104th Massachusetts Junior Amateur Championship
Northern Spy Golf Club | Townsend | August 2 - 5
***World Amateur Golf Rankings Event***
Entry Fee: $100.00
Entries Open: 3/15/2022 at 10:00am
Entries Close: 6/2/2022 at 5:00pm
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 and who have reached their 14th birthday and will not reach their 19th birthday by midnight August 5, 2022.
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:
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 (16 Qualifiers)
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); 2022 Junior Amateur Championship Exemptions
Schedule:
Sectional Qualifying - June 20 – July 7
Championship Proper
Round 1 – 8/2 (18 Holes)
Round 2 – 8/3 (18 Holes)
***The low 16 scorers will advance to Match Play on August 4. A tie for the final qualifying place(s) 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 16 (AM) - 8/4
Quarterfinals (PM) - 8/4
Semifinals (AM) - 8/5
Finals (PM) - 8/5 (18 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 are not permitted to use caddies or automotive transportation during Sectional Qualifying or the Championship Proper.
Food & Beverage:
A complimentary luncheon will be provided for all competitors at their qualifying round and during the Championship Proper.
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.
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.
Prizes:
The Junior Amateur Champion (14-18) will be presented the Charles E. Mason Trophy. The Pre-Junior Champion (14-15) will be presented the Joseph M. Batchelder Memorial Trophy as the low 36 Hole scorer at the conclusion of stroke play. There will be no play-off for the Pre-Junior Champion, co-champions will be recognized. Merchandise certificates will be awarded to the 16 Match Play Qualifiers and are only redeemable at the host site(s).
Trophy:
The Junior Amateur Champion (14-18) will be presented the Charles E. Mason Trophy.
The Pre-Junior Champion (14-15) will be presented the Joseph M. Batchelder Memorial Trophy.
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.