Men's Net Four-Ball Championship

Championship Format

• 36 holes of Net Four-Ball stroke play
• Maximum Field Size - 52 teams (104 players)
• All players will play to 85% of their 12 month lowest index (LI).
• Both team members will play the same set of tees based on the age of the younger team member.
• If there is a tie in any division, a modified USGA score card playoff will be completed using net scores. The tie breaker will be as follows:
  • Final 18 holes
  • Final 9 holes, then final six holes, then final 3 holes and finally the 18th hole score. 
  • If there is still a tie, a coin flip will determine the Champion

Eligibility

• Florida residency required
• Male amateur golfer and a member of the FSGA
• A valid Florida GHIN Handicap of 24.0 or less.
• Must be 18 years of age or older by the first day of the Championship.
• Players earn exempt status if both partners have won a One-Day Net Four-Ball during the 2024 season playing together as partners. Winning will give the players the option to bypass their second event.
• Must have played in at least 2 One-Day events in the 2024 calendar year by the close of entry date
• Entries are first come first serve and are charged after each player has completed their 2nd event and a score is registered.

Entry Fee

• $280 per team ($140 per player)
• Entry Fee Includes all course and cart fees, and FSGA Tee Gift.
• Late entries will be accepted subject to a $10 late entry fee should the entrant gain acceptance into the field

Schedule of Events

Saturday, December 7th

• 8:00 AM Shotgun Start - Island Course

Sunday, December 8th

• 8:00 AM Shotgun Start - Island Course

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.

Handicaps

• Must have a Florida GHIN Handicap of 24.0 or less. 
• All players will play to 85% of their 12 month lowest index (LI).
• Handicap indexes will be taken from the GHIN update on Monday, December 2, 2024

Championship Practice Rounds

• Practice rounds are available one week prior to the Championship on a space available basis.  The price for a practice round is $50, and please call teh golf shop at  (727) 942-2000 to schedule your practice round. The proper place to practice your golf swing is on the driving range, hitting multiple shots on the course is unacceptable.