63rd Senior Amateur Championship

Hopkinton Country Club

September 5-6th, 2023

 

Player Information Sheet

 

Format:

36 holes, Stroke Play (18 holes per day) – the low 70 scorers and ties will advance to Round 2 on Wednesday, September 6th.

 

Starting Times & Pairings for Round 2 (Split tee starting at 7:30 AM) will be based on Round 1 results. Round 2 Starting Times & Pairings will be emailed to all competitors shortly after the completion of Round 1.

 

Rules of Play: The 2023 Rules of Golf are in effect and are supplemented by the Mass Golf Hard Card. The Committee will provide any additional Local Rules needed at the championship site. It is the individual player’s responsibility to know the Terms of the Competition.

 

Policies & Procedures: Please refer to the Mass Golf Policies & Procedures.

 

Golf Carts, Caddies, & Push/Pull Carts: Golf carts are permitted for the Championship proper and were included in the entry fee. The use of caddies, and push/pull carts is also permitted. 

 

Note: No more than 2 carts will be permitted per group regardless of the number of players and/or caddies in a group. Caddies are permitted to ride in a player’s cart if there is an available seat.

 

Starting Times: Can be found on the Massachusetts Senior Amateur Championship home page. Please make sure to be at your starting tee at least 10 minutes prior to your starting time to ensure that all proper instructions are received from the starter.

 

Tees/ Approximate Yardage: Approximate yardage for the Championship Proper will be 6,400 yards (Most of Hopkinton’s Green tees, with a few Blue tees mixed in.)

 

Practice Rounds: Practice rounds will be available to all competitors at the discretion of the host club based on their availability. Competitors are required to call the Pro Shop at (508)-435-0337 and introduce themselves as a competitor to schedule their practice round tee time (no walk-up times available). Please call during normal business hours 9am-4pm, and avoid calling on Mondays. Available practice round tee times will be treated on a first come/first served basis.

  • Practice rounds at Hopkinton CC are only available on the dates & times listed below:
    • Wednesday August 23rd 3-4:30pm
    • Sunday August 27th 4-5pm
    • Wednesday August 30th 3-4:30pm
  • There will be a mandatory fee of $30 per player for their practice round. (Cash/Card Accepted)
  • Competitors are limited to one discounted practice round and will be paired with other competitors.
  • Only ONE ball may be played by competitors during their practice round.
  • Please arrive no earlier than 1 hour before your practice round, due to limited driving range space. 

 

Club Facilities: The golf shop and clubhouse will be open and available starting at 6:30 AM. 

 

Practice Facilities: The driving range will be available starting at 6:30 AM each day.

 

Food & Beverage: Breakfast items will NOT be made available for competitors - please plan accordingly. Mass Golf will provide a luncheon for all players following their round on Tuesday September 5th. Lunch will be available on Wednesday September 6th (limited menu, at players own expense).

 

Prizes: The Frederick J. Wright Memorial Trophy will be presented to the Champion. Merchandise certificates will be awarded and are only redeemable at the host site.

 

 

Officials in Charge: Henry St. Cyr 

Staff in Charge: Jamie Haufler