2024 Father Son Modified Scotch Tournament

Senior Division

Blackstone National Golf Club

July 29, 2024

 

Player Information Sheet

Blackstone National Golf Club | 227 Putnam Hill Road | Sutton, MA | 01590

 

History of the Father Son Modified Scotch Tournament: The Father Son Tournament originated at Essex County Club.  Last year's winners were Mark and Michael Souliotis.

 

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. They then play alternate shots into the hole. 

 

Approximate Yardages: Play for all competitors will be from approximately 6,500 yards.

 

Tee Times: Tee Times will begin at 7:30 a.m.

 

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 will be the code 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 beginning at 6:30 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.

 

Playoff: In the event of a tie for the Champion only, there will be a hole-by-hole sudden death playoff on holes designated by the Committee to determine the Champion team. All other ties will be decided by matching cards in accordance with USGA® recommended method.

 

AwardsThe Father Son Senior Division has a permanent trophy that will be engraved with the names of the winners, and the winners will be given take-home trophies. Prize Certificates will be given out and must be redeemed at Blackstone National Golf Club.

 

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: Available in the clubhouse (accessible after holes 9 and 18) as well as on holes 2, 6, and 15.

 

Water: Available on holes 2, 6, and 15.

 

Food and Beverage: Mass Golf will provide grill-style lunch that will be available in the clubhouse. The halfway house will also be open for purchase, and there will be a beverage cart stationed on the course. Cash and Credit Cards are both accepted.

 

DECISIONS BY THE COMMITTEE IN ATTENDANCE ARE FINAL.

 

Mass Golf Staff Members in Charge:

 

Kyle Sherman

Manager of Member Events & Services

ksherman@massgolf.org

(774) 430-9014

 

Jenna Walkiewicz

Assistant Director of Member Services

jwalkiewicz@massgolf.org

(774) 430-9022

 

Jennifer Morahan

Manager of Women's Events

jmorahan@massgolf.org

 

Jared Winiarz

Member Services Coordinator

jwiniarz@massgolf.org

 

Sarah Leahy

Member Services Intern

sleahy@massgolf.org

 

Matt Devaney

Women's Events Intern

mdevaney@massgolf.org

 

Thank you to our wonderful Mass Golf Rules Officials and Volunteers:

 

Elizabeth Derwin, Jennifer Lamb, Len Spector, MJ Wagner

 

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

 

Patrick Beahn – Head Golf Professional

Stephen Lemieux – Golf Course Superintendent