2021 New York State

Men's Amateur Championship
Last Chance Qualifier

Wolferts Roost CC | Sunday, August 8

Memorandum to Qualifiers

Players who previously attempted to qualify can participate in this qualifier (new as of 7/27/2021)

 

 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Gender: The Championship is open to male amateur golfers.
  • Membership: Players must be a member of the NYSGA, defined as either belonging to an NYSGA member club or an NYSGA eClub (NYS residency required of eClub members).
  • Age: There are no age restrictions.
  • USGA Handicap Index: Players must have an up-to-date USGA Handicap Index of 8.4 or less issued by their NYSGA member club.

 

ENTRY INFORMATION

  • Entries: Player 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 $225 for players in the Last Chance Qualifier.
    • Qualifying Fee: $125
    • Championship Fee: $100, charged to players who advance through qualifying
  • Deadline: Entries must be received prior to the deadline (12PM EST on Thursday, August 5, 2021). 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.

 

COVID-19 Protocols

Individuals who are fully vaccinated are not required to social distance or wear a facemask. Those who are not full vaccinated must follow CDC guidelines by wearing a mask indoors and when unable to social distance outdoors. Any player who misrepresents their vaccination status by not following these recommendations will be subject to disqualification from future NYSGA competitions. The NYSGA and the players will respect the choice of individual to wear a mask for any reason.

 

FORMAT

18 holes of stroke play, 12:30pm start time (estimate). Click here to submit a tee time request, pairing requests will not be honored.

 

TEES
Blue Tees, 6,255 yards, par 70.

FIELD SIZE, QUALIFYING SPOTS & TIES
There are 6 spots and and 2 alternates. Ties for the last qualifying spots and alternates will be broken by playoff. Players who qualify will be charged the secondary $100 championship fee ($225 total).

PAIRINGS

Click here to view the 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). Hole location diagrams will not be available at qualifying.

 

PRACTICE ROUNDS
Wolferts Roost is offering practice rounds to registered players only. To schedule a time, please contact the pro shop (518-462-2115) and identify yourself as a player in the Last Chance Qualifier.

 

HALFWAY
The Wolfert's Roost halfway will be open for players during the round (cash only).

 

GOLF CARTS APPROVED FOR QUALIFYING ROUNDS ONLY

The use of a motorized golf cart for this championship is outlined below:

1. Qualifying: A player may use a golf cart during sectional qualifying rounds, payment for which is included in the entry fee for all qualifiers except for Bethpage. The NYSGA's One-Seat Policy is in effect.

2. Championship: A player is prohibited from using a golf cart during the Championship practice and competition rounds.

 

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. If the player is riding, only he or his caddie can ride, not both at the same time regardless if there is space available. See NYSGA's One-Seat Policy.

 

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.

 

LOCAL RULES AND CONDITIONS
Listed below are a number of important Conditions of Competition and Local Rules for this Championship.

 

  • RULES OF GOLF; WHEN COMPETITION IS FINAL. Play will be governed by The Rules of Golf as approved by the USGA and R&A. Questions are to be referred to the NYSGA Rules Committee, whose decision will be final. The result of this qualifier is final when the recap email is sent to the field.
  • NYSGA LOCAL RULES AND TERMS OF THE COMPETITION (HARD CARD). Download the 2021 NYSGA Hard Card.
  • GOLF BALLS; DRIVER HEADS. Model Local Rules G-1 and G-3 are in effect. Visit the USGA website for a list of approved golf balls and driver heads.
  • PERSONAL APPEARANCE. Players must be neat in appearance with respect to personal grooming and clothing.

 

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.

WOLFERTS ROOST CC
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NYSGA CONTACT
champs@nysga.org

(315) 471-6979