TERMS OF THE COMPETITION

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Two-person teams of one male and one female amateur golfer who are active NYSGA Members.
  • Must have an active, up-to-date USGA Handicap Index issued through their NYSGA member club (no limit).
  • For the senior division, men/women must be at least 55/50 years old as of June 5, 2023.

 

ENTRY INFORMATION

  • Entries: All teams must register online prior to the established deadline (see below). Entries by mail or fax will not be accepted.
  • Entry Fee: $250 per team, which includes golf, cart, range, dinner, prizes, and an exclusive tournament player gift.
  • Deadline: Entries must be received prior to the deadline (12PM EST on Thursday, May 25, 2023). 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.

 

FIELD SIZE, WAIT LIST, AND HANDICAP REVIEW

  • Field Size: 104 players (26 teams in both divisions).
  • Wait List Procedure:  The field will be comprised of the first 26 teams to register in each division. All subsequent teams to register will be placed on a wait list by order of entry.
  • Handicap Review: A player must have an active Handicap Index with at least five (5) scores posted in the last twelve (12) months to compete for net prizes. Handicaps will be reviewed by NYSGA staff and may be subject to modification or rejection.

 

SUBSTITUTIONS

All substitutions must be made by contacting Jack Travers (JTravers@nysga.org or 315-217-1565).

  • Withdrawals prior to close of entries: When one of the players of a team withdraws, BOTH players are withdrawn with a $230 refund. To create a new team, the remaining player must re-apply with a new partner, and will be placed on either the confirmed player list or waitlist at the time of the new entry. 
  • Withdrawals after close of entries: When one of the players of a team is withdrawn, BOTH players are withdrawn with a $200 refund. The remaining player will be able to re-apply with a new partner, and will be placed on either the confirmed player list or waitlist at the time of the new entry.
     

FORMAT, DIVISIONS, HANDICAP ALLOWANCE & TIES

  • Format: 18 holes of modified Chapman stroke play (see below), gross and net
  • Chapman Stroke Play: Two players play as partners, each partner plays from the teeing ground and plays the partner's ball for the second shot. After the second shot, partners select the ball with which they wish to score and play that ball alternately to complete the hole. This format is modified on par-3s, so that the decision as to which ball to play alternately must be made after the tee shot
  • Divisions: There are two divisions in this Championship: 10th NYS Amateur & Senior Amateur Mixed Team Championships
  • Handicap Allowances: The player with the lower Course Handicap is allowed 60% of their Course Handicap. The player with the higher Course Handicap is allowed 40% of their Course Handicap
  • Ties: If there is a tie for the gross winners, there will be a hole-by-hole playoff. Ties for the net winners will be broken by the USGA method of matching scorecards.


PRACTICE ROUNDS

Leatherstocking is a resort course open to the public. Players can schedule practice rounds by calling 607-544-2546. The fee is $150 per player with a twilight rate that begins at 2pm of $110.

 

YARDAGE FOR DIVISIONS

  • Men: White Tees | 6,040y | 70.1/137
  • Women: Red Tees | 5,122y | 70.5/128
  • Men (Sr): Silver Tees: | 5,439y | 67.0/127
  • Women (Sr): Red Tees | 5,122y | 70.5/128


STRACKALINE YARDAGE BOOKS

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - MONDAY, JUNE 5

  • 7:45-9:35am........ Registration
  • 7:45-9:15............. Driving range open
  • 9:35am................ Announcements
  • 10:00am.............. Shotgun Start
  • 2:45-4:00pm....... Complimentary Lunch
  • 4:00pm................ Awards Ceremony

 

PLAYER LUNCHEON

There will be a late lunch/early dinner following the shotgun on the Leatherstocking patio. The menu includes the Otesaga shrimp and crab salad, Cobb salad, dill potato salad, coleslaw, house-made Italian rope sausage, grilled hamburgers and all-beef hot dogs, fresh fruit, and assorted cookies. No guests tickets are available - it is for players only.

CLUBHOUSE RESTAURANT
Will be open for the duration of this event.

 

CADDIES

The use of a caddie is prohibited.

 

CARTS

The use of a motorized golf cart is required, payment for which is included in the entry fee.

 

NYSGA POLICIES

It is each player's responsibility to read and abide by the NYSGA's Championship Policies and Procedures.

AWARDS
Trophies are awarded to the top gross and net winners in each championship division.

 

ACCOMMODATIONS

The NYSGA has partnered with Book Your Block to provide players access to discounted hotel options for this Championship.  The Otesaga is not offering a discounted hotel rate.
 

LEATHERSTOCKING GOLF CLUB

60 Lake Street, Cooperstown, NY 13326

(607) 544-2546
Tim Quirk, PGA
www.otesaga.com/golf

 

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.

 

HISTORY

To view past results for these Championships, click here.

 

 

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