2023 BDGA Mid-Amateur Championship
Cherry Hill Club | May 15-16, 2023
Terms of the Competition
ELIGIBILITY
This championship is open to male amateur golfers who meet the following requirements:
- Membership: All players must have an active USGA GHIN Handicap at a BDGA Member Club, or reside in BDGA territory and have an active GHIN Handicap through NYSGA eClub of Western New York (Residency Required). Canadian citizens must belong to a BDGA member club.
- Age: Entrants must be at least 25 years of age as of May 15, 2023.
- Handicap Index: Have a USGA Handicap Index of 14.0 or less.
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: $140. This includes the green, cart and range fees, prizes, and awards.
- Deadline: Entries must be received prior to the deadline (12PM EST on Wednesday, May 10, 2023). Late entries will not be accepted, regardless of reason.
- Refund Policy: The entry fee, less a $20 service fee, will be refunded if a player withdraws prior to the close of entries. No refunds are given after this time.
FIELD SIZE AND WAITLIST
The field for the BDGA Mid-Amateur Championship is limited to 78 players. The field will be selected in order of player's USGA Handicap Index* as May 10th, 2023. Remaining players will be placed on a waitlist.
*All handicap indexes are subject to review
FORMAT
The format is 36 holes of individual stroke play, with a cut to the low 30 players and ties after 18 holes.
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
Monday, May 15 // Round 1 // Tee Times begin at 10:00am
Tuesday, May 16 // Round 2 // Tee Times begin at 8:00am
TEE TIME REQUESTS
If you have a tee time request (early vs late), please email the BDGA (bdga1921@gmail.com) prior to the close of entries. Pairing requests will not be accommodated.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
There is a lunch included in the entry fee.
GOLF CARTS AND DRIVING RANGE
The use of golf carts and the driving range is included in the entry fee.
PRIZES AND AWARDS
The champion and runner-up will each receive a trophy. Additional top finishers (based on the number of entrants) will receive prizes as gift certificates from the pro shop.
CHERRY HILL CLUB
912 Cherry Hill Blvd N, Ridgeway, ON L0S 1N0, Canada
Walker Arnott, Head Professional
(905) 894-0981
cherryhillclub.ca
BDGA OFFICIAL-IN-CHARGE
Mike Dirkes, NYSGA Manager of Regional Associations
(315) 220-0047
mdirkes@nysga.org