TERMS OF THE COMPETITION

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • This Championship is open to female amateur golfers who are active NYSGA Members with an up-to-date USGA Handicap Index.
  • Golfers must meet the following age (as of August 19, 2025) and Handicap Index requirements. 
    • Senior division: At least 50 years old* with a maximum Handicap Index of 20.0.
    • Super Senior division: At least 65 years old* with a maximum Handicap Index of 25.0.
    • Legends division: At least 70 years old* with a maximum Handicap Index of 30.0.

 

ENTRY INFORMATION

  • Entries: All players must register online prior to the established deadline (see below). Entries by mail or fax will not be accepted.
  • Fee: $275 - includes three rounds of golf with cart, tee gifts, the player banquet, and awards.
  • Deadline: Entries must be received prior to the deadline (12PM EST on Wednesday, July 30, 2025). Late entries will not be accepted, regardless of reason.
  • Refund Policy: A portion of the entry fee, based on the schedule below, will be refunded regardless of reason if the NYSGA is notified via phone or email (315-471-6979 or Champs@nysga.org). 

    • PRIOR TO entry deadline: Entry fee less $20

    • AFTER entry deadline: Entry fee less $50

    • WITHIN 7 DAYS of the competition: None

 

FIELD SIZE, WAIT LIST, AND HANDICAP REVIEW

  • Field Size: 104 players (52 - Senior, 36 - Super Senior, 16 - Legends). If either field does not reach capacity, open spots will be filled using golfers from another division's waitlist.
  • Determining Field & Waitlist Procedure:  Registration for this Championship is NOT on a first come, first served basis. The field is selected "low-to-high", based on the player's combined Handicap Index as of the entry close date. A player's entry will be added to the Championship's pending registration field and their credit card will not be charged. When entries close on July 30th, all players in each division will be ordered by their current Handicap Index from low-to-high. The players in each division with the lowest Handicap Index, based on division size (above), will then be approved by charging their credit card the full entry fee. Approved players will immediately receive an email confirmation confirming their spot in the Championship.
  • Waitlisted Players: Any player that that does not earn a spot in the field will be placed on a waitlist ordered by their Handicap Index and notified of their status and order by email.
  • Handicap Index Review: A player may be subject to Handicap review if they do not have at least five scores posted since September 1st, 2024. The NYSGA reserves the right to amend the field/waitlist at any time and for any reason.

 

FORMAT, DIVISIONS, & TIES

  • Format: 36 holes of individual stroke play, gross and net.
  • Divisions: There are three separate divisions in this Championship:
    • 72nd NYS Women's Senior Amateur Championship
    • 18th NYS Women's Super Senior Amateur Championship
    • 1st NYS Women's Legends Amateur Championship
  • Age Groups: In addition to competing in one of the Championship divisions listed above, players will also compete within the following age divisions: 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+.
  • Schedule of Events:
    • Monday, August 18 // Practice Rounds
    • Tuesday, August 19 // Round 1 (Shotgun TBA)
    • Wednesday, August 20 // Round 2 (Shotgun TBA)
  • Ties: The player in each Championship with the lowest score for 18 holes will be the champion. In the event of a tie for the Championship, a sudden-death playoff will be held immediately following play. If there is a tie for the winner in the Age Groups, the tie will be broken using the USGA's method of matching scorecards.

 

CADDIES & GOLF CARTS

  • Caddies: The use of a caddie is permitted.
  • Golf Carts: The use of a golf cart is required, payment for which is included in the entry fee.

 

INFORMATION & PAIRINGS

Complete Championship details will be emailed to players and posted on this website after entries close. Pairing requests are not honored.
 

FOOD & BEVERAGE

The NYSGA will host a complimentary dinner on August 18th for all competitors.

 

COLUMBIA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

 

STRACKALINE YARDAGE BOOKS
NYSGA partner StrackaLine is offering players in this Championship a 20% discount off their Greens Guide and Yardage Book (USGA approved).
 

NYSGA POLICIES

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


NYSGA CONTACT INFORMATION

315-471-6979

champs@nysga.org
 

CONDITIONS; TERMS; SCHEDULES

The NYSGA reserves the right to amend any of the conditions, terms, or schedules published for this Championship. The decision of the NYSGA in any matter will be final.

 

HISTORY

To view past results for these Championships, click here.

 

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS

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