2025 BDGA Match Play Championship
Lancaster Country Club | August 20-22, 2025
Terms of the Competition
ELIGIBILITY
This championship is open to male amateur golfers who meet the following requirements:
- Membership: All players must have an active USGA GHIN Handicap at a BDGA Member Club, or reside in a BDGA territory and have an active GHIN Handicap through the NYSGA eClub - WNY (Residency Required). Canadian citizens must belong to a BDGA member club.
- Age: To compete in the Senior Division, players must be at least 50 years old as of August 20, 2025.
- USGA Handicap Index: There are no Handicap Index requirements.
ENTRIES, DEADLINE, AND REFUND POLICY
- Entries: An entry must be submitted online with payment prior to the deadline. Late entries will not be accepted, regardless of reason.
- Entry Fee: $140. This includes the green fees, cart, prizes, and awards.
- Deadline: Entries must be received prior to the deadline (12PM EST on Friday, August 15, 2025). Late entries will not be accepted, regardless of reason.
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Refund Policy:
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Withdrawal PRIOR TO entry deadline: Entry fee less $20
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Withdrawal AFTER entry deadline: Entry fee less $50
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Withdrawal WITHIN 2 DAYS of the competition: No Refund
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FORMAT
The format of this championship is match play.
FIELD SIZE AND SEEDING
Each division (see below) is limited to 16 players. Seeding is based on the 2025 points standings. If all players are not on the points standings, they will be ordered by USGA Handicap Index as of the entry deadline.
DIVISIONS
There are two Men's divisions in this championship: Open Division (all ages) and Senior Division (ages 50+).
COURSE YARDAGE
Open Division: Blue Tees (~6,618yds)
Senior Division: White Tees (~6,408yds)
RULES
All play will be governed by the USGA Rules of Golf. Players will be provided a "Notice to Players" rules sheet containing local rules and conditions. The BDGA will have volunteer Rules Officials on the course to provide rulings and answer questions.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Round of 16: Wednesday, August 20 // Tee times 9:00am - 10:30am
Quarterfinals: Thursday, August 21 // Tee times 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Semifinals & Finals: Friday, August 22 // Tee times 9:00am - 9:30am & 1:30pm - 1:50pm
PRACTICE ROUNDS
Information on practice rounds will be released at a later date.
TEE TIME REQUESTS
The BDGA will make every effort to accommodate tee time requests, which must be submitted no later than 12PM on Friday, August 15th (click here). Pairing requests will not be accepted.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
Boxed lunches will be available after the Round of 16 on Thursday, August 21st.
GOLF CARTS AND DRIVING RANGE
The use of golf carts and the driving range is included in the entry fee. The NYSGA's One-Seat Policy is in effect.
AWARDS AND PRIZES
The champion and runner-up will each receive a trophy. Additional top finishers will receive prizes as gift certificates from the pro shop.
TEAM NEW YORK
This is a 2026 Team New York Counting Event
RANKINGS
The 2025 BDGA Match Play Championship is a World Amateur Golf Ranking ranked event.
BDGA POY Points
This is a BDGA POY points event. Click Here to view points page.
LANCASTER COUNTRY CLUB
6061 Broadway, Lancaster, NY 14086
716 684-3700
Michael Dziabo, Head Professional
BDGA OFFICIAL-IN-CHARGE
Jack Corcoran, NYSGA Manager of Regional Associations
jcorcoran@nysga.org