MEMORANDUM TO PLAYERS

CHAMPIONSHIPS, FORMAT, AND CUT INFORMATION

This championship is a two-day 36-hole stroke play competition (no cut).
 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Listed below is the tentative schedule of events for this year’s championship. Please note that this schedule is subject to change. Any changes will necessitate an email to the field with an update.

 

Monday, July 29

  • 12:00-4:30pm.......... Player Registration and practice facilities open
  • 1:30-4:30pm............ Practice rounds

Tuesday, July 30

  • 6:30.........................Practice Facilities open
  • 7:30-9:27pm...........Tee time from holes #1 & #10
  • 12:00-3:00pm..........Player Lunches

Wednesday, July 31

  • 6:30am.....................Practice Facilities open
  • 7:30-9:27am............Tee times from holes #1 & #10
  • 12:00-3:00pm..........Player lunches
  • 2:00pm....................Award ceremony 

 

PAIRINGS
Click here to view Round 1 Pairings

 

REGISTRATION

Players who plan to arrive at Crag Burn on Monday, July 29 for practice rounds will register in-person with NYSGA staff by the pro shop. Players will be provided with their tee gifts, have their profile picture taken for online scoring, and be given final important notices and reminders. 

  • Register by survey: Click here
  • Register by email: champs@nysga.org

Failure to register may result in the forfeiture of your spot in the championship.


PRACTICE ROUNDS

A complimentary practice round is available on Monday, July 29. You may only schedule practice round tee times online via this website (registration opens Tuesday, July 23 at 3pm). DO NOT CALL THE PRO SHOP. 
 

  • Visit "Schedule Your Practice Round" under the "Pairings" menu option
  • Select your name from the search bar
  • Select your desired tee time. You may add other player in the field to your grouping. DO NOT remove a player without their permission.
  • If you need assistance, please call the NYSGA office at 315-471-6979.

 

COURSE YARDAGE
Seniors and super seniors will play from the club's rated gold and red tees, respectively:

 

 

CONTESTANT LUNCHES

Lunch will be provided to contestants during the competition rounds. Lunch for spectators and caddies will be available for purchase for $30.

 

ON-COURSE WATER & SNACKS

Water bottles and fruit/snacks will be provided on the golf course for players/caddies only.

 

CADDIES

A player may provide his own caddie. All caddies will be required to use an NYSGA bib during competition rounds. Bibs can be checked out at the registration table (license or a credit card is required as a deposit) prior to each round. There are no caddies available via Crag Burn.

 

GOLF CARTS AND THE NYSGA 'ONE-SEAT' POLICY

The use of a golf cart for all rounds (including the practice round) is included in your entry fee. The use of a golf cart is NOT mandatory. A player may carry his own clubs or use a manual or electric push cart.

 

The NYSGA's 'One-Seat' Policy is in effect. This policy permits either the player or his caddie to ride, but not both at the same time. If there are only two players riding in a group, they will be required to take one cart. Exceptions to this policy are made when the player's caddie has been approved for a handicap cart (see below).

 

SPECTATORS AND CARTS

Spectators are encouraged to attend this Championship follow guidelines consistent with other golf competitions. Spectators are expected to maintain a reasonable distance (at least 20 yards) from players and to always walk with or ahead of the group they are following. Spectators must not give players advice, doing so could result in the player being penalized. Spectators who are in breach of these recommendations may be subject to removal from the golf course.

 

The NYSGA will accommodate spectators with an ADA disability by allowing them to ride in their own golf cart. To request this accommodation, a spectator must complete an return the NYSGA Golf Cart Request Form at least 24 hours in advance.

 

ACCOMMODATIONS

The NYSGA does not have a group hotel rate assigned for this Championship. Listed below are a small sample of hotels in the region, their distance from the golf course, and the estimated commute time.

 

 

LOCAL RULES AND CONDITIONS

Listed below are a number of important Conditions of Competition and Local Rules for this Championship.

 

  • RULES OF GOLF; WHEN COMPETITION IS FINAL. Play will be governed by The Rules of Golf as approved by the USGA and R&A. Questions are to be referred to the NYSGA Rules Committee, whose decision will be final. The result of this Championship is final when the Championship trophy has been presented.
  • NYSGA LOCAL RULES AND TERMS OF THE COMPETITION (HARD CARD). Download the 2024 NYSGA Hard Card (click here).
  • GOLF BALLS; DRIVER HEADS. Model Local Rules G-1 and G-3 are in effect. Visit the USGA website for a list of approved golf balls (click here) and driver heads (click here).
  • PERSONAL APPEARANCE. Players must be neat in appearance with respect to personal grooming and clothing.

 

WITHDRAWALS

To withdraw, promptly notify the NYSGA (call 315-471-6979, or e-mail champs@nysga.org). Failure to do so may result in disqualification from future NYSGA competitions.

 

PACE OF PLAY

It is a condition that players must play without undue delay in accordance with guidelines established by the Committee. To view the NYSGA's Pace of Play Policy, click here.

 

EVACUATION PLAN
In the event of a discontinuance of play during this Championship, players must adhere to the evacuation plan distributed by the NYSGA.

 

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.

 

NYSGA STAFF IN CHARGE

Jack Travers, NYSGA Assistant Director, Rules & Competitions

jtravers@nysga.org

(315) 471-6979