FORMAT (updated): The Island Four-Ball is a 54-hole four-ball stroke play partners event.  All men will compete from the same tees (approximately 6200 yards) and all women from the same tees (approximately 5000 yards). Teams will be flighted according to gross scores after 36 holes for the final round. Trophies will be repsented to the overall low gross and overall low net champions. Gross and net prizes will be awarded to flight winners.

RULES: USGA Rules of Golf govern play. Local rules will be distributed prior to play. The Carolinas Golf Association reserves the right to alter the conditions or schedules as stated, including alteration of the stipulated round at any time during the championship. The competition shall be deemed to have closed when the Championship trophy has been presented.

PRIZES: Merchandise (redeemable at Casa de Campo Pro Shop) and trophies will be awarded at the conclusion of the competition. Merchandise will be distributed in each division based upon the number of entries.

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE:
February 19: Arrive at Casa de Campo (on your own). Optional practice round available. 7:30pm Welcome dinner at Altos de Chavon.
February 20: Round One, Dye Four
February 21: Round Two, Links.
February 22: Final Round, Teeth of the Dog.  6:30pm Awards cocktail party at La Cana Bar.
February 23: Depart Casa de Campo (on your own).

AIRFARE: Airfare is NOT included in the tournament package. Participants are responsible for arranging their own air transportation. The nearest airport is La Romana (LRM) and is 10 minutes to resort. The tournament package includes transfers to and from the La Romana airport only. Santo Domingo International Airport (SDQ) is 1 hour 15 minutes and Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) is 1 hour 45 minutes from the resort. Airport transfers cost $84.00 roundtrip to/from SDQ and $90.00 roundtrip to/from PUJ. Cost is per person and is billed to your room.

ENTRY INTO THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC:  For entry into the Dominican Republic, a valid passport is required. For more information on how to obtain a passport, go to http://travel.state.gov/passport_services.html. A $10 Tourist Card (as of October 1, 2004) must be purchased upon arrival at an airport in the Dominican Republic. You must have a Tourist Card to depart the Dominican Republic.

ABOUT CASA DE CAMPO RESORT: 54-holes of championship golf, horseback riding, skeet shooting, tennis, deep-sea fishing and beach access.  Also, the hill-top Mediterranean village, Altos de Chavon, is nearby for sightseeing and shopping. Transportation to Altos de Chavon and all other Casa de Campo properties and venues are available through the resort. Additional information may be found at www.casadecampo.cc.  Transportation to nearby casino gambling is available through the resort for a fee. Resort Check-in is 3:00pm, Check-Out is 12:00pm.

DEPOSIT: A deposit of $200 per person must accompany each entry in either check or credit card form (MasterCard or Visa). Credit cards will be accepted and processed by CGA in office. Each participant and non-golfing guest must enter/submit a separate entry. Deposit checks are payable to the Carolinas Golf Association.  Mail to: CGA Island Four-Ball, PO Box 319, West End, NC 27376. For additional information e-mail Andy Priest at apriest@carolinasgolf.org or call 910-673-1000. (Please note the cancellation terms below). Confirmation of acceptance and balance due information will be sent upon receipt of entry.

FINAL PAYMENT DUE: February 6, 2008.
*CGA will charge the balance due on February 6 to the credit card from which the deposit was paid unless other arrangements have been made through the CGA office.

RESPONSIBILITY: The suppliers of accommodations are acting as independent contractors to the Carolinas Golf Association.  The CGA shall not be held liable for any act of omission, loss, damage, accident, etc, resulting in conditions beyond its control.

CANCELLATIONS: Full deposit refund if notification is made prior to February 6, 2007.  Cancellations received on or after February
7, 2008 will forfeit the deposit.

Travel Information

Traveling to the Resort
Passport
To travel to the Dominican Republic, a valid passport is required.
Customs
Upon arrival in the Dominican Republic, a visitor's card must be purchased for $10 before clearing customs at the airport.  Please bring cash (US$ is accepted) to pay this fee.  You must present this card when leaving the country.
Shuttle Service to Resort
Transportation to and from La Romana Airport (LRM) is included in the packaged rate.  Transportation to and from Casa De Campo from Santo Domingo (SDQ) is $84 per person and Punta Cana (PUJ) airports is $90 per person round trip. This fee is billed to your room. Tropical Tours is the shuttle provider for Casa de Campo Resort.
Airport Arrivals and Shuttle
Casa de Campo has been given your airline information and has set up shuttles to pick you up at the airport you are flying into.  Look for Tropical Tours with your name or group name (Carolinas Golf Association) outside the airport after you clear customs. The resort phone number 809-523-3333.
For those who are arriving prior to February 19 or staying after February 23, contact Darrell Teubner, tournament director with Casa de Campo Resort, if you need assistance. The CGA staff will arrive on Tuesday, February 19 and be available after 5 p.m.
Luggage Handling: Be advised that as you leave the airport terminal you may be asked by Dominican locals to assist with your luggage for a tip. If you need their help, keep an eye on your luggage and then tip the person once you have reached the shuttle bus/van. If you do not need their assistance then a simple “No Gracias” or “No Necessito” will be sufficient.
While You Are There
Food and drink
With the all-inclusive package, three meals a day and unlimited drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) are available at all hotel restaurants and bars.  A list of included restaurants and bars will be made available.  Your package for food and drinks begins at check-in and ends when you check-out.  Items from golf course beverage carts are not included so make sure you get a bottle of water to go at breakfast and go to the 19th hole when you make the turn if you want to avoid charges.  The caddy master will place one bottle of water per player in your golf cart. 
Drinking the water
Brushing your teeth is fine.  Drinking all you can from the tap is not advisable. Bottled water is widely available.
Mini-Bar (in-room)
Items are NOT included in the package.
Safe
Each room will have a safe where you can store your valuables. You will be able to program the safe using your own four-digit code.
Check-in and Check-out Times
Package begins upon check-in time at 3 p.m. and concludes at check-out which is 12 pm on your departure date.
Extra Hotel Nights
Extra nights at Casa de Campo are $250 per person double occupancy (includes hotel, meals, drinks and taxes). You will pay this fee directly to the resort and it will appear on your room-bill. Extra rounds of golf are available at $75.00 per round plus tax.
*Make sure that you check your bill to make sure that you are receiving the correct rate if you are checking in early.
Checking Out
It is highly advised to try and check out early the day of your departure. Your bill will be available the night before for inspection.  Trying to get a charge reversed once you have left the resort is very difficult. Late checkout may be available if you request it in advance.  Late check-out is always available for a fee. If you check out at the regular time, your bags will be tagged and held at the bell stand until your departure.
Gratuities
Gratuities for most services are included in the package, HOWEVER, please take care of the bellmen that assist you with your luggage. Also, speaking from experience that a dollar tip here and there goes a long way especially at the beach and pool bars.
Currency
Dominican Republic Pesos and US$ are used everywhere on the property.  Away from Casa de Campo, Pesos will be needed.  Casa de Campo can exchange currency.  Right now the current exchange rate is 33 Pesos to US $1. It would be wise to bring dollar bills for any additional gratuities instead of exchanging your money for pesos. You may use credit cards for purchasing items such as gifts, but the exchange rate given by the credit card companies is sometimes 20% less (not in your favor) and most companies charge 2-5% for an “international currency exchange” fee. Cash is best.
Dress code
Everywhere is casual except two restaurants (La Piazzetta and El Tropicana) which require collars and long pants.
Weather
In February, it should average in the 80's by day and perhaps get into the low 60's at night.  The beach is used year- round. Sun is very strong as we will be near the equator so please bring any necessary sun block items.
Phone Calls back to the U.S.
A small charge per phone call from hotel rooms will be required when a calling card is used.  Check with your long- distance company on rates.  We do not recommend dialing direct.
Phone number at Casa de Campo
809-523-3333
Fax
809-523-8000
Internet
The business center is open Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 6:00pm, Saturday from 8:00am to 12:00pm,
Sunday from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
Transportation around the resort
Shuttles run all day to all points in the resort complex.  Golf carts will be available for travel around the resort.  One cart per room is included in your package price.
Other things to do (included in the package)
Tennis, the fitness center, and the beach are available.
And more things to do (fees vary)
Massages, horseback riding, skeet shooting, dancing lessons, tennis lessons, golf lessons, shopping, deep-sea fishing, and water sports are offered. Boat rental and river cruises are also available.  Casino gambling is nearby and transportation to and from the Casino can be arranged through the resort for a fee.
Getting Home
You will need to clear customs when leaving the Dominican Republic and re-entering the United States.  The published limit on items purchased outside the United States is $400.  La Romana airport has a duty-free shop.
Any questions call Andy Priest, Carolinas Golf Association at 910-673-1000 or e-mail: apriest@carolinasgolf.org.  You can also reach Andy Priest (910-603-1191) or Jack Nance (910-315-5225) by cell phone until 12 noon on Tuesday, February 19, 2008.

Golf Information
Caddies
Caddies are mandatory at Teeth of the Dog course only. Each group can share one caddie and split the $40 caddie fee which includes tip ($10 per player). Caddies are optional at the other courses.
Club storage
The club will store and clean your clubs each night.  It is included in your package.
Tournament Tee Times
Tee times for the first two rounds will be available at www.carolinasgolf.org  on February 13.

Checklist of Items to Bring:
____ Passport
____ $US Cash for tipping, Dominican Tourist Card ($10/person) and caddie at Teeth of the Dog ($10/player)
____ Sunblock
____ Lip balm
____ Golf Clubs
____ Golf Shoes
____ Sunglasses
____ Bathing Suit
____ Camera
____ Prescriptions/Medications
____ Golf Attire
____ Casual Resort/Dinner Attire

2008 CGA Island Four-Ball Itinerary

Saturday, February 16 - Tuesday February 19, 2008
Arrivals.
Sunday, February 17 - Tuesday, February 19, 2008
All Day: Practice Rounds available.
Those who have requested tee times have been sent the information by e-mail.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Arrival: Look for Tropical Tours with your name or group name (Carolinas Golf Association) outside the airport after you clear customs. Casa de Campo Resort phone number 809-523-3333.
All Day: Practice Rounds available.
Evening:
CGA Welcome Cocktail Party and Dinner at Plaza Piazetta at Altos De Chavon
6:45pm: Transportation from Conference Center (Bell Stand). Please ride the shuttle. Plaza Piazetta is about 3 miles from the conference center. No golf carts.
7:00pm: Cocktails
7:30pm: Dinner. Shuttles will return you back to hotel.
Wednesday, February 20
8:00-9:57am off #1 and #10 tees. First Championship Round. Dye Fore course.
Shuttle will pick up players at the Teeth of the Dog driving range. You will need to be ready to go to the Dye Fore course 30 minutes before your tee time.
No other scheduled activities.
Thursday February 21
7:30-9:27am off #1 and #10 tees. Second Championship Round. Links course.
Field flighted and repaired according to gross score for final round. Final round tee times will be posted at tournament scoreboard.
No other scheduled activities.
Friday, February 22
7:30-9:27am off #1 and #10 tees. Final Championship Round. Teeth of the Dog course.*Note: Caddies are mandatory for Teeth of the Dog. Each group can share one caddie and split the $40 caddie fee which includes tip ($10 per player).
Evening:
6:30-7:00pm: Awards Ceremony and Cocktail Party at La Cana Bar in main hotel.
Trophies and awards will be presented.
Departure shuttle information available.
Dinner on-own.
Saturday, February 23
Departures.