TERMS OF THE COMPETITION
ELIGIBILITY
This championship is open to male amateur golfers who meet the following requirements:
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Membership: Players must hold an active USGA/GHIN Handicap Index at a 2025 SDGA Member Club or be a member of the NYSGA eClub of Central NY (Territory defined as residing in the following counties: Onondaga, Cortland, Cayuga, Madison, Oswego, Oneida, Seneca, Tompkins, and Wayne County east of Route 14 ).
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Age (Seniors): Players must be at least 55 years of age as of June 16, 2025.
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Age (Super Seniors): Players must be at least 65 years of age as of June 16, 2025.
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Age (Legends): Players must be at least 75 years of age as of June 16, 2025.
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USGA Handicap Index: Players must have an active USGA Handicap Index issued through a licensed golf club of no more than 12.0 for the Senior and and 15.0 for the Super Senior and Legends divisions.
FIELD SIZE AND WAIT LIST
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.
ENTRIES, DEADLINE, AND REFUND POLICY
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Entries: An entry must be submitted online with payment prior to the deadline. Late entries will not be accepted, regardless of reason.
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Entry Fee: $120. This includes two rounds with golf, carts and lunch after Tuesday's round, prizes, and awards.
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Deadline: Entries must be received prior to the deadline (12PM EST on Wednesday, June 11, 2025). Late entries will not be accepted, regardless of reason.
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Refund Policy:
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Withdrawal PRIOR TO entry deadline: Entry fee less $20
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Withdrawal AFTER entry deadline: Entry fee less $50
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Withdrawal WITHIN 2 DAYS of the competition: No Refund
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FORMAT
- Format: The format is 36 holes of individual stroke play (no cut).
- Yardage: The course will be set up to play approximately 6,000 yards (White Tees) for Seniors and approximately 5,800 (White/Gold Combo) for Super Seniors and 5,600 yards (Gold Tees) for Legends.
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 provide access to a certified USGA Rules Official to provide rulings and answer questions.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Monday, June 16 // Round 1 // Tee times: 10:00am -1:00pm
Tuesday, June 17 // Round 2 // Tee times: 9:30am-12:30pm*
*Round 2 tee times are based off score (highest start 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, June 11th (click here). Pairing requests will not be accepted.
PLAYER LUNCH ON TUESDAY
A complimentary lunch is provided to players following Tuesday's final round.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
The club's snack bar and restaurant will be open.
GOLF CARTS
The golf cart rental fee is included in the entry fee.
RANGE
Available for purchase in pro shop.
AWARDS
Trophies will be awarded to the winners. Pro shop credit will be awarded out to the top finishers in each division.
SOVIK CUP AND SUPER SENIOR POY POINTS
Click Here to view Sovik Cup Points.
Click Here to view Super Senior + Legends Points.
CAZENOVIA COUNTRY CLUB
3711 Number Nine Road, Cazenovia, NY 13035
(315) 655-8880
Mark Tucker, Head Professional
SDGA OFFICIAL-IN-CHARGE
Jack Corcoran, NYSGA Manager of Regional Associations
jcorcoran@nysga.org
SDGA Tournament Chairs
Don Christian