2024 BDGA Senior Championship

Moon Brook Country Club | September 23-24, 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: Entrants must be at least 50 years of age as of September 23, 2024.
  • USGA 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: $155. This includes the green, cart and range fees, a meal, prizes, and awards.
  • Deadline: Entries must be received prior to the deadline (12PM EST on Wednesday, September 18, 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 36 holes of individual stroke play.

 

DIVISIONS AND TEES

There are three divisions in this championship that will compete from different sets of tees:

  • Seniors (50-59): Course #2 Tees (~6,500yds)
  • Legends Division (60-69): Course # 3 Tees (~6,000yds)
  • Masters (ages 70+): Course #4 Tees (~5,700yds)

 

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

Monday, September 23rd  // Round 1 // Tee Times Begin 12:30pm

Tuesday, September 24th // Round 2 // 9:00am Shotgun Start

 

TEE TIME REQUESTS
The BDGA will make every effort to accommodate tee time requests, which must be submitted no later than 12PM EST on Wednesday, September 18th (click here). Pairing requests will not be accepted.

 

PLAYER LUNCH

Player lunches will be provided to the players prior to round 1 and following round 2.

 

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 will be in effect. 

 

PRIZES AND AWARD

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

 

MOON BROOK COUNTRY CLUB
2879 N.Main St Ext. Jamestown, NY 14701         

(716) 484-1720
Ben Windoft, PGA
www.moonbrookcc.com

 

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