Certain to test even the most accomplished player's shot-making ability, the North Course at Lake Jovita offers a challenge at every turn. The Mid-Amateur Four-Ball is a great event for two players 25 or older to team up and compete for a state championship. For a look at the 2017 Championship Results click here.
Championship Format
- 36 holes of gross four-ball stroke play (no handicaps; commonly known as better-ball)
- The lowest team score for 36 holes will be the Champion
What is a Four-Ball? A four-ball is a two person team where the low score of the two players on each hole is counted. It is commonly referred to as best ball.
Championship Field Size
Maximum of 52 teams - 104 players
Eligibility
- Male amateur golfers
- At least 25 years of age as of the first day of the Championship
- Both entrants are required to be members of the FSGA
Entry Fee
- $320 per team GHIN or Foundation Members
- $340 per team Non-GHIN
Late entries will be accepted subject to a $10 late entry fee should the entrant gain acceptance into the field.
Entry Priority
Entries will be accepted based upon the order of receipt. Entries received after the competitive field is full or after the close of entries, will be placed on an alternates list. Alternates will be contacted in the order of receipt of entry, if and when, a spot becomes available.
Course Set-Up
The golf course will be set-up at approximately 6,800 yards.
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Schedule of Events
Saturday, June 2nd
- 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM - Round One tee times off of #1 and #11
Sunday, June 3rd
- 8:30 AM - Shotgun
- Awards ceremony immediately following the completion of play
Flighting
After 18 holes, the number of flights will be based on the number of teams and the range of scores.
Practice Rounds
Practice rounds are available one week prior to the championship. Practice rounds may be played after 12:00 PM on the weekend. The price for a practice round is $30.00 + tax per player. Please call 352-588-9200 to arrange your practice round. The proper place to practice your golf swing is on the driving range, hitting multiple shots on the course is unacceptable.
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Defending Champions
Teammates Bob Campione and Clayton Brewer were crowned Champions at Ocala Golf Club. Campione/Brewer won by one stroke with an impressive 130 (-14) total.
Exemptions Earned from this Tournament
Winner
- Current year's Four-Ball Championship
Other Policies
- Spectators and Spectator Cart Policy - Click here.
- Caddies - Caddies are allowed in all FSGA Championships except Junior events. However, a player must not use a parent, step-parent or guardian as a caddie. The caddie MUST walk and the player's clubs must remain on the golf cart.
- Championship Pace of Play Policy - Click here.
- Local Rules and Conditions of Competition - Click here.
- Championship Policies - Click here to read the withdrawal, dress code, and other policies.
- Procedures for Alternates - Click here for information on how alternates may gain entry into this Championship.
- Conditions/ Schedule - The FSGA Championships Committee/on-site Rules Committee reserves the right to alter any of the conditions, provisions and/or schedules. The decision of the Championships Committee/on-site Rules Committee in any matter will be final.
Host Hotel and Accommodations
There is no host hotel at this time.
Payment
Lake Jovita accepts cash, Visa/MasterCard/American Express
Directions
Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club
12900 Lake Jovita Blvd
Dade City, FL 33525
352-588-9200
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