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The NEPGA’s tournament schedule is coming together nicely, and most events go on sale on March 11 at 9:00am. Between PPC Qualifiers, Pro Stroke Play Events, and Pro-Am’s, there’s something for everyone! th

NEPGA Championship

August 31 - September 2 st nd

Portland CC & Woodlands Club

nepga senior championship

July 27 - 28 th th

Agawam Hunt

nepga assistant championship

September 21 - 22 st nd

Alpine CC

nepga stroke play finals

September 29th Club at New Seabury

VIEW COMPLETE NEpga SCHEDULE HERE

NEPGA Staff and Tournament Committee have updated the Tournament Rules of Play (Hard Card) for 2026. The most significant changes are described below. Please click the link at the bottom of the page to view the entire Hard Card, and print a copy to keep in your golf bag in case you need it! Reach out to Director of Rules and Competitions Max Doctoroff at mdoctoroff@pgahq.com or 617-6698929 for clarification on any of these Local Rules.

MLR E-14: player unaware ball might have moved

When a player is completely unaware they caused their ball to move before playing it, they have not played from a wrong place. They are still on the hook for any penalties that apply for causing the ball to move, however. In most cases, this will reduce the penalty for the player (approved for use by USGA January 2026).

MLR F-5: immovable obstructions near putting greens

The Local Rule (that’s been on the Hard Card in years past) that allows line of play relief from immovable obstructions within two club-lengths of the green and within two clublengths of the ball is still in effect. However, it now offers relief from ground under repair, if it meets the same conditions. Please remember that both the ball and the immovable obstruction/GUR must be in an area cut to fairway height or less for the Local Rule to apply (approved for use by USGA January 2026).

As the Tournament Committee’s term ended after last season, we are pleased to have some new faces, as well as some returning members on the Committee for the upcoming season. The NEPGA would like to thank all the outgoing TC members for their dedicated service and guidance over the last few years, and welcome the new members to the Committee! Please feel free to reach out to the Committee with any ideas or feedback you have for the tournament program.

2026 Tournament committee members

Jeff Martin, PGA, Chair - jeffmartinpga@gmail.com

Eric Barlow, PGA - eglfprb@aol.com Bob Bruso, PGA - rbruso@pga.com

Mark Cunningham, PGA - celticiz@yahoo.com

Curt Goldsberry, PGA - curtgoldsberry33@gmail.com

Ed Kirby, PGA - dandkirby@hotmail.com

Kristen MacDonald, PGA - kristen.macdonald@verizon.net

Jason Malcolm, PGA - jmalcolm1017@gmail.com

John Paesani, PGA - jpaesani@gmail.com

Dan Venezio, PGA - dvenezio84@gmail.com

The final tournament that the Section is struggling to book is the 2026 Pro-Officer. If you have an available day to host the event at your Club, we need your help! The ideal date for the event would be Monday, September 14 , but we have a number of Wednesdays or Thursdays open throughout the summer if that works better for your schedule. th

Club Car is our partner for the event, so Club Car facilities are preferred. The event is typically a shotgun start, so you would be able to send member play out for the other half of the day.

Revenue opportunities for the host Club include food for all players before and after golf (approx. $75 budgeted for food), cart fees for all players, and pro shop credits for amateur prizes. While this may not be as lucrative as some other Monday outings, it’s a great opportunity to showcase your facility and operations to the highest ranking members of your peer Clubs. Please reach out to Max Doctoroff at mdoctoroff@pgahq.com or Casey Litwack at crlitwack@pgahq.com if you’re interested in hosting.

The NEPGA’s six Chapters are a huge part of what makes our Section unique and are key to providing each of our 1200+ Members & Associates with first-class playing opportunities! Between the six Chapters there are 80+ additional playing opportunities for professionals in every geographic corner of the Section.

CAPE COD CHAPTER

16 Tournaments

New Additions: Pinehills Pro-Am, Pro-Scratch Championship, Atlantic CC Ladies Pro-Am View Full Schedule

MAINE CHAPTER

Tournaments

New Addition: Fairlawn GC Pro-Junior View Full Schedule

Massachusetts CHAPTER

7 Tournaments

Sites Still Needed: Chapter Championship & Fall Meeting Pro-Pro. If interested, please contact Casey Litwack (crlitwack@pgahq.com) View Full Schedule

New hampshire CHAPTER

24 Tournaments

New Additions: Newport Pro-Am, Owl’s Nest Vineyard Pro-Am

View Full Schedule

Rhode Island CHAPTER

6 Tournaments

New Additions: Acoaxet Pro-Am, Pro-Lady Site Still Needed: Chapter Championship. 36-Hole Championship is desired. If interested, please contact Casey Litwack (crlitwack@pgahq.com)

View Full Schedule

VERMONT CHAPTER CHAPTER

16 Tournaments

New Additions: Neshobe GC Pro-Pro, Basin Harbor Pro-Am, Stowe CC Pro-Am

View Full Schedule

NEPGA CHAPTER STAFF

Dave Soucy, PGA

Tony Zdunko, PGA

Sam Holden

The New England Assistants’ Association is poised for another successful season and is thrilled to offer exciting event formats for 2026, including 18-Hole stroke plays, Pro-Pros, and a Ryder Cup style event. Featured events for 2026 include the following: