2020 SDGA District Match Play Championship

Host: Skaneateles CC (Skaneateles, NY)

Dates: August 6-9, 2020

Entry Fee: $60 Qualifying Fee, $25 Championship Fee

Deadline: Friday, July 31 (5pm)

 

Terms of the Competition

 

ENTRY FEE

The qualifying entry fee is $60 and an additional $25 fee to all players that qualify for match play. 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 2020 SDGA Associate Member ($100 fee).

  • Age: Players must be at least 14 years old as of August 6, 2020.

  • 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. The Field is limited to the first 60 players to apply. After the field limit is reached, players will be placed on a wait list in order by their time of registration. Late entries will not be accepted, regardless of reason.

  • Deadline: The deadline to submit entries is Monday, July 31, 2020 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-31 players, who will advance with the 2019 champion. The USGA's method of matching scorecards will be used to determine the last qualifying spot(s) 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

Thursday, August 6 // Qualifying Round // Tee times starting at 9:50am (Foursomes)

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

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

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

Sunday, August 9 // Semifinal Matches, 7:10am, 7:20am //Final Match, 12:00pm (Twosomes)

 

QUALIFYING  ROUND TEE TIMES AND PAIRINGS

Qualifying round pairings will be posted on Monday, August 2nd and will be emailed to all players. If you have a first-round tee time request (early vs late), please indicate in the appropriate field during registration, which also may be edited after you submit your entry (see confirmation email). Pairing requests will not be accommodated.

 

PLAYER LUNCH ON THURSDAY (QUALIFYING ROUND)

A complimentary box lunch will be provided to all players on Thursday, August 6th. Lunch will be picked up after hole 4 or 11.

 

GOLF CARTS

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

 

RANGE

The range is complimentary.

 

AWARDS

Trophies will be awarded to the medalist, 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