Registration (Invite and Qualifiers Only)

Begins: February 1, 2021 (Exempt Players)

               June 19, 2021 (Qualifiers)

Entry Deadline: Thursday - July 15, 2021

          Fee:

          $325

Includes: Official practice round with cart, buffet lunch,

opening ceremonies, player medallion, minimum two

competitive rounds including cart and lunch both days, 
final round Saturday (after 36 hole cut) with cart and lunch,

followed by post-final round hors d'oeuvres.

plus        **$5,000 in prizes**
 

plus        **District Champion receives exemption
                       into the 2022 Monroe Invitational**

Eligibility Criteria:                                                          Website: Click HERE                       Scorecard: Click HERE

                                                                                               Address:  145 Kilbourn Road, Rochester, NY 14618

• Male amateur golfers
• Must be a member of an RDGA Club.
• Qualified via Championship Qualifiers
• Exempt: (See 2021 RDGA Championship Exemptions list under "Tournament Information" tab, above)

Field Size: 144 Players                                                                   

Additional Information:

Top 40 & Ties following Round 2 make the cut for the final round, and will also be exempt into the RDGA 2022 District Championship at The Country Club of Rochester.

Lowest score by player age 55 and over wins the Low Senior Medal.

District Champion receives exemption into 2022 Monroe Invitational.

Event Format

• Field will be approximately 128 Players from the qualifiers, and the exemptions list.
• The First Two Rounds will be off split tees: 1st & 10th Morning and Afternoon. Players will tee off Morning one day, and Afternoon the other day.
• After 36 Holes of Stroke Play the field will be cut to the low 40 players and ties.
• In the event of a tie for the championship, a hole-by-hole sudden-death playoff will be held immediately upon completion of the final round.

Schedule of Events

Tuesday, July 20 - (Practice Round) West Course

• Lunch Buffet 12:00 - 1:30 pm
• Opening Ceremony- 1:30 pm 
• Practice Round - 2:00 pm Shotgun Start

Thursday, July 22 - (Round 1) West Course

• Morning Wave - 7:30 am Start Time (Holes 1&10)
• Afternoon Wave - 12:30 pm Start Time (Holes 1&10)

Friday, July 23 - (Round 2) West Course

• Morning Wave - 7:30 am Start Time (Holes 1&10)
• Afternoon Wave - 12:30 pm Start Time (Holes 1&10)
• 36-Hole Cut Made (Top 40 plus ties)

Saturday, July 24 - (Round 3) East Course

• 12:00 pm Start Time (All contestants off Hole No. 1)
• Awards Ceremony following play (Guests, Spouses, Children are invited and welcome to enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres reception)

Cart Policy

• New* Riding Cart and fees are included for practice round and all competition rounds*
• Use of carts by players remains optional during Championship.

Caddies

Caddies are allowed during competition rounds.

Caddie Lunches are NOT included - must pay for caddie lunch.
Caddies are allowed to ride/drive in the Cart during the Tournament, but will be required to pay the cart fee.

***NEW - CADDIES MAY NOT USE RIDING CARTS DURING COMPETITON ROUNDS DUE TO COURSE SATURATION AND WEAR AND TEAR - WALKING/PULL CARTS ONLY***

During practice round caddies may not ride - they must walk as carts will be used by all players - best not to have caddie attend practice round.

Caddies must socially distance or wear a mask during round.

Pairings

• *If you have any conflicts and need to request a time for Rounds 1 & 2, please contact the RDGA office at least one week in advance. (Everyone must play in both the morning and afternoon waves)
• Pairings for the First 2 Rounds will be sent out approximately one week before the event (Starting off Holes #1 and #10).
• Pairings for Saturday's Final Round will be based on the player's score and will be sent out shortly after the completion of Round 2. (All groups starting off hole #1.)

Range

The practice range will be open to all players approximately an hour and a half before each round and is included in the entry fee.

Food Services

• Lunch is included for all players each day.  Please only one lunch per player per day. 
• *Caddies lunches are NOT included in entry fee and must be paid for separately.*

Practice Round

Tuesday July 20, 2021 there will be an optional Practice Round, covered by the entry fee. Cart included.  Buffet Lunch at 12:00 pm.  Opening Ceremonies at 1:30 pm.  Shotgun start at 2:00 pm. If you would like to request a pairing please contact the RDGA by Friday July 17, 2021.

Prizes

• Pro Shop credit for Oak Hill CC will be awarded to all players who make the cut (Top 40 & Ties)
• The players who make the cut will be exempt into the 2022 District Championship at CCR.

Score Posting

The RDGA will post all scores.

Withdrawals

If you have to withdraw please contact us at the RDGA Office: (585)-292-5950

Refund Policy

Refunds of tournament entry fees will be made in accordance with the following rules:

1. If the player withdraws BEFORE the registration deadline, he/she will be granted a refund of the full entry, minus the $10.00 credit card processing fee. (The refund will be credited back to the players card).

2. If the player withdraws from a tournament AFTER the registration closes, no refund will be granted.

RDGA Conditions of Competition

CLICK HERE for the RDGA Conditions of Competition, revised as of January 15, 2021.

RDGA Code of Conduct

The Rochester District Golf Association (RDGA) and its member clubs believe that participation in RDGA amateur events is a privilege that carries responsibilities.  In order to enter an RDGA event, a player must be an amateur golfer and be a member in good standing at an RDGA member club.  He or she must adhere to all RDGA tournament requirements, including possession of a USGA Handicap Index, age and/or gender for selected events, appropriate golf attire, mandatory use of riding carts at selected events, and obey local host club rules that may apply to players during a competition.

The most recent edition of the USGA Rules of Golf will govern all play in RDGA events, along with the RDGA Conditions of Competition and any Local Rules that may be put into effect for selected events.  All players must familiarize themselves with the provisions of Rule 1.2 of the USGA Rules of Golf and conduct themselves accordingly, i.e. by playing in the spirit of the game, acting with integrity, showing consideration for others, and taking good care of the golf course, as those concepts are described in Rule 1.2a.

In accordance with Rule 1.2b of the USGA Rules of Golf, the RDGA has adopted this Code of Conduct to apply to all players in RDGA events.  In the discretion of the RDGA Rules Committee, a player may receive the General Penalty (loss of hole in match play or 2 strokes in stroke play) for conduct that breaches this Code.  A penalty of Disqualification may be applied for any serious misconduct that occurs.  Examples of “serious misconduct” include, but are not limited to:  deliberately damaging a putting green, deliberately moving tee markers or boundary stakes, deliberately distracting other players, refusing to follow the Rules of Golf, repeated use of vulgar or offensive language, or showing disrespect to a Rules Official.

Adopted: Effective January 1, 2019

Tournament Chairperson

Mr. Tim Vangellow 

(585) 292-5950   -   Office

(585) 764-7342   -   Cell