2024 BDGA Match Play Championship
Crag Burn Golf Club
August 8-10, 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 a BDGA territory and have an active GHIN Handicap through the NYSGA eClub - WNY (Residency Required). Canadian citizens must belong to a BDGA member club.
- Age: To compete in the Senior Division, players must be at least 50 years old as of August 8, 2024.
- USGA Handicap Index: There are no Handicap Index requirements.
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 fees, cart, prizes, and awards.
- Deadline: Entries must be received prior to the deadline (12PM EST on Friday, August 2, 2024). Late entries will not be accepted, regardless of reason.
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Refund Policy:
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Withdrawal PRIOR TO entry deadline: Entry fee less $20
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Withdrawal AFTER entry deadline: Entry fee less $50
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Withdrawal WITHIN 2 DAYS of the competition: No Refund
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FORMAT
The format of this championship is match play.
FIELD SIZE AND SEEDING
Each division (see below) is limited to 16 players. Seeding is based on the 2024 points standings. If all players are not on the points standings, they will be ordered by USGA Handicap Index as of the entry deadline.
DIVISIONS
There are two Men's divisions in this championship: Open Division (all ages) and Senior Division (ages 50+).
COURSE YARDAGE
TBA
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
Round of 16: Thursday, August 8 // Tee times TBA
Quarterfinals: Friday, August 9 // Tee times TBA
Semifinals & Finals: Saturday, August 10 // Tee times TBA
TEE TIME REQUESTS
The BDGA will make every effort to accommodate tee time requests, which must be submitted no later than 12PM on Friday, August 2nd (click here). Pairing requests will not be accepted.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
There is no food & beverage included in the event.
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.
AWARDS AND PRIZES
The champion and runner-up will each receive a trophy. Additional top finishers will receive prizes as gift certificates from the pro shop.
RANKINGS
The 2024 BDGA Match Play Championship is a World Amateur Golf Ranking ranked event.
CRAG BURN GOLF CLUB
1231 N Davis Rd, East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 655-0000
Frank LaForce, PGA
BDGA OFFICIAL-IN-CHARGE
Mike Dirkes, NYSGA Manager of Regional Associations
(315) 220-0047
Mdirkes@nysga.org