NORTON, Massachusetts – Earlier this year, an announcement was made by the USGA, identifying Massachusetts as one of seven states to participate in the pilot phase of the U.S. National Development Program. As indicated in the initial announcement, a point system will be put in place for both girls and boys, to assist in the team selection process.
Today, Mass Golf has announced the point systems for both girls and boys. In order to be eligible to receive points, players must compete in at least four (4) events from the points system and meet all U.S. National Development Program and Team Massachusetts eligibility guidelines.
The U.S. National Development Program is the United States’ first national development program to provide a clear and unified pathway for the country’s top players, beginning with competitive junior golf through to the pinnacles of the sport. The U.S. National Development Program will identify, train, develop, fund and support the nation’s most talented junior players – regardless of cultural, geographical or financial background.
Team Massachusetts will be managed by Mass Golf, based on guidelines provided by the USGA, and will be supported through a collaborative effort between other state-wide and regional organizations including New England Professional Golfers’ Association and the United States Challenge Cup.
Mass Golf is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is dedicated to advancing golf in Massachusetts by building an engaged community around the sport.
With a community made up of over 123,000 golf enthusiasts and over 340 member clubs, Mass Golf is one of the largest state golf associations in the country. Members enjoy the benefits of handicapping, engaging golf content, course rating and scoring services along with the opportunity to compete in an array of events for golfers of all ages and abilities.
At the forefront of junior development, Mass Golf is proud to offer programming to youth in the state through First Tee Massachusetts and subsidized rounds of golf by way of Youth on Course.
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