NYS Boys' Junior Amateur Championship

Host: Seven Oaks Golf Club

Dates: July 23-24, 2019

Entry Fee: $125 (Free to Qualify)

Deadline: Wednesday, June 26th at 5:00pm

 

Terms of the Competition

 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

1. Gender: This competition is open to both male amateur golfers.
2. NYS Residency/Membership: Players must be either (1) a resident of New York State or (2) a dues-paying member of an NYSGA member club (Type I).
3. Age: A boys' junior golfer is defined as being between no younger than 15 and no older than 18 as of July 24, 2019.

4. USGA Handicap Index: Players must have an up-to-date USGA Handicap Index (no limit specified). Juniors can get one free by joining an NYSGA eClub.

 

ENTRY INFORMATION

Entries: All players, including those who are exempt, must register online prior to the established deadline (see below). Entries by mail or fax will not be accepted. A player may only submit one entry. Any player found to have submitted more than one entry may be subject to disqualification.
Fee: This championship utilizes a two-tiered entry fee, with a total fee of $125.

  • Qualifying Fee: $0

  • Championship Fee: $125, charged to players who advance through qualifying

Deadline: Entries must be received prior to the deadline (5PM EST on Wednesday, June 26, 2019). Late entries will not be accepted, regardless of reason.

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):

  • Prior to Deadline: Entry fee less $20

  • After the Deadline: Entry fee less $50

 

SCHEDULE AND FORMAT

This Championship will be in two stages, at stroke play:

1. Sectional Qualifying - 18 holes: Non-exempt players must qualify at one of the sectional qualifying sites listed below.

2. Championship - 36 holes: The championship fields will consist of place-winners from sectional qualifying and exempt players.

  • Monday, July 22 // Practice rounds
  • Tuesday, July 23 // First round, 18 holes (PM Tee Times)
  • Wednesday, July 24 // Second round, 18 holes (AM Tee Times)

The lowest scorer for 36 holes will be the champion. In the event of a tie for the Championship, a sudden-death playoff will be held immediately following play.

 

SECTIONAL QUALIFYING SCHEDULE

All non-exempt players must qualify in order to earn a spot in this championship.
 

Albany Qualifier* | Colonie G&CC | July 1

Binghamton Qualifier* | Links at Hiawatha | June 30

Buffalo Qualifier | Willowbrook | July TBA

Elmira Qualifier* | Elmira CC | July 7

Finger Lakes Qualifier* | Wayne Hills | June 30

Jamestown Qualifier* | Chautauqua GC | June 29

Long Island Qualifier* | Mill Pond GC | July 2

Mid-Hudson Qualifier* | Wiltwyck | July 16

N. Country Qualifier* | Malone GC | July 14

Rochester Qualifier* | Mendon GC | July 15

Syracuse Qualifier* | Tuscarora GC | July 1

Utica Qualifier* | Yahnundasis GC | June 28

Watertown Qualifier* | Watertown GC | June 29

 

*DUAL QUALIFY FOR NYS MEN'S AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP

A dual qualifier allows boys (ages 15+) to qualify for both the NYS Boys' Junior & Men's Amateur Championship at the same time. To dual qualifier, an entrant must register for both championships separately and select the same qualifying site. Dual qualifiers will not be permitted to use a motorized golf cart or a caddie.

 

EXEMPT PLAYERS

Players in the following categories are exempt into the 2019 Championship. The NYSGA reserves the right to revise any of the exemption categories. Exempt players must submit an entry prior to the deadline (5PM EST on Wednesday, June 26, 2019). Requests for a special exemption may be emailed, along with a tournament resume, to Jim Ironside, PGA (Jim@nysga.org) by 5PM EST on June 18.

 

E1. Winners of the NYS Boys' Junior & Sub-Junior Amateur Championship.

E2. From the 2018 NYS Boys' Junior Amateur Championship, the 10 lowest scorers and anyone tied for 10th place.

E3. Winner and runner-up of the  2018 NYS Boys' Sub-Junior Amateur Championship.

E4. From the 2019 NYSPHSAA Boys Golf Championship, the top-5 finishers and anyone tied for 5th place.

E5. Winner of the 2019 NYS PGA Boys' Junior Championship.

E6. Special Exemptions

 

PRIZES

1. Championship: The winner and runner up of each Championship division will receive a trophy. The winner of each Championship will also receive custody of the permanent Championship trophy for the ensuing year, subject to any conditions the NYSGA may establish

2. Championship Age Divisions: The winners of the following age divisions will receive a trophy: 18, 17, 16, 15.

3. Qualifying: The low scorer from each sectional qualifier will receive a medalist medal.


CADDIES

A player is prohibited from using a caddie during qualifying or championship rounds (including the championship practice round).

 

GOLF CARTS

A player is prohibited from using a motorized golf cart during qualifying or championship rounds (including the championship practice round). The use of a  push cart is approved (manual or remote controlled). See below for spectators use of golf carts.

 

SPECTATORS

Spectators are always welcome at NYSGA championships. As a guest of the NYSGA and the host club, spectators are expected to dress in golf appropriate clothing and quietly follow players. Smoking and drinking alcoholic beverages should be kept at a minimum, especially at the Junior Amateur. Cell phones must be either turned off or set to silent. Follow your players from a distance (at least 20 yards) and stay in the rough or on the cart paths. Do not lag behind the players as this often delays players in the group behind. Spectator carts are not permitted, exceptions are only allowed if the Handicap Cart Request form (see below) is submitted seven days prior to the start of the competition.

 

HANDICAP CART REQUEST FORM

Click here to download and print the form that must be completed for a disabled spectator requesting the use of a motorized golf cart. Note that this form must be emailed at least seven days prior to the start of the competition.

 

PERSONAL APPEARANCE

Players must be neat in appearance with respect to clothing and personal appearance.

 

PLAYER MEMO FOR CHAMPIONSHIP

The pertinent information for this championship will be provided upon completion of qualifying rounds. Exempt players will receive this information directly from the NYSGA.

 

CONDITIONS; TERMS; SCHEDULES

The NYSGA reserves the right to amend any of the conditions, terms, or schedules published for this Championship. The decision of the NYSGA in any matter will be final.