26th STATE FOUR-BALL CHAMPIONSHIP
May 1-4, 2008
Wynlakes Golf & Country Club Montgomery, Alabama
Mickey Zarra
2002 Indian Hills Country Club
Joey Dzwonkowski/Richard Jeffers
2003 Limestone Springs
Lance Walker/Wesley Pate
Entries are open to male, amateur golfers, who are: 1) members of the Alabama Golf Association, and, 2) bona fide residents of the State of Alabama.
Maximum allowable combined team handicap is 16.8 strokes under the terms of the USGA Men's Handicap System. The AGA will be the final authority in determining whether or not a handicap that has been submitted qualifies as an "approved USGA handicap". In the event a team member is not present to begin play in the Championship, and is not likely to play the majority of the first round, that team will not be allowed to begin play, at the discretion of the AGA. Entries are subject to rejection, or withdrawal, at any time at the discretion of the AGA.
The Championship will be conducted at 36 holes of Four-Ball Stroke Play, 18 holes daily on Thursday and Friday, limited to 72 teams. In the event the Championship becomes over-subscribed, acceptance of entries will be based on combined handicap of the two team members. The AGA reserves the right to change the number of teams accepted. The 16 teams posting the lowest 36 hole totals will advance into single elimination Four-Ball Match Play beginning on Saturday morning. In the event of a tie, or ties, for the last match play position(s), a "Sudden Death" play-off for that position(s) will commence immediately following the conclusion of the stroke-play portion of the Championship, or as early as practicable.
In the event a match is tied at the conclusion of 18 holes of play, the sides are required to continue play beginning at either Hole #1 or Hole #10 as determined by the Committee for as many holes as are required to decide a winner. In this case the stipulated round is deemed to extend to the number of holes needed to decide the match.
1. To submit an entry (electronic entries only), simply click the register button at the bottom of this page and follow the step-by-step procedure. All entries must be RECEIVED in the AGA office no later than 5:00 P.M., Thursday, April 17, 2008. 2. No entries will be accepted after 5:00 P.M., Thursday, April 17, 2008. 3. An entry fee in the amount of $280.00, payable by credit card, must accompany the entry application, $10.00 of which will be donated to the Alabama Turfgrass Research Foundation. 4. Upon successfully completing the entry procedure, an email confirmation will be automatically generated and sent to you at the email address you designate. 5. In the event the field has to be pared due to over-subscription (see Format above), applicants will be notified of the status of their entry as soon as practicable following the close of entries on April 20th. 6. Withdrawal: If a team withdraws before 5:00 P.M., Thursday, April 17, 2008, the entry fee will be refunded upon request, subject to a $15.00 service fee. No refunds will be made after 5:00 P.M., Thursday, April 17, 2008, unless AGA returns your entry for some reason, which could include paring back the field. All dates and time refer to date and time of receipt at the AGA office. If the entry is rejected for any reason(s), you will be immediately advised of the reason(s), at which time you can correct the problem(s) and re-submit the entry form.
No caddies are available at Wylankes Golf & Country Club. It is permissible to bring caddies and any player who does so is solely responsible for his/her conduct. Contestants are not required to have either caddie or cart. Golf carts are allowed, and are strongly recommended at this site, and are available to those contestants who have a valid Alabama driver's license. Cart fees will be the same for each player, even if circumstances are such that a player is left to ride by himself.
Users must obey the cart operations rules established by the host club, to include the allowance of spectator carts. Please specify on the entry application if a cart is to be reserved.
For further information regarding carts, please refer to the Cart Policy provided as part of the player packet given to players at registration.
The dress code at the championship site will be strictly enforced. Jeans are NOT permitted and shorts MUST be "Bermuda" length, or mid-thigh. No shorts approximating "tennis" length will be tolerated and this includes cut-offs, tennis shorts, bathing suits, etc. Shirts must have collars. Any player not meeting these standards will be asked to remedy this situation prior to play.
If you have any doubts as to what dress will be accepted, please ask prior to beginning play.
Thursday, May 1 7:30 AM - 1st Round, 18 holes.
Friday, May 2 7:30 AM - 2nd Round, 18 holes.
Hampton Inn - Montgomery 1401 East Boulevard Montgomery, AL 36117 334.277.2400 Rate: $86 + tax per night for doubles $90 + tax per night for kings *Ask for Phyllis Duncombe*
Holiday Inn Express 9250 Boyd-Cooper Parkway Montgomery, AL 36616 334.271.5516 Rate: $89+ tax per night for doubles and kings Players must identify themselves with AGA in order to take advantage of above rates.
We are bona fide residents of the State of Alabama.
We agree that the Alabama Golf Association has the right to reject, or withdraw, any entry at any time, to include during play of the Championship.
We are amateur golfers and understand the "Rules of Amateur Status" as established by the United States Golf Association.
We, as participants in this Championship, assume full responsibility for all our acts, whether they be negligent or otherwise, and hold harmless the Alabama Golf Association and/or any club hosting this Championship for any injuries.