2023 Sheeran Modified Scotch
Salem Country Club
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Player Information Sheet
Salem Country Club | 133 Forest St. |Peabody, MA | 01960
History of the Sheeran Modified Scotch: 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.
Format:
- 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
- 60% of lower handicap plus 40% of higher handicap for team handicap
Handicaps: Amateur golfer teams who are legally married or in a legal domestic partnership and each 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)
Tees: Women will be playing from Mass Golf red tee markers from ~5,174 yards
Men will play from the Mass Golf blue tee markers from ~6,619 yards
Starting Time: 9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start
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, chipping area and putting green will be accessible before play beginning at 7:30 a.m.
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.
Awards: The Sheeran Modified Scotch has a permanent trophy that will be engraved with the names of the low gross winners. Prize Certificates (gross & net places) will be given out and must be redeemed at Salem 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: Bathrooms are located in the clubhouse, holes 4,5,10,15,16
Water and Snacks: Water is available on holes 1,2,3,4,5,7,15,17 and the driving range
Food and Beverage: Coffee and muffins will be available starting at 7:30 a.m. inside the clubhouse. The snack bar will be open to purchase snacks and alcoholic beverages CASH ONLY beginning at 9:00 a.m. A deli lunch buffet will be served in the main dining room starting at 1:30 p.m. The clubhouse bar will be open CASH ONLY after the round.
Additional Information:
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:
Julie Lombara, Patrick Salony, Sally DeGan, Len Spector, George Dermerit, Michael Mccarthy
We would like to thank the host club staff for their wonderful hospitality:
Kevin Wood – Head Golf Professional
Bill Rocco – Golf Course Superintendent