Terms of competition and additional information

 

2026 WV SENIOR FOUR BALL CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION       

 

Eligibility: Entries are open to male amateur golfers who are Regular members of the WVGA and who are 50 years of age or older by the first round of Championship. Both team members must meet these requirements.  Please Reference WVGA Policies and Procedures for further details.

Format: The championship will be a 36-hole Four-Ball Stoke Play.

Entry Fee: $300 per team

Starting Times: Tee time start each day, 9:00am on Monday, 8:00am on Tuesday

Field Size: The maximum field size is 50 teams. (100 Players)

Practice Round: Practice rounds available at a rate of ____ per player. Please call Pro Shop for Tee Times

Championship Divisions: Championship division - app. 6,100 yards, Senior division- players will play from tees determined by their age.

Player Registration: Information will be emailed out prior to the start of the championship. 

Raffle and Skins Game: There will be a $20 per team skins game per day.

Player Food & Beverage: Halfway house by the pro shop will be open

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 WVGA 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. Caddies may ride in golf carts if it adheres to the WVGA cart policy and their is an available seat. * WVGA Cart Policy - there will be a maximum of 2 carts per group and 2 individuals per cart. *

Pairings: Pairings for the opening round will be released and updated on the WVGA website by Thursday before the Championship. Pairings will also be included in the Player Information that will be emailed to each player.

Awards / Gift Certificates: The champions in all divisions will both receive trophies. Top finishers in each will also receive gift certificates.

POY Points: Senior State Player of the Year points will  be awarded to the top 5 teams. Points will be awarded immediately following the completion of the championship.

Withdrawal Policy: In the event of a tournament withdraw; the player must notify the West Virginia Golf Association Office at 304-391-5000 no later than one week prior to the tournament. If withdraw is made prior to tournament deadline, the player may receive a refund regardless of reason less a $20 administrative fee. For a withdraw made after the entry deadline, the player may receive a refund only if player has experienced a sudden illness or injury, and only if the West Virginia Golf Association is notified prior to the first round of the tournament. All refund request must be submitted in writing to the Manager of Operations, Chris Slack.