About
ABOUT THE AMATEUR GOLF TOUR OF NEW ENGLAND (AGTNE)
Who We Are
The Amateur Golf Tour of New England (AGTNE) is a professionally administered amateur golf tour offering competitive, fair, and enjoyable tournament golf across New England. Founded in 1992 as the Boston Amateur Golf Society – Rhode Island Division (B.A.G.S‑RI), the tour was relaunched as AGTNE in 2019 under Director Paul Dumont, expanding its schedule over the years across Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire.
AGTNE remains dedicated to delivering high‑quality tournament experiences rooted in integrity, consistency, and player value.
What We Do
AGTNE provides a full season of structured and transparent competitive golf for players of all abilities.
2026 Season Overview
· Approximately 60 tournament events
· April through October
· Courses across Rhode Island, Eastern & Central Massachusetts, Eastern Connecticut
· Players choose their own schedule — play as often or as selectively as you like
Two Competitive Series
1) INDIVIDUAL STROKE‑PLAY SERIES
Eligibility
· AGTNE Members only
· Guests may play, but cannot earn Gross/Net prize payouts or season‑long points (they may enter optional cash side games with a valid GHIN)
Series Highlights
· Standard 18‑hole stroke‑play tournaments
· Four Major Championships with added purse money
· Season‑long Gross & Net standings
· Player of the Year awards
· Full selection of optional cash side games
2) SCRAMBLE SERIES (Two‑Person Teams)
Eligibility
· Open to both AGTNE Members and Non‑Members
· Member/member, member/guest, and non‑member teams are all welcome
Series Highlights
· Two‑Person Scramble format
· Individual points earned from team results
· Gross & Net prize pools
· Optional team side games: Team Gross Skins & Team Net Skins
· Top 4 individuals in Gross & Net earn FREE membership for the next season
SIPP — Sports Integrity & Payout Protocol
AGTNE operates under a strict Sports Integrity & Payout Protocol (SIPP) designed to ensure fairness, transparency, and consistent tournament administration.
Key SIPP Standards (Full AGTNE SIPP can be viewed on the Golf Genius Portal on our Home Page)
· WHS/USGA handicap compliance
· ‘6‑Shot Rule’ for Gross purse sizing
· Consistent, normalized prize‑distribution formulas
· Transparent payout summaries posted after every event
· Clear tee‑sheet and communication timelines
· Standardized pace‑of‑play and local‑rules structure
· Season‑long points systems for both series
Handicaps
AGTNE is a USGA Member Club with affiliations through the Rhode Island Golf Association (RIGA) and Mass Golf. Members may maintain their GHIN through either association or another club. All AGTNE tournament scores are posted to GHIN after each event.
Prize Funds
Tournament prize funds are paid in the form of AGTNE credits, redeemable toward future AGTNE tournament entries and memberships. Credits are non‑transferable, have no cash value, and are tracked by AGTNE.
Technology: Golf Genius
AGTNE uses Golf Genius to deliver a professional, modern tournament experience:
· Online registration & payment
· Live scoring
· Automated tee sheets
· Mobile app integration
· Player statistics
· Real‑time results and leaderboards
Optional Cash Side Games (SIPP‑Calculated)
Optional cash side games may be selected when you register online for an event through Golf Genius / AGTNE registration. After registering, you will receive an email confirming your selected side‑game entries.
Side games are cash‑based optional competitions that use SIPP payout calculations to determine pool distribution and winners. These games operate independently of the tournament prize fund and are always cash‑in / cash‑out only.
Entry & Payment
· Final participation and pool sizes are confirmed the morning of the event
· Side‑game entry fees are not charged online; any balance due must be paid on‑site in cash or by check (credit cards are not used to collect side‑game entry)
· If a selected side game does not reach the minimum participation threshold, that game will be removed from your on‑site balance and will not run for that event
· Winners are paid in cash or by check, either on‑site or at the next event
· Guests with a valid GHIN may enter optional cash side games
Individual Series — Optional Cash Side Games
· Gross Skins — $10
· Gross Skins Plus — $20
· Gross Sweep — $5
· Net Skins — $5
· Net Skins Plus — $15
· Net Sweep — $5
· Zero’s — $5
· Zero’s Plus — $10
· Closest to the Pin (CTP) — $2
Scramble Series — Optional Cash Side Games
· Team Gross Skins — $10
· Team Net Skins — $10
Membership, Guests & Community
AGTNE emphasizes fairness, transparency, and a welcoming competitive environment. Members receive full eligibility in all prize pools and season‑long standings. Guests are welcome in the Individual Series (with restrictions) and all teams are welcome in the Scramble Series. Referral rewards and professional administration support a thriving player community.
Our Mission
To deliver the premier amateur tournament experience in New England by combining professional operations, transparent payouts, consistent rules, and a culture rooted in integrity, fairness, and camaraderie.