2018 RDGA District Championship

Monroe Golf Club

Wednesday, July 25 - Saturday, July 28

 

Registration - (Invite and Qualifiers Only)

Begins: Thursday - February 15, 2018 

Entry Deadline: Tuesday - June 19, 2018

 

Entry Type:                              Fee:

Men's Championship                $225

 

 

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Male amateur golfers
  • Must be a member of an RDGA club.
  • Qualified via Championship Qualifiers
  • Exempt: (See exemption list)

 

Field Size: 120 Players                                                                   

Website: Click here                        Scorecard: Click here     

                                                                                                                Address:  155 Golf Ave, Pittsford, NY 14534

 

Additional Information

  • Incentives included for all who qualify to play in the District Championsip:
    • Tee gift
    • Access to practice facility before each round
    • Practice Round on Tuesday, July 24 at Monroe GC. Can request pairings of your choosing.
    • Minimum two competitive rounds of golf at Monroe GC.
    • Buffet lunch everyday (Including Practice Round).
    • Pro Shop credit for Monroe GC will be awarded to all players who make the cut (Top 40 & Ties)
    • Top 30 & Ties will be exempt into the RDGA 2019 District Championship

 

Event Format

  • All play will be from the RDGA Black Tees - (Approximately 6,900 yards)
  • Field will be approximately 120 Players plus ties from the qualifiers, and the exemptions list.
  • The First Two Rounds will be off split tees: 1st & 10th Morning and Afternoon. 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.

 

Schedule of Events

Tuesday, July 24th - (Practice Round)

  • Lunch Buffet 11:00AM
  • Opening Ceremony- 12:40PM
  • Practice Round- 1:00PM Shotgun Start

 

Wednesday, July 25th - (Round 1)

  • First Wave - 7:30AM Start Time Off Holes 1&10
  • Second Wave - 12:00PM Start Time Off Holes 1&10

 

Thursday, July 26th - (Round 2)

  • First Wave - 7:30AM Start Time Off Holes 1&10
  • Second Wave - 12:00PM Start Time Off Holes 1&10
  • Cut Made (Keep top 40 plus ties)

 

Friday, July 27th - (Round 3)

  • 7:30AM Start Time Off Hole 1

 

Saturday, July 28th - (Round 4)

  • 7:30AM Start Time Off Hole 1
  • Awards Ceremony following play (Guests, Spouses, Children are Invited and Welcome at hors d'oeuvres Party)

 

Cart Policy

  • Use of carts for players optional during the Championship.
  • The Committee recommends contacting the Pro Shop to reserve your cart.
  • Cart Fees are at the expense of each player during competition. However, they are included in the practice round.

 

Caddies

Caddies are allowed.
NOTE: Caddies are allowed to ride/drive in the Cart during the Tournament, but will be required to pay the cart fee.

 

Pairings

  • *If you have any conflictions 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 (Starting off Holes #1 and #10).
  • Pairings for the Final 2 Rounds will be based on the player's score and will be sent shortly after the completion of Rounds 2 & 3. (All groups starting off hole #1.)

 

Range

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

 

Food Services

  • Lunch is paid 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

July 24, 2018 there will be an optional Practice Round, covered by the entry fee. Shotgun start at 1:00PM. If you would like to request a pairing please contact the RDGA by July 17, 2018. Buffet Lunch will be provided at 11:00AM before the 12:40PM Opening Ceremonies.

 

Prizes

  • Pro Shop credit for Monroe GC will be awarded to all players who make the cut (Top 40 & Ties)
  • In addition, Top 30 & Ties will be exempt into the 2019 District Championship

 

Score Posting

This is a tournament score and players are responsible for posting their own score.

 

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).

 

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

 

RDGA Code of Conduct

The RDGA and its member clubs believe that participation in RDGA amateur events is a privilege that includes responsibilities.

 

Contestants must be amateurs and members in good standing at an RDGA club. They must adhere to all RDGA tournament requirements including Handicap Index, age, gender (for selected events), appropriate golf attire, mandatory use of riding carts at selected events, and local host club rules that apply to players during a competition.

 

USGA Rules will govern all play in RDGA events including Local Rules noted on the Notice to Players at each competition. All players should familiarize themselves with Section I.  Etiquette: Behavior on the Course in the current Rules of Golf book.

 

 

Tournament Chairperson

Mr. Tim Vangellow 

(585) 292-5950   -   Office

(585) 764-7342   -   Cell

 

 

 

The Rochester District Golf Association is a proud Allied Golf Association of the USGA.