Player Information Sheet

 

2026 U.S. Four-Ball Qualifying - Pinehills Golf Club (Nicklaus)

Wednesday, August 27th, 2025 

 

 

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:

  • Based on availability at the host club’s discretion – please contact John Tuffin at jtuffin@pinehillsgolf.com to schedule a practice round time - no walk-up times will be available. Times booked online or via phone will be subject to the full rate; discounted practice rounds MUST be booked by e-mailing John.

  • Beginning this week, Practice Rounds are available Monday – Thursday during the weeks leading up to the qualifier.

 

Starting Times:  Play will begin in 2 waves at 8:00 AM and 12:15 PM off the 1st and 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.

 

Withdrawals:  To withdraw from a qualifier, please login to the USGA Portal and click WITHDRAW and select the Championship and Reason for withdrawing. If applicable, any refund will be processed within 5-7 business days. Once submitted, all withdrawals are final. If you need to withdraw within 48 hours of the qualifier, please also e-mail Grace McKinnon at gmckinnon@massgolf.org.

 

Qualifying & Alternate Spots Available: 3 Qualifying Spot(s) and 2 Alternate Spots. Qualifying players will advance to the to the 2026 U.S. Four-Ball Championship at Desert Mountain Club (Scottsdale, AZ).

 

Distance Devices:  The use of distance measuring devices is permitted.

 

Caddies & Push Carts: Players are permitted to employ a caddy and/or use a push cart. 

 

Competition Tees/ Yardage: Competition Tees & Yardage are approximate and subject to change. Play will be approximately from 7,200 yards (Black Tee Set) (Par 72). 

 

Golf Shop, Locker Room and Practice Facilities: The practice facilities will be open and available at 6:30 AM. 

 

Food & Beverage:  Food and beverage will be available for purchase in the clubhouse grill. No breakfast is available. 

 

Dress Code:  Please observe the USGA dress code as stated in the application. 

 

*Please also review the 2025 USGA Hard Card and other policies located under the tab labeled "USGA Policies" prior to competition.

 

*There will be no registration on the day of the event - please report to your scheduled starting hole to receive local rules, scorecard, etc. 10 minutes prior to your starting time.

 

Staff-in-Charge: Greg Howell (ghowell@massgolf.org)

Official-in-Charge: Don Place