MEMORANDUM TO PLAYERS
FORMAT, QUALIFYING PLACES, AND TIES
- FORMAT. 18-holes of individual stroke play
- QUALIFYING SPOTS. 3 qualifying spots and 2 alternates.
- PLAYOFF. A hole-by-hole playoff will be used to break a tie for the final qualifying spot, first alternate, and/or second alternate. All announcements regarding the play-off will be made at the public scoreboard upon completion of play.
STARTING TIMES
Click here to view the starting times and groupings.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - MONDAY, AUGUST 5
- 7:00am ....................... Driving Range Opens
- 8:00am-12:30pm ....... Starting Times
WITHDRAWALS
Notify the USGA immediately if you must withdraw from this qualifier. To withdraw and learn about the refund policy, click here.
PRACTICE ROUNDS
Practice rounds are available ($50 w/cart) on Sunday, August 4 - use the instructions below to schedule a practice round starting time online, please do not contact the pro shop. If you need assistance, please call the NYSGA office at 315-471-6979.
- Visit Schedule Your Practice Round
- Select your name from the search bar
- Select your desired tee time. You may add other players in the field to your grouping. DO NOT remove players without their prior approval.
The NYSGA's One-Seat Policy is in effect.
PRO SHOP AND PRACTICE FACILITIES
The golf shop and practice facilities will open at 6:30am. Complimentary balls will be available on the driving range.
COURSE YARDAGE
Play will be from the black tee yardage, set to approximately 7,148 yards / par 72.
NO F&B AT CRAG BURN
The clubhouse restaurant is closed on Mondays so plan accordingly. The NYSGA will provide water and snacks on the golf course for players.
STRACKALINE YARDAGE BOOKS
There is a 20% discount available on yardage books purchased through Stackaline - click here.
REGISTRATION AND START OF PLAY
Players may (but aren't required to) register in the golf shop to confirm their starting time. Players should report to their starting tee ten (10) minutes before their starting time for announcements.
RAIN DATE
Tuesday, August 6, 2023.
LOCAL RULES AND CONDITIONS
Listed below are a number of important Conditions of Competition and Local Rules for this qualifier.
- USGA LOCAL RULES AND TERMS OF THE COMPETITION (HARD CARD). Click here.
- GROOVE CONDITION. The players’ clubs must conform to the grooves and punch mark specifications in The Rules of Golf that are effective from January 1, 2010. See Model Local Rule G-2. The exception for Ping Eye2 Irons manufactured before March 31, 1990 is not in effect. (click here).
- CONFORMING BALLS AND DRIVER HEADS. Visit the USGA website for a list of approved golf balls (click here) and driver heads (click here).
- ONE BALL RULE. Is NOT in effect for any USGA qualifying rounds in 2024.
- DISTANCE MEASURING DEVICES. For all USGA qualifying rounds, the use of distance measuring devices to measure distance only is permitted.
PROHIBITING USE OF MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION (LOCAL RULE G-6)
Players must not ride on any form of transportation during a stipulated round unless authorized by the Committee. The optional condition prescribed in Section 8 of the Committee Procedures is in effect will be in effect. A breach will result in the general penalty, two-strokes, on each hole where the breach occurred.
REQUESTING USE OF A CART
A disabled player or caddie may be permitted to use a golf cart as an accommodation to their ability. As required by the ADA, the USGA will evaluate such requests on a case-by-case basis. To learn more and to submit the required form, click here.
SPECTATOR CARTS
A disabled spectator may be permitted to use a golf cart. As required by the ADA, the NYSGA will evaluate such requests on a case-by-case basis. To complete and return the required form, click here.
WITHDRAWAL FROM QUALIFYING
To withdraw, notify the USGA (complete this online form, call 908-326-1950, or e-mail champs@usga.org) and the Official in Charge (see below) prior to the scheduled qualifying round. Failure to do so may result in disqualification from future USGA competitions.
PACE OF PLAY
The NYSGA Pace of Play Policy is in effect.
CODE OF CONDUCT
The NYSGA Code of Conduct Policy is in effect.
EVACUATION PLAN
In the event of a discontinuance of play during the qualifier, players must adhere to the evacuation plan distributed by the Committee at their starting tee.
CRAG BURN GOLF CLUB
1231 N Davis Rd #9458, East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 655-0000 ext. 202
www.cragburn.com
OFFICIAL-IN-CHARGE
Andrew Hickey, New York State Golf Association
(315) 471-6979 - Office
andrew@nysga.org