2025 MGA Four-Ball Championship

Monday, August 18, 2025 - Wednesday, August 20, 2025

 

 

Oak Ridge Country Club

700 Oak Ridge Road

Hopkins, MN 55305

(952) 935-7721

 

 

FORMAT

36-holes, four-ball, stroke play

The Champion will be the team with the lowest total after 36 holes.  In the event of a tie for the Championship, there will be a hole-by-hole playoff immediately following play.

All teams in the Championship will play their first round either on Day 1 or Day 2 (Monday, August 18 or Tuesday, August 19).  There will be a cut each day with the top teams advancing to the second round to be played on Day 3 (Wednesday, August 20).  NOTE: The number of teams advancing from each of the first two days is determined the day before play begins and will be based on the percentage of teams playing on each day.  

 

  • This is a WALKING ONLY event.  Both players and caddies must walk.

 

  • This is an Official WAGR Counting Event.

ENTRY FEE

  • $300 per team


NOTE: Entries are limited to the first 98 teams to enter on both Days 1 and 2 (196 total).

 

REGISTRATION 

  • Registration will open on Monday, March 3, 2025, at 8:30 a.m.  
  • Deadline is August 4, 2025, at 11:59 PM.
  • A priority entry list has been created and spots will be held for those players through April 30th.  
  • After entries are filled, a waitlist will be established.

 

ELIGIBILITY

Entry is open to any amateur golfer:
(1) Who is an MGA Associate Member, 
(2) Whose Minnesota Handicap Index® is active at the time of entry,
(3) Whose Minnesota Handicap Index® is active effective the first day of the Championship, and
(4) Whose combined team Handicap Index® for 18 holes does not exceed 14.0 at the time of entry.

 

  • An entry may be rejected at the discretion of the Committee at any time, including after the competition has closed.

 

      NOTE: For eligibility purposes, an MGA Associate Member through the MGA Join On-Line (JOL) program must have a Minnesota connection in addition to JOL membership to participate. Examples of connections would be a MN resident (permanent or seasonal), a non-resident student at a MN school, and/or a MGA course connection, validated by a course employee and/or score posting record. The Committee's decision on such a connection and eligibility is final.   

 

ANTICIPATED STARTING TIMES

  • Monday, August 18:  Round 1 (Day 1) - Starting times will be a split, double-tee start (#1/10) at 7:30a and 12:30p.

 

  • Tuesday, August 19:  Round 1 (Day 2) - Starting times will be a split, double-tee start (#1/10) at 7:30a and 12:30p.

 

  • Wednesday, August 20:  Round 2 - Tee times begin 8:00 am off #1/10 with the leaders going LAST off #1 at 9:30a.


NOTE: Round 1 starting times will be available after registration has closed

 

EXPECTED CHAMPIONSHIP SITE SETUP

  • Championship Flight - Length: 6,781yards | Par: 70 | Ratings: 73.0/133
  • Specific hole by hole anticipated setup may be found under the Course Details tab.


RULES AND INFORMATION

  • The Rules of Golf, the MGA Terms of Competition (MGA Hard Card), and all Local Rules established specifically for the Championship will be in effect. Local Rules for this event will be available under the Course Details tab.  

 

DISTANCE MEASURING DEVICES

  • Players are permitted to use distance-measuring devices that measure distance only. 
  • The slope function must be disabled.

 

PACE OF PLAY / PLAYER CONDUCT / DRESS CODE

  • Please refer to Resources tab for Pace of Play, Player Conduct and Dress Code policies.

 

CADDIE POLICY 

  • Players may use a Caddie unless prohibited or restricted by a Local Rule.
  • A player is responsible for the behavior and attire of their caddie.

 

DIGITAL SCORING

  • Scoring will be done by use of the Golf Genius App. Players should have the app downloaded on their phones and be prepared to keep score. The player GGID will be sent via text and email to all players the night before each round using the cell phone number and email in their profile. 

 

PRACTICE ROUNDS

  • Practice rounds will be available at the players' expense.
  • Please call the Oak Ridge Country Club Golf Shop (952) 935-7721 and identify yourself as a MGA Four-Ball contestant to schedule a practice round.
  • The fee may be dependent upon the day and time you play.

 

STRACKALINE BOOKS

  • The MGA and StrackaLine have teamed up to allow our participants to purchase StrackaLine Yardage & Greens books at a discounted price. Click HERE to order your book. All StrackaLine books conform to the Rules of Golf and may be used in tournament play.

 

CANCELATIONS & REFUNDS

  • To withdraw for any reason before the deadline of an MGA competition, a player may withdraw through Golf Genius or by notifying the MGA in writing. 
  • To withdraw for any reason after the deadline but before the start of competition, a player must notify the MGA in writing.
  • Refund Policy:
    • Cancelation on or before the entry closing date: Full refund.
    • Cancelation after the entry closing date and up to ONE (1) day before the first day of your competition: Full refund less a $25 administrative fee.
    • Cancelation on the day of the competition or later: No refund.

  • NOTE: In the event conditions will not permit the total completion of the competition, the Committee reserves the right to cut the field after the first round to the lowest 36 scoring players plus ties for play in the second round. No refunds will be given in the event this occurs.