MARLBOROUGH COUNTRY CLUB & SHAKER HILLS COUNTRY CLUB | MAY 13 - 14, 2025
ELIGIBILITY
Any two-person team of amateur golfers who have an active Mass Golf Membership. Combined Handicap Index® not exceeding 6.0 (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 – 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: $380 per team
Entries Close: Wednesday, April 9, 2025
FIELD
The field will be limited to 176 teams. Registrations for the 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 Four-Ball Championship Exemptions.
SCHEDULE
Tuesday, May 13 – Round 1, 18 holes
Wednesday, May 14 - Round 2, 18 holes
- In the event of a tie for the championship a hole-by-hole playoff will be held at Marlborough Country Club.
INCLEMENT WEATHER/CANCELLED ROUND STIPULATION
If 36-holes of competition cannot be completed as scheduled, the low 18-hole score from each site will be used to determine co-champions.
TROPHIES & PRIZES
The winner will receive the Four-Ball Championship Trophy. Players finishing in the top fifteen & ties will receive merchandise certificates that are only redeemable at the host site(s).
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 championship competitors on May 13. Additional food & beverage details and availability for the championship proper 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.
FOUR-BALL PERFORMANCE POLICY
New for 2025 - A Four-Ball Championship Performance Policy has been instituted to allow for the most competitive event possible. Any player that represents a side that finishes with a total score greater than the performance policy target score may be subject to having a restricted application in future Four-Ball Championships. To review the complete policy, please click here.
STARTING TIMES & PLAYER INFORMATION
Championship information, including tee times, pairings and player information will be emailed to all competitors and posted to the 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.