Terms of Competition

 

 

ELIGIBILITY

The Four-Ball Championship features two-man teams competing in four-ball stroke play. Both players must be members and have a Handicap Index® from a Maine Golf member club, and must be in good standing as members of that club on or before the date they submit their application.

 

ENTRY INFORMATION

All teams must file an entry for the championship. Players must apply for the championship online via Golf Genius, the software Maine Golf uses to conduct tournaments. All players must have a Golf Genius account prior to registration.

 

The field will be limited to the first 66 sides to apply. Sides do not need to consist of players belonging to the same club. Substitutions will be allowed as long as the substituted player meets the eligibility requirements prescribed above.

 

Cost: The entry fee for the championship is $260 per side.

 

Entry deadline: September 6, 2023 at 11:59 pm.

 

Players are reminded to apply early to allow time for resolving any errors, an incomplete application, or for not adhering to the eligibility as prescribed above.

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

The championship will consist of 36 holes of four-ball stroke play. Players will play their own ball, with the low gross and net score counting for each hole.

 

Saturday, September 16:   First round, 18 holes

Sunday, September 17:      Second round, 18 holes

 

In the event of a tie after 36-holes, a winner will be decided by a hole-by-hole playoff immediately following play.

 

PRIZES

Winners: Crystal trophy for every member of the side.

 

Top finishers: Prize money, determined by finishing position, in the form of a credit added to their Maine Golf voucher account. Prizes will be awarded for both gross and net divisions.

 

RULES OF GOLF

All play will be governed by The Rules of Golf as approved by the USGA, except as modified by Local Rules. The on-site Rules Committee will have the final authority on all rulings. The competition is deemed to be closed when the trophy is awarded to the champion.

 

TRANSPORTATION

Players will be allowed to use motorized carts in the championship. Carts may be limited at certain sites, so players should plan accordingly. Payment for cart rentals is made to the host club. No more than two carts are allowed in a pairing.

 

WITHDRAWAL AND REFUND POLICY

Players may withdraw from championships via Golf Genius or by reaching out to Maine Golf staff. Maine Golf will refund all of the entry fee, less $25 to cover processing fees and associated costs, if the withdrawal occurs beyond one week from the first round of the tournament. Refunds of entries made by credit or debit card will be applied to the same card used for payment.

 

No refunds will be issued within one week of the first round of any championship. Unusual circumstances will be considered individually and are at the discretion of Maine Golf.

 

STARTING TIMES

After the application deadline, starting times will be posted at Maine Golf website, as well as emailed to all players in the field. Starting times and pairings are typically available one week before the first round of the tournament.

 

CONDITIONS AND SCHEDULES

The Maine Golf Tournament Committee and/or Rules Committee on site reserves the right to alter any of the conditions, provisions, and/or schedules herein. The decision of the Tournament Committee and/or Rules Committee in any matter is final.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For any additional information regarding this championship, or to resolve any questions, please contact Mike Doran, Director of Competitions, at mike@mainegolf.org.