BOSTON – The Suffolk men's golf team will head back on the green for the third time this fall at Cold Springs Country Club in Belchertown, Massachusetts, this weekend for the Blazers Invitational.

SOCIAL SAYINGS
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SUFFOLK ATHLETICS 2021-22 FAN POLICY
Suffolk University Athletics, following guidance from the University's health and safety protocols, Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC), Centers for Disease Control and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, plans to allow fans to attend home athletic contests during the 2021-22 academic and athletic year.

Fans, whether vaccinated or unvaccinated, can attend games. They must be masked the entire time they are on campus, pursuant to institutional policy, and complete a health screening form at the security desk of each building upon arrival. This policy applies to home contests played on campus at the Ridgeway Building's Larry E. and Michael S. Smith Court, as well as the Emmons Horrigan O'Neil Memorial Rink and the Louis E. Porrazzo Memorial Skating Rink.

For outdoor outings, specifically at East Boston Memorial Park, fans are asked to respect COVID safety protocols. At this time, masks will not be mandated for fans no matter vaccinated status at outdoor venues.

MORE READING: Suffolk Athletics Announces Fan Policy for 2021-22

LAST TIME OUT
In its first year competing at the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Qualifier, the Suffolk men's golf team performed how it needed to seal its spot in the 2022 CCC Championships. The Rams finished fourth in the fall qualifier to lock in the fourth and final spot in the championship field.    

MORE READING: Men's Golf Qualifies for CCC Championships 

THE COURSE
Cold Spring Country Club is located about midway between Springfield and Worcester in scenic Belchertown, Massachusetts. The 18-hole, semi-private course, completed in 2010 and opened for play in 2012, is an up-and-coming par 71 golf course with its 6,521 yards set on rolling hills. For a full course tour click here.  

THE COMPETITION
Fifteen teams will converge in Belchertown, Massachusetts this weekend. Along with the Rams and the hosts Elms, Suffolk will see the familiar faces of CCC counterparts Gordon and Roger Williams. Amherst, Dean, Emmanuel, MCLA, Mitchell, Old Westbury, Saint Joseph's (Maine), Springfield, Tufts, Westfield State and Worcester State will also be on the course.   

TEE TIMES

10:00 AM - 10:40 AM • Springfield • Westfield State • Amherst
10:50 AM - 11:30 AM • Roger Williams • Tufts • Suffolk • Worcester State
11:40 AM - 12:20 PM • Gordon • Mitchell • Dean • Elms
12:30 PM - 1:10 PM • MCLA • Emmanuel • Saint Joseph's (Maine) • Old Westbury

RAMS RUNDOWN
Suffolk has one two-day tournament under its belt, the Duke Nelson Invitational (Sept. 11-12) and the CCC Qualifier, where the Rams punched their ticket to the 2021 CCC Championships Thursday, Sept. 16 at the Dunegrass Golf Course at Old Orchard Beach, Maine.  

Mauro Stanchieri has anchored the blue-and-gold in each event. The freshman finished in the top four at the conference event, while he placed 36th in the field of 110 golfers in the season-opener.  

RAMS RECOGNITION
Mauro Stanchieri of the Suffolk men's golf team was awarded Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Rookie of the Week status Sept. 20 after helping the Rams qualify for the 2022 CCC Championships. 

MORE READING: Stanchieri Selected CCC Rookie of the Week

LOOKING AHEAD
Suffolk will wrap up its fall campaign next weekend at the NEIGA Championships at the Captains Golf Course in Brewster, Massachusetts.