Amateur Public Links Championship


The Ranch Golf Club | July 30 - 31 2018
Southwick, MA

Entry Fee: $100.00

Entries Open:  2/1/2018 10:00:00 AM thru 5/31/2018 5:00:00 PM

 Qualifiers: 
6/18 - Monday - Poquoy Brook Golf Club   
6/20 - Wednesday - Cape Cod Country Club   
6/26 - Tuesday - Northern Spy Golf Club    
7/2 - Monday - Tekoa Country Club   
7/2 - Monday - Beverly Golf & Tennis Club   
7/5 - Thursday - Wayland Country Club   

Eligibility: Entries are open to amateur golfers who are bona fide public course players at a public Mass Golf member club (a course/club that provides playing opportunities for the general public seven days a week) and maintain an up-to-date Mass Golf/GHIN Handicap Index not exceeding 12.0 (as determined by the June 4, 2020 Handicap Revision). Players who have playing privileges or who have an established handicap at any private club are ineligible, with the exception of:

a) Players competing on a school golf team, provided those privileges are limited to scheduled practices and competitions; or
b) Players employed by a private club, provided their playing privileges
I. Are limited in nature;
II. Are consistent with those offered other employees;
III. Do not allow participation in any club tournaments; and
IV. No handicap is maintained at the private club.
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
Field: The Championship Proper field is limited to 120 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 Public Links Champions of the last five (5) years, if eligible
2. Twenty (20) lowest scorers and ties in the 2017 Amateur Public Links Championship, if eligible
3. Amateur Champions the last five (5) years, if eligible
4. 2017 Junior Amateur, Senior Amateur and Mid-Amateur Champions, if eligible
5. Top fifteen (15) finishers and ties in the 2017 Richard D. Haskell Player of the Year standings, if eligible
6. Top four (4) finishers and ties in the 2017 George M. Cohen Senior Player of the Year standings, if eligible
7. 2017 Player of the Year, Junior Player of the Year and Senior Player of the Year, if eligible
8. 2017 Amateur Round of 32, if eligible
9. 2017 NEGA Amateur and Senior Amateur Champions, if eligible
 
NameExemption
Brian Bassett 
Cody Booska 2; 5; 8 
Jack Boulger 
Colin Brennan 4; 5 
Dillon Brown 
Mike Calef 
Zach Camarra 
Maxwell Campion 
Ryan Clancy 
Doug Clapp 
Matthew Cornuet 
Matt Cowgill 1; 2; 5; 8 
Bram Daly 
Daniel Daniel 
Stephen Demare 2; 8 
Steven Dilisio 5; 8 
Andy Drohen 
Terry Dunn 
Owen Elliott 
Steven Ferraro 
Paul Ferraro 
Sean Fitzpatrick 5; 8 
Chris Francoeur 
Kevin Gately 
John Hadges 
Herbie Herbie 1; 2; 5; 8 
Brendan Hester 
Brendan Hunter 3; 8 
James Imai 
Jack Kearney 
John Kelly 
Jackson Lang 5; 8 
Bobby Leopold 
Damon Lusk 
Nick Maccario 5; 8 
Charlie May 
Nick Mclaughlin 1; 3 
John Mcneill 
Troy Miller 
Matthew Naumec 5; 8 
Andrew O’leary 
Patrick O’leary 
Matthew Organisak 
Matt Parziale 3; 5; 7; 8 
Phil Pleat 
Owen Quinn 
Brendan Ridge 
Ryan Riley 
Ronald Ronald 
Keith Smith 4; 6; 7 
Michael Souliotis 
David Spitz 5; 8 
Benjamin Spitz 1; 2; 5; 8 
Adam Trivilino 
Dan Tucker 
Mark Turner 5; 7; 8 
Billy Van Stratum 
Frank Vana, Jr. 6; 8 
Billy Walthouse 5; 8 
Schedule: Sectional Qualifying; June 18 - July 5

Championship Proper;
Round 1 - July 30 (18 Holes)
***The low 60 scorers and ties after 18-holes will continue play on July 31
Round 2 - July 31 (18 Holes)
Any tie for first place will be decided immediately by a hole-by-hole play-off.
Caddies &
Automotive
Transportation: 
Players may use caddies, pull carts (at the host clubs(s) discretion) and/or automotive transportation during Sectional Qualifying and Championship Proper.
Food/Beverage: A complementary luncheon will be provided on July 30 for all competitors.
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 qualifying.
Prizes: The Ray C. Bump, Jr. trophy will be presented to the Champion. Merchandise certificates will be awarded and are only redeemable at the host site.
Trophy: Ray C. Bump, Jr. Trophy
Addt'l Info: Courtesy practice privileges are at the discretion of the host club(s).

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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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