OAK HILL COUNTRY CLUB | FITCHBURG, MA | AUGUST 10-14, 2026
ELIGIBILITY
Any female amateur golfer who has an active Mass Golf Membership and Handicap Index® not exceeding 10.0 (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.
ENTRIES: FEE, CLOSING DATE, REFUNDS
All players must submit and complete payment of an online registration through the Mass Golf event registrations system by 5:00pm EDT on the published entry deadline. CLICK HERE to view all applicable withdrawal and refund polices.
Entry Fee: $175
Entries Close: July 8, 2026
FIELD
The Championship field will be limited to 100 players. Registrations for the Women's Amateur Championship are based on a low-to-high index selection process outlined HERE.
EXEMPTIONS
Upon receipt of a completed online registration by the published entry deadline, the players in the following categories are guaranteed a spot in the championship; 2026 Women's Amateur Championship Exemptions.
SCHEDULE
Championship – (+/-) 100 players; 36 holes stroke play, followed by 32 seed match play.
- Monday, August 10 – Round 1, 18 holes
- Tuesday, August 11 – Round 2, 18 holes
The low 32 scorers will advance to Match Play on August 12. A tie for the final qualifying place(s) will be determined by a hole-by-hole playoff.
Match Play - General Numeric Draw will be used. For purposes of determining places in the draw, ties in qualifying rounds will be decided by the order in which scores are returned, except that places of those participating in a play-off will be determined by performance in the play-off and if necessary, a blind draw
- Round of 32 (AM) - August 12
- Round of 16 (PM) - August 12
- Quarterfinals (AM) - August 13
- Semifinals (PM) - August 13
- Finals (AM/PM) - August 14 (18 Holes)
In the event of a tied match, (a) the winner shall be decided immediately by a hole-by-hole play-off, and (b) the stipulated round is deemed to extend to as many holes as are required for a match to be won.
TROPHIES & PRIZES
The winner will receive the Women's Amateur Championship Trophy. The Medalist(s) during the stroke play portion will be awarded the Osgood Memorial Medal. The 32 Match Play Qualifiers will receive merchandise certificates and are only redeemable at the host site.
CADDIES/GOLF CARTS
The use of golf carts is NOT permitted. Players may use caddies, and push/pull carts (including electric) at the host club’s discretion.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
A Mass Golf sponsored lunch will be available for all championship competitors on August 10 and throughout match play. Additional food & beverage details and availability will be outlined on the player information sheet.
LOCAL RULES; TERMS OF THE COMPETITION; SCHEDULES
The Mass Golf Board of Directors/on-site Rules Committee reserves the right to alter any of the Local Rules, Terms of the Competition, provisions and/or schedules. The decision of the Board of Directors/on-site Rules Committee in any matter will be final.
2026 Mass Golf Local Rules & Terms of the Competition for Mass Golf Championships
POLICIES; PROCEDURES
CLICK HERE to view all applicable Mass Golf policies & procedures.
STARTING TIMES & PLAYER INFORMATION
Championship information, including tee times, pairings and player information will be emailed to all competitors and posted to the Women's Amateur Championship website shortly after entries close.
PRACTICE ROUNDS
Practice round opportunities/access may be available at the discretions of the host club(s). Details regarding practice rounds will be shared with competitors during the registration process and/or at the close of entries. Competitors are asked to refrain from contacting host club(s) regarding practice rounds until they receive official details from Mass Golf.
