2021 BDGA Match Play Championship

 Niagara Falls Country Club

August 5-7, 2021

Terms of the Competition

 

ELIGIBILITY

This championship is open to male amateur golfers who meet the following requirements:

  • Membership:  Be a member of the BDGA, defined as either belonging to (1) an BDGA member club or (2) the NYSGA eClub - WNY (Residency Required).
  • Age: To compete in the Senior Division, players must be at least 50 years old as of August 5, 2021.
  • USGA Handicap Index: There are no Handicap Index requirements.

 

ENTRIES, DEADLINE, AND REFUND POLICY

  • Entries: An entry must be submitted online with payment prior to the deadline. Late entries will not be accepted, regardless of reason.
  • Entry Fee: $125. This includes the green fees, cart, lunch, prizes, and awards.
  • Deadline: Entries must be received prior to the deadline (5PM EST on Friday, July 30, 2021). Late entries will not be accepted, regardless of reason.
  • Refund Policy: The entry fee, less a $10 service fee, will be refunded if a player withdraws prior to the close of entries. No refunds are given after this time.

 

FORMAT

The format of this championship is match play.

 

FIELD SIZE AND SEEDING

Each division (see below) is limited to 16 players. Seeding is based on the 2021 points standings. If all players are not on the points standings, they will be ordered by USGA Handicap Index as of the entry deadline.

 

DIVISIONS

There are two Men's divisions in this championship: Open Division (all ages) and Senior Division (ages 50+).

 

TEES

Open division will play from the Green Tees (~6,800y), the Senior division will play from the Blue Tees (~6,300y).

 

RULES

All play will be governed by the USGA Rules of Golf. Players will be provided a "Notice to Players" rules sheet containing local rules and conditions. The BDGA will have volunteer Rules Officials on the course to provide rulings and answer questions.

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Round of 16: Thursday, August 5 // Tee times begin at 8:00am

Quarterfinals: Friday, August 6 // Tee times begin at 11:00am

Semifinals & Finals: Saturday, August 7  // Morning Tee times begin at 9:00am & Afternoon approx. 1:30pm

 

FOOD AND BEVERAGE

A lunch will be provided to all players following the conclussion of their round on Thursday.

 

GOLF CARTS AND DRIVING RANGE

The use of golf carts and the driving range is included in the entry fee.

 

AWARDS AND PRIZES

The champion and runner-up will each receive a trophy. Additional top finishers will receive prizes as gift certificates from the pro shop. 

 

NIAGARA FALLS COUNTRY CLUB
505 Mountain View Dr, Lewiston, NY 14092

(716) 282-1204
John Boss, PGA
Dave Meteer, GCSAA
www.niagarafallscc.com

 

BDGA OFFICIAL-IN-CHARGE
Jack Travers, Executive Director
(716) 957-2386 - Cell
JTravers@nysga.org