43^rd Massachusetts Amateur Public Links Championship

The Ledges Golf Club

July 30 – 31, 2024

 

Player Information Sheet

 

The Ledges Golf Club | 18 Mulligan Drive | South Hadley, MA | 01075

 

Format: The competition will be 36 Holes of Stroke Play. The field will be cut to the low 60 scorers & ties after Round 1. Players will be re- paired for Round 2, based on the Round 1 results. Starting Times will be available at www.massgolf.org shortly after the completion of Round 1. Any tie for first place will be decided immediately by a hole-by-hole play-off on July 31^st.

 

Schedule:

Tuesday, July 30^th - Round 1, 18 Holes – The field will be cut to the low 60 scorers & ties for Round 2

Wednesday, July 31^st - Round 2, 18 Holes - Round 2 starting times will begin at 8:00am off the 1^st & 10^th tees

 

Rules of Play: The 2023 Rules of Golf are in effect and are supplemented by the Mass Golf Hard Card. The Committee will provide any additional Local Rules needed at the Championship site and/or electronically in advance of the qualifier. It is the individual player’s responsibility to know the Local Rules and Terms of the Competition.

 

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

 

Golf Carts/Caddies: Golf carts are permitted for use and are available at the player’s expense for $30 per player. The use of caddies/pull carts is also permitted.

 

Round 1 Starting Times: Play will begin at 8:00am (Morning Wave) and 12:30pm (Afternoon Wave), in groups of 3, at 11-minute intervals, off the 1^st & 10^th tees. Players should only report to the starting tee ten minutes before their scheduled tee time.

 

Practice Round Information:

 

Dates & Times:

• The Ledges Golf Club: Can only book tee times 7 days in advance
  • Monday July 22^nd after 11am
  • Tuesday July 23^rd after 11am
  • Wednesday July 24^th from 11am – 2pm
  • Thursday July 25^th from 11am – 1pm
  • Friday July 26^th after 11am

Notes

• In order to schedule a practice round YOU MUST EMAIL/CALL the head golf professional Rick Leal. No walk-up times will be available.
  • Please introduce yourself as a competitor in the field.

• Here is the contact information for Rick Leal:
  • Email: rleal@ledgesgc.com
  • Pro Shop Phone Number – 413-532-2307

• There will be a MANDATORY cart/trail fee of $30/player for a practice round.
  • The Ledges Golf Club – Card and Cash acceptable.

• Competitors will be limited to one practice round per course and may be paired up with other Amateur Public Links Championship competitors.
• Only one ball may be played per competitor during their practice round.
• Practice rounds are for players only – no guests or caddies allowed.

 

Competition Tees/Yardage: Approximate yardage for the Championship Proper will be around 6,500 yards (club’s BLACK tees) (Par: 36-36-72)

 

Practice Facilities: Driving Range will open at 7:00am for Round 1 and Round 2. Players must drive to and from the driving range. No golf carts will be allowed at the driving range.

 

Food and Beverage Services: Mass Golf will be providing a complimentary luncheon for all competitors on Tuesday, July 30^th only between the   hours of 11:30am-3:00pm. Additional food and beverage services will be available in the clubhouse (cash or credit). Players are on their own for F&B on Wednesday July 31^st.

 

Yardage Books:

• Mass Golf is now partnering with StrakaLine and all Amateur Public Links Championship competitors will receive a 20% discount on their order. To receive your discount automatically at checkout – CLICK HERE or use the code “MASSGOLF”
• All yardage books (and greens guides) purchased through StrakaLine are compliant with the Rules of Golf and are permitted for use in Mass Golf championships.

 

Official(s)-in-Charge: Cary Jubinville