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THE 2026 MGA FALL CRUSADEOctober 17th The Fall Crusade is an 18-hole, four-man team, stroke-play tournament featuring three formats: Better Ball, Scramble, and Modified Chapman. Each team will rotate two partners every six holes across the three formats. Registration Deadline: 5:00 PM, October 14th Final Chance for Player Points THE THREE FORMATS Better Ball Partners: A+C, B+D Each two-man team plays Better Ball. For each hole, the better score between the two two-man teams will be combined and count as the foursome’s score. Handicap: 85% applied to both players Scramble Partners: A+B, C+D Each two-man team plays a Scramble. Handicap: 35% of the low-handicap player + 15% of the high-handicap player Modified Chapman Partners: A+D, B+C Each two-man team plays Modified Chapman. Handicap: 50% of combined handicap TEAM STRUCTURE & FORMAT PAIRINGS Players may form their own four-man teams. Partners for each format will be determined by handicap, with players on each team assigned a letter: A = Lowest Handicap → D = Highest Handicap Rules for each format will be provided in the Notice to Players on tournament day. SCORING For each hole, the better score between the two two-man teams will be combined and count as the foursome’s score. Example: During the Better Ball portion, if A+C score a 4 and B+D score a 3, the four-man team records a 3 for that hole. HANDICAPS Players will use their Handicap Index current as of the close of registration. The team’s net score will be calculated using the handicap allowance for each format listed above. FLIGHTS & PAIRINGS Flights will be of equal size when possible and based on aggregate Handicap Indices. Pairings will also be arranged by aggregate Handicap Indices. TEES Each team member must play from the tee box for which they qualify, regardless of whether teammates qualify for different tees. PRIZES & TIES Each flight will receive payouts, with the number of places paid determined by the size of the field. Ties may stand, with prizes distributed equally. PLAYER POINTS All players will receive 3 points for participating. 1st Place: +4 points 2nd Place: +2 points 3rd Place: +1 point Teams tying for the same place will receive equal points. Contact the Pro Shop to register at (858) 759-5440.