MEMORANDUM TO PLAYERS

 

CHAMPIONSHIPS, FORMAT, AND CUT INFORMATION

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

 

PRACTICE ROUNDS

A practice round is available only on Monday, September 8. To secure a tee time, DO NOT CALL THE PRO SHOP.  Players may schedule their practice round using the link below starting on Monday, September 1st at 12pm:

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


STARTING TIMES & GROUPINGS
Click here to view the pairings for Round 1.


WITHDRAWALS

To withdraw, promptly notify the NYSGA (call 315-471-6979, or e-mail champs@nysga.org).

 

GOLF CARTS & NYSGA ONE-SEAT POLICY

The use of a golf cart is included in the entry fee. The NYSGA's One-Seat Policy will be strictly enforced (click here). 

  • #1 - A player is entitled to one seat in a cart
  • #2 - The seat can be used by the player OR his caddie, both can't ride at the same time
  • #3 -  If only two players are riding, they must take one cart


REGISTRATION
Players must register by 3PM on Monday, September 8 either at Brookfield or by completing this Google Form. Failure to register will result in the player's withdrawal from the championship.
 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 - PRACTICE ROUNDS

  • 9:00am.....................Driving range opens
  • 9:00-3:00pm............Registration
  • 11:00-3:00pm..........Practice rounds
  • 5:00pm.....................Driving range closes

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 - ROUND 1

  • 7:00am....................Driving range opens
  • 8:00-9:30am............Round 1, tees #1 and #10
  • 11:30-3:00pm..........Player lunch
  • 12:30-2:00pm..........Round 1, tees #1 and #10

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 - ROUND 2

  • 7:00am....................Driving range opens
  • 8:00-9:30am............Round 2, tees #1 and #10
  • 11:30-3:00pm..........Player lunch
  • 12:30-2:00pm..........Round 2, tees #1 and #10
  • 7:00pm....................Award ceremony 

DRIVING RANGE

The driving range will be provided complimentary to players (see schedule for times).
 

CADDIES & BIBS
A player may provide their own caddie. All caddies will be required to use an NYSGA caddie bib during competition rounds. Bibs can be checked out at the registration table; a license or credit card is required as a deposit.

 

CONTESTANT LUNCHES

Lunch will be provided to contestants on Tuesday and Wednesday (see schedule). 

 

FOOD & BEVERAGE AVAILABILITY

  • Monday: Halfway House Open 10am-4pm (Credit Card & Cash Only)
  • Tuesday: Lunch Bar (Credit Card & Cash) 
  • Tuesday Dinner: (Credit Card Only) 
  •  Wednesday: Lunch Bar (Credit Card & Cash) 
  • Wednesday PM: Hogan Room (Credit Card Only)  

 

CLUB AVAILABLE FOR DINNER TUESDAY EVENING

Brookfield has graciously opened up their club to our competitors for dinner availability on Tuesday night. Players MUST make a reservation by emailing Brandon Sears (BSears@brookfieldcc.com) by 5pm on Friday, September 5th. Phone calls will not be accepted. Reservation times will be on a first come first served basis. If a time slot is full the club will be sure to provide alternative availability.

 

ON-COURSE WATER & SNACKS

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


PUSH CARTS

The use of a push cart, whether manual or electric, is permitted. A seat attachment must not be used.
 

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 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).
  • 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 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.
 

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.

 

NYSGA

champs@nysga.org

(315) 471-6979