9th Annual NYS Men's Amateur &
Senior Amateur Four-Ball Championships
Host: Leatherstocking Golf Course (Cooperstown, NY)
Dates: October 15-16, 2019
Entry Fee: $375 per team
Deadline: Monday, September 16th at 5:00pm
Memorandum to Players
WELCOME
On behalf of the NYSGA, we'd like to welcome you to the 2019 NYS Men's Four-Ball Championships, hosted by the Otesaga Resort's Leatherstocking Golf Course. Feel free to contact the NYSGA office with any questions (315) 471-6979 or you can email me directly (andrew@nysga.org). - Andrew Hickey
WITHDRAWALS
If your team must withdraw, please do so online by signing into our registration account or by contacting Deb Spilman at (315) 471-6979 or deb@nysga.org
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Listed below is a tentative schedule of events for the Championship.
Monday, October 14 - Practice Rounds
1:00pm................................... Practice rounds
Tuesday, October 15 - Round 1
9:30am - 11:30am..................Driving range is open
11:30am - 11:40am................Contestant registration
11:40am - 11:50am................Announcements
12:00pm..................................Round 1 (Shotgun)
5:30pm-6:30pm......................Player reception
6:00pm....................................Player dinner
Wednesday, October 16 - Round 2
7:30am - 8:30am....................Driving range is open
8:40am - 8:45am....................Announcements
9:00am....................................Round 2 (Shotgun)
1:30pm....................................Player lunch
2:00pm....................................Awards Ceremony
PRACTICE ROUNDS
A practice round is available on Monday, October 14 for registered contestants only. Tee times, which are available starting at 1:00pm, are required ( see below).
REGISTRATION
Each team must check-in at the registration table upon their arrival for the first round at the Leatherstocking Golf Course. Registration will be located beneath the NYSGA tent on the entry path leading to the clubhouse. At this time players will receive their tee gift, confirm their hole assignment, and be provided with an event program.
DRIVING RANGE AND PRACTICE GREEN
The use of the driving range is free for contestants. The driving range is located just north of the of the club on Route 80. It will be available on Tuesday from 9:30am - 11:30pm and on Monday from 8:00am - 9:30am. There is a small putting located 200 yards from the clubhouse to the right of #5 green, which requires players to walk.
COURSE YARDAGE
The Men's Amateur division will play from the green tees (6,401 yards / 71.0 Course Rating / 133 Slope) and the Men's Senior Amateur division will play from the white tees (6,040 yards / 69.4 Course Rating / 130 Slope). This information reflects the standard yardage, which may be adjusted slightly for each round.
GOLF CARTS
Included in the entry fee is the use of a golf cart for both rounds.
LOCAL RULES AND TERMS OF THE COMPETITION
Listed below are several important Conditions of Competition and Local Rules for this competition.
- Terms of the Competition: Click here to view online
- Notice to Competitors: Please check your cart for the Notice to Players and NYSGA Hard Card.
- Conforming Clubs and Balls: Visit the USGA website (www.usga.com) for a list of approved golf balls and drivers for the competition.
- One Ball Rule: The “One Ball Rule” will not be in effect.
- Pace of Play: As a shotgun tournament, it is important that players keep in position for the duration of this tournament. Any group that falls out of position will be asked to catch up. Any subsequent warnings may result in a penalty.
FOOD SERVICE
- Player Dinner (Tue, October 15): A complimentary dinner for players will be provided following the first round in the Otesaga Resort Hotel. Guest tickets are available and will be sold at registration for $50 each, cash or check only. The dress code for dinner is golf attire.
- Player Lunch (Wed, October 16): A complimentary lunch will be provided following the second round at the Leatherstocking Clubhouse's Grill & Patio (weather permitting). Guest tickets will not be available for $25. The hotel restaurant (see below) will be open and serving food to the public.
- General Info: The Leatherstocking Clubhouse's Grill & Patio will not be open as it is closed for the season.
EXEMPTIONS
The winners of the 2019 NYS Men's Amateur Four-Ball Championship will be exempt from qualifying for the 2020 NYS Men's Amateur Championship (Onondaga G&CC) and the 2020 NYS Men's Mid-Amateur Championship (Seawane Club).
Dress Code
The NYSGA will strictly enforce a tournament dress code with no exceptions. Collared shirts/mock turtle necks are required, and no jeans, denim, jogging outfits, or sweat pants are permitted.
Player Conduct
Players and/or their guests must conduct themselves in a reasonable manner at all times. Any excessive display of anger, vulgar language, club throwing, alcohol abuse, illegal drug use, lack of golfing etiquette or disrespect to a fellow player or any other individual may be grounds or disqualification from any tournament. The NYSGA reserves the right to revoke a player's tournament entry, without a refund, at any time for conduct deemed inappropriate or damaging to the NYSGA.
HOST CLUB INFORMATION
Leatherstocking Golf Course
60 Lake Street
Cooperstown, NY 13326
www.otesaga.com/golf
Dan Spooner, PGA Golf Professional
(607) 544-2547.
NYSGA STAFF IN CHARGE
Andrew Hickey, NYSGA Assistant Executive Director
andrew@nysga.org
(315) 471-6979 - Office
(315) 481-1152 - Cell
andrew@nysga.org