2024 BDGA Mid-Amateur Championship

Country Club of Buffalo | May 14-15, 2024

 

Terms of the Competition

ELIGIBILITY

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

  • Membership:  All players must have an active USGA GHIN Handicap at a BDGA Member Club, or reside in BDGA territory and have an active GHIN Handicap through NYSGA eClub of Western New York (Residency Required). Canadian citizens must belong to a BDGA member club.
  • Age: Entrants must be at least 25 years of age as of May 14, 2024.
  • Handicap Index: Have a USGA Handicap Index of 14.0 or less.

 

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: $140. This includes the green, cart and range fees, lunches, prizes and awards.
  • Deadline: Entries must be received prior to the deadline (12PM EST on Thursday, May 9, 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

 

FIELD SIZE AND WAITLIST

The field for the BDGA Mid-Amateur Championship is limited to 78 players. The field will be selected in order of players' USGA Handicap Index* as of May 9th, 2024. Remaining players will be placed on a waitlist. 

 

*All handicap indexes are subject to review

 

FORMAT

The format is 36 holes of individual stroke play, with a cut to the low 30 players and ties after 18 holes.

 

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

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Tuesday, May 14 // Round 1 // Tee Times begin 7:15am

Wednesday, May 15 // Round 2 // Tee Times begin 7:30am

 

CLUB POLICIES

All players, caddies and spectators must adhere to the club's guest policies. 

 

TEE TIME REQUESTS
The BDGA will make every effort to accommodate tee time requests, which must be submitted no later than 12PM on Thursday, May 9th (click here). Pairing requests will not be accepted.

 

FOOD AND BEVERAGE

Boxed lunches will be available at the turn for players beginning at 9:00am on Tuesday and 9:15am on Wednesday. 

 

GOLF CARTS AND DRIVING RANGE

The use of golf carts and the driving range is included in the entry fee. The NYSGA's One-Seat Policy is in effect. 

 

PUSH CARTS

The use of push/pull carts is prohibited. Caddies are available for any player who wishes to walk. 

 

CADDIES

Players are allowed to bring their own caddies. 

 

SPECTATORS

Spectators are allowed. All spectators must walk. 

 

PRIZES AND AWARDS

The champion and runner-up will each receive a trophy. Additional top finishers (based on the number of entrants) will receive prizes as gift certificates from the pro shop.

 

COUNTRY CLUB OF BUFFALO
250 Youngs Rd, Buffalo, NY 14221

Jay Sutherland, Head Professional

(716) 632-1100
www.ccofbuffalo.org

 

BDGA OFFICIAL-IN-CHARGE
Mike Dirkes, NYSGA Manager of Regional Associations
(315) 220-0047 
mdirkes@nysga.org