Player Information Sheet

 

Massachusetts Amateur Qualifying - Andover Country Club

 

Tuesday, June 6th, 2023

 

Practice Rounds: Players may arrange a practice round by contacting the golf shop and identifying themselves as a competitor in the field. Practice rounds will be offered based on club availability within the timeframes listed below. 

 

Availability:

  • Please call the golf shop or email proshop@andovercountryclub.com to schedule a practice round.
  • Monday, May 22nd; practice rounds will be available between 10am-2pm ($60 trail/cart fee); clubhouse services will not be available and the practice range is closed.
  • Other practice round dates (and times) may be available - please inquire with the golf shop. Outside of May 22nd, there will be a $125 trail/cart fee for a practice round).

Notes:

  • Competitors will be limited to one practice round and may be paired up with other competitors.
  • Please limit your practice round to one ball on each hole and be aware of your pace of play with surrounding groups. 

 

Telephone Number: 978-475-2024

 

Competition Tees/ Yardage: The competition will be played from the BLUE tee yardage (Approx. 6,600 yards; par 72). 

 

Starting Times: Play will begin at 8:00am off the 1st & 10th tee. Pairings & Starting Times will be available after the close of entries and can be accessed by clicking the "Starting Times & Parings" tab above. There will be no registration on the day of the event, please report to your scheduled starting tee to receive local rules, hole locations, scorecard, etc. at least 10 minutes prior to your starting time.

 

Qualifying & Alternate Spots Available: 6 players and ties will advance to the Championship Proper at Essex County Club on July 10 - 14. Alternates will be assigned per the Mass Golf alternate policy. There will be no playoffs for qualifying or alternate spots. The number of qualifying spots is subject to change based on any withdrawals prior to the competition.

 

Automotive Transportation: The use of automotive transportation is available during the qualifying round at the player's expense - $30 (cash or credit). Automotive transportation will NOT be permitted for the Championship proper. Please Note: Per the Mass Golf Policies & Procedures, no more than two carts will be permitted per starting time.

 

Caddies: Caddies are permitted. Caddies may ride in a golf cart if space permits, but no more than two carts will be permitted per starting time. 

 

Club Facilities: Open and available starting at 7:00am. Food & beverage availability is TBD. 

 

Practice Range: Open and available starting at 7:00am. 

 

Rules of Play: The 2023 Rules of Golf are in effect and are supplemented by the Mass Golf Hard Card. It is the individual's player's responsibility to know the Terms of the Competition. 

 

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

 

Score Posting: All scores from individual stroke play events (qualifiers & championships) will be automatically posted to a player's Mass Golf/USGA Handicap Index by the Mass Golf Staff.

 

 

Official-In-Charge: Steve St. Amand