TERMS OF THE COMPETITION
ELIGIBILITY
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SDGA Membership/Residency: This tournament is open to male amateur golfers who are either SDGA members ($110 fee) or residents of one of the following counties ($140 fee): Onondaga, Cortland, Cayuga, Madison, Oswego, Oneida, Seneca, Tompkins, and Wayne County east of Route 14.
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Age: Players must be at least 65 years old as of September 3, 2025.
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: $110 for SDGA Members (see above) or $140 for non-SDGA Members. This includes two rounds with golf, cart, lunch both days, prizes, and awards.
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Deadline: Entries must be received prior to the deadline (12PM EST on Wednesday, August 27, 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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FIELD SIZE AND WAIT LIST
The field is limited to the first 96 players to apply. After the field limit is reached, players will be placed on a wait list in order by their time of registration.
FORMAT AND AGE DIVISIONS
The format is 36 holes at stroke play (no cut). Players will compete for the overall championship and the following age divisions: 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+.
TIES
Ties for the overall champion and runner-up will be decided by sudden-death playoff (starting hole TBD). All ties in age groups will be broken utilizing the USGA recommended method of matching scorecards.
TEES BY AGE DIVISION
White Tees (~6,000 yards) - 65-69, 70-74 age divisions
Green Tees (~5,400 yards) - 75-79, 80-84, 85+ age divisions
Note: Players wishing to compete for the overall Championship must play from the gold tees. Players in the 75-79, 80-84, 85+ age divisions by default will play from the Green tees but may play from the White tees by notifying Jack Corcoran at jcorcoran@nysga.org before the entry deadline.
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
Wednesday, September 3 // Round 1 // Shotgun at 8:30am
Thursday, September 4 // Round 2 // Shotgun at 8:30am
PLAYER LUNCHES
A complimentary lunch is provided to players following each round.
GOLF CARTS
Carts are included in the entry fee. All players must ride
RANGE
Access to the range is provided complements of Lakeshore Y&CC. The Driving range will open at 7:00am.
AWARDS
Trophies will be awarded to the winner and runner-up of the overall championship. Prizes in the form of pro shop gift certificates will be awarded to the winner and runner-up, and the top finishers in each age division. No player may win more than one prize.
SOVIK CUP AND SUPER SENIOR POY POINTS
- Click Here to view Sovik Cup Points.
- Click Here to view Super Senior + Legends Points.
LAKESHORE YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB
6777 Lakeshore Road, Cicero, NY 13039
(315) 699-2797
Jonny Petrin, Head Professional
SDGA OFFICIAL-IN-CHARGE
Jack Corcoran, NYSGA Manager of Regional Associations
jcorcoran@nysga.org