2026 Mother Son Modified Scotch Tournament

Sterling National Country Club

July 14, 2026

 

Player Information Sheet

Sterling National Country Club | 33 Albright Rd. | Sterling, MA | 01564

 

History of the Mother Son Modified Tournament: The Mother Son Tournament originated at Wellesley Country Club.  Last year's winners were:

Senior Division and Overall: Loren Le Gassick and Philip Le Gassick

Junior Division: Ben Ragosa and Katie Ragosa

 

Format:

  • 18 holes of Modified Scotch format 
  • Each team member will hit their tee shot after which the better of the two balls will be played into the hole in alternate shot format.
  • Gross and Net Divisions

 

Handicaps: 60% of lower handicap plus 40% of higher handicap for team handicap as of June 24th, 2026.

 

Tees: Women will play from Mass Golf Red Tees from ~5,200 yards. Men will play from Mass Golf Blue Tees from ~6,200 yards.

 

Starting Times: Refer to pairings and starting hole assignments.

 

8:00 AM Shotgun Time                                                 

7:45 AM – 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:  The driving range and putting green will be accessible before play beginning at 7:00 a.m.

 

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 area. Mass Golf staff will verify with the designated scorekeepers that their scores are accurate and will take a verbal yes as a confirmation/signature.

 

Playoff: In the event of a tie for the overall Champion only, there will be a hole-by-hole sudden death playoff on holes designated by the Committee to determine the Champion team. All other ties will be decided by matching cards in accordance with USGA® recommended method.

 

AwardsThe Mother Son Senior Division and Mother Son Junior Division each have a permanent trophy that will be engraved with the names of the low gross winners from their respective divisions, as well as an overall trophy that will be engraved with the names of the low gross winners regardless of division. Prize Certificates (gross & net places) will be given out and must be redeemed at Sterling National Country Club.

 

Rules of Golf: The USGA® Rules of GolfLocal 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: Bathrooms are located in the clubhouse, porta potty between holes 4/5 and 11/16 and an indoor women's restroom between 11/16.

 

Water and Snacks: There is a variety of water jugs throughout the courseSnacks will be available at registration.

 

Food and Beverage: The beverage cart will be available at 8:00 am CASH ONLY. A lunch buffet will be available to all participants after play concluded. Cash and Card are accepted.

 

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

jwalkiewicz@massgolf.org

(774) 430-9022

 

Kyle Sherman

Manager of Member Events & Services

ksherman@massgolf.org

(774) 430-9014

 

Max Bonanno

Women's Events Intern

 

Will Savery

Member Services Intern