TERMS OF THE COMPETITION

 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • This Championship is open to male amateur golfers who are active NYSGA Members.
  • Golfers must have an up-to-date USGA Handicap Index of 8.4 or less issued by their NYSGA member club
  • Any eligible player can compete including those who have previously attempted to qualify.

 

ENTRY INFORMATION

  • Entries: Player must register online prior to the deadline.
  • Fee: This championship utilizes a two-tiered entry fee, with a total fee of $385 for players in the Last Chance Qualifier.
    • Qualifying Fee: $135
    • Championship Fee: $250, charged to players who advance through qualifying
  • Deadline: Entries must be received prior to the deadline (12PM EST on Wednesday, June 26, 2024). Late entries will not be accepted.
  • Refund Policy: A portion of the entry fee, based on the schedule below, will be refunded regardless of reason if the NYSGA is notified (315-471-6979 or champs@nysga.org).

    • PRIOR TO entry deadline: Entry fee less $20

    • AFTER entry deadline: Entry fee less $50

    • WITHIN 7 DAYS of the competition: None

 

FORMAT

18 holes of stroke play, 11:30am start time.
 

TEES
Gold Tees, 6,573 yards, par 72.

FIELD SIZE, QUALIFYING SPOTS & TIES
There are four (4) qualifying spots available. Ties for the last qualifying spots will be broken by playoff. If time does not permit, USGA method of matching of scorecards will be used. Qualifying players will be charged the secondary $250 championship fee.

PAIRINGS

Pairings will be posted here by 1:00pm on Friday, July 5th and sent to players via email/text.

TEE TIME REQUESTS
The NYSGA will make an effort to accommodate tee time requests that are submitted (click here) before tee times are released.

 

STARTING PROCEDURES
Players should arrive to the first tee 10 minutes before their starting time for announcements and to receive their scorecard and Notice to Players (rules).

 

PRACTICE ROUNDS
Availability and pricing of practice rounds are set at the discretion of Cloverbank CC.

 

GOLF CARTS (NEW IN 2024)

The use of a motorized golf cart is PROHIBITED for all stages of this championship as outlined below, push carts remain approved.

  1. Sectional Qualifying: A player is prohibited from using a golf cart during sectional qualifying.
  2. Championship: A player is prohibited from using a golf cart during the official Championship practice and competition rounds. 

 

PUSH CARTS

Players are permitted to use push carts, whether motorized or manual.

 

CADDIES

A player may provide his own caddie for any stage/round of the championship. Caddies are required to dress appropriately (proper golf attire) and act in a manner consistent with the etiquette of golf. 

 

SPECTATORS AND CARTS

Spectators are permitted and must follow guidelines consistent with golf competitions. Spectators are expected to maintain a reasonable distance (at least 20 yards) from players and to always walk with or ahead of the group they are following. Spectators must not give players advice, doing so could result in the player being penalized. Spectators who are in breach of these recommendations may be subject to removal from the golf course.

 

The NYSGA is willing to accommodate spectators with an ADA disability by allowing them to ride in their own golf cart. To request this accommodation, a spectator must complete and return the NYSGA Golf Cart Request Form.

 

NYSGA POLICIES

For a complete listing of NYSGA Championship Policies and Procedures, click here.

 

WITHDRAWALS

To withdraw, promptly notify the NYSGA (call 315-471-6979, or e-mail champs@nysga.org). Failure to do so may result in disqualification from future NYSGA competitions.

 

PACE OF PLAY

It is a condition that players must play without undue delay in accordance with guidelines established by the Committee. To view the NYSGA's Pace of Play Policy.

 

PLAYER CONDUCT

Players and/or their guests must conduct themselves in a reasonable manner at all times. Any excessive display of anger, vulgar language, club throwing, alcohol abuse, illegal drug use, lack of golfing etiquette or disrespect to a fellow player or any other individual may be grounds or disqualification from any tournament. The NYSGA reserves the right to revoke a player's tournament entry, without a refund, at any time for conduct deemed inappropriate or damaging to the NYSGA.

CLOVERBANK CC
5324 Rogers Road, Hamburg, NY 14075
cloverbankcc.com

 

NYSGA CONTACT
champs@nysga.org

(315) 471-6979