WALPOLE COUNTRY CLUB | WALPOLE, MA | JUNE 30, 2025
ELIGIBILITY
Any two-person team of female amateur golfers who have an active Mass Golf Membership and Handicap Index® (per player) not exceeding 18.0 (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.
ENTRIES: FEE, CLOSING DATE, REFUNDS
All teams must submit and complete payment of an online registration through the Mass Golf event registrations system by 5:00pm EDT on the published entry deadline. CLICK HERE to view all applicable withdrawal and refund polices.
Entry Fee: $230 per team
Entries Close: May 28, 2025
FIELD
The field will be limited to 52 teams. Registrations for the Women's Four-Ball Championship are based on a low-to-high index selection process outlined HERE.
EXEMPTIONS
Upon receipt of a completed online registration by the published entry deadline, the teams in the following categories are guaranteed a spot in the championship; 2025 Women's Four-Ball Championship Exemptions.
SCHEDULE
Monday, June 30 – Round 1, 18 holes
- In the event of a tie [gross only] for the championship [in each division] a hole-by-hole playoff will be held.
- In the event of a tie [net] for first place only in the Tournament Division, it will be decided by the USGA card match method.
FORMAT
Four-Ball stroke play in two separate divisions; teams will have a preference of division at the time of registration [NEW in 2025]
The Championship Division will consist of only a gross competition and the Tournament Division a gross and net competition.
Playing Handicap will be calculated based on the June 26, 2025 Handicap Revision; reduced to 85%. Handicap Indexes used to determine a competitors Playing Handicap will not exceed 18.0.
TROPHIES & PRIZES
The winners [Championship Division] will receive the Townshend Cup. Teams finishing in the top five places & ties (Championship Division - Gross only) and top three places & ties (Tournament Division - Gross & Net) will receive merchandise certificates that are only redeemable at the host site.
CADDIES/GOLF CARTS
The use of golf carts is permitted, and fees are included in the championship entry fee. Players may also use caddies, and push/pull carts (including electric) at the host club’s discretion.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
A Mass Golf sponsored lunch will be available for all competitors on June 30. Additional food & beverage details and availability will be outlined on the player information sheet.
LOCAL RULES; TERMS OF THE COMPETITION; SCHEDULES
The Mass Golf Board of Directors/on-site Rules Committee reserves the right to alter any of the Local Rules, Terms of the Competition, provisions and/or schedules. The decision of the Board of Directors/on-site Rules Committee in any matter will be final.
2025 Mass Golf Local Rules & Terms of the Competition for Mass Golf Championships
POLICIES; PROCEDURES
CLICK HERE to view all applicable Mass Golf policies & procedures.
STARTING TIMES & PLAYER INFORMATION
Championship information, including tee times, pairings and player information will be emailed to all competitors and posted to the Women's Four-Ball Championship website shortly after entries close.
PRACTICE ROUNDS
Practice round opportunities/access may be available at the discretions of the host club(s). Details regarding practice rounds will be shared with competitors during the registration process and/or at the close of entries. Competitors are asked to refrain from contacting host club(s) regarding practice rounds until they receive official details from Mass Golf.