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Gwin & Fullick Win South Four-Ball
Briefly: Robert Gwin and Clay Fullick pulled away from a crowded leaderboard to claim victory in the 2024 South Four-Ball hosted by Bearkat Course in Huntsville. Sitting in a four-way tie after the first round, the duo from Montgomery and Conroe, respectively, were able to distance themselves from the pack and win three strokes over defending champions Jonathan Alden / Austen Fulmer and Bill / Travis Skorheim. Gwin and Fullick posted a two-day total of 11-under par 131 after rounds of 66 and 65.
Golf Course: The Bearkat Course, formerly known as Raven Nest Golf Club, located off Interstate 45 in Huntsville opened in 2003 and was designed by Tripp Davis. The par-71 course is home to the Professional Golf Management program at Sam Houston State University as well as the Bearkats’ golf program. This week’s championship played approximately 6,830 yards.
Weather: Saturday’s opening round consisted of sunny skies and a high of 76 degrees. A gentle breeze from the west provided ideal scoring conditions. Sunday’s final round saw a shift out of the south with gusts up to 25 mph and a high of 78 degrees.
Top Finishers: Gwin, a former Sam Houston State Bearkat golfer, used his local knowledge to help navigate the rolling piney woods terrain of Bearkat Course. He and Fullick, a former Texas A&M golfer, brother-in-lawed it around with Gwin posting two birdies and Fullick posting four in their final round.
Alden and Fulmer, who won the 2023 South Four-Ball at Vaaler Creek in Blanco, finished in a tie for second with father/son duo Bill and Travis Skorheim. Both teams finished the 36-hole championship at 8-under par 134. There was a three-way tie for fourth place at 7-under par 135 between the teams of Konana/Vickers, Smith/Dennis, and Martinez/Hernandez.
Regional POY: South Player of the Year points will be awarded to the top finishers at the 2024 South Four-Ball. The winning team will receive 400 points, followed by 250 for second, 200 for third, 150 for fourth, and 100 for fifth. Points will be awarded to both players on the team individually. For Regional POY information, click here.
What’s Next: The South Regional Series will head to South Shore Harbour for the 2024 South Mid-Amateur. The event will be played March 22-24 on the South and Shore nines.
Registration for the 115th Texas Amateur is currently open and will close on March 27 at 5:00 PM. For more information and to register for the Texas Amateur, click here.
More Info: The Texas Golf Association extends its sincere appreciation to the staff and members of Bearkat Course as well as our volunteers for their integral part in making the South Four-Ball a memorable and successful event. For more information on the South Four-Ball, click here.
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Regional Four-Balls Set for Feb. 24-25
The Texas Golf Association’s 2024 men’s tournament schedule kicks off with the North and South Regional Four-Ball Championships. The season openers will be held concurrently from Feb. 24-25.
Whitestone Golf Club in Benbrook will host the North Regional Four-Ball, while The Bearkat Course at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville will host the South Regional Four-Ball.
This will be the third TGA championship contested at Whitestone and the first-ever at The Bearkat Course. Whitestone previously hosted the 2001 Texas Mid-Amateur Match Play, won by Texas Golf Hall of Famer Chip Stewart, and the 2023 North Regional Senior Amateur, won by John Schaefer.
Located about 12 miles southwest of Fort Worth, Whitestone Golf Club was co-designed by Jeff Brauer and Jay Morrish and opened in 2000. The Bearkat Course (formerly known as Raven Nest Golf Club) opened in 2003 and was designed by Tripp Davis.
First played in 2003, Regional Four-Ball entries are open to two-player teams of male amateur golfers with each member of the team having an up-to-date WHS Handicap Index® not exceeding 8.4 issued through a member club of the TGA and residing in the region relative to their respective championship. The delineation between the North and South regions is the 31st parallel that passes through the city of Salado.
Both championships are conducted using the same competitive format. The starting field of 44 teams (88 players) will play 36 holes of four-ball stroke play over two days with no cut. Regional performance points, which are applied to the yearlong North and South Regional Player of the Year races, are awarded to the top five team finishers.
Starting times and pairings for the first round will be posted online on the TGA website no later than Feb. 20. Live scoring updates and daily recaps will also be available online once the action gets underway from Whitestone Golf Club and The Bearkat Course.
Bobby Massa and Ryan Zamorano won the 2023 North Regional Four-Ball with rounds of 62-63 on the Traditions Course at The Courses at Watters Creek in Plano. Their 19-under-par 125 total was good for a three-shot margin of victory over runners-up Kolton Crawford and Sean Heidrick and Liam Logan and Colby Pickavance. At the 2023 South Regional Four-Ball, Jonathan Alden and Austen Fulmer finished at 15-under 129 at Vaaler Creek Golf Club in Blanco to capture the title by one shot over Sean Ferris and Thomas Immenschuh.
South Four-Ball
Bearkat Course
February 24-25, 2024
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
General Information
Date: February 24-25, 2024
Host Club: Bearkat Course
Address: 457 I-45 S Huntsville, TX 77340
Phone: (936) 294-4653
TGA Staff Contact: Owen Kinney – Tournament Manager
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Entry & Eligibility Information
Entries Open: Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Exempt Entry Deadline: Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Entries Close: Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Entry Fee: $500
Eligibility: Entries are open to male amateur golfers residing in the South Texas region (31’ parallel, Salado, TX and South is the break point) with a certified WHS Handicap Index of 8.4 or less. Please reference TGA Men’s Competition Policies for further details, including Policies and Procedures, and Terms of Competition.
Entry Procedure: The field will be established in the order in which entries are received with a priority for exempt players until the published exemption deadline of January 24, 2024 at 5:00 PM. Once the exemption deadline has passed, and if the field is not full, the TGA will fill the remaining spots in the field with waitlisted entries. These entries will be accepted into the field in the order in which they were received.
Exemptions:
a) Top Ten (10) teams and ties in previous year’s Regional Four-Ball
b) Last Three (3) Regional Four-Ball Champions
c) Two (2) host club exemptions
Note: An exemption earned by a team will only be accepted when both exempt players register as a team. If an exempt player registers with a non-exempt player, that player will forfeit their exempt status and their registration will be accepted under the event specific entry procedure.
The TGA reserves the right to select players to be in the field. For exemption request details, please view TGA Men’s Competition Policies. Exempt players must enter by the published deadline or they will lose their exempt status and spot in the final field.
Championship Information
Format/Field Size: Play will be contested of 36-holes of four-ball stroke play. The field is limited to 44 teams.
Practice Round Information: Each player is allowed one (1) practice round at the rate of $45.00, plus applicable taxes. Players may book a practice round any day/time as long as a tee time is available. Players may book up to five days in advance. Players must contact the host club directly to schedule a practice round.
Registration Information: There is no official registration for TGA Regional Events. Players are asked to arrive to their respective starting tee 8-10 minutes prior to their starting time.
Starting Times/Pairings Information: Starting times/pairings for the first round will be made no later than February 20, 2024 online at www.txga.org. Final Round times/pairings will be available in the evening preceding play (approximately one hour after the completion of play) online at www.txga.org. Final round starting times/pairings will be re-drawn based on total score following the previous rounds of play.
Caddies: Caddies are permitted and must adhere to all TGA Men’s Policies & Procedures and host club policies.
Cancellation/Withdrawal Procedure: Prior to the entry deadline players looking to withdraw should do so online through their Golf Genius user profile or by contacting the TGA Staff Contact directly. After the entry deadline has passed players should either call the Texas Golf Association at (214) 468-8942 or email the TGA Staff Contact directly. Only withdrawals on the day of the competition should be directed to the host club golf shop.
Transportation/Travel: Players may walk or ride at their own discretion. Cart fees are included in the players entry fee. The TGA ‘One-Seat’ Policy is in effect. Spectators must walk at all times. Due to the Bearkat Courses limited parking spaces if possible please car pool to the 2024 South Four-Ball.
Medical Cart: Spectators in accordance of ADA compliance may request golf carts. Requests for golf carts must be supported by complete documentation, including the fully-completed Cart Request Form and the required accompanying medical documentation specified in that form for all first-time requests. Any medical cart request that is granted by the TGA will be good for that individual for the remainder of that calendar season. A request will not be deemed complete until all required information and documentation has been provided. For further information and details contact Senior Tournament Director – Chris Untiedt.
Score Posting: The TGA will post all scores for individual stroke play events to players GHIN number. Players are asked to not post scores for individual TGA stroke play events as it will result in a duplicate posting.
Policies & Procedures
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South Four-Ball
Bearkat Course
February 24-25, 2024
General Information
Date: February 24-25, 2024
Host Club: Bearkat Course
TGA Staff Contact: Owen Kinney - Tournament Manager
Entry & Eligibility Information
Entries Open: January 3, 2024 at 9:00 AM
Exempt Entry Deadline: January 24, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Entries Close: February 14, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Entry Fee: $500
Eligibility: Entries are open to male amateur golfers residing in the South Texas region (31’ parallel, Salado, TX and South is the break point) with a certified WHS Handicap Index of 8.4 or less. Please reference TGA Men's Competition Policies for further details, including Policies and Procedures, and Terms of Competition.
Entry Procedure: The field will be established in the order in which entries are received with a priority for exempt players until the published exemption deadline of January 24th at 5:00 PM. Once the exemption deadline has passed, and if the field is not full, the TGA will fill the remaining spots in the field with waitlisted entries. These entries will be accepted into the field in the order in which they were received.
Championship Information
Format/Field Size: Play will be contested of 36-holes of four-ball stroke play. The field is limited to 44 teams.
Practice Round Information: Each player is allowed one (1) practice round at the rate of $45.00, plus applicable taxes. Players may book a practice round any day/time as long as a tee time is available. Players may book up to five days in advance. Players must contact the host club directly to schedule a practice round.
Registration Information: There is no official registration for TGA Regional Events. Players are asked to arrive to their respective starting tee 8-10 minutes prior to their starting time.
Starting Times/Pairings Information: Starting times/pairings for the first round will be made no later than February 20, 2024 online at www.txga.org. Final round starting times/pairings will be available in the evening preceding play (approximately one hour after the completion of play) online at www.txga.org. Final round starting times/pairings will be re-drawn based on total score following the previous rounds of play.
For complete championship information, click here.
Schedule of Events
Wednesday, January 3
9:00 AM - Registration Opens
Wednesday, January 24
5:00 PM - Registration Exempt Deadline
Friday, February 14
5:00 PM - Registration Closes
Tuesday, February 20
5:00 PM - Player Information & Round 1 Pairings Released
Saturday, February 24
8:00 AM - Round 1 Begins (#1 & #10 Tee)
Sunday, February 25
8:00 AM - Round 2 Begins (#1 & #10 Tee)
Following Play - Awards Presentation
Provided players are otherwise eligible, exemptions are given to the following:
a) Top ten (10) teams (and ties) in previous year's Regional Four-Ball
- Logan Thomason + Sam Hochhauser, Zach Kuperman + Josh Swanson, Dan Depasquale + Barrett Sandefur, Todd Albert + Michael Freeman, Patrick DiCcosimo + Wilson Bartholomew, Marshall Roenigk + Nickolas Martinez, Colin Peck + Warren Smith, Carson Cooper + Grant Doggett, Thomas Immenschuh + Sean Ferris, Austen Fulmer + Jonathan Alden.
b) Last three (3) Regional Four-Ball Champions
- Austen Fulmer + Jonathan Alden ('23) Matt Williams +Ryan Haselden ('22), Todd Albert +Kevin Liberto ('21),
c) Two (2) host club exemptions
- TBD
* indicates player is ineligible
COURSE INFORMATION
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Fulmer and Alden Win South Four-Ball
Briefly: Austen Fulmer and Jonathan Alden overcome a two-shot deficit in final round to win the 2023 South Four-Ball. The duo from Cedar Park finished with a tournament score of 129, 15-under par, after rounds of 64 and 65. This was good for a one shot victory of a crowded leaderboard with 19 teams under par for the weekend.
Golf Course: Vaaler Creek Golf Club, located off U.S. Highway 281 between Austin and San Antonio, opened in 2009 and was designed by Michael Lowry. The par-72 course played approximately 6,864 yards for this year’s South Four-Ball.Weather: The weekend consisted of mostly cloudy and overcast skies during the South Four-Ball. Cool mornings and warmer afternoons were a consistent trend for the player. Along with a one hour and 15-miunte fog delay Sunday morning, players had to navigate wind gusts up to 30 mph.
Top Finishers: Fulmer and Alden finished the weekend bogey free while carding one eagle and 13 birdies. The pairs strongest golf came when it mattered most down the stretch on Sunday afternoon. Trailing by two strokes on the 14th tee the team went birdie, birdie, birdie on holes 14, 15, and 16 to take a one-shot lead over the field. Back-to-back pars on the two closing holes was enough to take the clubhouse lead at 15-under par, and ultimately win the tournament.
Finishing one shot off the lead in second place was the team of Thomas Immenschuh and Sean Ferris. Round one leaders Carson Cooper and Grant Doggett finished in third place with a score of 131, 13-under par. Tied for fourth place was Colin Peck/Warren Smith and Marshall Roenigk/Nickolas Martinez. Both teams finished at 9-under par, 135.
Regional POY: South Player of the Year points will be awarded to the top finishers at the 2023 South Four-Ball. The winning team will receive 400 points, followed by 250 for second, 200 for third, 150 for fourth, and 100 for fifth. Points will be awarded to both players on the team individually. For Regional POY information, click here.
What’s Next: The South Regional Series will head to The Clubs of Kingwood for the 2023 South Mid-Amateur. The event will be played March 24-26 on the Forest Course.
Registration for the 114th Texas Amateur is currently open and will close on March 29 at 5:00 PM. For more information and to register for the Texas Amateur, click here.
More Info: The Texas Golf Association extends its sincere appreciation to the staff and members of Vaaler Creek Golf Club as well as our volunteers for their integral part in making the South Four-Ball a memorable and successful event. For more information on the South Four-Ball, click here.
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Regional Four-Balls Set for Feb. 25-26
The Texas Golf Association’s 2023 men’s tournament schedule kicks off with the North and South Regional Four-Ball Championships. The season openers will be held concurrently from Feb. 25-26.
The North Four-Ball will be played on The Courses at Watters Creek’s Traditions Course in Plano. Vaaler Creek Golf Club in Blanco will be the host site for the South Four-Ball.
Opened in 1986, the Traditions Course at Watters Creek was originally designed by Robert von Hagge and Bruce Devlin. It was remodeled by D.A. Weibring and Golf Resources Group in 2012. Vaaler Creek Golf Club, located off U.S. Highway 281 between Austin and San Antonio, opened in 2009 and was designed by Michael Lowry.
First played in 2003, Regional Four-Ball entries are open to two-player teams of male amateur golfers with each member of the team having an up-to-date WHS Handicap Index® not exceeding 8.4 issued through a member club of the TGA and residing in the region relative to their respective championship. The delineation between the North and South regions is the 31st parallel in Salado.
Both championships are conducted using the same competitive format. The starting field of 44 teams (88 players) will play 36 holes of four-ball stroke play over two days with no cut. Regional performance points, which are applied to the yearlong North and South Player of the Year races, are awarded to the top five team finishers.
Starting times and pairings for the first round will be posted on the TGA website no later than Feb. 21. Live scoring updates and daily recaps will also be available online once the action gets underway from The Courses at Watters Creek and Vaaler Creek Golf Club.
At last year’s North Four-Ball, three teams were tied for the lead at 12-under-par 132 after 36 holes of regulation play at Tempest Golf Club in Gladewater. Bobby Massa and Christopher Wheeler would go on to capture the title with a birdie on the third hole of a sudden-death playoff. Ryan Haselden and Matt Williams carded rounds of 68-68 to win the 2022 South Four-Ball at Sterling Country Club in Houston. Their 36-hole, 8-under 136 total was good for a one-shot victory over Jason Coffin and Vincent Martino.
South Four-Ball
Vaaler Creek Golf Club
February 25-26, 2023
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
General Information
Date: February 25-26, 2023
Host Club: Vaaler Creek Golf Club
Address: 228 Jeff Vaughn, Blanco, TX 78606
Phone: (830) 833-0706
TGA Staff Contact: Tournament Director – Read Langhenry
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Entry & Eligibility Information
Entries Open: January 4, 2023 at 9:00 AM
Exempt Entry Deadline: January 25, 2023 at 5:00 PM
Entries Close: February 17, 2023 at 5:00 PM
Entry Fee: $450 (team)
Eligibility: Entries are open to male amateur golfers residing in the South Texas region (31’ parallel, Salado, TX and South is the break point) with a certified WHS Handicap Index of 8.4 or less. Please reference TGA Competition Policies for further details, including Policies and Procedures, and Terms of Competition.
Entry Procedure: The field will be established in the order in which entries are received with a priority for exempt players until the published exemption deadline of January 25, 2022 at 5:00 PM. Once the exemption deadline has passed, and if the field is not full, the TGA will fill the remaining spots in the field with waitlisted entries. These entries will be accepted into the field in the order in which they were received.
Exemptions: Provided players are otherwise eligible, exemptions are given to the following.
a) Top ten (10) teams (and ties) in previous year’s South Four-Ball
b) Last three (3) Regional Four-Ball Champions
c) Two (2) host club exemptions
The TGA reserves the right to select players to be in the field. For exemption request details, please view TGA Competition Policies. Exempt players must enter by the published deadline or they will lose their exempt status and spot in the final field.
Championship Information
Format/Field Size: Play will be contested of 36-holes of four-ball stroke play. The field is limited to 44 teams.
Practice Round Information: Each player is allowed one (1) practice round at the rate of $40.00, plus applicable taxes. Practice round includes anytime following the close of registration, subject to availability. Players must contact the host club directly to schedule a practice round.
Registration Information: There is no official registration for TGA Regional Events. Players are asked to arrive to their respective starting tee 8-10 minutes prior to their starting time.
Starting Times/Pairings Information: Starting times/pairings for the first round will be made no later than February 22, 2023 online at www.txga.org. Final round starting times/pairings will be available in the evening preceding play (approximately one hour after the completion of play) online at www.txga.org. Final round starting times/pairings will be re-drawn based on total score following the previous rounds of play.
Caddies: Caddies are permitted and must adhere to all TGA Competition Policies and host club policies.
Cancellation/Withdrawal Procedure: Prior to the entry deadline players looking to withdraw should do so online through their Golf Genius user profile or by contacting the TGA Staff Contact directly. After the entry deadline has passed players should either call the Texas Golf Association at (214) 468-8942 or email the TGA Staff Contact directly. Only withdrawals on the day of the competition should be directed to the host club golf shop.
Transportation: Players may walk or ride at their own discretion. Cart fees are included in the players entry fee. The TGA ‘One-Seat’ Policy is in effect. Spectators must walk at all times.
Medical Cart: Spectators in accordance of ADA compliance may request golf carts. Requests for golf carts must be supported by complete documentation, including the fully-completed Cart Request Form and the required accompanying medical documentation specified in that form for all first-time requests. Any medical cart request that is granted by the TGA will be good for that individual for the remainder of that calendar season. A request will not be deemed complete until all required information and documentation has been provided. For further information and details contact Director of Competitions – South Texas, John Cochran IV.
Score Posting: The TGA will post all scores for individual stroke play events to players GHIN number. Players are asked to not post scores for individual TGA stroke play events as it will result in a duplicate posting.
Policies & Procedures
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South Four-Ball
Vaaler Creek Golf Club
February 25-26, 2023
General Information
Date: February 25-26, 2023
Host Club: Vaaler Creek Golf Club
TGA Staff Contact: Tournament Director - Read Langhenry
Entry & Eligibility Information
Entries Open: January 4, 2023 at 9:00 AM
Exempt Entry Deadline: January 25, 2023 at 5:00 PM
Entries Close: February 17, 2023 at 5:00 PM
Entry Fee: $450
Eligibility: Entries are open to male amateur golfers residing in the South Texas region (31’ parallel, Salado, TX and South is the break point) with a certified WHS Handicap Index of 8.4 or less. Please reference TGA Competition Policies for further details, including Policies and Procedures, and Terms of Competition.
Entry Procedure: The field will be established in the order in which entries are received with a priority for exempt players until the published exemption deadline of January 25, 2022 at 5:00 PM. Once the exemption deadline has passed, and if the field is not full, the TGA will fill the remaining spots in the field with waitlisted entries. These entries will be accepted into the field in the order in which they were received.
Championship Information
Format/Field Size: Play will be contested of 36-holes of four-ball stroke play. The field is limited to 44 teams.
Practice Round Information: Each player is allowed one (1) practice round at the rate of $40.00, plus applicable taxes. Practice round includes anytime following the close of registration, subject to availability. Players must contact the host club directly to schedule a practice round.
Registration Information: There is no official registration for TGA Regional Events. Players are asked to arrive to their respective starting tee 8-10 minutes prior to their starting time.
Starting Times/Pairings Information: Starting times/pairings for the first round will be made no later than February 22, 2023 online at www.txga.org. Final round starting times/pairings will be available in the evening preceding play (approximately one hour after the completion of play) online at www.txga.org. Final round starting times/pairings will be re-drawn based on total score following the previous rounds of play.
For complete championship information, click here.
Schedule of Events
Wednesday, January 4
9:00 AM - Registration Opens
Wednesday, January 25
5:00 PM - Registration Exempt Deadline
Friday, February 17
5:00 PM - Registration Closes
Wednesday, February 22
5:00 PM - Player Information & Round 1 Pairings Released
Saturday, February 25
8:00 AM - Round 1 Begins (#1 & #10 Tee)
Sunday, February 26
8:00 AM - Round 2 Begins (#1 & #10 Tee)
Following Play - Awards Presentation
Provided players are otherwise eligible, exemptions are given to the following:
a) Top ten (10) teams (and ties) in previous year's South Four-Ball
- Matt Williams & Ryan Haselden, Vincent Martino & Jason Coffin, John Hunter & Joey Gullion, Toby Zeringue & Shawn Stoute, Logan Thomason & Sam Hochhauser, Todd Albert & Kevin Liberto, Dale Loewen & Alex Warr, Kiley Hardy & Brian Marchiori, Ryan Rerich & Kraig Zimmerhanzel, Jermaine Rakoczy & Dan Depasquale
b) Last three (3) Regional Four-Ball Champions
- Matt Williams & Ryan Haselden ('22), Todd Albert & Kevin Liberto ('21), Shawn Stoute & Toby Zeringue ('20)
c) Two (2) host club exemptions
* indicates player is ineligible
COURSE INFORMATION
vaaler creek golf club
228 Jeff Vaughn, Blanco, TX 78606
(830) 833-0706 | www.vaalercreekgolfclub.com
South Four-Ball
Sterling Country Club
February 26-27, 2022
General Information
Date: February 26-27, 2022
Host Club: Sterling Country Club
TGA Staff Contact: Tournament Director - Justin Guthrie
Entry & Eligibility Information
Entries Open: January 5, 2022 at 9:00 AM
Exempt Deadline: January 26, 2022 at 5:00 PM
Entries Close: February 18, 2022 at 5:00 PM
Entry Fee: $450
Eligibility: Entries are open to male amateur golfers residing in the South Texas region (31’ parallel, Salado, TX and South is the break point) with a certified WHS Handicap Index of 8.4 or less. Please reference TGA Competition Policies for further details, including Policies and Procedures, and Terms of Competition.
Entry Procedure: The field will be established in the order in which entries are received with a priority for exempt players until the published exemption deadline of January 26, 2022 at 5:00 PM. Once the exemption deadline has passed, and if the field is not full, the TGA will fill the remaining spots in the field with waitlisted entries. These entries will be accepted into the field in the order in which they were received.
Championship Information
Format/Field Size: Play will be contested of 36-holes of four-ball stroke play. The field is limited to 44 teams.
Practice Round Information: Each player is allowed one (1) practice round at the rate of $45.00, plus applicable taxes. Practice round availability includes Monday-Thursday at anytime or after 12:00 PM Friday-Sunday. Players must contact the host club directly to schedule a practice round.
Registration Information: There is no official registration for TGA Regional Events. Players are asked to arrive to their respective starting tee 8-10 minutes prior to their starting time.
Starting Times/Pairings Information: Starting times/pairings for the first round will be made no later than February 23, 2022 online at www.txga.org. Final round starting times/pairings will be available in the evening preceding play (approximately one hour after the completion of play) online at www.txga.org. Final round starting times/pairings will be re-drawn based on total score following the previous rounds of play.
For complete championship information, click here.
Schedule of Events
Saturday, February 26
8:00 AM - Round 1
Sunday, February 27
8:00 AM - Round 2
Following Play - Awards Presentation
Provided players are otherwise eligible, exemptions are given to the following:
a) Top ten (10) teams (and ties) in previous year’s South Four-Ball;
- Todd Albert/Kevin Liberto, Zan Terry/Casey Carnes, Jess Bonneau/James Bartell, Ryan Clarke/Cade Roberts, Jason Swanson/Travis Stiegman, John Braniff/Titus Harris, Scott Kulcak/Will Orr, Jed Shreve/Andrew Whitacre, Cory Wells/Clayton Jeffirs, Randy Lance/Juan Salcedo
b) Two (2) host club exemptions.
For complete exemption information, click here.
COURSE INFORMATION
Sterling COuntry CLub
16500 Houston National Blvd., Houston, TX 77095
(281) 304-1400 |
www.sccathn.com
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Williams and Haselden Win 2022 South Four-Ball
Houston – After two rounds of less-than-ideal playing conditions, the team of Matt Williams and Ryan Haselden went wire-to-wire to win the 2022 South Four-Ball at Sterling Country Club. The Houston duo shot back-to-back rounds of 4-under 68 to win by one stroke over Vincent Martino and Jason Coffin with a two-day total of 8-under par 136.
LEADERBOARD
1. Matt Williams/Ryan Hasleden -8 136
2. Vincent Martino/Jason Coffin -7 137
T3. John Hunter/Joey Gullion -6 138
T3. Toby Zeringue/Shawn Stoute -6 138
5. Logan Thomason/Sam Hochhauser -5 139
6. Todd Albert/Kevin Liberto -4 140
Top Finishers – Williams and Haselden played consistent golf over the two round with just a single bogey during the first round. This is their first TGA victory and they will sit atop the Regional Player of the Year board with each player receiving 400 points for their victory. The Regional POY will issue points for the top five teams this week.
Martino and Coffin began the final round two shots back of the leaders and posted a final round 5-under par 67 for a 36-hole total of 7-under par 137. John Hunter and Joey Gullion finished in a tie for third place with Toby Zeringue and Shawn Stoute at 6-under par 138. Zeringue and Stoute won the 2020 South Four-Ball at The Clubs of Kingwood. The 2021 South Four-Ball champions Todd Albert and Kevin Liberto finished in solo 6th place.
Weather – Teams battled the elements during Saturday’s first round as temperatures never got above 43 degrees with a steady drizzle and winds out of the north. Sunday’s final round once again saw cold temperatures to begin play, but that gave way to sunny skies and low 50s as play wrapped up.
Course – This year’s South Four-Ball was contested at Sterling Country Club, set amid rolling hills in the northwest section of the city. Sterling CC was designed by Jeff Blume and opened for play in 2011; the private property is shared with Houston National Golf Club, one of Houston’s premier daily-fee facilities. Sterling CC has hosted numerous qualifying events as well as the South Mid-Amateur (2013) and the South Amateur (2019) for the TGA.
Next Up – The South Regional Series next event will be the South Mid-Amateur at Forest Creek Golf Club, March 18-20, 2022. For information, click here.
For more information on the Texas Golf Association, South Regional Series and South Four-Ball please visit www.txga.org.