MEMORANDUM TO PLAYERS

 

CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISIONS, FORMAT & CUT
There are three divisions (Open, Senior, and Super Senior) in this Championship, each playing 36-holes of four-ball stroke play - no cut.


SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Listed below is the tentative schedule of events for this year’s championship. 

Saturday, May 17

  • See below to schedule practice rounds

Sunday, May 18

  • 11:00-12:30pm...... Registration
  • 12:30-12:40pm...... Announcements
  • 1:00pm................... Round 1* (Shotgun Start)

Monday, May 19

  • 6:30am................... Driving range opens
  • 8:00-8:10am........... Announcements
  • 8:30am................... Round 2* (Shotgun Start)
  • 1:00pm................... Player Lunch
  • 1:30pm....................Award ceremony

 

*The top teams by USGA Handicap Index in the Open Division will play Kaluhyat (Sunday) and Shenendoah (Monday). The bottom 1/3 of this field by Handicap Index (approximately)  will be on the opposite course with the Senior Divisions - Shenendoah (Sunday) and Kaluhyat (Monday)


PAIRINGS
Click here to view the pairings.

REGISTRATION
Each team is required to have at least one player register at the NYSGA tent by the cart staging area. All required materials (scorecard, Notice to Players, hole locations) will be staged on your golf cart.

PRACTICE ROUNDS
Are available on Saturday, May 17 FOR REGISTERED PLAYERS ONLY. Additional availability may be offered the week prior during non-peak hours - inquire with the pro shop. The fee is $85 and includes a cart. Tee times are required, call the Turning Stone pro shop at (877) 748-4653 x 2.

DRIVING RANGE AND PRACTICE GREEN
The use of the driving range and practice facility is free for players (see schedule above). There will be a shuttle to transport players from the cart staging area to the driving range.

COURSE YARDAGE (TEES)

We expect to play the following yardages - with some modifications based on weather and course conditions:

  • Open Division
    • Shenendoah: Black || 7,002y || 74.2/140
    • Kaluhyat: Blue || 6,724y || 73.2/143
  • Senior Division
    • Shenendoah: White || 6,128y || 69.9/128
    • Kaluhyat: White || 6,183y || 71.0/135
  • Super Senior Division
    • Shenendoah: Gold || 5,596y || 67.2/125
    • Kaluhyat: Gold || 5,690y || 69.4/125


PLAYER LUNCH ON MONDAY
A complimentary lunch is provided on the Shenendoah Clubhouse patio following Monday's round. See the schedule for more information.

FOOD SERVICE

The Shenendoah Clubhouse Grill & Bar will be open daily and accepts cash/credit.

EXEMPTIONS
The winners of the 2025 NYS Men's Amateur Four-Ball Championship will be exempt from qualifying for the 2025 NYS Men's Amateur Championship (Yahnundasis Golf Club) and the 2025 NYS Men's Mid-Amateur Championship (Country Club of Troy).

ON-COURSE WATER & SNACKS
Water bottles and fruit/snacks will be provided on the golf course for players.

GOLF CARTS
Are required and included in the entry fee.
 

SPECTATORS AND CARTS 

Spectators at NYSGA championships are required to abide by the NYSGA Spectator Policy to ensure fair and safe play for all contestants in the field. If a spectator is found to violate this policy, they will be approached by an NYSGA official and asked to comply. If multiple violations occur, the spectator may be asked to leave the golf course. 

The NYSGA does not permit spectators the use of golf carts during practice and competition rounds. Limited exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis for spectators with a disability who (1) complete and submit the 2025 NYSGA Golf Cart Request Form (click here) and (2) are approved by a member of the NYSGA staff.

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 2025 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).

 

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.

CODE OF CONDUCT
The NYSGA Code of Conduct Policy is in effect. 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 POLICIES

For a complete listing of NYSGA Championship Policies and Procedures, click here.

HOST CLUB INFORMATION
Turning Stone Resort

Shenendoah Clubhouse
5218 Patrick Road 

Verona, NY 13478
turningstone.com/golf

NYSGA CONTACT
champs@nysga.org
315-471-6979