Shipping Up
As you navigate the tempestuous terrain and confounding Donald Ross green complexes at Essex, don’t forget that even though you can’t see it, the wild North Atlantic lies less than a mile to the east. Granite outcroppings mingle with sandy soils and ocean-feeding brooks to produce a ruggedly beautiful setting, and since Ross lived on property for his seven years as head pro, you can be sure he charted every inch of the place. This fall, you’re invited as we make a third trip to this North Shore haven less than an hour from Boston, where great shots are rewarded, poor shots are sunk, and the view from atop the 18th tee box rivals any scout’s perch on a schooner of yore.
Event Details
- Where: Essex County Club
When: October 6, 2025 - Address: 153 School St, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA 01944
- Field Size: 108
- Event Format:
- Two-person better ball& optional indiv. skins ($20 cash)
- Nine-hole free play
- Holes: 27
- Field Size: 108
- Registration Window: 7/8-7/14
- BTS Club Championship qualifying site
What’s Included
- 27 holes
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner reception
- Beer by Golden Road Brewing
- Gifts from TGJ and our sponsors
- Prizes and awards for low net and low gross
- Golf carts; walking optional
- Limited push carts available
- Limited caddies will be available
Schedule
- 7:00 to 8:30 am: Check in
- 9:00 to 1:30 pm: Two-person better ball
- 11:00 to 2:30 pm: Lunch on course
- 1:30 to 4:00 pm: Nine-hole free play
- 5:00 to 7:30 pm: Dinner & awards
Pricing
$925 per player
The Golfer’s Journal events are supported by:
Donald Ross’s Boston home base
Registration Rules
- To participate in the Broken Tee Society Club event at Essex County, all players—including guests—must be active TGJ members.
- Reservation requests will be accepted from July 8 at 9:00 a.m. ET through July 14 at 12:00 p.m. ET.
- Winners will be notified by 3:00 p.m. ET on July 24.
- You may request up to four spots.
- Members may request up to four spots, but each player listed must hold an active TGJ membership. Singles are encouraged to enter.
- If selected, entry fees must be paid within 24 hours of receiving the confirmation email/text to secure your place in the field.
FAQs
Event Registration & Waitlist Policy
TGJ Member events have a limited number of spots. Here’s how registration works:
How to Request a Spot
• Reservation requests open at a set time and close at the deadline.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to select your party size and enter your details.
• You must be a member and logged in to your golfersjournal.com account to submit a request.
Selection & Payment
• The field is chosen by random drawing. Selected members will be notified via email or text.
• If selected, you have 24 hours to complete registration and payment.
• Failure to pay will result in automatic forfeiture of your spot.
Automatic Waitlist
• All unselected members are automatically added to the waitlist—no extra steps are needed.
• If a spot opens, a new member will be randomly selected from the waitlist.
• There is no set order to the waitlist.
• Members who miss the initial registration window are welcome to join the waitlist at anytime prior to the event..
How will I be notified?
Sign up for text alerts to be notified first about event selections here.
Winners will be notified via email and text message (if they have opted into TGJ alerts).
How many spots can I purchase?
You may purchase up to four spots.
Does my guest have to be a member?
Yes, all guests must be active TGJ members. The best way to bring a non-member guest is to gift them a TGJ membership.
Can I attend as a single?
Yes, almost 50% of event attendees are singles. Bring a friend or come make some new ones. Otherwise, you will be paired with another BTS member at random.
Can I request to be paired with another twosome?
If you have another person or team you’d like to be grouped with, please submit the request on the Guest Details form on the Players Room following your purchase.
Are there handicap / skill requirements?
Players of all skillsets and handicaps are welcome to register. We only ask you are respectful, have fun and keep up with the group ahead of you.
There will be double-bogey max scoring in place.
We require a GHIN or other accredited handicap to participate in the NET division.
What is the cancellation policy?
Pricing is per person. Refunds will be processed once the spot is filled, minus a 5% processing fee. Please email events@golfersjournal.com to request a refund.
What is not included?
Airfare and hotels are not included in the price.
Caddie Information
There will be a very limited number of caddies available for our time at Essex County Club.
Caddies will be reserved on a first come, first served basis following winner selection.
Caddies must be paid $120 in cash following the 18-hole round. If you wish to keep your caddie for the nine-hole free play, an additional $60 should be added to your caddie’s tip.
