2025 BDGA Senior Championship

Wanakah Country Club | September 23-24, 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: Entrants must be at least 50 years of age as of September 23, 2025.
  • USGA Handicap Index: Have a USGA Handicap Index of 14.0 or less.

 

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: $155. This includes the green, cart and range fees, a meal, prizes, and awards.
  • Deadline: Entries must be received prior to the deadline (12PM EST on Thursday, September 18, 2025). Late entries will not be accepted, regardless of reason.

  • Refund Policy:

    • Withdrawal PRIOR TO entry deadline: Entry fee less $20

    • Withdrawal AFTER entry deadline: Entry fee less $50

    • Withdrawal WITHIN 2 DAYS of the competition: No Refund

 

FORMAT

The format is 36 holes of individual stroke play.

 

DIVISIONS AND TEES

There are three divisions in this championship that will compete from different sets of tees:

  • Seniors (50-59): Blue Tees (~6,600yds)
  • Legends Division (60-69): Blue/White Combo (~6,200yds)
  • Masters (ages 70+): White/Gold Combo (~5,700yds)

 

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

Monday, September 23rd  // Round 1 // Tee Times TBD

Tuesday, September 24th // Round 2 // Tee Times TBD

 

TEE TIME REQUESTS
The BDGA will make every effort to accommodate tee time requests, which must be submitted no later than 12PM EST on Thursday, September 18th (click here). Pairing requests will not be accepted.

 

PLAYER LUNCH

Player lunches will be provided for both rounds.

 

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 will be in effect. 

 

BDGA POY Points

This is a BDGA POY points event. Click Here to view points page.

 

PRIZES AND AWARDS

The champion in each division will receive a trophy. Additional top finishers (based on the number of entrants) will receive prizes as gift certificates from the pro shop.

 

WANAKAH COUNTRY CLUB
5161 Lake Shore Road, Hamburg, NY 14075    

(716) 627-2391
Marc Rosa, Head Professional
wanakahcc.com

 

BDGA OFFICIAL-IN-CHARGE
Jack Corcoran, NYSGA Manager of Regional Associations
jcorcoran@nysga.org