61st Massachusetts Senior Amateur Championship

Pocasset Golf Club | Pocasset, MA | September 28-29, 2021

 

Entry Fee: $175.00

Entries Open: 5/18/2021 at 10:00am

Entries Close: 7/29/2021 at 5:00pm

 

Eligibility:
Entries are open to amateur golfers who have reached their 55th birthday by September 28, 2021 and 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 8.0 (as determined by the July 29, 2021 Handicap Revision) or 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

 

Field:

The Championship Proper field is limited to 120 players (approx.; based on qualifying ties).
 

Exemptions (Upon receipt of the online registration and fee, the players in the following categories are exempt from Sectional Qualifying); 2021 Senior Amateur Championship Exemptions

 

Schedule:

Sectional Qualifying; August 16 - 30

Championship Proper;
Round 1 – September 28 (18 Holes)

***The low 70 scorers and ties after 18-holes will continue play on September 29
Round 2 – September 29 (18 Holes)

Any tie for first place will be decided immediately by a hole-by-hole play-off.

 

Caddies & Automotive Transportation:

Cart fee is included in entry fee for Championship Proper. Players may use caddies, pull carts (at the host club(s) discretion) and/or automotive transportation during Sectional Qualifying or Championship Proper.

 

Food & Beverage:

A complimentary luncheon will be provided for all competitors on September 28.

 

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:

Merchandise certificates will be awarded and are only redeemable at the host site.

 

Trophy:
The Frederick J. Wright Memorial Trophy will be presented to the Champion.

 

Practice Rounds:

Practice rounds privileges are at the discretion of the qualifying site and championship proper host club(s). Mass Golf will provide details surrounding the availability of practice rounds ahead of the scheduled event; please refrain from contacting the host clubs until specific details are received from Mass Golf.

 

Mass Golf Policies & Procedures:

CLICK HERE to view the general Mass Golf 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 (email preferred). Entry fee will be refunded less a $20 administrative fee, regardless of reason, if Mass Golf is notified seven (7) days prior to the event. Entry fee will be refunded less 50% for any withdrawals received less than seven (7) days prior to the event. No refund will be processed for a withdrawal notification that is received on the scheduled date of an event.