2025 Cris Eaton Chapman Tournament
Fall River Country Club
May 12, 2025
Player Information Sheet
Fall River Country Club | Fall River, MA | 02747
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 Kristen Henderson/Mercedese E. “Ellie” Large.
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 Divisions
Divisions:
- Division 1 must have both players with Handicap Indexes up to 18.0
- Division 2 must have both players with Handicap Indexes 18.1-54.0
Handicaps: 60% of lower handicap plus 40% of higher handicap for team handicap as of April 23rd, 2025. Players will be limited to a 36 Playing Handicap™.
Tees: Mass Golf Red Tees ~5,200 yards
Starting 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. 1:15 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: Fall River Country Club has a 150 yard max range between the 1st and 9th hole with 6 hitting stations. There is a practice putting green by the golf shop along with a hitting net for those that don't want to make the walk to the driving range.
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 in each division. 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 Fall River Country 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 main level of the clubhouse, the locker rooms on the 3rd floor, between greens 2 & 3, and porta-potties on tees 9 & 14.
Water and Snacks: Water is available at the practice green, 4th tee, 6th green/9th tee, and 12th green/15th tee. Mass Golf will also have complimentary snacks available at registration. Cash and Credit card are accepted.
Food and Beverage: A lunch buffet will be available to all participants starting at 11:30 AM. Coffee will be available inside the clubhouse for the morning shotgun participants starting at 7 AM. The bar inside the clubhouse will also be available for alcoholic purchases starting at 11 AM. Cash and Credit card are accepted.
Additional Information: ONE practice round privileges/cost: Tuesday's anytime, Thursdays after 12:00 p.m. and Saturdays & Sundays after 1:00 p.m. The cost is $35.00 mandatory cart fee.
DECISIONS BY THE COMMITTEE IN ATTENDANCE ARE FINAL.
Mass Golf Staff Members in Charge:
Jenna Walkiewicz
Assistant Director of Member Services
(774) 430-9022
Jared Winiarz
Member Services Coordinator
Peter Delmonico
Women's Events Intern
Kyle Patriarca
Member Services Intern
Thank you to our wonderful Mass Golf Rules Officials and Volunteers