PLAYER INFORMATION

SITE

Echelon Golf Club

DATE

April 26-28, 2024

AGES

 All

ENTRY FEE

$480 (per team)

ENTRIES OPEN – CLOSE

January 19th - April 10th

 

FIELD SIZE

Low 80 entries by combined team USGA Handicap Index

ELIGIBILITY

Open to two-man teams of male amateur golfers.

FORMAT

54 holes of four ball, stroke play. The field will be cut to the low 30 teams and ties after 36 holes.

PRACTICE ROUND

One practice round per player. Practice rounds will be available on the designated times below two weeks prior to the competition. Please call Echelon Golf Club to reserve your practice round starting time after you have received your acceptance confirmation on April 11th.  Practice round cart and range fee is $50 plus tax. Both cash and credit cards will be accepted.

 

  • Monday - Thursday, anytime based on availability.
  • Friday - Sunday, after 2:00 p.m, based on availability.

 

YARDAGES & TEES

Thanks to our continuing partnership, your choice of StrackaLine yardage ($25), greens ($30) or combo ($35) books for participating GSGA host courses can be purchased for over 60% off retail price. If you are interested, please click on the following link to view the available courses (new courses will be added throughout the year) at this time and to access the order form:

 

Order a StrackaLine Yardage Book

 

A combination of tee markers and yardages will be utilized for the championship. A practice yardage sheet will be available after the close of entries on the event portal page. Practice yardage sheets will also be available at the club. Yardages are approximate and may be adjusted due to inclement weather or other factors that may affect the playing conditions during the competition.

GOLF SHOP & DRIVING RANGE

The golf shop and driving range will open at 7:00 a.m. each day of competition.

STARTING TIMES

Starting times for tournament play will be assigned by the GSGA and posted at the club the day before the competition starts. You may visit www.gsga.org for complete pairing information and starting times beginning on April 19th.  

HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS

The following group blocks have been arranged at local hotels for the Four-Ball Championship:

  • Courtyard by Marriott - 12655 Deerfield Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30004.  (678) 366-3360.
    • Rate - $104, includes complimentary Grab n' Go breakfast of one hot breakfast sandwich with continental offerings for up to 4 persons per room.  Also includes complimentary parking.  1:00 p.m. late check-out available upon request.
    • Call # listed above before April 4 to secure reservation at group discounted rate. 
  • Doubletree by Hilton - 2925 Jordan Ct., Alpharetta, GA 30004.  (678) 347-0022.
    • Rate - $107.  Full hot breakfast available for $8.95, discounted off of $17.95 full price.
    • Call # listed above before April 18 to secure reservation at group discounted rate or click on following link to make your online reservation: DOUBLETREE RESERVATIONS

REGISTRATION

No formal registration will be held on site. Player withdraws must be called or e-mailed to the GSGA office so that an alternate may be contacted. By registering for this competition, you agree to all of GSGA's policies and procedures that can be accessed using the following link: GSGA Policies & Procedures

CARTS

Practice carts and range fees are $50 plus tax. Tournament round cart and range fees are included in the entry fee. Cash and credit cards will be accepted.

RULES OF PLAY/PACE OF PLAY/CART POLICY

The GSGA Rules of Play, Pace of Play and Cart Policies shall be in effect. Click here to view policies.

FOOD SERVICE

Food service will be available in the clubhouse.

PRIZES

Gift certificates will be awarded to the low TBD team finishers.

REFUND POLICY

A $30 service charge will be retained by the GSGA on all refunds granted prior to the close of entries. Entry fees will not be refunded after entries close unless there is a waiting list and your spot can be filled. Withdraws after the close of entries must be made by calling the GSGA Rules and Competitions Department at (770) 955-4272 or (800) 949-4742 or via email to jstanley@gsga.org. 

 

 

THANK YOU TO CLUBS

If players wish to send thanks to the host clubs upon conclusion of the tournament, click on the following link for contact information: 

Echelon Golf Club