MEMORANDUM TO PLAYERS
PLAYER/PARENT CONTACT INFORMATION
Click here to confirm the cell/email for both the player and a parent/guardian.
MAP TO DRIVING RANGE AND #1 LINKS COURSE
Click here to view the map to the driving range and the #1 tee on the Links Course. Parents must shuttle players to and from the range and the Links Course.
FORMAT, DIVISION, COURSES, AND TEES
There are four Championship divisions being conducted concurrently:
- 81st NYS Boys' 18U Junior Amateur Championship
- 54 holes stroke play, 36 hole cut to low 40+ ties
- 66th NYS Boys' 14U Junior Amateur Championship (TBA)
- 36 holes stroke play, no cut
- 60th NYS Girls' 18U Junior Amateur Championship
- 54 holes stroke play, 36 hole cut to low 24 + ties
- 1st NYS Girls' 14U Junior Amateur Championship
- 36 holes stroke play, no cut
COURSE YARDAGE
Click here to view the yardage for each division.
PAIRINGS & STARTING TIMES
Click here to view the pairings and starting times for Round 1.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Listed below is the tentative schedule of events for this year’s championship. Please note that this schedule is subject to change. Any changes will necessitate an email to the field with an update.
Tuesday, July 25 - Practice Rounds
- 11:00am.................. Practice facilities open
- 11:00-4:00pm.......... Player registration
- 12:00-4:03pm…....... Practice rounds (Links Course)
- 1:30-4:03pm............ Practice rounds (Mountain Course)
Wednesday, July 26 - Round 1
- 6:15am.................... Practice facilities open
- 7:00-12:24pm…….… Boys' 18U - Links Course
- 7:00-8:57am............ Girls' 18U - Mountain Course
- 9:06-9:15am............ Girls' 14U - Mountain Course
- 9:24-10:27am.......... Boys' 14U - Mountain Course
Thursday, July 27 - Round 2
- 6:15am.................... Practice facilities open
- 7:00-12:24pm…….… Boys' 18U - Links Course
- 7:00-8:57am............ Girls' 18U - Mountain Course
- 9:06-9:15am............ Girls' 14U - Mountain Course
- 9:24-10:27am.......... Boys' 14U - Mountain Course
Friday, July 28 - Round 3
- 6:15am.................... Practice facilities open
- 7:00-8:57am…..….… Boys' 18U - Links Course
- 7:00-8:30am............ Girls' 18U - Mountain Course
REGISTRATION
Players who plan to arrive at the Lake Placid Club on Tuesday, July 25 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 Tuesday, they must do so by phone (315-471-6979) or email (champs@nysga.org). Failure to register may result in the forfeiture of your spot in the championship.
PRACTICE ROUNDS
A complimentary practice round is available on Tuesday, July 25. To secure a tee time, DO NOT CALL THE PRO SHOP. Players must register for a practice round via the website noted below:
- Visit "Schedule Your Practice Round" under the "Pairings" menu option
- Select your name from the search bar
- Select your desired tee time. You may add other player in the field to your grouping. DO NOT remove players without their prior approval.
- If you need assistance, please call the NYSGA office at 315-471-6979.
CADDIES
A player may bring their own caddie or carry their own clubs (18U divisions only). There are no caddies available through the host club. A player is not required to employ a caddie for any stage of the Championship.
- Exception: A player may NOT use a parent, step-parent, or a guardian as a caddie.
GOLF CARTS
The use of a golf cart during the practice and championship rounds is not permitted.
PUSH CARTS
The use of push carts is permitted. Motorized carts are permitted. A seat attachment on a push cart must NOT be used.
DRIVING RANGE
The driving range will be provided complimentary to players (see schedule for times).
FOOD SERVICE
There is no food service at the club, so please plan accordingly.
ON-COURSE WATER & SNACKS
Water bottles and fruit/snacks will be provided on the golf course for players only. Parents/spectators must respect this policy to ensure there is enough available for players.
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.
ACCOMMODATIONS
The Crowne Plaza is offering a room block of $219 per night plus tax. All guest room rates are quoted as a traditional rooms (2 queen beds) single or double occupancy. We are a 100% smoke-free property. Children 19 and under stay free in room with adult. Specialty rooms available at higher rates and will be quoted at time of booking. Guest room rates are quoted per room per night and are subject to 8% NYS sales tax and 5% county occupancy tax unless exempt.
Individuals can call individual reservations (not group sales) at 1-800-874-1980 and ask for the 2023 NYSGA Junior Championship room block. We require a credit card to book. The deadline to change or cancel is one week prior to arrival.
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 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, 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.
NYSGA
champs@nysga.org
(315) 471-6979