43rd Massachusetts Amateur Public Links Championship

The Ledges Golf Club | South Hadley, MA | July 30-31, 2024

 

Entry Fee: $115.00

Entries Open: 3/21/2024 at 10:00am

Entries Close: 5/22/2024 at 5:00pm

 

Eligibility:

 

  • Any amateur golfers who have an active Mass Golf Membership at a public golf course.
    • (a course/club that provides playing opportunities for the general public seven days a week) 
  • Handicap Index® not exceeding 12.0 (at the time of registration).
  • Have played and posted 5 rounds at any Mass Golf member club/course within 12 months of the entry close date.
  • Players who have playing privileges at any private club are ineligible, with the exception of:
    • a) Players competing on a school golf team, provided those privileges are limited to scheduled practices and competitions; or
    • b) Players employed by a private club, provided their playing privileges
      • I. Are limited in nature;
      • II. Are consistent with those offered to other employees;
      • III. Do not allow participation in any club tournaments
      • IV. Players employed by a private club must obtain an active Mass Golf Membership at a public golf course.

 

Entry Procedures:

Entries and fully paid entry fees must be received through the Mass Golf Online Entry process by 5:00pm EST on the published entry deadline.

 

Format:

Competition will be in two stages;
1. Sectional Qualifying - 18 Holes at Stroke Play (For all except Exempt entrants).
2. Championship Proper - 36 Holes at Stroke Play

 

Field:

The Championship Proper field is limited to 120 players (approx.; based on qualifying ties).
 

Exemptions (Upon receipt of the online registration and fee, the players in the following categories are exempt from Sectional Qualifying); 2024 Amateur Public Links Championship Exemptions

 

Schedule:

Sectional Qualifying; June 17 - July 18

Championship Proper;
Round 1 - July 30 (18 Holes)
***The low 60 scorers and ties after 18 holes will continue play on July 31
Round 2 - July 31 (18 Holes)
Any tie for first place will be decided immediately by a hole-by-hole play-off.

 

Caddies & Automotive Transportation:

Players may use caddies, pull carts (at the host clubs(s) discretion) and/or automotive transportation during Sectional Qualifying and Championship Proper.

 

Food & Beverage:

A complimentary luncheon will be provided for all competitors on July 30.

 

Starting Times:

Qualifying Round Starting Times & Player Information will be emailed to all competitors shortly after the close of entries.

Championship Proper Starting Times & Player Information will be emailed to all competitors shortly after the last qualifier.

 

Practice Rounds:

Practice rounds privileges are at the discretion of the qualifying site and championship proper host club(s). Mass Golf will provide details surrounding the availability of practice rounds ahead of the scheduled event; please refrain from contacting the host clubs until specific details are received from Mass Golf.

 

Prizes:

The Ray C. Bump, Jr. trophy will be presented to the Champion. Merchandise certificates will be awarded and are only redeemable at the host site.

 

Mass Golf Policies & Procedures:

CLICK HERE to view the general Mass Golf Policies & Procedures.

 

Withdrawal & Refund Policy:

Competitors withdrawing from a championship/qualifier should notify a member of the Mass Golf staff as soon as practicable. Refunds may be processed based on the following criteria:

  • Prior to entries closing, Entry fee minus a $30 administrative fee will be refunded.

 

  • After entries close and more than thirteen days before the day of the event, 50% of entry fee will be refunded.

 

  • Within thirteen days of the event, or on the day of the event, NO refund will be processed.

 

Refunds will not be processed for competitors advancing through a qualifier who subsequently need to withdraw from the championship proper. Exempt players may be refunded according to the criteria above. The Mass Golf staff respectfully asks that if a player knowingly needs to withdraw from an event, please do so as soon as possible – out of respect and as a courtesy to any players on a waitlist/alternate list.