TERMS OF THE COMPETITION


ELIGIBILITY

This championship is open to 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 14 years old as of June 27, 2024.

  • USGA Handicap Index: Players must have an active USGA Handicap Index, issued by their member club, of 8.4 or less.

 

FIELD SIZE AND WAIT LIST

The field is limited to 84 players. If more than 84 players register, the field will be determined by USGA Handicap Index® (low to high) as of the entry close date.

 

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: $135. This includes all green fees, tee gifts, prizes, and awards.

  • Deadline: Entries must be received prior to the deadline (12PM EST on Friday, June 20, 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 54 holes at stroke play, with a  cut after 18 holes (low 50 players and ties) and after 36 holes (low 32 players and ties).  Play will be from the Blue Tees.

 

RANKINGS

The 2025 SDGA Gerry Ashe Memorial is a World Amateur Golf Ranking ranked event.

 

                                                                                                                         

TEAM NEW YORK

This is a 2026 Team New York Counting Event

 

                                                                                                                   

 

 

EXEMPTIONS

The winner of the 2025 SDGA Gerry Ashe Memorial will be exempt into the 2025 NYS Men's Amateur Championship & 2025 NYS Men's Mid-Amateur Championship.

                                                                                                       

                                                                                                                                

 

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 have volunteer Rules Officials on the course to provide rulings and answer questions.

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday, June 27 // Round 1 // Tee times TBA
Saturday, June 28 // Round 2 // Tee times TBA
Sunday, June 29 // Round 3 // Tee times TBA
 
*Round 2 and 3 tee times/pairings 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 Friday, June 20th (click here). Pairing requests will not be accepted.

 

FIRST ROUND TEE TIMES AND PAIRINGS

The first round pairings will be available on Tuesday, June 24th and will be emailed to all players. 

 

FOOD & BEVERAGE

There are no meals included with this event. The club's snack bar will be open.

 

GOLF CARTS

The golf cart rental fee is $25 per player,  payable in the pro shop. The NYSGA's one-seat policy will be in effect. 

 

RANGE

Included with entry.

 

MITCHELL CUP POY POINTS

Click Here to view Mitchell Cup Points.

 

AWARDS

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

 

TIMBER BANKS GOLF CLUB

3536 Timber Banks Pkwy, Baldwinsville, NU 13027

(315) 636-8800

Kevin McCarthy, Head Professional

timberbanks.com

 

SDGA OFFICIAL-IN-CHARGE

Jack Corcoran, NYSGA Manager of Regional Associations 
jcorcoran@nysga.org

 

SDGA Tournament Chairs

Chuck Harty, Bob Kawa