Registration (Invite and Qualifiers Only)

Begins: February 3, 2025 (Exempt Players)

             June 30, 2025 (Qualifiers)

Entry Deadline: Thursday, July 17, 2025

          Fee: $395

          Includes: Official practice round with cart,

                  buffet lunch, opening ceremonies, player

                  gift, minimum two competitive rounds

                  including cart and lunch both days,

                  final round Saturday (after 36 hole cut)

                  with cart and lunch, followed by post-final

                  round hors d'oeuvres.

                  PLUS   **$5,000 in prizes**
 

                  PLUS   **District Champion receives

                                   exemption into the 2026

                                    Monroe Invitational**               Website: Click HERE        Course Information: Click HERE

                                                                                                  Address: 100 Cobble Creek Rd, Victor, NY 14564

Eligibility Criteria:

• Male amateur golfers
• Must be a member of an RDGA Club.
• Must have a RDGA GHIN® Handicap Index®.
• Qualified via Championship Qualifiers
• Exempt: (See 2025 RDGA Championship Exemptions list under "Tournament Information" tab, above)

Field Size: 156 Players                                                                   

Additional Information:

Top 40 & Ties following Round 2 make the cut for the final round; those who make the cut AND return a 54-hole score after three rounds will also be exempt into the RDGA 2026 District Championship.

Lowest 54-hole score by player age 55 and over wins the Low Senior Medal.

District Champion receives exemption into 2026 Monroe Invitational.

BACK THIS YEAR:

• FOLLOW YOUR PROGRESS ON OUR BIG

ELECTRONIC VIDEO SCOREBOARD!!

You saw it last year during the RDGA District

Championship at Irondequoit  - this year, we're

bringing the "big board" to Cobblestone for

the 2025 RDGA District Championship

John H. Ryan Jr. Memorial!

Event Format

• Field will be approximately 156 Players, drawn from two qualifiers and the 2025 exemptions list.
• Players will compete from the Cobblestone Creek Men's Black Tees (6,818 yards) at par-72.
• The First Two Rounds will be off both 1st & 10th tees, in both morning and afternoon waves. Players will tee off Morning one day, and Afternoon the other day.
• After 36 Holes of Stroke Play the field will be cut to the low 40 players and ties.
• In the event of a tie for the championship, a hole-by-hole sudden-death playoff will be held immediately upon completion of the final round.

Schedule of Events

Tuesday, July 29 - (RDGA Hall of Fame Induction)

• Open bar & hors d'oeuvres - 5:30 pm
• Induction Celebration - 6:30 pm
• Open Bar & Dessert Reception - 8:00 pm

Wednesday, July 30 - (Practice Round)

• Lunch Buffet 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
• Opening Ceremony- 12:30 pm
• Practice Round - 1:00 pm Shotgun Start

Thursday, July 31 - (Round 1)

• Morning Wave - 7:00 am Start Time (Holes 1&10)
• Afternoon Wave - 1:00 pm Start Time (Holes 1&10)

Friday, August 1 - (Round 2)

• Morning Wave - 7:00 am Start Time (Holes 1&10)
• Afternoon Wave - 1:00 pm Start Time (Holes 1&10)
• 36-Hole Cut Made (Top 40 plus ties)

Saturday, August 2 - (Round 3)

• 8:00 am Start Time off #1 tee
• Awards Ceremony following play (Club Members, Spouses, Children are invited and welcome to enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres reception)

Cart Policy

• *Riding Cart and fees are included for practice round and all competition rounds.*
• The maximum number of carts for each group is two (2).
• Use of carts by players remains optional during Championship.
• Players who have caddies will be asked to adhere to the USGA's "one rider" policy as stated below.

Caddies

• Caddies are allowed during competition rounds.
• During practice round, caddies may not ride - they must walk as carts will be used by all players - best not to have caddie attend practice round.
• Caddie Lunches are NOT included - must pay for caddie lunch
• For players with caddies, the USGA's "one rider" policy will be in effect: either the player OR caddie may ride in the cart except BOTH are NOT permitted to ride at the same time. The caddie must walk while the player is riding or the player must walk while the caddie is riding. Exception: When play is suspended due to a dangerous situation or during other suspensions of play, both player and caddie may ride at the same time to seek shelter or to evacuate the course - AND both may ride together from green just completed to the tee of the next hole.

Pairings

• *If you have any conflicts and need to request a time for Rounds 1 & 2, please contact the RDGA office at least one week in advance. (Everyone must play in both the morning and afternoon waves)
• Pairings for the First 2 Rounds will be sent out approximately one week before the event
• Pairings for Saturday's Final Round will be based on the player's score and will be sent out shortly after the completion of Round 2. 

Range

The practice range will be open to all players approximately one hour before each round begins and is included in the entry fee.

Food Services

• Lunch is included for all players each day.  Please only one lunch per player per day. 
• *Caddies lunches are NOT included in entry fee and must be paid for separately.*

Practice Round

On Wednesday, July 30, 2025 there will be an optional Practice Round, covered by the entry fee. Cart included. Buffet Lunch at 10:30 pm. Opening Ceremonies at 12:30 pm. Shotgun start at 1:00 pm.

If you want to play in the practice round you MUST contact the RDGA and sign up by Friday July 18, 2025.

If you would like to request a pairing please contact the RDGA NO LATER than Friday July 18, 2025.

Prizes

• Pro Shop credit for Irondequoit will be awarded to all players who make the cut (Top 40 & Ties)
• The players who make the cut will be exempt into the 2026 District Championship.

Score Posting

The RDGA will post all scores following the conclusion of each round.

Withdrawals

If you have to withdraw, please contact us at the RDGA Office: (585)-292-5950

Refund Policy

Refunds of tournament entry fees will be made in accordance with the following rules:

1. If the player withdraws BEFORE the registration deadline, he/she will be granted a refund of the full entry, minus the $10.00 credit card processing fee. (The refund will be credited back to the players card).

2. If the player withdraws from a tournament AFTER the registration closes, NO refund will be granted.

RDGA Local Rules & Terms of Competition

CLICK HERE for the RDGA Local Rules & Terms of Competition, revised as of January 1, 2025.

USGA Competitive Fairness Gender Policy

The RDGA complies with the Competitive Fairness Gender Policy, established by the USGA on December 4, 2024, and set to take effect for the 2025 championship season. For additional information, CLICK HERE.

RDGA Code of Conduct

The Rochester District Golf Association (RDGA) and its member clubs believe that participation in RDGA amateur events is a privilege that carries responsibilities.  In order to enter an RDGA event, a player must be an amateur golfer (unless otherwise approved by the Committee) and be a member in good standing at an RDGA or NYSGA member club.  He or she must adhere to all RDGA tournament requirements, including possession of a USGA Handicap Index, age and/or gender for selected events, appropriate golf attire, mandatory use of riding carts at selected events including limitations listed on Local Rules and Terms of Competition for 2025 RDGA Tournaments, and obey local host club rules that may apply to players during a competition.

The Rules of Golf as approved by the United States Golf Association and R&A Rules Limited govern play in RDGA events, along with the Local Rules and Terms of Competition for 2025 Tournaments and any Local Rules that are in effect as listed on the Notice to Player.  All players must familiarize themselves with the provisions of Rule 1.2 of the Rules of Golf and conduct themselves accordingly, i.e. by playing in the spirit of the game, acting with integrity, showing consideration for others, and taking good care of the golf course, as those concepts are described in Rule 1.2a.

In accordance with Rule 1.2b of the Rules of Golf, the RDGA has adopted this Code of Conduct to apply to all players in RDGA events.  In the discretion of the RDGA Rules Committee, a player may receive the General Penalty (loss of hole in match play or 2 strokes in stroke play) for conduct that breaches this Code.  A penalty of Disqualification may be applied for any serious misconduct that occurs.  Examples of “serious misconduct” include, but are not limited to:  deliberately damaging a putting green, deliberately moving tee markers or boundary stakes, deliberately distracting other players, refusing to follow the Rules of Golf, repeated violation of the transportation policy, repeated use of vulgar or offensive language, or showing disrespect to a Rules Official.

Adopted: Effective January 1, 2025

Tournament Chairpersons

Mr. Tim Vangellow                         Mr. Ty McHerron                    

(585) 292-5950   -   Office              (585) 292-5950   -   Office 

(585) 200-0888   -   Cell                  (518) 369-7279  -  Cell