2025 MGA Senior Four-Ball Championship

Monday, September 22, 2025 - Tuesday, September 23, 2025

 

 

Cannon Golf Club

8606 295th Street E

Cannon Falls, MN 55009

(507) 263-3126

 

 

FORMAT

  • 36-holes, Four-Ball, stroke play as follows:

  • Championship Flight - Gross
  • Master Flight - Gross
  • Net Flight - Net
  • The Champion will be the team with the lowest total after 36 holes from the Championship Flight.  In the event of a tie for the Championship, there will be a hole-by-hole playoff immediately following play.  Ties for first place in any other flight will be broken by a scorecard playoff as recommended by USGA policy.

 

FLIGHTS

  • Teams must select in which flight they wish to compete at the time of registration from the following options:
  • Championship Flight (Maximum combined Handicap Index® of the two players is 16.0.)
  • Master Flight (both players MUST be at least 65 years old as of the first day of the Championship).  Play will be from a shorter set of tees.
  • Net Flight (open to all players, regardless of index).  Play will be from a shorter set of tees.

 

This is an Official WAGR Counting Event.

 

ENTRY FEE

  • $300 per team (Walking)

 

  • $400 per team (Riding, includes $100/team cart fee for two days)


NOTE:  The field is limited to the first 80 teams to enter.

 

REGISTRATION 

  • Registration will open on Monday, March 3, 2025, at 8:30 a.m.  
  • Deadline is September 8, 2025, at 11:59 PM.
  • Entries are open to the first 156 players to enter. 
  • 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) Who is at least 55 years of age as of the first day of the Championship, 
(3) Whose Minnesota Handicap Index® is active at the time of entry, and
(4) Whose Minnesota Handicap Index® is active effective the first day of the Championship.

 

  • 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, September 22:  Starting times begin from #1 & 10 tees at 8:00 am and 12:00 pm.

 

  • Tuesday, September 23:  Starting times begin from #1 & 10 tees at 8:00 am and 12:00 pm.


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

 

EXPECTED CHAMPIONSHIP SITE SETUP

  • Championship Flight - Length: 6,194 yards | Par: 72 | Ratings: 70.1/131
  • Master Flight - Length: 5,760 yards | Par: 72 | Ratings: 67.2/124
  • 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 Cannon Golf Shop (507) 263-3126 and identify yourself as a MGA Senior 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.