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 2024 SDGA Member Club or be a member of the NYSGA eClub of Central NY (residence required in SDGA territory).

  • Age: Players must be at least 14 years old as of August 1, 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 WAITLIST

The field is limited to the first 81 players to apply. After the field limit is reached, players will be placed on a wait list in order by their time of registration.

 

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: $65 and an additional $25 fee to all players that qualify for match play. This includes all green fees, lunch on Thursday, prizes, and awards.

  • Deadline: Entries must be received prior to the deadline (12PM EST on Friday, July 26, 2024). 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

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 2023 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 1 // Qualifying Round // Tee times 7:20am - 10:30am
Friday, August 2 // Round of 32 Matches // Tee times 7:20am - 8:30am (Foursomes)
Friday, August 2 // Round of 16 Matches // Tee times 12:30pm - 1:00pm (Foursomes)
Saturday, August 3 // Round of 8 Matches // Tee times 7:20am - 7:30am (Foursomes)
Sunday, August 4 // Semifinal Matches, 7:20am // Final Match, 12:30pm 

 

TEE TIME REQUESTS
The SDGA will make every effort to accommodate tee time requests, which must be submitted no later than 12PM on Friday, July 26th (click here). Pairing requests will not be accepted.

 

QUALIFYING  ROUND TEE TIMES AND PAIRINGS

Qualifying round pairings will be posted on Monday, July 29 and will be emailed to all players.

 

RANKINGS

The 2024 SDGA District Match Play Championship is a World Amateur Golf Ranking ranked event.

 

 

PLAYER LUNCH ON THURSDAY (QUALIFYING ROUND)

A complimentary lunch will be provided to all players on Thursday, August 1. Lunch will be available for pickup starting at 10:30 in the Grille Room. Players may pick up lunches before or after their round. 

 

SNACK BAR

The restaurant/bar will be open for cash purchase only.

 

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

Compliments of Cavalry Club

 

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

TBD