Player Information Sheet
105th Massachusetts Junior Amateur Championship - GreatHorse
Monday, July 31st - Thursday, August 3rd, 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 (no walk-up times will be available).
Availability:
- Practice rounds will be available on Weekday mornings, and Weekend afternoons.
- Practice rounds will NOT be available on Sunday, July 30th as the course will be closed for maintenance.
Notes:
- Competitors will be required to pay a mandatory $30 trail fee for their practice round. Cash and/or Credit Card accepted.
- Practice rounds are for competitors only (no outside spectators, parents, etc.).
- Practice rounds will be walking only.
- Push/ Pull carts are permitted during practice rounds and during the Championship proper.
- Competitors may be paired up with other Mass Junior Amateur competitors during their practice round.
- Only one ball may be played per competitor during their practice round.
- For competitors unable to take advantage of a practice round or wanting to preview the course just ahead of the Championship, competitors may walk (no clubs or golf balls) the course on Sunday, July 30th after 5:00 pm.
- The practice putting green and short game areas will also be available after 5:00 pm - players MUST use their own golf balls.
- The practice range will be closed and unavailable to competitors on Sunday, July 30th.
Telephone Number: (413) 566-8010
Schedule of Play/ Format:
Stroke Play
- July 31st and August 1st – Stroke Play (18-holes/day).
- The low 16 players will advance to Match Play competition on Wednesday, August 2nd.
- Any ties for the final Match Play qualifying place(s) will be determined by a hole-by-hole playoff, if needed on August 1st.
- The low 16 players will advance to Match Play competition on Wednesday, August 2nd.
Match Play
- August 2nd – Round of 16 (AM) and Quarterfinals (PM).
- August 3rd – Semifinals (AM) and Finals (18-holes) (PM).
Competition Tees/ Yardage: Approximate yardage for the Championship will be 6,500 yards; Par 72. (Comparable to the club's GOLD tee set).
Starting Times: Starting times and pairings can be found on the Mass Junior Amateur Championship Homepage. 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.
Golf Carts, Caddies, Push/Pull Carts: The use of golf carts and/or caddies is NOT PERMITTED at the Massachusetts Junior Amateur Championship. Push/Pull carts are permitted.
Club Facilities: Open and available starting at 7:00 am each day of the Championship proper.
Food & Beverage Services: Mass Golf will be providing a complimentary luncheon each day of the Championship proper, beginning at approximately 11:00 AM. Additional F&B options will be available (drinks, snacks, etc.) for players/parents/spectators at their own expense. Breakfast services will NOT be available - please plan accordingly.
Practice Range: The practice range, practice putting green(s), and short game area(s) will be open and available starting at 7:00 am each day of the Championship.
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.
Junior Spectator/ Parent Policy: Please refer to the Mass Golf Junior Spectator/Parent Policy.
Prizes: The Charles E. Mason Trophy will be presented to the Massachusetts Junior Amateur Champion. The Joseph M. Batchelder Memorial Trophy will be presented to the Pre-Junior Champion (low 36-hole scorer at the conclusion of Stroke Play). Merchandise certificates will be awarded to the 16 Match Play qualifiers and are redeemable only at the host site.