Player Information Sheet

 

2026 Massachusetts Amateur Public Links Qualifier - Chicopee CC

 

Tuesday, July 21th, 2026

 

 

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:

  • Weekdays before 12:30 pm and weekends after 1pm

 

Notes:

  • There will be a mandatory cart/trail fee of $20.
  • Competitors will be limited to one practice round and will be paired up with other competitors.
  • Please limit your practice round to one ball on each hole and be aware of your pace of play with surrounding groups.
  • Call 413-594-9295 to schedule a practice round. 

 

Competition Tees/ Yardage: The competition will be played from the BLUE tee yardage (Approx. 6,422 yards; par 71). 

 

StrackaLine Yardage Books:

  • Mass Golf is now partnering with StrackaLine and 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.

 

Starting Times: Play will begin at 7:00am 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.

 

Qualifying & Alternate Spots Available: 14 players and ties will advance to the Championship Proper at Waubeeka Golf Links (August 17-18). Alternates will be assigned per the Mass Golf alternate policy. There will be no playoffs for qualifying or alternate spots. The number of qualifying spots is subject to change based on any withdrawals prior to the competition.

 

Automotive Transportation: The use of automotive transportation is available during the qualifying round at the player's expense - $20. Automotive transportation will be permitted for the Championship proper. Please Note: Per the Mass Golf Policies & Procedures, no more than two carts will be permitted per starting time.

 

Caddies: Caddies are permitted. Caddies may ride in a golf cart if space permits, but no more than two carts will be permitted per starting time. 

 

Club Facilities: Open and available starting at 6:00 am. Food and beverage will be available starting at 10:00 am.

 

Practice Range: Open at 6:00 am, No Drivers allowed on the range.

 

Rules of Play: The 2023 Rules of Golf are in effect and are supplemented by the Mass Golf Hard Card. It is the individual's player's responsibility to know the Terms of the Competition. 

 

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

 

Score Posting: All scores from individual stroke play events (qualifiers & championships) will be automatically posted to a player's Mass Golf/USGA Handicap Index by the Mass Golf Staff.

 

Official In-Charge: Bobby Villeneuve