MEMORANDUM TO PLAYERS
FORMAT, QUALIFYING PLACES, AND TIES
- FORMAT. This qualifier is a one-day, 18-hole stroke play competition.
- QUALIFYING SPOTS. The field of 84 contestants will compete for 5 qualifying places and 2 alternate positions.
- PLAYOFF. A hole-by-hole playoff will be used to break a tie for the final qualifying spot, first alternate, and/or second alternate. All announcements regarding the play-off will be made at the scoring area immediately upon completion of play.
STARTING TIMES
Click here to view the starting times.
DOCUMENTS
WITHDRAWALS
Notify the USGA immediately if you must withdraw from this qualifier. To withdraw and learn about the refund policy, click here.
PRO SHOP, PRACTICE FACILITIES
The golf shop and practice facilities will open at 6:30am. Range balls are complimentary and available on the practice tee adjacent to the parking lot.
COURSE SETUP
Play will be from the rated blue tees measured to approximately 6,923 yards (73.3/129).
REGISTRATION AND START OF PLAY
Players may (but aren't required to) register in the golf shop to confirm their starting time. Players should report to the 1st tee ten (10) minutes prior to their starting time for announcements.
PRACTICE ROUNDS
Practice rounds are available for $50 (includes cart) - call the pro shop 518-765-2851 to schedule a tee time. Sunday availability is limited. If you are local player, defined as living within 60 miles of the Albany CC, please schedule a tee time on another day or a Sunday practice round after 4:00pm.
The driving range on Sunday will be limited to mats and will be irons only.
PUSH CARTS
The use of a pull cart is approved for this qualifier. None are available through the host club to rent so plan accordingly. Electronic golf bag carts are permitted if there is no seat attachment.
FOOD SERVICE
There is no food service available at the club during the qualifier so please plan accordingly. The NYSGA will provide water and snacks on the course and at starting/scoring.
CADDIES
A competitor may bring their own caddie or carry their own clubs. There are no caddies available through the host club. A caddie is required to wear an NYSGA caddie bib, which will be provided at starting during announcements.
LIVE SCORING
Live scoring via the Golf Genius mobile app is required of one player (or caddie). Please download via their smartphone's app store (search "Golf Genius") in advance of their arrival to their starting hole.
RAIN DATE
May 14, 2024
LOCAL RULES AND CONDITIONS
Listed below are a number of important Conditions of Competition and Local Rules for this qualifier.
- USGA LOCAL RULES AND TERMS OF THE COMPETITION (HARD CARD). Click here.
- GROOVE CONDITION. The players’ clubs must conform to the grooves and punch mark specifications in The Rules of Golf that are effective from January 1, 2010. See Model Local Rule G-2. The exception for Ping Eye2 Irons manufactured before March 31, 1990 is not in effect. (click here).
- CONFORMING BALLS AND DRIVER HEADS. Visit the USGA website for a list of approved golf balls (click here) and driver heads (click here).
- ONE BALL RULE. Is NOT in effect for any USGA qualifying rounds in 2024.
- DISTANCE MEASURING DEVICES. For all USGA qualifying rounds, the use of distance measuring devices to measure distance only is permitted.
PROHIBITING USE OF MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION (LOCAL RULE G-6)
Players must not ride on any form of transportation during a stipulated round unless authorized by the Committee. The optional condition prescribed in Section 8 of the Committee Procedures is in effect will be in effect. A breach will result in the general penalty, two-strokes, on each hole where the breach occurred.
REQUESTING USE OF A CART
A disabled player or caddie may be permitted to use a golf cart as an accommodation to their ability. As required by the ADA, the USGA will evaluate such requests on a case-by-case basis. To learn more and to submit the required form, click here.
SPECTATOR CARTS
A disabled spectator may be permitted to use a golf cart. As required by the ADA, the NYSGA will evaluate such requests on a case-by-case basis. To complete and return the required form, click here.
WITHDRAWAL FROM QUALIFYING
To withdraw, notify the USGA (complete this online form, call 908-326-1950, or e-mail champs@usga.org) and the Official in Charge (see below) prior to the scheduled qualifying round. Failure to do so may result in disqualification from future USGA competitions.
PACE OF PLAY
It is a condition that players must play without undue delay in accordance with guidelines established by the Committee.
EVACUATION PLAN
In the event of a discontinuance of play during the qualifier, players must adhere to the evacuation plan distributed by the Committee at their starting tee.
ALBANY COUNTRY CLUB
300 Wormer Road, Voorheesville, NY 12186
(518) 765-2854
Rocky Staples, General Manager
Glenn Davis, Director of Golf
www.albanycc.cc
OFFICIAL-IN-CHARGE
Andrew Hickey, New York State Golf Association
(315) 471-6979 - Office
andrew@nysga.org