2022 Sheeran Mixed Tournament
Fall River Country Club
September 20th, 2022
Player Information Sheet & Local Rules
History of the Sheeran Mixed Tournament: The Sheeran Trophy originated in 1959 and was renamed in 1972 when its trophy was presented by Dr. and Mrs. Paul Sheeran of Winchester Country Club. Last year’s winners were Darin & Denise Eddy / Kimberly & Steven McCrohon.
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 and Pace of Play Policy.
Format:
- Two person teams.
- Legally married amateur golfer couples who have an active Mass Golf Membership with a Handicap Index® not exceeding 24.0 (as determined by the Handicap Revision on the date of entry).
- 18 holes of Modified Scotch format (commonly known as Modified Foursomes).
- Both golfers hit their tee shot and select which drive they want to use. Then they play alternate shots into the hole.
- Gross and Net Divisions.
Shotgun Times: 9:00 AM Shotgun Start. Refer to pairings and starting hole assignments. Golfers to be ready at their carts by 8:50 AM and at their designated hole to start at 9:00 AM.
Handicaps: 60% of lower handicap plus 40% of higher handicap for team handicap as of August 30th, 2022.
Scorecards: Paper scorecards will be provided to all participants for the player’s own notes. All paper scorecards are considered UNOFFICIAL. The official scorecard will be the mobile golf genius app scoring. Prior to the tournament, players should download the Golf Genius App. You will be provided a GGID number on your scorecards and that is the number you type into the app to see your foursome.
Enter Gross scores only in the app. Net will be calculated by the app. After all player’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. You can toggle back and forth from the score input page to the leaderboard near the top of the phone app screen. The designated scorekeeper in the group is responsible for checking hole by hole gross scores at the scoring area with a Mass Golf representative. Mass Golf will not be posting scores to GHIN.
Tees: Mass Golf Red Tees from 5,172 yards. Mass Golf Blue Tees from 6,304 yards.
Distance-Measuring Devices: Permitted as specified in Mass Golf Policies & Procedures.
Practice Areas: The driving range and putting green will be accessible before play starting at 8:00 AM. The driving range is located to the right of the 9th tee and is IRONS ONLY. The practice putting green is located behind the 1st tee and in front of the clubhouse. Carts will be allowed to go to your car after the shotgun.
Hole Locations: Hole location sheets are in the player portal HERE.
Bathrooms: Bathrooms for both men and women are located on the 2nd floor of the clubhouse. The women’s locker room is located on the 3rd floor. There are also porta-potties on the course near the 3rd tee, 9th tee, and 14th tee.
Water and Snacks: Coffee and breakfast will be available for purchase in the morning starting at 8:00 AM. Water and snacks will be available at the halfway house between the 9th and 10th tee. There will also be a beverage cart available throughout the round.
Food and Beverage: There will be a buffet lunch after golf in the clubhouse.
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. The designated scorekeeper in the group is responsible for checking hole by hole gross scores at the scoring area with a Mass Golf representative. 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 Sheeran Mixed 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 Fall River Country Club.
Additional Information: Practice rounds are not permitted.
DECISIONS BY THE COMMITTEE IN ATTENDANCE ARE FINAL.
Mass Golf Staff Members in Charge:
Naomi Nesenoff
Manager of Women’s Events and Player Development
(774) 430-9012
Ben Carnevale
Women’s Events Intern
Thank you to our wonderful Mass Golf Rules Officials and Volunteers:
Robert Dufrense
Peter Randazzo
We would like to thank the host club staff for their wonderful hospitality:
Dan Shepherd – Head Golf Professional
Michael Dalton – Golf Course Superintendent
Local Rules
Hole #3
In front of tee marsh (penalty area)
Left of green (penalty area)
Hole #4
Front of tee marsh (penalty area)
Left of fairway pond (penalty area)
Left of hole (penalty area)
Behind green (out of bounds)
Hole #5
Left of tee (penalty area)
Left of fairway through green (out of bounds)
Hole #7
Left of hole (out of bounds)
Hole #8
Behind green road (out of bounds)
Hole #9
Left of hole defined by road (out of bounds)
Hole #10
Left of hole defined by red stakes (penalty area)
Hole #11
Left of hole (penalty area)
Right of fairway starting midway through (penalty area)
Hole #12
Right side (penalty area)
Hole #13
Left of hole (penalty area)
Hole #15
Right of tee (penalty area)
Left of green (penalty area)
Hole #16
Left of tee marsh (penalty area)
Hole #17
Left of tee marsh (penalty area)
Right of fairway pond (penalty area)
Hole #18
Right of fairway maintenance area defined by black stakes (immovable obstruction)
Immovable Obstructions: All cart paths (paved or unpaved), roads (paved or unpaved), their immediate extensions/adjacent worn areas and white lined areas tying into cart paths. Relief may be taken.
Ground Under Repair: Areas enclosed with white painted lines are considered ground under repair. Relief may be taken. Also, all flower beds are considered ground under repair.