TERMS OF THE COMPETITION

ELIGIBILITY

This championship is open to teams consisting of two 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 55 years old as of August 19, 2024

  • USGA Handicap Index: Entrants must have an active USGA Handicap Index issued through a licensed golf club of no more than 12.0.

 

FIELD SIZE AND WAIT LIST

The field is limited to the first 34 teams to apply. After the field limit is reached, teams 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: $240 per team. This includes two rounds of golf with carts, lunch after Tuesday's round, prizes and awards.

  • Deadline: Entries must be received prior to the deadline (12PM EST on Wednesday, August 14, 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

  • Substitution: All transfers and substitutions must be made by contacting Mike Dirkes (mdirkes@nysga.org). A player may substitute after the entry deadline but their team will be moved to the end of the waitlist. A substitute can only be a player NOT entered in the Championship upon the close of entries.

 

FORMAT AND DIVISIONS

The format is 36 holes of best-ball (referred to as four-ball under the Rules of Golf). There is no cut. There are two divisions; Senior (55+) and Super Senior (65+). Play will be from approximately 6,200 yards (White Tees) for the Senior Division and 5,600 (White/Gold Combo Tees) for the Super Senior Division.

 

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

Monday, August 19 // Round 1 // Tee times 8:30am - 10:10pm
Tuesday, August 20 // Round 2 // Tee times 8:30am - 10:10pm*

 

*Higher scores off first

 

TEE TIME REQUESTS
The SDGA will make every effort to accommodate tee time requests, which must be submitted no later than 12PM on Wednesday, August 14th (click here). Pairing requests will not be accepted.

 

GOLF CARTS

Carts are mandatory and included in the entry fee.

 

RANGE

Pay for balls in shop at West course. The practice range is one the West course.  

 

AWARDS

Trophies will be awarded to the winners.

 

PRIZES

Gift certificates will be awarded to approximately the top-6 teams in the Senior division and the top-5 teams in the Super Senior division.

 

PLAYER LUNCH ON TUESDAY

Players will receive a complimentary buffet lunch after Tuesday's round in the clubhouse.

 

FOOD & BEVERAGE

The club's snack bar will be open.

 

SDGA Tournament Chairs

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