2019 SDGA District Match Play Championship

Host: Timber Banks Golf Course (Baldwinsville, NY)

Dates: August 1-4, 2019

Entry Fee: $60 +$25 qualifying fee

Deadline: Monday, July 29th (5pm)

 

Terms of the Competition

 

ENTRY FEE

The entry fee is $60 + $25 fee to qualifying players. This includes all green fees, lunch on Thursday, prizes, and awards.

 

ELIGIBILITY

This championship is open to male amateur golfers who meet the following requirements:

  • Membership: Players must be a member of the SDGA, by (1) belonging to an SDGA member club or (2) joining as a 2019 SDGA Associate Member ($100 fee).
  • Age: Players must be at least 14 years old as of August 1, 2019.
  • USGA Handicap Index: Players must have an active USGA Handicap Index, issued by their member club, of 8.4 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.
  • Deadline: The deadline to submit entries is Monday, July 29th, 2019 at 5:00pm.
  • Refund Policy: The entry fee, less a $20 service fee, will be refunded if a player withdraws 24 hours prior to the start of the event.

 

FORMAT

This is a match play competition, with an 18-hole stroke play qualifying round to determine the top-47 players, who will advance with the 2018 champion. The USGA's method of matching scorecards will be used to determine the last qualifying spot(s), the 16th seed, and the medalist.

 

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

Top 16 earn a Friday morning bye.

Thursday, August 1 // Qualifying Round // Tee times starting at 8:00am

Friday, August 2 // Round of 32 Matches // Tee times from 7:30am - 9:00am (Foursomes)
Friday, August 2// Round 2 of 32 Matches // Tee times from 12:00pm - 1:30pm (Foursomes)

Saturday, August 3 // Round of 16 Matches // Tee times start at 7:30am -8:00am (Foursomes)

Saturday, August 3 // Round of 8 Matches // Tee times start at 12:00pm, 12:10pm (Foursomes)

Sunday, August 4 // Semifinal Matches, 7:10am, 7:20am //Final Match, 12:00pm (Twosomes)

 

FIRST ROUND TEE TIMES AND PAIRINGS

The first round pairings will be posted on Monday, July 29 and will be emailed to all players. If you have a tee time request (early vs late) for the qualifying round, please email SDGA intern Mike Timmerman (mike@nysga.org) prior to the entry deadline. Pairing requests will not be accommodated.

 

PLAYER LUNCH ON THURSDAY (QUALIFYING ROUND)

A complimentary lunch will be provided to all players on Thursday, August 1st. Players will receive a lunch ticket and will get a choice of burger, two hotdogs or grilled chicken sandwich, a bag of chips, and non-alcoholic drink.

 

GOLF CARTS

The golf cart rental fee is $20 per player, payable in the pro shop (cash or credit).

 

RANGE

The range is free for Thursday's qualifying round and  $5 per bucket (30 balls) on match play days.

 

AWARDS

Trophies will be awarded to the winner and finalist.

 

PRIZES

Gift certificates to the host club pro shop will be awarded to the Top 5 for the qualifier and Top 16 in Match Play.

 

SDGA Tournament Chairs

Todd Dischinger, Chuck Harty, and Gene Meyle