FRANKLIN COUNTRY CLUB | FRANKLIN, MA | AUGUST 4-7, 2025
ELIGIBILITY
Any amateur golfers (ages 18 & under through August 7, 2025) who have an active Mass Golf Membership. Handicap Index® not exceeding 12.0 (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 players – including those who are exempt, 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: $100
Entries Close: Wednesday, May 28, 2025
SCHEDULE
Competition will be in two stages:
- Qualifying – 18 holes stroke play for all except exempt players
- Championship – (+/-) 120 players, including exempt players. 36 holes stroke play, followed by 16 seed match play.
- Monday, August 4 – Round 1, 18 holes
- Tuesday, August 5 – Round 2, 18 holes
The low 16 scorers will advance to Match Play on August 6. A tie for the final qualifying place(s) will be determined by a hole-by-hole playoff.
Match Play - General Numeric Draw will be used. For purposes of determining places in the draw, ties in qualifying rounds will be decided by the order in which scores are returned, except that places of those participating in a play-off will be determined by performance in the play-off and if necessary, a blind draw
- Round of 16 (AM) - August 6
- Quarterfinals (PM) - August 6
- Semifinals (AM) - August 7
- Finals (PM) - August 7
In the event of a tied match, (a) the winner shall be decided immediately by a hole-by-hole play-off, and (b) the stipulated round is deemed to extend to as many holes as are required for a match to be won.
TROPHIES & PRIZES
The winner will receive the Charles E. Mason Trophy. The Pre-Junior Champion (15 & under) will receive the Joseph M. Batchelder Memorial Trophy as the low 36 Hole scorer at the conclusion of stroke play. The 16 Match Play Qualifiers will receive merchandise certificates that are only redeemable at the host site.
CADDIES/GOLF CARTS
Qualifying – The use of golf carts is permitted at the player’s expense and based on any host club policies. Players may also use caddies and push/pull carts (including electric) at the host club’s discretion.
Championship Proper - 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 championship competitors on each day of the championship proper. Additional food & beverage details and availability for the championship proper and qualifying rounds will be outlined on the player information sheet(s).
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
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STARTING TIMES & PLAYER INFORMATION
Qualifying information, including tee times, pairings and player information will be emailed to all competitors and posted to the Junior Amateur Championship website shortly after entries close. Championship information will be shared shortly after the final scheduled qualifying round.
QUALIFYING
EXEMPTIONS
Upon receipt of a completed online registration by the published entry deadline, the players in the following categories are exempt from qualifying); 2025 Junior Amateur Championship Exemptions.
WITHDRAWALS
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WAITLISTS
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TRANSFERING
Based on availability, players may request a qualifying location transfer by contacting championships@massgolf.org.
QUALIFYING PLACES & TIES
The number of qualifying places per site will be determined after entries close and will be published on the specific player information sheet for each qualifying site. The number of qualifying spots is subject to change based on any withdrawals prior to the competition and/or alterations in the schedule.
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.
