2023 Cris Eaton Chapman Tournament
Woodland Golf Club
May 8th, 2023
Player Information Sheet
Woodland Golf Club | 1897 Washington Street | Auburndale, MA | 02466
History of the Cris Eaton Chapman Tournament: The Cris Eaton Chapman Tournament originated in 1966 and is named after Mrs. Charles F. (Cris) Eaton who was twice the President of the WGAM from 1954-1957. She also initiated the New England Women’s Golf Association to foster interstate competition. Last year’s winners were Mary Barry and Lisa Dolan.
Format:
- 18 holes of a Chapman format
- Both golfers hit their tee shot, then hit their partner’s ball, then the team selects a ball and alternates playing that ball into the hole.
- Gross and Net competition
Handicaps: 60% of lower handicap plus 40% of higher handicap for team handicap as of April 20th, 2023.
Tees: Mass Golf Red Tees from ~5,201 yards.
Shotgun Times: Refer to pairings and starting hole assignments.
8:00 AM Shotgun Time 1:30 PM Shotgun Time
7:45 AM – All golfers to be ready at their carts. 1:20 PM – All golfers to be ready at their carts.
Scorecards: Paper scorecards will be provided to all participants for the player’s own notes. All paper scorecards are considered UNOFFICIAL. The official scorecard will be the mobile Golf Genius app scoring. Prior to the tournament, players should download the Golf Genius app. Click HERE for mobile scoring instructions. You will be provided a GGID number on your scorecards and that is the number you type into the app to see your foursome and enter scores.
Practice Areas: The driving range and putting green will be accessible before play starting at 7:00 AM for the morning shotgun. The driving range is located behind the clubhouse. The practice putting green is located between the clubhouse and 18th green. Please return carts immediately following the shotgun.
Hole Locations: Hole location sheets will be uploaded to the player portal closer to the event date.
Pace of Play: Pace for this round is 4 hours and 30 minutes. Please ensure that you are keeping within a hole of the group in front of you.
Scoring: At the end of the round all scores must be verified by the team before your team’s designated app scorekeeper and unofficial written scorekeeper reports to the scoring tent. Mass Golf staff will verify with the designated scorekeepers that their scores are accurate and will take a verbal yes as a confirmation/signature.
Awards: The Cris Eaton Chapman has a permanent trophy that will be engraved with the names of the low gross winners. All ties will be decided by a matching of cards in accordance with USGA recommended method. Prize Certificates (gross & net places) will be given out and must be redeemed at Woodland Golf Club.
Rules of Golf: The USGA® Rules of Golf, Local Rules and Terms of Competitions for Mass Golf Tournaments govern all play.
Mass Golf Policies & Procedures: Please refer to Policies & Procedures and Pace of Play Policy.
Distance-Measuring Devices: Permitted as specified in Mass Golf Policies & Procedures.
Bathrooms: Located in the clubhouse dining room and downstairs near the pro shop. There is also a bathroom out on the course on holes 4 and 9, and the code to enter is 1-3-5.
Water and Snacks: Water stations are available at multiple locations throughout the course on holes 4, 7, and 9, as well as at the halfway house. There will be no beverage cart available.
Food and Beverage: There will be boxed lunches available from 11:30 AM to 1:45 PM inside the clubhouse. Boxed lunches consist of a ham, turkey, bacon, lettuce and tomato wrap, an apple, chips, and cookies, with soda and water available. A vegan option is available upon request.
The halfway house will also be open throughout both rounds. This is the only location on site that you will be able to purchase alcoholic beverages - CASH ONLY
Additional Information: Practice rounds are not permitted.
DECISIONS BY THE COMMITTEE IN ATTENDANCE ARE FINAL.
Mass Golf Staff Members in Charge:
Jenna Walkiewicz
Assistant Director of Member Services
(774) 430-9022
Jennifer Morahan
Manager of Women’s Events
(774) 430-9012
Adam Romano
Women's Events Intern
Thank you to our wonderful Mass Golf Rules Officials and Volunteers:
Jenna Surwilo, Elizabeth Moran, Christine Veator, Kevin Egan
We would like to thank the host club staff for their wonderful hospitality:
Chad Becker – General Manager
Teddy Griffin – Head Golf Professional
Tom Doherty - Head Golf Professional Emeritus
Christopher Donafrio – Golf Course Superintendent
Laurie Titus – Director of Catering