Player Information Sheet

 

2027 U.S. Four-Ball Qualifying - GreatHorse

Tuesday, September 1st, 2026

 

 

Practice Rounds: Please read the entire practice round notice below before contacting GreatHorse. Players may arrange a practice round by contacting the golf shop and identifying themselves as a competitor in the field. Practice rounds will be offered based on club availability within the timeframes listed below. 

 

Availability:

  • Practice rounds may be booked starting on Tuesday, August 18th. Please do not contact the golf shop prior to 8/18. 

  • Based on availability at the host club’s discretion. No practice rounds will be available prior to 1:00pm on Weekends. 

  • No Practice rounds will be available on Monday, August 31st.


Notes:

  • The cost of a practice round is a mandatory $30 cart/trail fee. 
  • Practice rounds are for competitors only. No guests, caddies, guardians, spectators, etc.
  • Players may play just 1 ball du ring the practice round
  • Players should play the Red/Black combo tees during a practice round for the most accurate representation of the course setup. 
  • The GreatHorse Pro Shop phone number is (413) 566-2005
     

Starting Times:  Play will begin in 2 waves off the 1st and 10th tee. Pairings & Starting Times will be available after the close of entries and can be accessed by clicking the "Starting Times & Parings" tab above. There will be no registration on the day of the event, please report to your scheduled starting tee to receive local rules, hole locations, scorecard, etc. at least 10 minutes prior to your starting time.

 

Withdrawals:  To withdraw from a qualifier, please login to the USGA Portal and click WITHDRAW and select the Championship and Reason for withdrawing. If applicable, any refund will be processed within 5-7 business days. Once submitted, all withdrawals are final. If you need to withdraw within 48 hours of the qualifier, please also e-mail Grace McKinnon at gmckinnon@massgolf.org.

 

Qualifying & Alternate Spots Available: 3 Qualifying Spot(s) and 2 Alternate Spots. Qualifying players will advance to the to the 2027 U.S. Four-Ball Championship at Erin Hills (Erin, WI). 

 

Distance Devices:  The use of distance measuring devices is permitted.

 

Caddies & Push Carts: Players are permitted to employ a caddy and/or use a push cart. 

 

Competition Tees/ Yardage: Competition Tees & Yardage are approximate and subject to change. Play will be approximately from 7,100 yards - Par 72. 

 

Golf Shop, Locker Room and Practice Facilities: The practice facilities will be open and available at 6:30 AM. 

 

Food & Beverage:  Food and beverage will be available for purchase in the clubhouse grill. 

 

Dress Code:  Please observe the USGA dress code as stated in the application. 

 

*Please also review the 2026 USGA Hard Card and other policies located under the tab labeled "USGA Policies" prior to competition.

 

*There will be no registration on the day of the event - please report to your scheduled starting hole to receive local rules, scorecard, etc. 10 minutes prior to your starting time.

 

Staff-in-Charge: Greg Howell (ghowell@massgolf.org)

Official-in-Charge: Bob Villenueve