MEMORANDUM TO PLAYERS

FORMAT, QUALIFYING PLACES, AND TIES

  • FORMAT. This qualifier is a one-day, 18-hole stroke play competition.
  • QUALIFYING SPOTS. The field of 84 contestants will compete for 4 qualifying places and 2 alternate positions.
  • PLAYOFF. A hole-by-hole playoff will be used to break a tie for the final qualifying spot, first alternate, and/or second alternate. All announcements regarding the play-off will be made at the scoring area immediately upon completion of play.


SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

  • Wed, June 18 - Practice Round
    • 7:00am..........................Range opens
    • TBA.............................. Tee times off #1
    • 5:15pm......................... Course closed for league
  • Thu, June 19 - Qualifying Round
    • 6:30am.........................Range and pro shop opens
    • 9:10am - 1:40pm.........Tee times of #1

 

STARTING TIMES
Click here to view the starting times and groupings.

 

CADDIES
A player may carry their own clubs or employ a caddie, which is optional. There are no caddies available through the host club.

  • Exception: A player may NOT use a parent, step-parent, or a guardian as a caddie during Qualifying or the Championship proper.

 

PRACTICE ROUNDS ON WED, JUNE 18

Practice rounds are available on Wednesday, June 18 and MUST be scheduled online - see below. The fee is $40 and is for walking. Preference for times on this date is given to players that must travel 100+ miles from their current residence. Do not call the pro shop. For assistance, call the NYSGA at 315-471-6979.

  • Click Practice Round Scheduling (active 5/21)
  • Select your name from the search bar
  • Select your tee time
  • Contact the NYSGA for help (see below)

 

PRACTICE ROUNDS ON OTHER DATES

If you live within 100 miles of Corning CC or would prefer to  play a practice round on another date, call the pro shop at (607) 936-3392 to schedule a time that best fits your schedule.

YARDAGE
Play will be set from the club's blue tee yardage:

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WITHDRAWALS
Notify the USGA immediately (click here) if you must withdraw from this qualifier. Failure to do so may result in suspension from future USGA competitions.
 

ALTERNATES
Have no status in this qualifier until notified by the USGA that they have been added to this field, shortly after which the NYSGA will send you the Player Information email. Alternates must not schedule a practice round.

 

STARTING YOUR ROUND
Players should report to the 1st tee ten (10) minutes prior to their starting time for announcements. There is no registration.

 

PRACTICE FACILITIES & PRO SHOP
The golf shop and practice facilities will open at 6:30am. Range balls are complimentary and available on the practice tee adjacent to the parking lot.


PUSH CARTS
Are approved for this qualifier. The club has a limited supply of push carts available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Electric push carts are permitted if there is no seat attachment.

FOOD SERVICE

  • Restaurant (cash + credit) will be open to players and their families (hours TBA).
  • On-course snacks and beverages will be provided by the NYSGA during the qualifying round.

 

LIVE SCORING
One player - or caddie - from each group is required to enter hole-by-hole scores for live scoring into Golf Genius mobile app. If no one volunteers, the starter will toss a tee. Please download the app ahead of time.


RAIN DATE
June 20, 2025

LOCAL RULES AND CONDITIONS
Listed below are a number of important Conditions of Competition and Local Rules for this qualifier.

  • USGA LOCAL RULES AND TERMS OF THE COMPETITION (HARD CARD). Click here.
  • GROOVE CONDITION. The players’ clubs must conform to the grooves and punch mark specifications in The Rules of Golf that are effective from January 1, 2010.  See Model Local Rule G-2. The exception for Ping Eye2 Irons manufactured before March 31, 1990 is not in effect. (click here).
  • CONFORMING BALLS AND DRIVER HEADS. Visit the USGA website for a list of approved golf balls (click here) and driver heads (click here).
  • ONE BALL RULE. Is NOT in effect for any USGA qualifying rounds in 2025.
  • DISTANCE MEASURING DEVICES. For all USGA qualifying rounds, the use of distance measuring devices to measure distance only is permitted.


PROHIBITING USE OF MOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION (LOCAL RULE G-6)
Players must not ride on any form of transportation during a stipulated round unless authorized by the Committee. The optional condition prescribed in Section 8 of the Committee Procedures will be in effect. A breach will result in the general penalty, two-strokes, on each hole where the breach occurred.

PLAYER/CADDIE USE OF GOLF CART
A disabled player or caddie may be permitted to use a golf cart as an accommodation to their ability. As required by the ADA, the USGA will evaluate such requests on a case-by-case basis. To learn more and to submit the required form, click here.

SPECTATOR CARTS
Spectator carts are not permitted, exceptions are made for those with a permanent disability. As required by the ADA, the NYSGA will evaluate such requests on a case-by-case basis. To request a spectator cart, please complete and return the required form, click here.

PACE OF PLAY
The NYSGA Pace of Play policy is adopted for this qualifier.

CODE OF CONDUCT
The NYSGA Code of Conduct is in effect for this qualifier.

EVACUATION PLAN
In the event of a discontinuance of play during the qualifier, players must adhere to the evacuation plan distributed by the Committee at their starting tee.

CORNING COUNTRY CLUB
2501 Country Club Dr, Corning NY 14830

(607) 936-3392

Jeff Thomas, General Manager

Matt Jaynes, Head Golf Professional
www.corningcountryclub.com

OFFICIAL-IN-CHARGE
Jack Travers, New York State Golf Association
(315) 471-6979
jtravers@nysga.org

 

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