96th Women’s Four-Ball Championship for the Townshend Cup

Walpole Country Club | June 30, 2025

233 Baker St | Walpole, MA 02081 | (508) 668-1105

 

Player Information Sheet

 

Format: 

 

Championship Division:

18 Holes, Four-Ball Stroke Play

 

 Any tie for first place will be decided immediately by a hole-by-hole playoff (Championship Division only).

 

Tournament Division:

Gross and Net (85% of course handicap).

 

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 site. It is the individual player’s responsibility to know the Terms of the Competition.

 

Policies & Procedures: Please refer to the Mass Golf POLICIES & PROCEDURES.

 

Golf Carts, Caddies, & Push/Pull Carts: Golf carts are included in the entry fee, and competitors are encouraged to use golf carts during the Championship. Caddies, and push/pull carts are also permitted.

 

Starting Times: Can be found on the MASSACHUSETTS WOMEN'S FOUR-BALL CHAMPIONSHIP home page. 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.

 

Tees/ Approximate Yardage: Approximate yardage for the Championship Proper will be the clubs Gold Tees set around 5,600 yards.

The approximate yardage for the Tournament Division will the clubs Red Tees set around 5,400 yards.

 

Practice Round Information: Discounted practice rounds will be available to all competitors at the discretion of the club based on availability. Competitors are required to call the Golf Shop at 508-668-7184 to schedule their practice round – no walk-up times will be available. Players will be paired together at the discretion of the Walpole CC professional staff.

 

There will be a mandatory $40 trail fee per player for the practice round. If players choose to ride there will be an additional $30 plus tax cart fee. All payments for the practice round (trail fee & cart fees) must be paid in CASH.

 

Practice Round Dates/Times

Tuesday, June 17

2:00pm-2:30pm

 

Monday, June 23

2:00pm-2:30pm

 

Wednesday, June 25

2:00pm-2:30pm

 

Notes

-Only ONE BALL may be played by competitors during their practice round.

 

Practice Facilities: The practice facilities will be available starting at 7:00 AM on Monday, June 30th.

 

Food & Beverage Services: Mass Golf will be providing a complimentary luncheon on Monday, June 30th for all competitors between the hours of 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM. The Carriage House will be available to competitors for purchase snacks and drinks throughout the day (Cash Only). 

 

On-Course Restrooms: Clubhouse & Hole #14

 

Prizes: Hannah D. Townshend Cup engraved with the names of Women’s Four-Ball Championship Winners (Gross). Merchandise certificates will be awarded to top finishers in the Championship & Tournament Division

 

 

 

Official in Charge: Terry Wappel

Staff in Charge: Sean Morahan