44th Amateur Four Ball Championship (May 2-4, 2025)
The Palm Beach Golf Association (PBCGA) is gearing up for an exciting 2025 season, with the 44th Amateur Four Ball Championship presented by CTS3Solutions taking center stage from May 2 to May 4 at
Bear Lakes Country Club
in West Palm Beach, Florida. This event marks one of eight team tournaments hosted by the PBCGA throughout the year.
Golfers will compete across three divisions—Open (49 and under), Senior (50-59), and Super Senior (60+)—with points up for grabs in the
PBCGA Point Cup Races
, proudly presented by
The Golf Crypt, Jupiter
. These include the Open Points Cup, Senior Points Cup, and Super Senior Points Cup.
Spanning three days, the 54-hole Four-Ball Stroke Play Championship will feature two-person teams battling it out in a variety of formats. Approximately 46 teams are expected to participate, showcasing their skills in the following rounds:
- **First Round – Two-Man Scramble**: Both teammates tee off on each hole, selecting the preferred shot. From there, both players hit from that spot, continuing this process—including putts—until the hole is complete. The ball’s lie can be adjusted up to one scorecard length (no closer to the hole) but cannot shift to a different cut of grass or escape a penalty area or bunker. Note: Switching golf balls mid-hole is not allowed.
- **Second Round – Modified Alternate Shot (Chapman/Pinehurst)**: Each player tees off, then hits their partner’s drive for the second shot. After the second shots, the team picks one ball to finish the hole, alternating shots until it’s holed out. Penalties don’t alter the play order, and either ball may be used for putting once on the green.
- **Final Round – Better Ball**: In this stroke-play format, partners each play their own ball, and the lower score between them counts for the hole. If one player doesn’t finish a hole, there’s no penalty.
Points earned in each division will contribute to the season-long PBCGA Point Cup standings:
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Open Division Points List
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Senior Division Points List
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Super Senior Division Points List
For more details, check out the
44th Amateur Four Ball Tournament Information Page
, view the
complete leaderboard
, or browse the
photo gallery
. The full 2025 schedule is also available
here
.
With limited spots available, teams are encouraged to register early to secure your spot!
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ABOUT PBCGA
Since its inception in 1976, the Palm Beach Golf Association has been a cornerstone to the many excellent golfers residing in Palm Beach County. For those of you who may not be familiar with the PBCGA, we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded by local business leaders in 1976.
Our purpose is two-fold: First, we conduct approximately 20 championships each year while promoting amateur golf throughout South Florida. Our championships are the best of their kind anywhere and we strive to make them enjoyable for golfers of all ages. Second, we are committed to providing college scholarships while supporting the growth and development of deserving and worthy Florida students. We stand with our hand selected scholars while encouraging opportunity to build life skills and gain college preparedness through regular mentorship.
The PBCGA provides an opportunity for local amateur golfers to play the best golf courses in their local area and affords access to the top golf venues in South Florida. Nearly 700 amateur golfers compete in PBCGA championships throughout the tournament season (March – October).
Operated by Executive Director Jordan Schneider, the PBCGA along with a team of dedicated volunteers performs the day-to-day operations of the PBCGA from its Headquarters in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. The Association is served by an elected Board of Directors, headed by Chairman of the Board Michael Blum.
The Palm Beach Golf Association has awarded over $485,000 to 195+ area college students to help with their college education. These scholarships have helped students pay for tuition, books and other fees so that they could be more dedicated to their studies.
PBCGA has partnered with
Take Stock in Children – Palm Beach County
to provide tuition scholarships to attend the Florida state college of their choice. Take Stock in Children is a statewide mentoring/scholarship program. The program enrolls middle school, low-income students and helps them succeed by providing college and vocational scholarships, volunteer mentors, student advocates, early intervention and long-term support.
For more than 50 years, the PBCGA and local South Florida businesses have partnered to provide the highest level of golf services to the Palm Beach County area. Continued support from local organizations such as the Tiger Woods Ventures, Jack & Barbara Nicklaus, Morell Studios, and Palm Beach Kennel Club is a testament to the longstanding support of PBCGA’s mission to give back. Assistance from local businesses, alumni and friends allows the PBCGA to dedicate more time and resources to programs that provide college scholarships to deserving and worthy students in Palm Beach County.