entries are open to male amateur golfers with an active GHIN Handicap index through a WVGA Member Club and meet the definition of Regular member of the WVGA. Both team members must be Regular Membes of the WVGA. Please Reference WVGA Policies and Procedures for further details.
Format: The championship will be a 36-hole Four-Ball Stoke Play Event.
Field Size: The maximum field size is 100 players
Practice Round: Practice round fees will be __$50___ payable directly to The Resort at Glade Springs
Flights: The field will be divided into flights following Round 1 scores.
Cart Fees: All cart and green fees are included in the tournament entry fee.
Spectator Carts: Spectator carts will not be permitted during this championship with the exception of a spectator who can provide an issued and active Handicap Permit. Final decision will be made by the Executive Director and also the availability of carts at the host facility.
Caddies: Caddies are permitted during the championship. Players are responsible for supplying their own caddie. Caddies may ride in golf carts if it adheres to the WVGA cart policy and their is an available seat. * WVGA Cart Policy - there will be a maximum of 2 carts per group and 2 individuals per cart. *
Pairings: Pairings for the opening round will be emailed and updated on the WVGA website by Thursday, June 3rd.
Awards / Gift Certificates: The champion and runner-up teams will both receive trophies. Top finishers in each flight will also receive gift certificates.
POY Points: State Player of the Year points will be awarded to the top 10 teams. Points will be awarded immediately following the completion of the championship.
Electronic Measuring Devices: Electronic devices that measure distance only are permitted for this championship.
USGA Groove Condition of Competition (Not in Effect): The USGA groove rules effective January 1, 2010 are NOT in effect for this competition.
Withdrawal Policy: In the event of a tournament withdraw; the player must notify the West Virginia Golf Association Office at 304-391-5000 no later than one week prior to the tournament. If withdraw is made prior to tournament deadline, the player may receive a refund regardless of reason less a $20 administrative fee. For a withdraw made after the entry deadline, the player may receive a refund only if player has experienced a sudden illness or injury, and only if the West Virginia Golf Association is notified prior to the first round of the tournament. All refund request must be submitted in writing to Chris Slack.
Host Hotel: The Resort at Glade Springs- Reference West Virginia Golf Association or WV Four-Ball Championship
West Virginia Four-Ball Championship Schedule of Events:
Friday, June 4th, 2021
Player Practice Rounds
Saturday, June 5th, 2021
Round 1
Teams are Flighted after play
Sunday, June 6th, 2021
Final Round