2020 Curtis Bowl Scotch Tournament
The Cape Club of Sharon
September 1st, 2020
Player Information Sheet & Local Rules
History of the Curtis Bowl Scotch Tournament: The first Curtis Bowl Scotch Tournament was played at Essex Country Club in 1956 and won by the team of Prunaret – Nicolls. This year’s defending champions are the team of Betsy Masse and Kym Pappathanasi from Renaissance.
Rules of Golf: The USGA Rules of Golf, Local Rules and Terms of Competitions for Mass Golf Tournaments govern all play.
Mass Golf Policies & Procedures: Please refer to Policies & Procedures in Response to Covid 19, Policies & Procedures and Pace of Play Policy. Mask requirement is still in effect at the range and practice green.
Format: Golfers hit off alternate tees (player one hits drive on first hole, player two hits drive on second hole, etc.) and then play alternate shots into the hole. Teams writes/inputs into the app the team score on each hole.
Starting Time: All golfers to be ready at their carts at 8:20 AM. Shotgun at 8:30 AM. Refer to pairings and starting hole assignments.
Handicaps: 50% combined indexes. Indexes computed on August 13th, 2020.
Scorecards: Paper scorecards will be provided to all participants for the player’s own notes. All paper scorecards are considered UNOFFICIAL. Do NOT exchange scorecards at any time. Online/Mobile Scoring via USGA Tournament Management. Prior to the Tournament, players should download the USGA Tournament Management App. Click HERE for mobile scoring instructions. Click HERE to download the App. Enter Gross scores only in app. Net will be calculated by the App. After both team’s gross scores are entered for a Hole, click “Save Scores”. Only one person from the foursome is responsible for inputting scores in the App and another is responsible for the unofficial written scorecard. These will be two golfers from different teams and is up to each foursome who those individuals will be. Scores should not be posted for handicap purposes as the round has not been played in an authorized format.
Tees: Mass Golf Red Tees from approximately 5,300 yards.
Distance-Measuring Devices: Permitted as specified in Mass Golf Championship Policies & Procedures.
Practice Areas: The driving range, short game area and putting green will be accessible but will be extremely limited. Players should not expect to be able to have practice time as there are a limited number of stations at the practice range and putting green. Golf balls at the range are limited flight.
Yardage Markers: Sprinkler heads in the fairway are measured to the center of the green. Colored yardage markers in the middle of the fairway at 200, 150, and 100 yards to the center of the green
Hole Locations: Hole location sheets is in the player portal HERE.
Red Stakes/Lines:
Hole #2: left side of fairway Hole #12: left side of fairway
Hole #3: right of tee to fairway and left of green Hole #14: right and left side of fairway and behind green
Hole #6: right of tee and left side of fairway before front left bunker
Hole #7: right side and behind green Hole #15: left of tee and right side until mid hole
Hole #8: right side of fairway Hole #16: right side of hole
Hole #9: left and right side of fairway Hole #17: right side until creek
Hole #10: left side of fairway and behind green
Hole #11: right side after OB ends, left side area of fairway and behind green
Yellow Stakes/Lines:
Hole #1: middle of fairway (creek) Hole #12: middle of fairway (creek)
Holy #2: beginning of left side of fairway Hole #13: in front of tees
Hole #5: middle of fairway (creek) Hole #17: middle of fairway (creek)
Hole #7: before green Hole #18: middle of fairway (creek)
Hole #9: middle of fairway (creek)
Hole #10: right side of fairway
Hole #11: middle of fairway (creek)
Out of Bounds (painted/staked):
Hole #5: left side of hole and behind green Hole #16: left side of hole (driving range)
Hole #6: left side of hole and behind green Hole #17: tennis courts and parking lot(not marked/defined by pavement/fence);
Hole #8: behind green first house on left side, after creek on right side
Hole #11: right side of fairway until mid hole Hole #18: left of tee where houses are, parking lot left side(not marked/defined
Hole #14: left side (driving range) by pavement); clubhouse/patio behind green
Hole #15: left side of mid fairway/green (driving range)
Ground Under Repair:
Hole #12: Chipping Green
Hole #13: Chipping Green
Hole: #17 Sodded area in front of green on right, from second house on left through cart path on left – free drop zone.
Any flower beds.
Flagsticks: For the safety and well-being of all, the flagstick MUST NOT be touched and should always remain in the hole. A device will be placed in the cup to prevent players from touching the flagstick. A ball deflected out of the hole will not be considered holed and must be played as it lies.
Bunker Relief: All bunker rakes will be removed from the golf course. A ball that comes to rest in the bunker may be marked, lifted, cleaned and dropped one club length no closer to the hole and come to rest within the relief area within the bunker. The area in which a player intends to drop may not be improved in any way. Players are expected to smooth all footprints (unkept areas) with their foot, club or other device to the best of their ability after they hit their shot.
Bathrooms: Located outside the golf shop next to the putting green, inside the clubhouse dining room and located on course accessible on Holes 3 and 4. Holes 9,13 and 18 come back to the clubhouse where golfers can use the facilities there.
Inclement Weather: Click link HERE.
Water and Snacks: Water will not be provided or accessible on the course. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase at the beverage cart on the golf course. Beverage cart is cash only.
Lunch: Deli boxed lunch after play will be distributed in the ballroom. Seating inside and outside available. Option of either smoked turkey breast with fontina cheese on a wheat wrap or an Italian tuna salad on a bistro wrap. All wraps come with optional traditional condiments, lettuce, tomato, fresh fruit salad, bag of chips, freshly baked chocolate chip cookies and a bottle of water. Bar will be open and credit card or cash is accepted.
Scoring: At the end of the round all scores must be verified by the team before your team’s designated app scorekeeper and unofficial written scorekeeper reports to the scoring tent. These designated scorekeepers are the ONLY individuals from the foursome that needs to report to the scoring area. All other players must not congregate near the scoring area. Scorekeepers must keep social distance in a line to confirm their scores with Mass Golf staff. Mass Golf staff will verify with the designated scorekeepers that their scores are accurate and will take a verbal yes as a confirmation/signature as this will be a no touch process.
Awards: The Curtis Bowl Scotch has a permanent trophy that will be engraved with the names of the low gross winners. Ties for overall gross will be honored. Other ties will be decided by a matching of cards in accordance with USGA recommended method. Prize Certificates (gross & net places) will be given out and must be redeemed at The Cape Club of Sharon.
DECISIONS BY THE COMMITTEE IN ATTENDANCE ARE FINAL.
Mass Golf Staff Members In Charge:
Naomi Nesenoff, PGA
Manager of Women’s Events and Player Development
(516) 840-8802
Hogan May
Women’s Tournaments & Events Intern
(336) 263-0509
We would like to thank the host club staff for their hospitality:
Bill Ransom – General Manager
Steven Daly – Director of Golf
John Carbeau – Assistant Golf Professional
Blake Berger – Golf Course Superintendent
Nick Sweeney – Golf Course Superintendent