12th METROPOLITAN FOUR-BALL CHAMPIONSHIP

(OPEN, NET, SENIOR AND WOMEN'S DIVISIONS)

JULY 11-12 | FRANKLIN COUNTY COUNTRY CLUB

 

TERMS OF COMPETITION

BY FILING OF THIS ENTRY YOU ARE AGREEING TO THE TERMS OF COMPETITION AS SET FORTH BELOW

 

FORMAT

A two-person team competition of 36 holes, at stroke play.  A competition in which two competitors play as partners, each playing his own ball.  The lowest score of the partners is the score for the hole.  If one partner fails to complete the play of the hole, there is no penalty.  As prescribed in the USGA Handicap System Manual: Competitors in the NET DIVISION receive 85% of their Course Handicap (each person’s handicap allocation is designated on the scorecard).  The partners’ course handicaps must be within fourteen (14) strokes of one another.    

 

ELIGIBILITY

Entries are open to amateur golfers.  At least ONE (1) member of the side must be affiliated with or be a member of a club which is a Member Club of the Metropolitan Amateur Golf Association.  This entry and USGA (GHIN or otherwise) Handicap must be certified by the Association (or a Member Club) authorized to issue a USGA Handicap Index.  Entries are subject to rejection at any time (including during the Championship) by the Championship Committee.  The reason for rejection may include unbecoming conduct. 

 

FIELD

72 Teams in OPEN, NET OPEN, SENIOR AND WOMEN’S DIVISIONS.

SENIOR and WOMEN’S DIVISION participants will have Gross and Net Flights.  GROSS scores will take precedent in determining winners.

If at the close of entries a DIVISION is not filled and the other DIVISION has more than the prescribed number of teams additional teams will be accepted.

 

ENTRIES:  Form, Fee, Closing Date

All players (including exempt players) shall apply on the attached form.  Copies are acceptable.

 

$320.00 entry fee shall be paid by every team.  Teams may file only (1) entry.  Entry fee will be refunded regardless of the reason if the Metropolitan Office is notified prior to the close of entries, June 30, 2021.  After the close of entries, entry fee will be refunded only after written proof to the Championship Committee of injury or illness and such written request for refund is made prior to July 7, 2021.  No refunds for any reason if written request is made on or after July 7, 2021.  Application and fees must reach the Association’s Office at the address listed on the entry form by 5:00 p.m., June 30, 2021.  (Entries by telephone, telegraph or fax are not acceptable.)

SCHEDULE

CHAMPIONSHIP: 36 holes at Four-Ball stroke play.

SUNDAY, JULY 11: First Round, 18 Holes (PM SHOTGUN)

MONDAY, JULY 12: Second Round, 18 Holes

Lowest team score for 36 Holes will be Champion.  Any tie(s) will be decided by a hole-by-hole play-off, which will be held immediately following play. 

 

PRIZES

Champions: CHAMPION HARDWARE

Runner-Up: RUNNER-UP HARDWARE

Merchandise Gift Certificates to Franklin County CC Golf Shop will be awarded to the Champion and Runner-Up in each Division. 

NO OTHER REMUNERATION:  By this application, an entrant certifies that he is not entitled to remuneration of any kind for participation in this Championship other that the aforementioned prizes.

 

RULES OF GOLF

Play will be governed by the United States Golf Association Rules of Golf.  Questions shall be settled by the Championship Committee whose decision shall be final.

 

GOLF BALLS; DRIVER HEADS

Only brands of golf balls on the most current USGA List of Conforming Balls may be used.  (List is available at www.usga.org).  Local Rule as prescribed in Section 8 of the Committee Procedures is in effect.  Model Local Rule G-3. 

 

PRACTICE PRIVILEGES

Practice privileges (one practice round) at Franklin County CC are extended to teams in the Championship.  After receipt of your entry, an email will be sent to each team explaining the practice privileges. 

 

RECEPTION

A cocktail buffet will be hosted by MAGA following play on Sunday, July 11th.   

 

PLAYER OF THE YEAR POINTS

Player of the Year Points will be awarded in both Open and Senior Divisions for the top GROSS finishers. 

 

FOOTWEAR

Franklin County CC is a spikeless facility.  Shoes with traditionally-designed spikes, comprised either partially or entirely of metal, are prohibited.  Penalty for breach of this Condition:  DISQUALIFICATION.

 

CADDIES; AUTOMOTIVE TRANSPORTATION

A player may provide his own caddie at any time during the Championship, provided the caddie is not a participant in the Championship, or a player may carry his own clubs.  Players may use automotive transportation; which is included in the entry fee. 

 

REGISTRATION AT FRANKLIN COUNTY CC

All players must be ready to play at their appropriate starting point and starting time, as published.

 

CONDITIONS, SCHEDULES

The Championship Committee reserves the right to alter any of the conditions and schedules herein.  The decision of the Championship Committee in any matter shall be final.

 

PERSONAL APPEARANCE

During all phases of the Championship, Competitors must be neat in appearance with respect to clothing and personal grooming.  The Championship Committee shall decide whether this requirement has been met and has authority to withdraw the entry of a Competitor who does not comply.  The wearing of Bermuda length shorts is permitted.

 

NOTICE CONCERNING AMATEUR STATUS

Participation in this event is conditioned on Amateur Status.  The USGA Rules of Amateur Status shall apply.  The Championship Committee reserves the right to disqualify any participant for not having Amateur Status.  Disqualifying events include (i) competing for cash prizes in any amount and (ii) competing for merchandise prizes exceeding $750 in retail value.