2024 Father Son Modified Scotch Tournament
Junior Division
Blackstone National Golf Club
July 30, 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 Justin and Joey Monahan.
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 fathers will be from approximately 6,500 yards.
- Play for all sons will be from approximately 6,000 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.
Awards: The Father Son Junior Division 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 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: 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
(774) 430-9014
Jenna Walkiewicz
Assistant Director of Member Services
(774) 430-9022
Jennifer Morahan
Manager of Women's Events
Jared Winiarz
Member Services Coordinator
Sarah Leahy
Member Services Intern
Matt Devaney
Women's Events Intern
Thank you to our wonderful Mass Golf Rules Officials and Volunteers:
Christopher Fisher, Michael McCarthy
We would like to thank the host club staff for their wonderful hospitality:
Patrick Beahn – Head Golf Professional
Stephen Lemieux – Golf Course Superintendent