TERMS OF THE COMPETITION


ELIGIBILITY

This championship is open to male amateur golfers who meet the following requirements:

  • Membership: Players must hold an active USGA/GHIN Handicap Index at a 2024 SDGA Member Club or be a member of the NYSGA eClub of Central NY (residence required in SDGA territory).

  • Age: Players must be at least 14 years old as of June 28, 2024.

  • USGA Handicap Index: Players must have an active USGA Handicap Index, issued by their member club, of 8.4 or less.

 

FIELD SIZE AND WAIT LIST

The field is limited to the first 81 players to apply. After the field limit is reached, players will be placed on a wait list in order by their time of registration.

 

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: $110. This includes all green fees, lunch on Friday, prizes, and awards.

  • Deadline: Entries must be received prior to the deadline (12PM EST on Monday, June 24, 2024). Late entries will not be accepted, regardless of reason..

  • Refund Policy:

    • Withdrawal PRIOR TO entry deadline: Entry fee less $20

    • Withdrawal AFTER entry deadline: Entry fee less $50

    • Withdrawal WITHIN 2 DAYS of the competition: No Refund

 

FORMAT

The format is 54 holes at stroke play, with a  cut after 18 holes (low 50 players and ties) and after 36 holes (low 32 players and ties).  Play will be from the Blue Tees.

 

RANKINGS

The 2024 SDGA Gerry Ashe Memorial is a World Amateur Golf Ranking ranked event.

 

 

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 SDGA will have volunteer Rules Officials on the course to provide rulings and answer questions.

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday, June 28 // Round 1 // Tee times 8:00am - 12:30pm
Saturday, June 29 // Round 2 // Tee times 11:00am - 1:30pm*
Sunday, June 30 // Round 3 // Tee times 11:00am - 12:45pm*
 
*Round 2 and 3 tee times/pairings are based off score (highest start first)

 

TEE TIME REQUESTS
The SDGA will make every effort to accommodate tee time requests, which must be submitted no later than 12PM on Monday, June 24th (click here). Pairing requests will not be accepted.

 

FIRST ROUND TEE TIMES AND PAIRINGS

The first round pairings will be available on Tuesday, June 25th and will be emailed to all players. 

 

PLAYER LUNCH

Boxed lunches will be available at the halfway house on Friday, June 28th.

 

FOOD & BEVERAGE

The club's snack bar will be open.

 

GOLF CARTS

The golf cart rental fee is $25 per player,  payable in the pro shop. The NYSGA's one-seat policy will be in effect. 

 

RANGE

Included with entry.

 

AWARDS

Trophies will be awarded to the winner.

 

PRIZES

Gift certificates to the host club pro shop will be awarded to approximately 25% of the field.

 

SDGA Tournament Chairs

Chuck Harty, Bob Kawa