2018 Louisiana Golf Association Four-Ball Championship
The University Club, Baton Rouge, LA
36 holes, Four-Ball Stroke Play
Saturday and Sunday, July 21-22, 2018
Click here for hard copy entry form.
Championship to determine the top Four-Ball team in Louisiana in 2018.
Field/Format: Limited to the first 80 team entries. All teams will play 36 holes of Four-Ball stroke play (scratch/no handicaps) over two days (July 21-22).
Entry Deadline: Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at 5:00 PM CST
Entry Fee: $350 per two man team, which includes cart fee for practice round and tournament play.
Refund Policy: Entry fee will be refunded regardless of reason if LGA office is notified, in writing, before the close of entries. After the close of entries, fee will be refunded only in the event of injury or illness provided notification (accompanied by a doctor's statement) reaches LGA office by July 20, 2018. A $70 service charge will be deducted from all refunds.
Dress Code, Cell Phones: Competitors must be neat in appearance and wear appropriate attire. No gym shorts, cutoffs, blue jeans, tee shirts, etc.Shorts must be Bermuda length. Use of cell phones, including those used as Electronic Measuring Devices, is prohibited on the course during the competition (The Committee reserves the right to disqualify acompetitor for a breach of the policy regarding cell phone usage; See USGA Rules of Golf Decision 33-7/8). Important Note: The University Club is a spikeless facility and all competitors will be required to wear spikeless shoes.
Eligibility: Entries are open to any Louisiana resident (as of at least 90 days prior to the Championship) who is an amateur golfer (as defined by the USGA) holding membership in a LGA Member Club in good standing (2018 club and individual dues must be paid). Non-amateurs are not eligible. Entries are subject to rejection at any time (including during the Championship) by the LGA. Reasons for rejection may include unbecoming conduct.
Practice Privileges: Practice privileges are extended to participants in the Championship at The University Club on July 20, 2018. Cart fee paid by LGA. Contact the golf shop at The University Club on or after July 6, 2018 to schedule a practice round. Pairings and starting times for first round of play will be posted at The University Club, Friday, July 20, 2018. Pairings and starting times will also be emailed to participants on or about July 13, 2018 and posted on the LGA's website, www.LGAgolf.org.
Prizes/Playoff: Prizes will be awarded to the top five placing teams in the Championship. In case of a tie for the Championship, a sudden death playoff will take place immediately upon conclusion of play on Sunday. All other ties, which determine prizes or recognition, will be decided by matching scorecards, per USGA method in Appendix I.
Rules of Golf: Play will be governed by the current USGA Rules of Golf and LGA Rules of Play Card. All questions will be settled by the LGA Rules Committee, whose decision will be final.
HEADQUARTERS HOTEL: Embassy Suites Baton Rouge, 4914 Constitution Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70808. Rate of $129, plus tax. Just off of I-10 on the edge of the LSU campus the Embassy Suites is minutes away from the University Club. The hotel features a beautiful 8 story atrium with gazebo and restraunt, where hotel guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner. The traditional rooms come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and work desks, as well as minibars and coffeemakers. Room service is available 24/7. Other amenities include a heated indoor pool, a fitness center, and a business center. Call the property direct at 225-924-6566 and request the 2018 LGA Four-Ball Championship group block to receive the discounted rate! Rooms will be released for general use on July 9.