TEDESCO COUNTRY CLUB | MARLBEHEAD, MA | MAY 18 & 19, 2026 (ROUND 1 & 2)
KERNWOOD COUNTRY CLUB | SALEM, MA | MAY 18, 2026 (ROUND 1)
INDIAN RIDGE COUNTRY CLUB | ANDOVER, MA | MAY 19, 2026 (ROUND 2)
ELIGIBILITY
Any two-person team of amateur golfers (ages 55+ as of May 18, 2026) who have an active Mass Golf Membership. Combined Handicap Index® not exceeding 12.0 (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.
Super Senior Division Eligibility: Each championship flight is guaranteed to comprise of at least fifteen (15) Super Senior Division teams (ages 65+). Super Senior teams consist of two golfers (ages 65+) as of May 18, 2026. All Super Senior Division teams will also be competing for the overall Senior Four-Ball Championship (one tee set)
ENTRIES: FEE, CLOSING DATE, REFUNDS
All teams – including those who are exempt, 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: $380 per team
Entries Close: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
FIELD SIZE - FLIGHT PLACEMENT
Total field size of 176 teams/352 players. All teams submitting a registration will be sorted “low-to-high” by combined Handicap Index® as of the entry close date (April 15). The low 88 teams will compete in FLIGHT A, the next low 88 teams will compete in FLIGHT B. Any ties will be broken using the lowest individual player Handicap Index®.
EXEMPTIONS
Upon receipt of a completed online registration by the published entry deadline, the teams in the following categories are guaranteed a spot in the championship; 2026 Senior Four-Ball Championship Exemptions.
SCHEDULE
The Senior Four-Ball Championship field will be divided into two Championship propers that will be running concurrently with different course rotations.
Championship Flight A - Kernwood Country Club (Round 1) & Tedesco Country Club (Round 2).
- In the event of a tie for the championship a hole-by-hole playoff will be held at Tedesco Country Club.
Championship Flight B - Tedesco Country Club (Round 1) & Indian Ridge Country Club (Round 2)
- In the event of a tie for the championship a hole-by-hole playoff will be held at Indian Ridge CC.
INCLEMENT WEATHER/CANCELLED ROUND STIPULATION
If 36-holes of competition cannot be completed as scheduled, the low 18-hole score from each site will be used to determine co-champions.
TROPHIES & PRIZES
The winners will receive the Senior Four-Ball Championship Trophy. The winners of the Super Senior Division will receive the Super Senior Division Trophy. Players finishing in the top ten & ties and in the top five & ties in the Super Senior Division IN BOTH CHAMPIONSHIPS will receive merchandise certificates that are only redeemable at the host site(s).
CADDIES/GOLF CARTS
The use of golf carts is permitted, and fees are included in the championship entry fee. Players may also 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 each day of the Championship proper. Additional food & beverage details and availability for the championship proper 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 Senior Four-Ball Championship website shortly after entries close. Championship information will be shared shortly after the final scheduled qualifying round.
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.