Where It All Began
Before George C. Thomas became the king of Los Angeles for his work at Riviera, LACC, and Bel-Air, he built a nine-holer on a farm in Marion, Massachusetts. The year was 1904, and what he built has been virtually untouched since: a quirky, stark layout where stone walls from the old farm still run through fairways and front greens. Locals call it “Little Marion,” and it nearly closed a few years ago before a group of neighbors stepped up to save it. This October, join us for two loops around, lobster rolls, and a par-3 contest to cap it off.
The Little Marion Experience
Registration Opens July 21
7:00 – 9:00 AM: Check-In
Grab your gift bags, eat some breakfast, and get warmed up
9:30 AM: Double Loop
Play the nine-holer twice in a Stableford match
1:30 PM: Lunch
Have a lobster roll while looking out on Buzzards Bay
2:45 PM: Par 3 Contest
Fire at flags in a modified par-3 course setup
Registration
Members can register for this event between July 21-22, 2026
Pricing
$150 per person
Included in this experience
- 27+ holes at Marion Golf Club
- Pre-round breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner at River Junction Brewery
- Beer provided by Golden Road Brewing throughout the day
- Gifts from TGJ & partners
How to Register
- You must be a TGJ member to register and attend Little Marion. Not yet a member? Join here.
- Members can place reservation requests from July 21 at 9 a.m. ET to July 22 at 9 a.m. ET.
- You may request up to four spots.
- Singles are encouraged to place reservation requests.
- Entries must be paid within 24 hours of receiving the notification email to avoid forfeiting your position in the event.
An additional thank you to our event partners:
FAQs
How do I register?
- Registration opens July 21 at 9:00 AM ET and closes July 22 at 9:00 AM ET. The field is selected by random drawing.
- You must be a TGJ member and logged into golfersjournal.com to submit a reservation request. You can request up to four spots per entry.
- If selected, you’ll have 24 hours to complete payment. If you’re not selected, you’re automatically added to the waitlist. There is no set order, and spots are filled at random.
- Want a reminder when registration opens? Sign up for text alerts HERE.
Who can attend?
- This event is open to TGJ members only.
- All guests in your group must also be active TGJ members.
- Singles are welcome, and roughly half of our attendees come solo. All skill levels are encouraged to register.
- A GHIN handicap is required to compete in the NET division.
What should I know before I arrive?
- Marion is located at 10 South Dr, Marion, MA, 02738.
- Walking is highly encourage at Marion.
- Golf carts will be available upon request.
- The dress code is private club attire. No denim, no sandals, and shirts must be tucked in. Hats are not permitted inside the clubhouse.
How is the event played?
- The format is individual cumulative stableford, with net and gross winners. Enter gross scores only, scored through Golf Genius with a double-bogey max. There are both NET and Gross divisions, with prizes for first through third in each.
- Tees are as follows: Men’s Blue (5,301), and Women’s Red (4,158 yards)
- Caddies will not be available at Marion.
What does my entry fee cover?
- Included:
- Your entry covers 27+ holes of golf
- Pre-round breakfast
- Lunch in between rounds
- Dinner at River Junction Brewery (5 Minute drive from the course)
- Golden Road beer on the course
- Gifts from TGJ and partners
- Not included:
- Travel, transportation, and lodging
- Alcoholic beverages on the course beyond Golden Road beer and any pro shop purchases are at your own expense
What if I need to cancel?
- Pricing is per person. Cancellations made more than 30 days before the event are subject to a 7% processing fee.
- Cancellations made within 30 days are subject to a 15% fee and will only be refunded once the spot is filled.
- If the spot cannot be filled, no refund will be issued.
- Please email events@golfersjournal.com to request a cancellation.
