TERMS OF THE COMPETITION

 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Male amateur golfers who are active NYSGA Members.
  • Have an up-to-date USGA Handicap Index of 10.4 or less issued by their NYSGA member club.
  • Be at least 25 years old as of September 27, 2024.
  • 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 $365 for players in the Last Chance Qualifier.
    • Qualifying Fee: $140
    • Championship Fee: $225, charged to players who advance through qualifying
  • Deadline: Entries must be received prior to the deadline (12PM EST on Friday, September 20, 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 deadline: Entry less $20

    • AFTER deadline: Entry less $50

    • WITHIN 7 DAYS: None

 

FORMAT

18 holes of stroke play, 9:00am start time.
 

TEES
Black Tees, 6,662 yards, par 71.

FIELD SIZE
The starting field size is 54 players.

STARTING TIMES & GROUPINGS
Click here to view the starting times and groupings for this qualifier.

QUALIFYING SPOTS & TIES
7 qualifying spots - ties for the last qualifying spot and alternates (if required) 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 $225 championship fee. If alternates are required, it will be announced at starting.

PAIRINGS

Pairings will be posted here by 1:00pm on Friday, September 20 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 the CC of Troy.
 

GOLF CARTS & ONE-SEAT POLICY

The use of a golf cart is included in the entry fee for qualifiers - except for the Long Island Qualifier at Baiting Hollow. The use of a golf cart is also permitted during Championship rounds. A player is not required to take a golf cart.

 

The NYSGA One-Seat Cart Policy is in effect. If two players (or their caddie) are riding, they must take one cart. Either the player or his caddie can ride, never both at the same time regardless if a seat is 'open'. Failure to follow this policy is a breach of the NYSGA's Code of Conduct.

 

PUSH CARTS
The use of push carts, whether motorized or manual, is allowed.

 

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.

 

NYSGA CONTACT
champs@nysga.org

(315) 471-6979