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| Accept. of Places/Not. of WD |
ACCEPTANCE OF PLACES/ NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL: A team who must withdraw before a qualifying round or the championship proper must notify the TGA office (615-790-7600) or the Official in Charge at the site of the event. If a team must withdraw during an event, they must notify the Official in Charge or the Official Scorer. If a team does not show for an event or fails to follow the above procedure, their actions may result in a one-year suspension from all TGA competitions.
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| Cart Policy |
CART POLICY: Cart fees were included in your entry fee for qualifying rounds and for the entire Championship proper (excludes practice round). Players may carry their bag or have a caddie, but no refunds will be given for unused cart fees and players choosing to walk must adhere to the established Pace of Play policy. USE OF CARTS IS LIMITED TO CONTESTANTS ONLY.
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| Championship Field |
FIELD: Four Ball Championship - 50 Teams
Senior Four Ball Championship - 30 Teams
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| Conduct Code |
CONDUCT CODE: Penalties for breach of sportsmanship code (to include but not limited to property damage, abusive language, club throwing, excessive drinking or gambling) may include censure, suspension or revocation of playing privileges. USGA Decisions on the Rules of Golf - (US/33-8/101).
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| Eligibility |
ELIGIBILITY: Applications are open to Tennessee residents (as of at least six months prior to the Championship) who meet the following eligibility requirements:
FOUR BALL CHAMPIONSHIP: Must meet the USGA definition of an amateur golfer and possess a USGA Handicap Index® from a TGA member club or course. Persons applying for reinstatement to amateur status and non-amateurs are not eligible. Partners do not have to be from the same club. Combined handicap index of both team members must not exceed 20.0.
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| Exemptions from Qualifying |
EXEMPTIONS FROM QUALIFYING - TGA FOUR BALL
1. Teams (intact) that advanced to match play at the 2007
TGA Four Ball Championship:
Jeff Golliher-Steve Golliher, Tim Richardson-Earnie Brown, Wes Roach-Tyler Baird, Clay Uselton-James McCord, Tyler Lane-Dane Fairfield, Nick Parker-Brandon CIssom, Dan Crockett-Bobby Brannon, Lexus Keoninh-Steven Fox, Rob Long-Justin Walker, Craig McElhaney-Trey Lewis, Bryan Rodgers-Michael Bailey, Scott Vick-John Maupin, Nick Garretson-Jason Thompson, Brad Helton-Bobby Baird, Peter Malnati-Bud Reynolds, Brad Stevens-Ed Stevens
2. Winners (teams intact) of the five most recent TGA Four Ball Championships:
2007: Rob Long-Justin Walker, 2006: Bryce Ledford-Adam Mitchell, 2005: Nick Shelton-Whit Turnbow, 2004: Trey Lewis-Craig McElhaney, 2003: Clay Uselton-James McCord
EXEMPTIONS FROM QUALIFYING - TGA SENIOR FOUR BALL
1. Teams (intact) that advanced to match play at the 2007
TGA Senior Four Ball Championship:
Riley Kail-Tim Thompson, Ken Gross-Glen Wear, Larry McGill-Gary Chazen, Jack Ramsey-Lee Shaw, Ron Kilgore-Jim Brown, C.W. Mayes-Winston Frazier, Jerry Moats-Dan Schorsten, Bill Orellana-Wayne Everett
2. Winners (teams intact) of the five most recent TGA Senior Four Ball Championships:
2007: Ken Gross-Glen Wear, 2006: William Liberato-Gene Lomax, 2005: Jim Brown-Ron Kilgore, 2004: W.T. Daniels-Rock Saraceni, 2003: Don Sommardahl-Alex Sharp |
| Footwear |
FOOTWEAR: Traditional type spikes, regardless of composition, are prohibited at all qualifying rounds and at the Championship proper. Penalty for breach of this condition of play is disqualification.
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| Format |
FORMAT:
FOUR BALL CHAMPIONSHIP:
36 holes of Four Ball stroke play to determine
16 teams for match play
SENIOR FOUR BALL CHAMPIONSHIP:
36 holes of Four Ball stroke play to determine
8 teams for match play
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| Prizes |
PRIZES: Crystal awards to champions, gift certificates from the GreyStone Golf Club Golf Shop and TGA Medals.
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| Qual. Places, Ties, Subst. |
QUALIFYING PLACES, TIES, SUBSTITUTIONS: The number of qualifying places at each qualifying location will be determined by the TGA, based on the size of the field in relation to the total number of qualifying places available. Any ties for the last qualifying place(s) shall be decided by sudden death playoff immediately upon conclusion of the qualifying round. Alternate places shall be determined by the USGA recommended method for deciding ties. Substitution, in order of qualifying scores, will be permitted for qualifiers unable to compete in the Championship. Alternates have no status at the Championship.
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| Qualifying |
QUALIFYING: Each team not exempt for the Four Ball Championship or the Senior Four Ball Championship shall compete in an 18 hole qualifying round at one of the locations listed on page 2. The qualifying location must be designated on the entry application. Transfer to another qualifying location is permissible only before the entry deadline. Transfer after the entry deadline is not permitted. Contestants may enter only one qualifying round.
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| Refunds |
REFUNDS: No refund will be issued after the entry deadline except for illness or injury. To receive a refund due to illness or injury, the request must be made in writing and accompanied by a doctor's statement. For a refund before the entry deadline, a $15.00 withdrawal fee will be charged to anyone withdrawing from a tournament for any reason except for illness/injury with doctor’s statement.
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| Registration at CC, Inc. |
REGISTRATION AT COUNTRY CLUB, INC:
By 3:00 p.m. (EDT) on Wednesday, June 25th, eligible players must:
1. Register in person at Country Club, Inc., or
2. Call the TGA to request late registration at 615-790-7600.
Contestants may forfeit position if no word is received by 3:00 p.m. (CDT) on Wednesday, June 25th.
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| Rules of Golf |
RULES OF GOLF: Play will be governed by the USGA Rules of Golf and the most current TGA Rules of Play Card. Questions/disputes shall be settled by the Committee in charge of the competition, whose decision is final.
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| Schedule-Four Ball |
SCHEDULE - FOUR BALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Thursday, June 26th: First round of Four Ball Stroke Play
Friday, June 27th: Second round of Four Ball Stroke Play
Saturday, June 28th: Two matches (morning & afternoon)
Sunday, June 29th: Morning (Semi-Finals)
Afternoon (Finals)
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| Substitution of Partners |
SUBSTITUTION OF PARTNERS: Substitution of partners for a qualifying team is permissible only before the qualifying round has been conducted. Substituted players must meet all eligibility requirements set forth in this entry application. Substitution of partners after the qualifying round has been conducted or for an exempt team is not permissible.
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| TGA Dress Code |
TGA DRESS CODE: Contestants must wear appropriate attire. Gym shorts, cut offs, shirts without collars, and denim shorts or pants are not acceptable. Mock turtlenecks are acceptable based on the host club’s policy. Shorts must be bermuda type in length.
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