115th Massachusetts Open Championship
Sacconnesset Golf Club
June 10-12, 2025
132 Falmouth Woods Road | Falmouth, MA 02536
Player Information Sheet
Format: 54 holes, stroke play (18-holes per day), 144 +/- 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. Any competitors interested in securing a Sacconnesset Golf Club caddie should contact Ken Charpentier by email at (kencharpentier@yahoo.com) or text at (774) 406-1339. “A” caddies will be assigned on a first come first served basis, $150/day (includes tip).
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.
Practice Areas: The following practice areas will be available; shuttle rides will be provided to/from the practice areas from the practice putting green at Sacconnesset Golf Club.
The Cape Club (125 Falmouth Woods Rd.)
The practice range at The Cape Club will be open each tournament day at 6:15am. Mats only and please note that 85% limited flight balls are used. The practice range at The Cape Club will be available for championship competitors after 4:30pm on Monday, June 9th.
Sacconnesset Golf Club
Hitting nets will be available each tournament day starting at 6:30am. The short game area at Sacconnesset Golf Club will be closed each tournament day.
Tees/Approximate Yardage: The championship will be played at approx. 7,000 yards (black tees), par 72.
Food & Beverage: Will be available for purchase throughout the event in the clubhouse and the "Mid-Way" (11th Tee).
- Clubhouse (CREDIT CARD ONLY) | "Mid-Way" (CASH ONLY)
- Limited breakfast service will be available beginning at 7:00am.
- Lunch service will be available starting each day at 11:00am in the clubhouse.
- 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. Please be aware of any parking updates that will be received via text message.
Overflow parking will be available at The Cape Club (125 Falmouth Woods Rd.); please follow all posted signage. Shuttle rides will be available from the overflow parking lot to Sacconnesset Golf Club.
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 & Don Place