Championships: Open Championship

This event is the only one of its kind on the MGA Championship slate, welcoming both amateur and professional golfers to compete against each other. Inaugurated in 1905 by Donald Ross' victory at Vesper Country Club, the state open has provided some of the most defining moments in Massachusetts golf history. Notable champions of past years include Walter Hagen, Francis Ouimet, Gene Sarazen, Byron Nelson and Bob Toski.

June 22-24, 2009

  • Belmont Country Club
  • Belmont, MA
  • Entry Fee: Amateurs - $150; Professional - $225
  • Entries Close April 23, 2009 at 5:00 PM

Eligibility

Eligibility Entries are open to professional golfers and amateur golfers with an up-to-date MGA/USGA GHIN Handicap Index not exceeding 2.4 (as determined by the April 15, 2009 Handicap Revision), or who have completed their handicap certification as defined on the Entry Form. Complete conditions and regulations are available here (PDF).

Qualifying Sites

Date Site Times
Info Sheet
Results
Highlights
May 19 Berkshire Hills CC
May 19 Hopkinton CC
May 21 Green Hill Municipal GC
May 26 The Captains GC (Port)
May 27 CC of Halifax
May 28 Indian Ridge CC

 

2009 Massachusetts Open Champion

Rob Oppenheim

MGA Noteworthy

  • Note 1: Congratulations to Rob Oppenheim on winning the 100th State Open Championship.

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