MEMORANDUM TO PLAYERS

 

QUICK FACTS

  • $135 entry fee
  • 36 players for 6 spots
  • Walking only, push carts allowed

 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

This Championship is open to male amateur golfers who are active NYSGA Members with an up-to-date USGA Handicap Index of 10.4 or less and who are at least 25 years old as of September 22, 2023. Any eligible player can compete including those who have previously attempted to qualify.

 

ENTRY INFORMATION

  • Entries: Player must register online prior to the deadline.
  • Fee: This championship utilizes a two-tiered entry fee, with a total fee of $250 for players in the Last Chance Qualifier.
    • Qualifying Fee: $135
    • Championship Fee: $115, charged to players who advance through qualifying
  • Deadline: Entries must be received prior to the deadline (12PM EST on Monday, September 18, 2023). Late entries will not be accepted.
  • Refund Policy: A portion of the entry fee, based on the schedule below, will be refunded regardless of reason if the NYSGA is notified (315-471-6979 or via email at deb@nysga.org): (1) Prior to deadline: Entry fee less $20 (2) After the deadline: Entry fee less $60 (2) 24 hours prior to event: No refund.

 

FORMAT

18 holes of stroke play, 9:00am start time.
 

TEES
White NYSGA tees, 6,953 yards, par 72.

FIELD SIZE, QUALIFYING SPOTS & TIES

  • Field Size: 36
  • Qualifying Spots: 6
  • Ties: Broken by playoff, no alternates


PAIRINGS

Click here to view pairings.

 

STARTING PROCEDURES
Players should arrive to the first tee 10 minutes before their starting time for announcements and to receive their scorecard and Notice to Players (rules).

 

PRACTICE ROUNDS
Are not available.

 

GOLF CARTS

This is a walking qualifier, no golf carts are available - exception for players with a disability.

 

PUSH CARTS

Players are permitted to use push carts, whether motorized or manual.

 

CADDIES

A player may provide his own caddie for any stage/round of the championship. Caddies are required to dress appropriately (proper golf attire) and act in a manner consistent with the etiquette of golf.

 

SPECTATORS AND CARTS

Spectators are permitted and must follow guidelines consistent with golf competitions. Spectators are expected to maintain a reasonable distance (at least 20 yards) from players and to always walk with or ahead of the group they are following. Spectators must not give players advice, doing so could result in the player being penalized. Spectators who are in breach of these recommendations may be subject to removal from the golf course.

 

The NYSGA is willing to accommodate spectators with an ADA disability by allowing them to ride in their own golf cart. To request this accommodation, a spectator must complete and return the NYSGA Golf Cart Request Form.

 

NYSGA POLICIES

 

WITHDRAWALS

To withdraw, promptly notify the NYSGA (call 315-471-6979, or e-mail champs@nysga.org). Failure to do so may result in disqualification from future NYSGA competitions.

 

PACE OF PLAY

It is a condition that players must play without undue delay in accordance with guidelines established by the Committee. To view the NYSGA's Pace of Play Policy.

 

PLAYER CONDUCT

Players and/or their guests must conduct themselves in a reasonable manner at all times. Any excessive display of anger, vulgar language, club throwing, alcohol abuse, illegal drug use, lack of golfing etiquette or disrespect to a fellow player or any other individual may be grounds or disqualification from any tournament. The NYSGA reserves the right to revoke a player's tournament entry, without a refund, at any time for conduct deemed inappropriate or damaging to the NYSGA.

 

NYSGA CONTACT
champs@nysga.org

(315) 471-6979