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 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 ).

  • Age: Players must be at least 14 years old as of July 20, 2025.

  • USGA Handicap Index: Players must have an active USGA Handicap Index, issued by their member club, of 12.0 or less.

 

FIELD SIZE AND WAIT LIST

The field is limited to the first 24 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: $170 per team. This includes one round of golf, cart, light hors d'oeuvres, prizes, and awards.

  • Deadline: Entries must be received prior to the deadline (12PM EST on Tuesday, July 15, 2025). 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: TWO-MAN SCRAMBLE

The format of this championship is two-man scramble (also known as captain and mate). Instructions for the ball to be played is outlined below:

  • General Area: When the ball is in the general area (not in a penalty area, bunker or on a putting green), the ball may be lifted, cleaned and placed within one club-length of its original position, no closer to the hole. A ball may not be moved from a spot in the general area (fringe/rough) onto a green.
  • Putting Green: When a ball is on a putting green, both players must putt from that spot.
  • Penalty Areas and Bunkers: If a ball is in a bunker or penalty area, the ball must be played as it lies. The second ball must be dropped from knee height as near as possible to the spot of the first ball. The ball cannot be placed in a bunker or penalty area.  
  • Unmarked Areas: Any unmarked areas are considered in the general area.

 

COURSE YARDAGE

The course will be set up to play approximately 6,700 yards (Blue Tees) for Juniors (18u) and Men's (19-54). Approximately 6,200 yards (White Tees) for Seniors (55-64) and approximately 5,100 yards for Super Seniors (65)+

 

RULES

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

Sunday, July 20 // 9:00AM Tee Times 

  

FOOD & BEVERAGE

Complimentary light Hors d'oeuvres will be served following conclusion of play.

 

GOLF CARTS

Carts are included in the entry fee. All players must ride.

 

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.

 

VESPER HILLS GOLF CLUB

4291 Octagon Road, Tully, NY 13159

(315) 696-8328

vesperhills.com

 

SDGA OFFICIAL-IN-CHARGE
Jack Corcoran, NYSGA Manager of Regional Associations 
jcorcoran@nysga.org