2022 New York State

Women's Amateur Championships

McGregor Links Country Club (Wilton) | July 11-12, 2022

 

Memorandum to Qualifiers

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CHAMPIONSHIPS, FORMAT, AND CUT INFORMATION

There are two championships being played at McGregor Links Country Club. The format and cut information for each championship is listed below:

 

92nd NYS Women's Amateur Championship*

  • Format: 54 holes of stroke play
  • Cut: After 36 holes to the low-30 players and ties

13th NYS Women's Mid-Amateur Championship

  • Format: 36 holes of stroke play
  • Cut: None


*An award for low junior (18&U) will be given after 54 holes.

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Listed below is the tentative schedule of events for this year’s championship at McGregor Links. Please note that this schedule is subject to change. Any changes will necessitate an email to the field with an update.

 

Sunday, July 10

  • 12:00pm...................Practice facility open
  • 12:30-2:36pm......... Player practice rounds

Monday, July 11

  • 6:30am......................Practice facility open
  • 7:00-8:57am.............Round 1 from tee #1 (Ams)
  • 9:06-10:00am...........Round 1 from tee #1 (Mid-Ams)
  • 11:00-3:00pm...........Player lunch
  • 12:30-2:27pm...........Round 2 from tee #1 (Ams)

Tuesday, July 12

  • 6:00am......................Practice facility open
  • 7:00-7:54am.............Round 2 from tee #1 (Mid-Ams)
  • 8:30-10:00am...........Round 3 from tee #1 (Ams)
  • 11:00-3:00pm...........Player lunch
  • 12:30pm...................Awards ceremony (Mid-Ams)
  • 2:00pm.....................Awards ceremony (Ams)

 

CUT (AMATEUR DIVISION ONLY)
There will be a cut after 36 holes to the low-30 players and ties in the Amateur Divison only.

 

PAIRINGS AND STARTING TIMES

Pairings and starting times for Rounds 1 are now available (click here).

 

Note: Players in the Women's Amateur will play 36 holes on Monday, their Round 2 starting times will be announced at scoring following Round 1 (pairings will not be changed).
 

REGISTRATION
Players who plan to arrive at McGregor Links on Sunday, July 10 for practice rounds will register in-person with NYSGA staff by the pro shop. Players will be provided with their tee gifts, have their profile picture taken for online scoring, and be given final important notices and reminders. If a player cannot register in-person on Sunday, they may do so on Monday prior to their tee time.


PRACTICE ROUNDS

A complimentary practice round is available on Sunday, July 10. All players may use a golf cart, the fee is $20 and payable in the pro shop (see the NYSGA's One-Seat Cart Policy below). To secure a tee time, DO NOT CALL THE PRO SHOP.  Players must register for a practice round via the website noted below, which will become active at 12:00pm on Wednesday, July 6.

 

  • Visit "Schedule Your Practice Round" under the "Pairings" menu option (active 7/6 at 12pm)
  • Select your name from the search bar
  • Select your desired tee time. You may add other player in the field to your grouping.
  • If you need assistance, please call the NYSGA office at 315-471-6979.

 

COURSE YARDAGE
Listed below is the tentative yardage/par for each division. Actual yardages may vary round to round.


 

CADDIES
A player may provide her own caddie. No caddies are available through the host club. All caddies will be required to use an NYSGA bib during competition rounds. Bibs can be checked out at the registration table (license is required as a deposit).


DRIVING RANGE

Use of the driving range and practice facilities for all rounds is included (tokens provided at registration). Balls will be available on the range (see schedule for times). The use of mats is mandatory. Do not hit a shot over the protective nets protecting the apartments (right) or into the trees at the end of the driving range (~230 yards).
 

CONTESTANT LUNCHES

Lunch will be provided for all contestants on Monday and Tuesday from approximately 11:00am until 3:00pm. Lunch for spectators and caddies will be available for purchase (pricing TBA).

 

ON-COURSE WATER & SNACKS

Water bottles and fruit/snacks will be provided on the golf course for players/caddies only.

 

GOLF CARTS

  • Women's Amateur: Not permitted during stipulated rounds (see below).
  • Women's Mid-Amateur: The use of golf carts is permitted. The fee is $20 per player, payable to the pro shop before each round. The NYSGA's Golf Cart Policy is in effect for this championship.

 

TRANSPORTATION/CART REQUESTS (WOMEN'S AMATEUR)

Players must not ride on any form of transportation during a stipulated round unless authorized by the Committee. The optional condition prescribed in Section 8 of the Committee Procedures is in effect will be in effect. A disabled player or caddie may be permitted to use a golf cart as an accommodation to his or her ability. As required by the ADA, the NYSGA will evaluate such requests on a case-by-case basis.

PUSH CARTS

The use of a push cart, whether manual or electric, is permitted.
 

SPECTATORS AND CARTS

Spectators are encouraged to attend this Championship follow guidelines consistent with other 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 an 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 Championship is final when the Championship trophy has been presented.
  • NYSGA LOCAL RULES AND TERMS OF THE COMPETITION (HARD CARD). Download the 2019 NYSGA Hard Card (click here).
  • 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 (click here) and driver heads (click here).
  • PERSONAL APPEARANCE. Players and caddies must be neat in appearance with respect to personal grooming and clothing.

 

NYSGA POLICIES

For a complete listing of NYSGA Championship Policies and Procedures, click here.

WITHDRAWALS

To withdraw, promptly notify the NYSGA (call 315-471-6979, or e-mail adam@usga.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, click here.

 

EVACUATION PLAN
In the event of a discontinuance of play during this Championship, players must adhere to the evacuation plan distributed by the NYSGA.

 

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.

 

ACCOMMODATIONS

The NYSGA does not have a group hotel rate assigned for this Championship (NYSGA members may use Affinity Travel Benefits to save on lodging). Listed below are a small sample of hotels in the region, their distance from the golf course, and the estimated commute time.

 

 

MCGREGOR LINKS COUNTRY CLUB

359 Northern Pines Road, Wilton, NY 12831
(518) 584-6664
Joe Kehn, President/Superintendent
Michael Decker, PGA
www.mcgregorlinks.com

 

NYSGA CONTACT INFORMATION
315-471-6979

champs@nysga.org
 

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.