TERMS OF THE COMPETITION

 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • This Championship is open to male amateur golfers who are active NYSGA Members.
  • Golfers must have an up-to-date USGA Handicap Index of 8.4 or less issued by their NYSGA member club
  • Any eligible player can compete including those who have previously attempted to qualify.

 

ENTRY INFORMATION

  • Entries: Player must register online prior to the Deadline.
  • Fee: This championship utilizes a two-tiered entry fee, with a total fee of $240 for players in the Last Chance Qualifier.
    • Qualifying Fee: $135
    • Championship Fee: $115, charged to players who advance through qualifying
  • Deadline: Entries must be received prior to the deadline (12PM EST on Thursday, August 3, 2023). Late entries will not be accepted.
  • Refund Policy: A portion of the entry fee, based on the schedule below, will be refunded regardless of reason if the NYSGA is notified (315-471-6979 or via email at deb@nysga.org): (1) Prior to deadline: Entry fee less $20 (2) After the deadline: Entry fee less $60 (2) 24 hours prior to event: No refund.

 

FORMAT

18 holes of stroke play, 12:00pm start time.
 

TEES
Black Tees, 6,877 yards, par 72.

FIELD SIZE, QUALIFYING SPOTS & TIES
There are three (spots) available with a field at the entry deadline of 49 golfers. An additional spot may be added with an email going to the field with a final decision.

 

There are at least four (4) qualifying spots available for a full field of 54 players - the number of spots will be announced when entries close. Ties for the last qualifying spots and alternates will be broken by playoff. If time does not permit, USGA method of matching of scorecards will be used. Qualifying players will be charged the secondary $100 championship fee.

PAIRINGS

Pairings will be posted here by 1:00pm on Thursday, August 3 and sent to players via email/text.

TEE TIME REQUESTS
The NYSGA will make an effort to accommodate tee time requests that are submitted (click here) before tee times are released.

 

STARTING PROCEDURES
Players should arrive to the first tee 10 minutes before their starting time for announcements and to receive their scorecard and Notice to Players (rules).

 

PRACTICE ROUNDS
Availability and pricing of practice rounds are set at the discretion of Wiltwyck GC.

 

GOLF CARTS APPROVED FOR QUALIFYING ROUNDS ONLY

The use of a motorized golf cart for this championship is outlined below:

1. Qualifying: A player may use a golf cart during sectional qualifying rounds - a cart fee is paid separately (not included in the entry) in the pro shop. The NYSGA's One-Seat Policy is in effect.

2. Championship: A player is prohibited from using a golf cart during the Championship practice and competition rounds.

 

PUSH CARTS

Players are permitted to use push carts, whether motorized or manual.

 

CADDIES

A player may provide his own caddie for any stage/round of the championship. Caddies are required to dress appropriately (proper golf attire) and act in a manner consistent with the etiquette of golf. If the player is riding, only he or his caddie can ride, not at the same time regardless if there is space available. See NYSGA's One-Seat Policy.

 

SPECTATORS AND CARTS

Spectators are permitted and must follow guidelines consistent with golf competitions. Spectators are expected to maintain a reasonable distance (at least 20 yards) from players and to always walk with or ahead of the group they are following. Spectators must not give players advice, doing so could result in the player being penalized. Spectators who are in breach of these recommendations may be subject to removal from the golf course.

 

The NYSGA is willing to accommodate spectators with an ADA disability by allowing them to ride in their own golf cart. To request this accommodation, a spectator must complete and return the NYSGA Golf Cart Request Form.

 

NYSGA POLICIES

 

WITHDRAWALS

To withdraw, promptly notify the NYSGA (call 315-471-6979, or e-mail champs@nysga.org). Failure to do so may result in disqualification from future NYSGA competitions.

 

PACE OF PLAY

It is a condition that players must play without undue delay in accordance with guidelines established by the Committee. To view the NYSGA's Pace of Play Policy.

 

PLAYER CONDUCT

Players and/or their guests must conduct themselves in a reasonable manner at all times. Any excessive display of anger, vulgar language, club throwing, alcohol abuse, illegal drug use, lack of golfing etiquette or disrespect to a fellow player or any other individual may be grounds or disqualification from any tournament. The NYSGA reserves the right to revoke a player's tournament entry, without a refund, at any time for conduct deemed inappropriate or damaging to the NYSGA.

WILTWYCK GC
404 Steward Lane, Kingston, NY 12401
www.wiltwyck.org

 

NYSGA CONTACT
champs@nysga.org

(315) 471-6979