40th Massachusetts Mid-Amateur Championship
Willowbend - Bay/Bog | Mashpee, MA | September 18-20, 2023
***World Amateur Golf Rankings Event***
Entry Fee: $175.00
Entries Open: 3/22/2023 at 10:00am
Entries Close: 7/20/2023 at 5:00pm
Eligibility:
- Any amateur golfers (age 25+ as of Sept. 18, 2023) who have an active Mass Golf Membership.
- Handicap Index® not exceeding 5.4 (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.
Entry Procedures:
Entries and fully paid entry fees must be received through the Mass Golf Online Entry process by 5:00pm EST on the published entry deadline.
Format:
Competition will be in two stages;
1. Sectional Qualifying - 18 Holes at Stroke Play (For all except Exempt entrants).
2. Championship Proper - 54 Holes at Stroke Play
Field:
The Championship Proper field is limited to 120 players (approx.; based on qualifying ties).
Exemptions (Upon receipt of the online registration and fee, the players in the following categories are exempt from Sectional Qualifying); 2023 Mid-Amateur Championship Exemptions
Schedule:
Sectional Qualifying; August 9 – September 7
Championship Proper
Round 1 – September 18 (18 Holes)
Round 2 – September 19 (18 Holes)
***The low 30 scorers and ties after 36-holes will continue play on September 20
Round 3 – September 20 (18 Holes)
Any tie for first place will be decided immediately by a hole-by-hole play-off.
Caddies & Automotive Transportation:
Players may use caddies, pull carts (at the host clubs(s) discretion) and/or automotive transportation during Sectional Qualifying and Championship Proper.
Food & Beverage:
A complimentary luncheon will be provided for all competitors on September 18 & 20.
Starting Times:
Qualifying Round Starting Times & Player Information will be emailed to all competitors shortly after the close of entries.
Championship Proper Starting Times & Player Information will be emailed to all competitors shortly after the last qualifier.
Prizes:
The Ted Bishop Cup will be awarded to the Champion. Merchandise certificates will be awarded and are only redeemable at the host site.
Trophy:
The Ted Bishop Cup will be presented to the Champion.
Practice Rounds:
Courtesy practice privileges are at the discretion of the host club(s). Mass Golf will provide details surrounding the availability of practice rounds ahead of the scheduled event; please refrain from contacting the host clubs until specific details are received from Mass Golf.
Mass Golf Policies & Procedures:
CLICK HERE to view the general Mass Golf Policies & Procedures.
Withdrawal & Refund Policy:
Competitors withdrawing from a championship/qualifier should notify a member of the Mass Golf staff as soon as practicable. Refunds may be processed based on the following criteria:
- Prior to entries closing, Entry fee minus a $30 administrative fee will be refunded.
- After entries close and more than thirteen days before the day of the event, 50% of entry fee will be refunded.
- Within thirteen days of the event, or on the day of the event, NO refund will be processed.
Refunds will not be processed for competitors advancing through a qualifier who subsequently need to withdraw from the championship proper. Exempt players may be refunded according to the criteria above. The Mass Golf staff respectfully asks that if a player knowingly needs to withdraw from an event, please do so as soon as possible – out of respect and as a courtesy to any players on a waitlist/alternate list.