2025 Montana State Four Ball Championships

Registration Closes:  September 10th at 11:00 pm   Event registration fee is $325 per team, which includes 2 rounds of tournament play, lunch, and StrackaLine Yardage Book.  Cart fee is $80 per team.    Cancellations will be subject to a $10 service charge.  See full Refund Policy below.   PLEASE NOTE:  Both members of your team must be registered in the MSGA Tournament Directory (see directions at the top of this page).  Then, one person will log in to register the team.  During the application, there will be a place to add the other team member to the registration.  If that person is not registered in the Directory, you will not be able to look up their name.      There is no paper application available.  If you need help applying online, please contact the MSGA at support@msgagolf.org or 1-800-628-3752, ext 1.    Your entry will be confirmed by email.  Unless you have an entry confirmation, you are not officially entered in the tournament.  No entries will be accepted at the host facility.  A list of confirmed players will be posted on the Player Information > Players page.     Eligibility Both members of your team must be legal residents of Montana and current members of the Montana State Golf Association.  Contestants without an MSGA Member Number (GHIN®#) will not be accepted.  To renew online, click here.    Your online application will serve as your testament of Montana citizenship.    Entries are open to amateur male and female players.   Men's Division:  Maximum player Handicap Index® of 15.0 Mixed Division:  Maximum player Handicap Index® of 24.0   NOTE:  Handicap Indexes are screened by player, not by team.       --- Additional Information ---   Tournament Format This tournament is a 2 Person Better Ball competition.  Divisions will be flighted based on team Handicap Index® total.  Men's Division will be a flighted Gross competition.  The Mixed Team Championship will offer Gross and Net Scoring.   Handicap revision cutoff is September 11th.    Yardage will be 6,400-6,600 for the Men, and will be 5400-5600 for Women.   Field Size  120 players, or 60 teams of 2.     Men's Division - 72 players, or 36 teams Mixed Division - 48 players, or 24 teams (minimum)   Note:  If the Men's Division is filled, a waiting list will be formed.  A minimum of 24 Mixed teams will be held for registration through August 1st.  If a total of 120 players has not been reached, waitlisted teams will be added.  You will be notified by email if you are moved off of the waitlist.  If you don't receive an email, check your spam folder or the confirmed players on the Player Information > Players page.   Shotgun Start 9:00 Shotgun start each day.  Pairings will be posted to this site and emailed to players by September 16th.   Practice Round Player is responsible for cost of practice round, cart, and range balls, available for a nominal fee.  Please watch for player emails regarding final cost of practice round and available times for your practice round.   Tournament Check In The MSGA will be on-site at Buffalo Hill GC for player check-in on September 19th, from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm.  You may also check in prior to your Round 1 tee time.   Regulations, Personal Appearance Distance measuring devices are permitted per USGA Local Rule (Decision 14-3/0.5).  No metal or ceramic spikes permitted - soft spikes will be mandatory.  Players are required to wear proper golf attire.   Rules of Competition The USGA Rules of Golf will govern play.  The MSGA Tournament Committee, whose decision will be final, will settle questions.  The competition will be deemed closed when the winners’ awards have been presented.  A complete Rules sheet will be posted and emailed to players the week before the tournament.   Push Carts and Caddies Push carts and caddies are allowed.  However, there is no extra seat in the cart for a caddie.   Questions If you have questions about this event, please contact Tim Bakker at tim@msgagolf.org, 1-800-628-3752, ext 4.       By Applying, You Agree: You are aware of and meet the eligibility requirements as listed on this form.  You agree 1) that this entry is subject to rejection at any time, either before or during the championship, by the MSGA Tournament Committee and/or the hosting club, and that the reason for rejection may include unbecoming conduct, 2) not to protest any decision or MSGA policy, 3) there are certain risks inherent to the game of golf and you accept personal liability for all such risks, including but not limited to health-related risks, and 4) to consent to the MSGA publishing in various ways, including print, broadcasting, and the MSGA website, your name and photograph, along with other information relating to your participation in the tournament.  The MSGA Tournament Committee reserves the right to alter any of the conditions, provisions, and/or schedules before or during the championship.   Refund Policy If you cancel your registration, or if your entry is rejected for not meeting the qualifications, you will be notified by email and a refund will be issued to your credit card, less a $10 service charge, if prior to the close of registration.  Cancellations made after the close of registration, but prior to pairings being posted to this portal, are eligible for a 50% refund.  Cancellations made after pairings are posted to this portal are not eligible for a refund.  Questions about credit card charges or refunds can be directed to support@msgagolf.org or 1-800-628-3752, ext 1.   Privacy Policy Your credit card information is collected for this transaction only and is not shared with a third party.  Other information collected through our site when you register as an MSGA Member (such as name and e-mail address) might be shared with a trusted third party with the express purpose of delivering a member benefit product or service, with the agreement that the third party will not share this information with others.  Any new member benefit products or services will be announced in the MSGA monthly e-newsletter or on the MSGA website.  You will have the option to opt out of such product or service.  Trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, have agreed to keep this information confidential.  By using our site, you consent to our privacy policy.