2024 Father Daughter Modified Scotch Tournament

Crumpin-Fox Club

August 1, 2024

 

Player Information Sheet

Crumpin-Fox Club | 87 Parmenter Road | Bernardston, MA | 01137

 

History of the Father Daughter Modified Scotch Tournament: The Father Daughter Tournament originated at Wellesley County Club.  Last year's winners were Gene and Jacqueline Gonzalez in the Championship Division, and John and Annie Lasek in the Forward Division.

 

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 6,100 yards.
  • Play for daughters in the Championship Division will be from approximately 5,500 yards.
  • Play for daughters in the Forward Division will be from approximately 5,000 yards.

 

Tee Times: Tee Times will begin at 8:00 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 7:00 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 Championship Division 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 Daughter has a permanent trophy that will be engraved with the names of the Championship Division winners. Prize Certificates will be given out and must be redeemed at Crumpin-Fox Club, and the winners of each division will be given take-home trophies.

 

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 between holes 5 and 6.

 

Water: Available on the course as well as in the clubhouse.

 

Food and Beverage: Mass Golf will provide grill-style lunch that will be available in the clubhouse. There will also be a beverage cart on the course. Cash and Credit Cards are both accepted.

 

Additional Information: Practice rounds will be available for all Father Daughter competitors. Availability is limited to anytime Monday through Thursday, or after 2:00 PM Friday through Sunday. Practice round rates are $50 per player including cart use. Players who wish to book a practice round should call the Crumpin-Fox golf shop directly at 800-943-1901.

 

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:

 

Thomas Bergeron, David Russell

 

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

 

James Ballard – Head Golf Professional

Devin Szoc – Golf Course Superintendent