MEMORANDUM TO PLAYERS
FORMAT, QUALIFYING PLACES, AND TIES
- FORMAT. 18-holes of individual stroke play
- QUALIFYING SPOTS. 1 qualifying spot 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.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30
- 6:30am..........Practice facilities open
- 7:30am..........Starting times begin
PRACTICE ROUNDS
Practice rounds are available ($50 w/cart) on Monday, July 29 - 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.
WITHDRAWALS
Notify the USGA immediately if you must withdraw from this qualifier. To withdraw and learn about the refund policy, click here.
PUSH CARTS
The use of a push cart, whether manual or electric, is approved. A seat attachment must not be used.
GOLF CARTS
Are permitted during the qualifying round, the fee is $20 and payable to the pro shop. The USGA's One-Seat Policy is in effect - if only two players are riding they must take one cart. Max of two carts per group. Either the player or the caddie can ride, never both at the same time.
PRO SHOP AND PRACTICE FACILITIES
The golf shop and practice facilities will open at 7:00am. Complimentary balls will be available on the driving range.
COURSE YARDAGE
REGISTRATION AND START OF PLAY
There is no official registration, contestants may check-in at the pro shop to confirm their starting time. Report to your assigned tee, ready to play, 10 minutes prior to your scheduled starting time for announcements.
FOOD SERVICE
- Complimentary water and energy bars/bananas will be available for players and caddies on the golf course.
- Complimentary lunch will be provided to contestants following play.
RAIN DATE
Wednesday, July 31, 2024.
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.
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.
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.
BELLEVUE COUNTRY CLUB
1901 Glenwood Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13207
(315) 475-5151 x2
www.bellevuecountryclub.com
OFFICIAL-IN-CHARGE
Andrew Hickey, New York State Golf Association
(315) 471-6979 - Office
andrew@nysga.org