2024 Cris Eaton Chapman Tournament
Cranberry Valley Golf Club
May 13, 2024
Player Information Sheet
Cranberry Valley Golf Club | 183 Oak Street | Harwich, MA | 02645
History of the Cris Eaton Chapman Tournament: The Cris Eaton Chapman Tournament originated in 1966 and is named after Mrs. Charles F. (Cris) Eaton who was twice the President of the WGAM from 1954-1957. She also initiated the New England Women’s Golf Association to foster interstate competition. Last year’s winners were Lisa Heaps and Katie McNamara.
Format:
- 18 holes of a Chapman format
- Both golfers hit their tee shot, then hit their partner’s ball, then the team selects a ball and alternates playing that ball into the hole.
- Gross and Net Divisions
Divisions:
- Division 1 must have both players with Handicap Indexes up to 18.0
- Division 2 must have both players with Handicap Indexes 18.1-54.0
Handicaps: 60% of lower handicap plus 40% of higher handicap for team handicap as of April 24th, 2024. Players will be limited to a 36 Playing Handicap™.
Tees: Mass Golf Red Tees from ~5,568 yards.
Starting Times: Refer to pairings and starting hole assignments.
8:00 AM Shotgun Time 1:30 PM Shotgun Time
7:45 AM – All golfers to be ready at their carts. 1:15 PM – All golfers to be ready at their carts.
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 starting at 6:30 AM for the morning shotgun. The driving range is located behind the clubhouse. The practice putting green is located between the clubhouse and 18th green. Please return carts immediately following the shotgun.
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 Cris Eaton Chapman has a permanent trophy that will be engraved with the names of the low gross winners in each division. All ties will be decided by a matching of cards in accordance with USGA recommended method. Prize Certificates (gross & net places) will be given out and must be redeemed at Cranberry Valley Golf 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: Located in the clubhouse, between holes 4 & 5, between holes 14 & 15.
Water and Snacks: Water stations are available on the Par 3 holes. The beverage cart will be available to purchase snacks any alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during the round. Cash and Credit card are accepted.
Food and Beverage: A box lunch will be provided to all participants. The clubhouse will be open before and after the round to purchase any additional food or beverages before or after the round. Cash and Credit card are accepted.
Additional Information: ONE Practice round is available 2 weeks prior to the tournament by calling the Pro-Shop ONLY. Rounds are available Monday-Thursday after 1:00 p.m. The cost is $25.00 mandatory cart fee. Please give your name when calling to request a practice round.
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
Kyle Sherman
Manager of Member Events and Services
Jared Winiarz
Member Services Coordinator
Matt Devaney
Women's Events Intern
Thank you to our wonderful Mass Golf Rules Officials and Volunteers:
Janice Spence, Elizabeth Moran, Stephen Tshuka, Anita McCulsker, Jim Wilson, David DeCarolis, Bruce Cook,
Mark Martello, Kevin O'Connor
We would like to thank the host club staff for their wonderful hospitality:
Roman Greer, Director of Golf
Dick Fagan, PGA Head Pro
Shawn Fernandez, Superintendent
Kate Lomask, Food and Beverage