Amateur Championship

George Wright Golf Course | William J. Devine Golf Course

Entry Fee: $150.00

Entries Open:  2/1/2018 10:00:00 AM thru 5/3/2018 5:00:00 PM

 Qualifiers: 
5/30 - Wednesday - South Shore Country Club   
5/30 - Wednesday - North Andover Country Club   
5/31 - Thursday - Blissful Meadows Golf Club   
6/4 - Monday - Berkshire Hills Country Club   
6/5 - Tuesday - Gardner Municipal Golf Course   
6/6 - Wednesday - Foxborough Country Club   
6/7 - Thursday - Hickory Ridge Golf Club   
6/7 - Thursday - Bass Rocks Golf Club   
6/18 - Monday - Cranberry Valley Golf Course   
6/18 - Monday - Oakley Country Club   
Eligibility: Entries are open to amateur golfers who have an active Mass Golf/GHIN Handicap Index at any public, private, semi-private, municipal or non-real estate Mass Golf member course/club not exceeding 4.4 (as determined by the May 7, 2020 Handicap Revision), or who have completed their handicap certification.
Entry Procedures: Entries and fully paid entry fees must be received through the Mass Golf Online Entry process by 5:00pm EST on the published entry deadline.
Format: Competition will be in two stages;

1. Sectional Qualifying - 18 Holes at Stroke Play (For all except Exempt entrants).
2. Championship Proper - 36 Holes at Stroke Play followed by Match Play (32 Qualifiers)
Field: The Championship Proper field is limited to 144 players (approx; based on qualifying ties).

2020 Exemptions (Upon receipt of the online registration and fee, the players in the following categories are exempt from Sectional Qualifying);
 Close Player Exemptions
 
Exemption Classes
1. Amateur Champions of the last five (5) years
2. 2017 Amateur Round of 32
3. 2017 Junior Amateur, Senior Amateur, Mid-Amateur, Amateur Public Links and Super Senior Amateur Champions
4. Low Amateur(s) in the 2017 Massachusetts Open Championship, if eligible
5. Top fifteen (15) finishers and ties in the 2017 Richard D. Haskell Player of the Year standings
6. 2017 Ouimet Memorial Tournament Champion, if eligible
7. 2017 Player of the Year, Junior Player of the Year and Senior Player of the Year
8. 2017 NEGA Amateur and Senior Amateur Champion, if eligible
9. Any Mass Golf member who qualified for the 2017 U.S. Amateur Championship, if eligible
10. Any Mass Golf member who qualified for the 2017 U.S. Senior Open Championship, if eligible
 
NameExemption
Brian Bassett 2 
Cody Booska 2; 5 
Jack Boulger 2 
Colin Brennan 3; 5 
Dillon Brown 2 
Mike Calef 1; 9 
Zach Camarra 2 
Maxwell Campion 2 
Doug Clapp 2 
Matt Cowgill 2; 5 
Daniel Daniel 2 
Stephen Demare 2 
Steven Dilisio 2; 5 
Sean Fitzpatrick 2; 5 
Chris Francoeur 2 
Kevin Gately 2 
John Hadges 5 
Herbie Herbie 2; 5 
Brendan Hester 2 
David Houghton 3 
Brendan Hunter 1; 2 
John Kelly 1 
Jackson Lang 2; 5 
Bobby Leopold 8 
Nick Maccario 2; 5 
Charlie May 2 
Nick Mclaughlin 1 
Matthew Naumec 2; 5 
Andrew O’leary 2 
Patrick O’leary 2 
Matthew Organisak 2 
Matt Parziale 1; 2; 5; 6; 7 
Phil Pleat 8 
Brendan Ridge 2 
Keith Smith 3 
Michael Souliotis 2 
David Spitz 2; 5 
Benjamin Spitz 2; 3; 5 
Michael Thorbjornsen 4 
Adam Trivilino 2 
Mark Turner 2; 5; 7 
Frank Vana, Jr. 2; 7 
Billy Walthouse 2; 4; 5; 9 
Schedule: Sectional Qualifying - May 30 - June 18

Championship Proper
Round 1 - July 9 (18 Holes) at William J. Devine GC
Round 2 - July 10 (18 Holes) at George Wright GC
***The low 32 scorers will advance to Match Play on July 11. A tie for the final qualifying places will be determined by a hole-by-hole playoff.

Match Play - General Numeric Draw will be used. For purposes of determining places in the draw, ties in qualifying rounds will be decided by the order in which scores are returned, except that places of those participating in a play-off will be determined by performance in the play-off and if necessary, a blind draw.

Round of 32 (AM) - July 11
Round of 16 (PM) - July 11
Quarterfinals (AM) - July 12
Semifinals (PM) - July 12
Finals (AM/PM) - July 13 (36 Holes)
In the event of a tied match, (a) the winner shall be decided immediately by a hole-by-hole play-off, and (b) the stipulated round is deemed to extend to as many holes as are required for a match to be won.
Caddies &
Automotive
Transportation: 		Players may use caddies, pull carts (at the host clubs(s) discretion) and/or automotive transportation (if available) during Sectional Qualifying. Automotive transportation is NOT permitted in the Championship Proper.
Food/Beverage:  A complimentary luncheon will be provided for all competitors on July 9.
Starting Times: Qualifying Round Starting Times & Player Information will be emailed to all competitors shortly after the close of entries.
Championship Proper Starting Times & Player Information will be emailed to all competitors shortly after the last qualifier.
Prizes: The Massachusetts Cup and a gold medal will be presented to the Champion. Merchandise certificates will be awarded to the 32 Match Play Qualifiers and are only redeemable at the host site(s). The Medalist(s) during the stroke play portion will be awarded the Harry B. McCracken, Jr. Medal.
Trophy: The Massachusetts Cup
Addt'l Info: Courtesy practice privileges are at the discretion of the host club(s).

Click here to view MassGolf additional Policies & Procedures
Withdrawal/Refund Policy
Competitors, who have submitted an entry for a Mass Golf event and wish to withdraw for any reason, MUST notify the Mass Golf office in writing (e-mail is acceptable and encouraged) or by phone. Entry fee will be refunded less a $20 administrative fee, regardless of reason, if Mass Golf is notified in writing or by phone seven days prior to each event (Championship, or Qualifier). Entry fee will be refunded less 50% for any withdrawals received less than seven days prior to each event. No refund will be processed for a withdrawal notification that is received on the scheduled date of an event (Championship or Qualifier).

If you have any questions or issues regarding this event, please contact Kevin Eldridge (774-430-9103 or keldridge@massgolf.org).

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