114th Massachusetts Open Championship

Willowbend

June 10-12, 2024

100 Willowbend Drive | Mashpee, MA 02649

 

Player Information Sheet

 

Format: 54 holes, stroke play (18-holes per day), 150 +/- players, comprised of qualified and those exempt from qualifying. The fifty (50) lowest scorers & ties or anyone within 7 strokes of the leader after 36-holes will continue play on June 12th.

 

Rules of Play: The 2023 Rules of Golf are in effect and are supplemented by the Mass Golf Hard Card. The Committee will provide any additional Local Rules needed at the Championship sites. It is the individual player’s responsibility to know the Terms of the Competition.

 

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

 

Golf Carts, Caddies and Pull Carts: Players may use caddies and/or pull/push carts during the Championship Proper. The use of automotive transportation is NOT permitted.

 

Starting Times – Rounds 1, 2 & 3: Can be found HERE. Please make sure to be at your starting tee at least 10 minutes prior to your starting time to ensure that all proper instructions are received from the starter.

 

A shuttle will be available from the practice range/putting green to the 1st and 10th tees, please plan your time accordingly.

 

Practice Facilities: Will be open and available starting at 6:30am each tournament day and close at 7:00pm.

 

On Monday, June 10th the practice range will be closed from 2:45-5:00pm).

 

Tees/Approximate Yardage: The championship will be played on the Bay (front 9) and Bog (back 9) courses. Par 70; approx. 6,300 yards.

 

Yardage Books:

  • Mass Golf is now partnering with StrakaLine and all Open Championship 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 StrakaLine are compliant with the Rules of Golf and are permitted for use in Mass Golf championships.

 

Food & Beverage: Will be available for purchase throughout the event in the Grille Room and at the 1st tee (Joe's Grille) - (CREDIT CARD ONLY in both locations).

  • Breakfast service will only be available at the 1st tee beginning at 7:00am (Joe's Grille).
  • Lunch service will be available starting each day at 11:00am in the Grille Room.
    • Lunch service and all food service will close at 4:00pm on Monday (6/10).
    • Lunch service will end at 4:00pm on Tuesday (6/11) and Wednesday (6/12) with dinner service availability to follow.
  • Bar service will be available each day.

 

Locker Room: The locker room facilities will be open/available for all competitors; no individual locker space will be available.

 

Parking: To assist with parking availability, please plan accordingly with caddies, friends, family, etc. and carpool if possible.

 

Purse/Prizes: The Clarence G. Cochrane Memorial Trophy will be presented to the Champion and The Commonwealth Cup will be presented to the Low-Amateur. A professional purse of $75,000 will be distributed to the low fifty (50) finishers & ties. Merchandise certificates will be awarded to amateur finishers and are only redeemable at the host site.

 

Official(s)-in-Charge: John Crook & Shayne Grier