Registration

Begins: Friday, March 1, 2024 (9:00 am)

Entry Deadline: Wednesday, June 19, 2024 (11:59 pm)

          Fee:

         $75

Includes: range, golf, riding cart, opportunity to play in

     the RDGA District Championship at Irondequoit CC.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Male Amateur Golfers
• Must be a member of an RDGA Club
• Must have a RDGA GHIN® Handicap Index®
• All ages

Field Size: 120 Players maximum                                                                                         

                                                                                                     Website: Click HERE                  Course Info: Click HERE

                                                                                                    Address: 6653 Big Tree Rd., Livonia, NY 14487

Additional Information:

• Incentives included for all who qualify to play in the District Championship:
  • Access to practice facility before each round.
  • Practice Round at Irondequoit CC, with pairings of your choosing.
  • Minimum two competitive rounds of golf at Irondequoit CC.
  • Buffet lunch everyday (Including Practice Round).
  • Pro Shop credit for Irondequoit will be awarded to all players who make the cut (Top 40 & Ties).

PLEASE READ "2024 RDGA HEALTH & SAFETY GUIDANCE" UNDER THE TOURNAMENT INFORMATION TAB ABOVE FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCEDURES FOR PLAYERS AT RDGA EVENTS THIS YEAR.

Event Format

• All play will be off the Old Hickory Blue Tees (approximately 6,639 yards, par-72)
• Qualifying will consist of one 18 hole stroke play round.  
• A predetermined number of spots will qualify, including all ties.
• Exact number of qualifying spots will be posted at registration and on scoreboard.
• Ties for the final qualifying spot will be decided by a PLAYOFF.
• Players may pick either of the two available dates to Qualify. If the round is filled you can go on a waiting list or choose one of the other days. You will NOT be permitted to enter more than one Qualifier.
• Juniors age 16 & under must walk and will be paired together.
• Caddies are allowed. (Please note official RDGA cart policy, below.)

Cart Policy

Carts are included in fee but not mandatory. The maximum number of carts for each group is two (2); Players may choose to use a caddie and either the player OR caddie may ride in the cart - except both are not permitted to ride at the same time.  The caddie must walk while the player is riding or the player must walk while the caddie is riding. Please see the 2024 RDGA Local Rules & Terms of Competition (under the Tournament Information tab, above) for further details.

Schedule of Events

Tee times will begin at 7:00 am going off Hole No. 1 in threesomes with 11-minute intervals.

Pairings

• Tee times will be provided approximately a week before the event
• Players will be paired randomly

Range

The practice range will be open to all players beginning at 6:30 am.

Practice Round

There is no formal practice round for this event. Those wishing to play a practice round may contact the Old Hickory Golf Club pro shop at (585) 346-2450 to reserve tee times. Standard greens fees will apply.

Food Services

There are no food services included in the entry fee. 

Score Posting

The RDGA will post all scores.

Withdrawals

If you have to withdraw, please contact us as soon as possible by email at tymcherron@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, 2024.

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 2024 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 2024 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, 2024

Tournament Chairpersons

Mr. Cody Dubiel                                   Mr. Ty McHerron

(585) 292-5950   -   Office                   (585) 292-5950   -   Office

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