2026 Men's & Women's Four-ball Championship Information
Entry Fee: $600 ($625 credit or debit) Men's Division
$500 ($520 credit or debit) Women's Division
Registration Deadline: Friday, August 21st @ 5PM
Eligibility: All Four-Ball participants must conform to the USGA Rules of Amateur Status as specified in the USGA Rules of Golf. All participants in State Championships are required to have an active GHIN Handicap through a USGA Licensed Mississippi Club. All participants must also be bona fide residents of the state of Mississippi for at least 60 days prior to the tournament.
Format: The Men’s Four-ball Championship is scheduled for 54 holes(Men's Division), Women’s Four-ball is scheduled for 36 holes(Women's Division) of team four-ball stroke play. The Men's Division will be flighted after 36-Holes. The Women's Division will be flight after 18-Holes.
Practice Round: One practice round is available per player. Practice rounds are available on Thursday, August 27th for Men, and Friday, August 28th for Women. Please contact Sunkist Country Club(228-388-3961) to schedule practice rounds. Practice round fee is $50 per player and includes cart.
Championship Divisions & Yardages: Men - app. 6,400 yards, Women app. 5,600 yards
Player Check-In: TBD
Player Food & Beverage: The MGA does not provide any player F&B needs for the Men’s Championship.
The MGA will provide an Awards Luncheon following Sunday’s round on the 30th for the Women’s Championship. Players may make purchases in the grill using cash or credit.
Cart Fees: All cart and green fees are included in the tournament entry fee.
Spectator Carts: Spectator carts will not be permitted during this championship with the exception of a spectator who can provide an issued and active Handicap Permit. Final decision will be made by the MGA Staff and also the availability of carts at the host facility.
Caddies: Caddies are permitted during the championship. Players are responsible for supplying their own caddie. * MGA Cart Policy - there will be a maximum of 2 carts per group and 2 individuals per cart. *
**Caddies must walk at all times.**
Pairings: Pairings for the opening round will be released and updated on the MGA website by Monday, August 24th. Pairings will also be included in the Player Information that will be emailed to each player by Monday, August 24th.
Withdrawal Policy: In the event of a tournament withdraw; the player must notify the Mississippi Golf Association Office at 601-939-1131. If withdraw is made prior to tournament deadline, the player may receive a refund regardless of reason less a $25 administrative fee. For a withdraw made after the entry deadline, the player WILL NOT receive a refund unless the player has experienced a sudden illness or injury, a signed Doctor's note is provided, and only if the Mississippi Golf Association is notified prior to the first round of the tournament. All refund request must be submitted in writing to the MGA Tournament Director, Adam Smith. (adam@missgolf.org)