2026 Cris Eaton Chapman Tournament
Presidents Golf Course
May 12, 2026
Player Information Sheet
President Golf Course | 357 W Squantum Street, Quincy, MA | 02171
History of the Cris Eaton Chapman Tournament: The Cris Eaton Chapman Tournament originated in 1966 and is named after Mrs. Charles F. (Cris) Eaton who was twice the President of the WGAM from 1954-1957. She also initiated the New England Women’s Golf Association to foster interstate competition. Last year’s winners were Kristen Henderson/Mercedese E. “Ellie” Large.
Format:
- 18 holes of a Chapman format
- Both golfers hit their tee shot, then hit their partner’s ball, then the team selects a ball and alternates playing that ball into the hole.
- Gross and Net Divisions
Divisions:
- Division 1 must have both players with Handicap Indexes up to 18.0
- Division 2 must have both players with Handicap Indexes 18.1-54.0
Handicaps: 60% of lower handicap plus 40% of higher handicap for team handicap as of April 22nd, 2026. Players will be limited to a 36 Playing Handicap™.
Tees: Mass Golf Red Tees ~5,200 yards
Starting Times: Refer to pairings and starting hole assignments.
8:00 AM Shotgun Time 1:30 PM Shotgun Time
7:45 AM – All golfers to be ready at their carts. 1:15 PM – All golfers to be ready at their carts.
Scorecards: Paper scorecards will be provided to all participants for the player’s own notes. All paper scorecards are considered UNOFFICIAL. The official scorecard will be the mobile Golf Genius app scoring. Prior to the tournament, players should download the Golf Genius app. Click HERE for mobile scoring instructions. You will be provided a GGID number on your scorecards and that is the number you type into the app to see your foursome and enter scores.
Practice Areas: PRESIDENTS DOES NOT HAVE A DRIVING RANGE. There are two hitting nets next to the practice putting green. If you want to hit balls on a full driving range prior to your round, we suggest the public range at Granite Links that opens at dawn.
Pace of Play: Pace for this round is 4 hours and 30 minutes. Please ensure that you are keeping within a hole of the group in front of you.
Scoring: At the end of the round all scores must be verified by the team before your team’s designated app scorekeeper and unofficial written scorekeeper reports to the scoring tent. Mass Golf staff will verify with the designated scorekeepers that their scores are accurate and will take a verbal yes as a confirmation/signature.
Awards: The Cris Eaton Chapman has a permanent trophy that will be engraved with the names of the low gross winners in each division. All ties will be decided by a matching of cards in accordance with USGA recommended method. Prize Certificates (gross & net places) will be given out and must be redeemed at Presidents Golf Course.
Rules of Golf: The USGA® Rules of Golf, Local Rules and Terms of Competitions for Mass Golf Tournaments govern all play.
Mass Golf Policies & Procedures: Please refer to Policies & Procedures and Pace of Play Policy.
Distance-Measuring Devices: Permitted as specified in Mass Golf Policies & Procedures.
Bathrooms: Located in the main level of the clubhouse. There are no restrooms on the golf course.
Water and Snacks: Mass Golf will provide water bottles on each golf cart in addition to on course. Mass Golf will also have complimentary snacks available at registration.
Food and Beverage: A lunch buffet will be available to all participants starting at 12:00 PM. The bar inside the clubhouse will also be available for breakfast sandwiches and alcoholic purchases starting at 7 AM. Cash and Credit card are accepted.
Additional Information: Players should call the golf shop directly to book practice rounds based on availability. The cost is $34 and players can rent a cart for an additional $22.
DECISIONS BY THE COMMITTEE IN ATTENDANCE ARE FINAL.
Mass Golf Staff Members in Charge:
Katie Ryan
Manager of Women's Events
kryan@massgolf.org
(774) 430-9012
Jenna Walkiewicz
Assistant Director of Member Services
Thank you to our wonderful Mass Golf Rules Officials and Volunteers