2025 MGA Women's Four-Ball Championship

Monday, July 14, 2025 - Tuesday, July 15, 2025

 

 

Pebble Creek Golf Club

14000 Clubhouse Lane

Becker, Minn., 55308

(763) 200-4268

 

FORMAT

  • 36-hole, four-ball, stroke play.
  • The Champions will be the team who has the lowest 36-hole total from the Championship Flight. In the event of a tie for the Championship, there will be a hole-by-hole playoff immediately following play.
  • Flights will be determined after registration has closed. A team will be assigned to a flight based on the lower Handicap Index at the deadline of the two team members. A flight report will be published after flights have been established. The number of flights will be determined based on the final number of teams entered.

 

ENTRY FEE

  • $300/team (walking)
  • $400/team (riding, includes $100/team for both days)
  • The use of a golf cart is permitted for this event. Carts may be prepaid online at the time of registration. If not prepaid, the fee may be paid on-site each day of the tournament.

 

REGISTRATION 

  • Registration will open on Monday, March 3, 2025, at 8:30 a.m.  
  • Deadline is Monday, June 30, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
  • Entries are open to the first 52 teams to enter, including the defending champions. 
  • After entries are filled, a waitlist will be established.

 

ELIGIBILITY

Entry is open to any female amateur golfer:
(1) Who is an MGA Associate Member and
(2) Whose Minnesota Handicap Index® is active at the time of entry and
(3) Whose Minnesota Handicap Index® is active effective the first day of competition.

  • 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

  • Day 1: Starting times around 1:00 p.m., off #1 and #10
  • Day 2: Starting times around 8:00 a.m., off #1 and #10, players will be treated to lunch following play.
  • Note - Round 1 starting times will be created after registration has closed

 

EXPECTED CHAMPIONSHIP SITE SETUP

  • Championship Flight - Length: 6,019 yards | Par: 72 | Ratings: TBD
  • Other Flights - Length: 5,152 yards | Par: 72 | Ratings: 69.8/123
  • 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. 

 

LODGING ARRANGEMENTS

  • Details regarding tournament hotel are in the works and will be posted here once confirmed.

 

PRACTICE ROUNDS

  • Practice rounds will be available at the players' expense.
  • Pebble Creek is offering a practice round rate of $35 (walking) or $50 (riding), any time of the week.
  • Tee times can be booked online or by calling the Pebble Creek Golf Club (763) 200-4268.
  • When booking online, you will see the "rack rates" but won't be charged.
  • When you arrive at the course to pay, identify yourself as a MGA Women's Four-Ball contestant to receive the reduced rate.
  • Please be sure to thank Pebble Creek for their generosity for hosting and providing a discounted rate!

 

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.