2023 Women's Play Day

Meadow Brook Golf Club

July 31, 2023

 

Player Information Sheet

Meadow Brook Golf | 292 Grove Street | Reading, MA | 01867

 

History of the Women's Play Day:  The Women's Play Day inaugural event took place in 2022. This event is a way to introduce women to Mass Golf in a noncompetitive format. The fun, casual and non-competitive atmosphere is the perfect combination for you to enjoy a day of golf with old and new friends.

 

Format:

  • 18 holes of Individual Shamble format in groups of 3 or 4.
  • A Shamble Format is as follows: 
    • Each golfer hits a tee shot and the best tee shot is selected.
    • Everyone plays their next shot from the location of the best tee shot.
    • From their, each golfer can finish the hole playing their own ball or pick up at any time!

 

Tees: Mass Golf Red Tees from ~4,754 yards. The course will play as a Par 73.

 

Shotgun Times: 2:30 p.m. shotgun start

 

Scorecards: Paper scorecards will be provided to all participants for the player’s own notes.

 

Practice Areas: The driving range and putting green will be accessible before play starting at 1:00 p.m. Driving range with mats is located across the road by the first tee. Putting green and short game area are available.

 

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.

 

Rules of Golf: The USGA® Rules of GolfLocal 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: Bathrooms are located in the clubhouse, locker room, 3rd tee, and 5th tee (Bathroom code: 0125)

 

Water and Snacks: Water stations are available on the course in various locations. There is a snack shack window located on the side of the pro shop for drinks and snack -CASH ONLY. Alcohol is available for purchase inside of the clubhouse for one hour following the round CASH ONLY. 

 

Food and Beverage: A light fare will be available prior to the shotgun start at the Snack Shack next to the Pro Shop beginning at 2:00 p.m. Non- alcoholic beverages are available CASH ONLY at the snack shack.

 

Additional Information

 

 

 

Mass Golf Staff Members in Charge:

 

Jennifer Morahan

Manager of Women’s Events

jmorahan@massgolf.org

(774) 430-9012

 

Jenna Walkiewicz

Assistant Director of Member Services

jwalkiewicz@massgolf.org

(774) 430-9022

 

Adam Romano

Women's Events Intern

aromano@massgolf.org

 

 

We would like to thank the host club staff for their wonderful hospitality:

Ron Rice – General Manager

Kevin Franey – Head Golf Professional

Richard Gagnon – Golf Course Superintendent