TERMS OF THE COMPETITION

ELIGIBILITY

This championship is open to teams consisting of two male amateur golfers who meet the following requirements:

  • Membership: Players must hold an active USGA/GHIN Handicap Index at a 2025 SDGA Member Club or be a member of the NYSGA eClub of Central NY (Territory defined as residing in the following counties: Onondaga, Cortland, Cayuga, Madison, Oswego, Oneida, Seneca, Tompkins, and Wayne County east of Route 14).

  • Age: Players must be at least 55 years old as of August 18, 2025

  • USGA Handicap Index: Entrants must have an active USGA Handicap Index issued through a licensed golf club of no more than 12.0.

 

FIELD SIZE AND WAIT LIST

The field is limited to the first 34 teams to apply. After the field limit is reached, teams will be placed on a wait list in order by their time of registration

 

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: $260 per team. This includes two rounds of golf with carts, lunch after Tuesday's round, prizes and awards.

  • Deadline: Entries must be received prior to the deadline (12PM EST on Wednesday, August 13, 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

  • Substitution: All transfers and substitutions must be made by contacting Jack Corcoran (jcorcoran@nysga.org). A player may substitute after the entry deadline but their team will be moved to the end of the waitlist. A substitute can only be a player NOT entered in the Championship upon the close of entries.

 

FORMAT AND DIVISIONS

The format is 36 holes of best-ball (referred to as four-ball under the Rules of Golf). There is no cut. There are two divisions; Senior (55+) and Super Senior (65+). Play will be from approximately 6,200 yards (White Tees) for the Senior Division and 5,600 (White/Gold Combo Tees) for the Super Senior Division.

 

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 SDGA will provide access to a certified USGA Rules Official to provide rulings and answer questions.  

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Monday, August 18 // Round 1 // Tee times 10:00am - 12:30pm
Tuesday, August 19 // Round 2 // Tee times 10:00am - 12:30pm*

 

*Round 2 tee times are based off score (highest start first).

 

TEE TIME REQUESTS
The SDGA will make every effort to accommodate tee time requests, which must be submitted no later than 12PM on Wednesday, August 13th (click here). Pairing requests will not be accepted.

 

 PLAYER LUNCH ON TUESDAY

Players will receive a complimentary lunch after Tuesday's round.

 

GOLF CARTS

Carts are mandatory and included in the entry fee.

 

RANGE

Available for purchase in pro shop. 

 

FOOD & BEVERAGE

The club's snack bar will be open.

 

AWARDS

Trophies will be awarded to the winners. Pro shop credit will be awarded out to top finishers. 

 

SOVIK CUP AND SUPER SENIOR POY POINTS

 

FOXFIRE GOLF COURSE

1 Village Blvd North, Baldwinsville, NY 13027

(315) 638-2930

foxfire247.com

 

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

 

SDGA Tournament Chairs

Don Christian