Player Information Sheet

 

Massachusetts Open Qualifying - Country Club of Pittsfield

 

Thursday, May 18th, 2023

 

Practice Rounds: Players may arrange a practice round by contacting the golf shop and identifying themselves as a competitor in the field. Practice rounds will be offered based on club availability within the timeframes listed below. 

 

Availability:

  • Weekdays; based on availability
  • Guests of Competitors may play ($75 + cart fee)

 

Notes:

  • There will be a mandatory trail fee of $40 + cart fee if riding (Credit ONLY).
  • Competitors will be limited to one practice round and may be paired up with other competitors.
  • Please limit your practice round to one ball on each hole and be aware of your pace of play with surrounding groups. 

 

Telephone Number: (413) 447-8504

 

Competition Tees/ Yardage: The competition will be played from the GOLD tee yardage (Approx. 6,400 yards; par 71).

 

Starting Times: Play will begin at 7:30am off the 1st tee. Pairings & Starting Times will be available after the close of entries and can be accessed by clicking the "Starting Times & Parings" tab above. There will be no registration on the day of the event, please report to your scheduled starting tee to receive local rules, hole locations, scorecard, etc. at least 10 minutes prior to your starting time.

 

Qualifying & Alternate Spots Available: 12 players and ties will advance to the Championship Proper at TPC Boston on June 12 - 14. Alternates will be assigned per the Mass Golf alternate policy. There will be no playoffs for qualifying or alternate spots. The number of qualifying spots is subject to change based on any withdrawals prior to the competition.

 

Automotive Transportation: The use of automotive transportation is permitted during the qualifying round at the player's expense - $25 + tax (Credit ONLY). Automotive transportation will NOT be permitted for the Championship proper. Please Note: Per the Mass Golf Policies & Procedures, no more than two carts will be permitted per starting time.

 

Caddies: Caddies and push carts are permitted. Caddies may ride in a golf cart if space permits, but no more than two carts will be permitted per starting time. 

 

Club Facilities: Open and available starting at 7:00 am. Food & beverage will be available at the player's expense starting at 11:30am (Credit ONLY).

 

Practice Range: Open and available starting at 6:30am. MATS ONLY.

 

Rules of Play: The 2023 Rules of Golf are in effect and are supplemented by the Mass Golf Hard Card. It is the individual's player's responsibility to know the Terms of the Competition. 

 

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

 

Score Posting: All scores from individual stroke play events (qualifiers & championships) will be automatically posted to a player's Mass Golf/USGA Handicap Index by the Mass Golf Staff.

 

 

Official-In-Charge: James Nejaime