Player Information Sheet

 

2027 U.S. Four-Ball Qualifying - The Ridge Club

Monday, August 31st, 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:

  • Based on availability with the following restrictions:

    • Monday - Thursday after 12PM

    • Friday - Sunday after 2PM 

  • Mandatory Practice Round: $50 

 

To secure a practice round tee time please call 508-428-6800.

 

Starting Times:  Play will begin in at 8:00 AM off the 1st 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.

 

Withdrawals:  To withdraw from a qualifier, please login to the USGA Portal and click WITHDRAW and select the Championship and Reason for withdrawing. If applicable, any refund will be processed within 5-7 business days. Once submitted, all withdrawals are final. If you need to withdraw within 48 hours of the qualifier, please also e-mail Grace McKinnon at gmckinnon@massgolf.org.

 

Qualifying & Alternate Spots Available: 2 Qualifying Spot(s) and 2 Alternate Spots. Qualifying players will advance to the to the 2027 U.S. Four-Ball Championship at Erin Hills (Erin, Wisconsin). 

 

Distance Devices:  The use of distance measuring devices is permitted.

 

Caddies & Push Carts: Players are permitted to employ a caddy and/or use a push cart. This USGA qualifier is walking only and no automotive transportation is permitted.

 

Competition Tees/ Yardage: Competition Tees & Yardage are approximate and subject to change. Play will be approximately from 6,657 yards (Black Tee Set) (Par 71). 

 

Golf Shop, Locker Room and Practice Facilities: The practice facilities will be open and available at 7:00 AM. MATS ONLY for the driving range. The chipping and putting green will be open but the wedge range will be CLOSED. 

 

Food & Beverage:  Food and beverage will be available for purchase at the Splash House from 9:00AM to 6:00PM

 

Dress Code:  Please observe the USGA dress code as stated in the application. 

 

*Please also review the 2026 USGA Hard Card and other policies located under the tab labeled "USGA Policies" prior to competition.

 

*There will be no registration on the day of the event - please report to your scheduled starting hole to receive local rules, scorecard, etc. 10 minutes prior to your starting time.

 

Staff-in-Charge: Sean Morahan (smorahan@massgolf.org)

Official-in-Charge: John Crook