43rd Massachusetts Mid-Amateur Championship

Thorny Lea Golf Club

October 7 - 9, 2026

159 Torrey St | Brockton, MA 02301

 

 

Player Information Sheet

 

Schedule of Play/Format:

 

  • October 7th (Wednesday) & 8th (Thursday) - Round 1 and 2 (18 holes/day)
    • A cut to the low 30 competitors & ties (or anyone within 5 strokes of the leader) will be made after 36-holes. 
  • October 9th (Friday) - Round 3

 

Championship Tees: Approximate yardage will be 6,400 yards. A hole-by-hole yardage guide can be found HERE. (Subject to change).

 

Rules of Play: The 2023 Rules of Golf are in effect and are supplemented by the Mass Golf Hard Card. The Committee will provide any additional Local Rules needed at the Championship site. It is the individual player’s responsibility to know the Terms of the Competition.

 

Policies & Procedures: Please refer to the Mass Golf Policies & Procedures page.

 

Caddies and Pull/Push Carts: The use of caddies, and pull/push carts is permitted for the Championship proper.

 

Golf Carts: The use of automotive transportation (golf carts) is permitted for the Championship proper, but are not included in your entry fee. Carts must be rented at the competitor's expense - $30 (CASH ONLY).

 

Note: No more than 2 golf carts will be permitted per starting time regardless of the number of players and/or caddies in a group. Caddies are permitted to ride in a player's cart only if there is an available seat. 

 

Starting Times (Rounds 1 & 2): Can be found on the Massachusetts Mid-Amateur home page.  Please make sure to be at your starting tee at least 10 minutes prior to your starting time to ensure that all proper instructions are received from the starter.

 

Players starting on hole 11 should allow 15 minutes to get out to the starting tee. Shuttles will be going back and forth, but it is the players responsibility to arrive on time.  

 

Practice Rounds: 

Dates & Times

  • Monday - 9/14 - After 2pm
  • Tuesday - 9/22 - 1pm to 3pm
  • Thursday - 9/24 - 8am to 10am
  • Monday - 9/28 - After 2pm
  • Tuesday - 9/29 - 1pm to 3pm

Notes

  • Please call the Thorny Lea Golf Shop (508-584-7060) in order to schedule a practice round.
    • No walk-up times will be available.
  • Fee of $50, CASH ONLY.
  • Competitors will be limited to one practice round and may be paired up with other Mid-Amateur Championship competitors.
  • Only one ball may be played per competitor during their practice round.

 

Practice Facilities: The practice facilities will be open one hour before the first scheduled starting time, and will close after the last tee time of the day. 

  • 170 Yards Maximum for the Driving Range.

 

Yardage Books:

  • Mass Golf is now partnering with StrackaLine and all Mid-Amateur Championship competitors will receive a 20% discount on their order. To receive your discount automatically at checkout – CLICK HERE or use the code “MASSGOLF”
  • All yardage books (and greens guides) purchased through StrackaLine are compliant with the Rules of Golf and are permitted for use in Mass Golf championships.

 

Food & Beverage Services:

  • Wednesday, October 7th: Lunch will be provided by Mass Golf for all competitors from approx. 11:00am to 3:00pm. 

 

  • Thursday, October 8th: All food and beverage items will be available at the player's expense. CASH OR CARD. 

 

  • Friday, October 9th: Lunch will be provided by Mass Golf for all competitors from approx. 11:00am to 2:30pm. 

 

  • Additional F&B services (including bar service) will be available to players, caddies, spectators, etc. from the restaurant at the individual's expense.

 

  • The Snack Shack will be open & available throughout the week, CASH ONLY.

 

  • Breakfast services will not be available throughout the week.  

 

Prizes: The Ted Bishop Cup will be presented to the Champion. Merchandise certificates will be awarded to the top finishers and ties and are only redeemable at the host site. 

 

Official-in-Charge: Megan Bearce

 

Staff-in-Charge: Jamie Haufler