Registration

Begins: Wednesday, February 1, 2023 (9:00 am)

Entry Deadline: Tuesday, August 1, 2023 (11:59 pm)

Fee:

          $225

Includes: two rounds of golf, cart, driving

range, lunch each day, and Outdoor Steak BBQ 

plus **$2,000 in prizes**

Eligibility Criteria:

• Over the age 55 as of August 8, 2023 
• Amateur male golfers
• Must be a member of an RDGA club.
• Must have a RDGA GHIN® Handicap Index®.

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                                                                                        Address: 1 Fallbrook Park, Canandaigua, NY 14424

Size: 90 Players                                      

Field Size: 78 Players Maximum

• Senior Division (21 players ages 55-59); Maximum Hdcp. Index of 9.9 (as of 8/1/2023)
• Super Senior Division (21 players ages 60-64); Maximum Hdcp. Index of 9.9 (as of 8/1/2023)
• Masters Division (21 players ages 65-69); Maximum Hdcp. Index of 11.9 (as of 8/1/2023)
• Legends Division (15 players ages 70+); Maximum Hdcp. Index of 14.9 (as of 8/1/2023)

Field is limited to 78 total Players: 21 Players each in the first three divisions and 15 in the Legends division.

If the event becomes oversubscribed, the field will be made up of the lowest handicap indexes as of Monday, August 1, 2023.

Event Format

• Competition will consist of 36 holes of stroke play (Two 18-hole rounds). The contestant competing in our Overall Division (players from the first 3 divisions)  with the lowest 36 hole gross score will be the Overall RDGA Senior Champion.
• The top 5 finishers and ties in the Overall Division, and the Champions of each Division, will receive an exemption into the 2024 RDGA District Championship.
• In the event of a tie for 1st place for Overall Champions and within any division, a hole-by-hole playoff will be held immediately upon completion of the final round.* (All other ties will be retained, and prizes will be distributed evenly.)
• There will be Morning and Afternoon Wave start times - all off the No. 1 tee.
• The first three divisions will play for the Overall Title. If a player in the Legends division wishes, he may 'play up' for the Overall Title.  
• Pairings will be done within your division for Day 1. On Day 2, pairings will be done by first day overall score within the first three divisions, then Legends division.

Tees by Division:

Senior (Ages 55-59) will play the Canandaigua Men's Blue Tees at approximately 6,285 yards.

Super Senior (Ages 60-64) will play the Canandaigua Men's Blue Tees at approximately 6,285 yards.

Masters (Ages 65-69) will play the Canandaigua Men's Blue Tees at approximately 6,285 yards.
Legends (Ages 70+) will play the Canandaigua Men's White Tees at approximately 5,800 yards.

Schedule of Events

Tuesday, August 8 - (Round 1)

• Morning (8:00 am - 10:00 am) and afternoon (1:00 pm - 3:00 pm) wave start times off No. 1 in this order: Seniors, Super Seniors, Masters, Legends. Threesomes in 9 minute tee times.
• Lunch available after the round for Morning Wave players, and before the round for Afternoon Wave players.  (Approx. 11:00am-3:30pm)

Wednesday, August 9 - (Round 2)

• Morning (8:00 am - 10:00 am) and afternoon (1:00 pm - 3:00 pm) wave start times off No. 1 in this order: Legends, then Seniors, Super Seniors, Masters paired TOGETHER based on order of finish from Round 1 - with leaders going off last on No. 1. Threesomes in 9 minute tee times.
• Lunch available after the round for Morning Wave players, and before the round for Afternoon Wave players.  (Approx. 11:30am-3:30pm).
• Outdoor lakeside Steak BBQ for player and guest following play

(Please RSVP if you plan to attend).

• Awards Ceremony following play.

Cart Policy

Carts are included in fee but not mandatory. Two riders per cart. Players may walk and may use caddie if desired.  Please read the USGA "One Seat" cart policy under the Tournament Information tab, above.    

Caddies

Caddies are allowed.
NOTE: Caddies are allowed to but both the player and caddie must walk.

Pairings

• Tee times will be provided approximately a week before the event.
• Players will play in threesomes.
• Tee times will include Morning and Afternoon waves each day and will be set at 9 minute intervals off #1 tee.

Range

The practice range will be open to all players beginning approximately at 7:00 am and is included in the entry fee.

Food Services

• Lunch is included in the entry fee 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.
• Outdoor lakeside Steak BBQ and Awards Wednesday - 7:00 pm  for player and guest.
  **PLAYERS MUST RSVP IF THEY PLAN TO ATTEND DINNER. 

Practice Round

There is no formal practice round for this event. You may contact the Canandaigua Country Club Golf Shop at 585-394-4370 to make individual arrangements. 

Score Posting

The RDGA will post all scores immediately following the conclusion of each round.

Withdrawals

If you have to withdraw, please contact us as soon as possible by email at DaveEaton@RDGA,org, or by phone 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 Local Rules & Terms of Competition

CLICK HERE for the RDGA Local Rules & Terms of Competition, revised as of January 1, 2023.

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 (unless otherwise approved by the Committee) and be a member in good standing at an RDGA or NYSGA 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 including limitations listed on Local Rules and Terms of Competition for 2023 RDGA Tournaments, and obey local host club rules that may apply to players during a competition.

The Rules of Golf as approved by the United States Golf Association and R&A Rules Limited govern play in RDGA events, along with the Local Rules and Terms of Competition for 2023 Tournaments and any Local Rules that are in effect as listed on the Notice to Player.  All players must familiarize themselves with the provisions of Rule 1.2 of the 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 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 violation of the transportation policy, repeated use of vulgar or offensive language, or showing disrespect to a Rules Official.

Adopted: Effective January 1, 2023

Tournament Chairperson

Mr. Tim Vangellow 

(585) 292-5950   -   Office

(585) 200-0888   -   Cell