TERMS OF THE COMPETITION


ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • This championship is open to two-person teams of female amateur golfers who are active NYSGA Members. 
  • To compete in the senior division, both teammates must be at least 50 years old as of June 3, 2024
  •  Golfers must have an up-to-date USGA Handicap Index issued by their NYSGA member club.

 

ENTRY INFORMATION

  • Entries: Player must register online prior to the established deadline (see below). Entries by mail or fax will not be accepted. A player may only submit one entry. Any player found to have submitted more than one entry may be subject to disqualification.
  • Fee: $425 per team
  • Deadline: Entries must be received prior to the deadline (12PM EST on Wednesday, May 22, 2024). 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 champs@nysga.org).
    • Withdrawal PRIOR TO Entry Deadline: Entry Fee less $20.
    • Withdrawal AFTER Entry Deadline: Entry Fee less $50.
    • Withdrawal WITHIN 7 DAYS of the Championship: No Refund

 

FIELD SIZE, WAITLIST, AND HANDICAP REVIEW

  • Field/Division Size: 104 total players; 26 teams (Amateur), 26 teams (Senior Amateur). If any field does not reach capacity, open spots will be filled using teams from another division's waitlist.
  • Determining Field & Waitlist Procedure:  Registration for this Championship is NOT on a first come, first served basis. The field is selected "low-to-high", based on the teams combined Handicap Index as of the entry close date. Each team's entry will be added to the Championship's 'pending registration' field and their credit card will not be charged. When entries close on May 22nd, each team's combined Handicap Index will be calculated and ordered from low-to-high. The team's in each division with the lowest combined Handicap Index, based on division size (above), will then be approved by charging their credit card the full entry fee. Approved teams will immediately receive an email confirmation confirming their spot in the Championship.
  • Waitlisted Teams: Any team that that does not earn a spot in the field will be placed on a waitlist ordered by their combined Handicap Index and notified of their status and order by email.
  • Handicap Index Review: A player may be subject to Handicap review if they do not have at least five scores posted since July 1st, 2023. The NYSGA reserves the right to amend the field/waitlist at any time and for any reason.

 

SUBSTITUTIONS

All substitutions must be made by emailing champs@nysga.org with the following policies in place:

  • Before Entry Deadline: A player may add a new partner at any time prior to the close of entries. 
  • After Entry Deadline: If a team is selected for the Championship and then requires a partner change, they are permitted to do so as long as the team's combined Handicap Index remains at or below the established low-to-high cutoff at the time entries closed.

 

CHAMPIONSHIPS, FORMAT, & SCHEDULE

  • Championships: There are two Championship divisions conducted concurrently at Leatherstocking:
    • 6th NYS Women's Amateur Four-Ball
    • 6th NYS Women's Senior Amateur Four-Ball
  • Format: 36 holes of four-ball stroke play, gross and net (85% Course Handicap)
  • Ties: In the event of a tie for any Championship (gross division only), a sudden-death playoff will be held immediately following play.
  • Schedule of Events
    • Sunday, June 2: Practice Rounds (Reduced Rate - $75)
    • Monday, June 3: 
      • 7:30am........Practice Facilities & Registration Open
      • 9:10am.......Announcements
      • 9:30am...... Shotgun Start Round1 (18 Holes)
    • Tuesday, June 4: Round 2 (18 Holes) - 9:30am Shotgun
      • 7:30am.......Practice Facilities Open
      • 9:10am.......Announcements
      • 9:30am.......Shotgun Start Round 2 (18 Holes)
      • 2:30pm.......Player Lunch
      • 3:00pm.......Awards

 

COURSE YARDAGES

  • Amateur Division: White NYSGA Tee (Silver 5,364 yards)
  • Senior Amateur Division: Yellow NYSGA Tees (Red 5,035 yards)

 

PRACTICE ROUNDS

Players may secure a practice round tee time on Sunday, June 2nd for a reduced rate of $75 by contacting the Leatherstocking GC pro shop and identifying yourself as a player in this field.

 

CADDIES & GOLF CARTS

  • Caddies: The use of a caddie is prohibited.
  • Golf Carts: The use of a golf cart is required, payment for which is included in the entry fee. 

 

PAIRINGS

Pairings for the first round will be posted by 12:00pm on Wednesday, May 29.

 

FOOD & BEVERAGE

The NYSGA will be providing a complimentary luncheon on June 4 for all competitors.

 

LEATHERSTOCKING GOLF COURSE

  • Address: 60 Lake Street, Cooperstown, NY 13326
  • Website:  www.otesaga.com/golf

 

STRACKALINE YARDAGE BOOKS
NYSGA partner StrackaLine is offering players in this Championship a 20% discount off their Greens Guide and Yardage Book (USGA approved).
 

NYSGA POLICIES

For a complete listing of NYSGA Championship Policies and Procedures, click here.

 

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.

 

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS

Thank you to our valued sponsors, their support of the NYSGA and our member golf community helps us strengthen our services, member benefits and tournament experience. For more information about the NYSGA's sponsors, click here.