MEMORANDUM TO PLAYERS

FORMAT, DIVISIONS, & AGE GROUPS

  • Format. 36 holes of individual stroke play, gross and net.
  • Divisions. There are three separate divisions in this Championship (see below). A Super Senior or Legend can elect to play in the Senior division, but they must notify the NYSGA via email (champs@nysga.org) prior to the release of pairings and they will not be eligible to compete in the age groups.
    • 72nd NYS Women's Senior (50+)
    • 18th NYS Women's Super Senior (65+)
    • 1st NYS Women's Legends (70+)
  • Age Groups. In addition to competing in the divisions above, players will also compete in the following age groups: 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+.


PRACTICE ROUNDS

A complimentary practice round is available on Monday, August 18. To secure a tee time, DO NOT CALL THE PRO SHOP.  Players may schedule their practice round starting time starting at 12PM on Friday, August 8 using the instructions below:

  • Visit Schedule Your Practice Round
  • Select your name from the search bar
  • Select your desired tee time. You may add other players to your grouping. DO NOT remove players without their approval.
  • For assistance call 315-471-6979.
     

COURSE YARDAGE
Listed below is the tentative yardage for each division.

PAIRINGS

Click here to view the pairings for Round 1 will be released on Wednesday, August 13th (9:30am shotgun).

 

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.

 

REGISTRATION

Players must register by 3:00 PM on Monday, August 18 either at Columbia G&CC or by completing this Google Form.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (TENTATIVE)

MONDAY, AUGUST 18 - PRACTICE ROUNDS

TUESDAY, AUGUST 19 - ROUND 1

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20 - ROUND 2

GOLF CARTS
The use of a golf cart is mandatory and is included in the entry fee.

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 mandatory. 

 

The NYSGA's 'One-Seat' Policy is in effect. This policy permits either the player or her 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).


DRIVING RANGE

Access to the range is available to players during the times listed in the schedule of events.
 

PLAYER DINNER

The player dinner will be held Monday (see schedule). The attire is country club casual which includes the outfit worn immediately prior during practice rounds. Special requests (based on food allergies) can be sent to champs@nysga.org.

 

Guest tickets may be purchased at the player registration table for $60 (cash/check), paid at player registration.


FOOD SERVICE

The hours of service and payment options for the club's restaurant will be posted here when confirmed.
 

ON-COURSE WATER & SNACKS

Water bottles and fruit/snacks will be provided on the golf course.
 

SPECTATORS (NO 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.

 

CARTS FOR SPECTATORS WITH DISABILITIES

The NYSGA 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. The standard for a spectator cart is to have a NYS handicap placard. Only the approved spectator may ride and must follow all rules provided.

 

ACCOMMODATIONS

The NYSGA does not have a group hotel rate with any hotels. 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.

 

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 for dangerous weather (one prolonged horn), players will be directed to return to the clubhouse and with furthest players shuttled first by volunteers.

 

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.
 

COLUMBIA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

295 NY-217
Claverack, NY 12513
columbiagolf.org

 

NYSGA

champs@nysga.org

(315) 471-6979