Eleanor I. LaBonte

Walpole Country Club

233 Baker Street, Walpole, MA

508-668-1105

Player Information Sheet

Tuesday October 15, 2019

10:00 a.m. Shotgun Start

 

Historical Context of Tournament:  The Eleanor I. LaBonte tournament originated in 1950 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the WGAM. In February of 1972 it officially became the “The Eleanor I. LaBonte” tournament. Miss LaBonte served as Executive Secretary for the WGAM for over 25 years and was Handicap Chairperson for 33 years.

 

Eligibility: A two-women team event available to Mass Golf members up to a 36.0 index.

 

Format:  18-hole Four-Ball stroke play event. Better ball of partners, 95% handicap.

 

Rules of Play:  The 2019 Rules of Golf are in effect and are supplemented by the  Mass Golf Hard Card. The Committee will provide any additional Local Rules needed at the tournament site. It is the individual player’s responsibility to know the Conditions of the Competition.

 

Policies & Procedures:  Please refer to the Mass Golf Policies & Procedures page.

 

Golf Carts:  Golf carts are included in the tournament entry fee. Players are strongly encouraged to use golf carts during the tournament round. Walking & push carts are permitted at the host clubs’ discretion. 

 

Starting Time:  10:00 am Shotgun Start.  Please be at your golf cart and ready to play at 9:45 am.

 

Tees:  All play will be from the Red Mass Golf tee markers with approximate yardage of 5,546 yds.

 

Practice Facilities:  The use of practice facilities is included in entry fee and will be open at 8:30 am. 

 

Rest Rooms:  Located in Club House, at the turn by the Carriage House, one on the front & back nine.

 

Food & Beverage Services:  Coffee will be available in the morning however not breakfast. Snacks/drinks can be purchased in the Carriage House snack bar, by the clubhouse. A buffet lunch will be provided by Mass Golf for all competitors upon completion of the round.  A cash bar will be available.

 

On-Course Drinking Water: Available for purchase at the Carriage House, on 3, between 6 & 7.

 

Awards:  The winners of this event will be determined by the lowest gross score and their names will be engraved on the permanent trophy. In the event of a tie for low gross, all winners' names will be engraved on the Eleanor I. LaBonte Trophy. Merchandise certificates will be awarded to the top gross and net teams and will only be redeemable at the host site. All ties will be honored.

 

Inclement Weather Prior to the Round: In the case of a weather delay or cancelation, an e-mail will be sent to the players and updates will be posted to the LaBonte tournament page of the Mass Golf web site.

Feel free to contact Patrick Fannon (508)737-4692 for updates, course conditions & details.

 

Best GPS Address:  Walpole Country Club, 233 Baker Street Walpole, MA 02081