2023 Mother Son Modified Scotch Tournament
Indian Pond Country Club
July 18, 2023
Player Information Sheet
Indian Pond Country Club | 60 Country Club Way | Kingston, MA | 02364
History of the Mother Son Modified Tournament: The Mother Son Tournament originated at Wellesley Country Club. Last year's winners were Division 1: Judy and Will Frodigh and Division 2: Sue and James Curtin.
Format:
- 18 holes of Modified Scotch format
- Each team member will hit their tee shot after which the better of the two balls will be played into the hole in alternate shot format.
- Gross and Net Divisions
Handicaps: 60% of lower handicap plus 40% of higher handicap for team handicap as of June 29th, 2023.
Tees: Women will be playing from Mass Golf Red Tees from ~5,328 yards. Men will play from Mass Golf Blue Tees from ~6,434 yards.
Tee Times: Tee Times will begin at 8:30 a.m.
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. Click HERE for mobile scoring instructions. You will be provided a GGID number on your scorecards and that is the number you type into the app to see your foursome and enter scores.
Practice Areas: The driving range and putting green will be accessible before play beginning at 7:30 a.m. There will be a shuttle cart available to transport golfers to the range. No pushcarts are permitted.
Pace of Play: Pace for this round is 4 hours and 30 minutes. Please ensure that you are keeping within a hole of the group in front of you.
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. Mass Golf staff will verify with the designated scorekeepers that their scores are accurate and will take a verbal yes as a confirmation/signature.
Playoff: In the event of a tie for the overall Champion only, there will be a hole-by-hole sudden death playoff on holes designated by the Committee to determine the Champion team. All other ties will be decided by matching cards in accordance with USGA® recommended method.
Awards: The Mother Son Senior Division and Mother Son Junior Division each have a permanent trophy that will be engraved with the names of the low gross winners from their respective divisions, as well as an overall trophy that will be engraved with the names of the low gross winners regardless of division. Prize Certificates (gross & net places) will be given out and must be redeemed at Indian Pond Country Club.
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.
Distance-Measuring Devices: Permitted as specified in Mass Golf Policies & Procedures.
Bathrooms: Men's and Women's locker rooms are available in the clubhouse. There are NO restrooms out on the golf course.
Water and Snacks: Water and snacks can be purchased inside the Pro Shop. Cash and Credit Card are accepted.
Food and Beverage: A pre-fixed lunch menu will be available starting at 11 a.m. in the grill room. Click here to view the lunch menu. Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase inside the Pro Shop and Grill Room. Cash and Credit Cards are accepted. There is NO breakfast or coffee service available.
Additional Information: Practice rounds are available on Monday, July 10th and Tuesday, July 11th by calling the Pro Shop at (781)-585-9117 and providing your name. The cost is $26 for a mandatory cart fee.
DECISIONS BY THE COMMITTEE IN ATTENDANCE ARE FINAL.
Mass Golf Staff Members in Charge:
Jennifer Morahan
Manager of Women’s Events
(774) 430-9012
Jenna Walkiewicz
Assistant Director of Member Services
(774) 430-9022
Adam Romano
Women's Events Intern
Thank you to our wonderful Mass Golf Rules Officials and Volunteers:
Rick Lauzon, Sally DeGan, Mary Cadigan Jones
We would like to thank the host club staff for their wonderful hospitality:
Brian Langevin – Head Golf Professional
Tom Stone – Golf Course Superintendent