GENERAL

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

  • Apply to Play: Click Here
  • Registration Deadline: Wednesday, July 17 (5:00 PM EST)
  • Informational PDF: Click Here

 

QUALIFIER INFORMATION

  • Qualifier Host: Skaneateles Country Club
  • Address: 3344 West Lake Street, Skaneateles, NY 13152
  • Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2025
  • Format: 18-holes, individual stroke play

 

ELIGIBILITY

Entries are open to amateur golfers who will have reached their 50th birthday by September 13, 2025 and have an up-to-date Handicap Index® not exceeding 14.4 under the Rules of Handicapping. A current Handicap ID number (GHIN) issued through an authorized golf club is required and must be submitted on the entry form. The USGA accepts an up-to-date Handicap Index issued from authorized national and regional associations around the world, that would be equivalent to a Handicap Index within the prescribed limit for entry into the Championship.

 

For the full list of Eligibility requirements for this Championship, please carefully review the Informational PDF (see above).

 

REGISTRATION SUPPORT - USGA

Players must direct any questions regarding registration directly to the USGA - click here.

 

QUALIFIER SPECIFIC INFORMATION

  • Players may ride in golf carts in this Qualifier, however the USGA reserves the right to limit or suspend the use of golf carts due to inclement weather or unsafe conditions. The cart rental fee will be noted in the Memorandum to Players and must be paid by the player in the pro shop before the round
    • The USGA's "One-Seat" Policy (click here) permits either the player or the player's caddie to ride at any given time, but not at the same time
    • Players may bring their own caddie - none are available through the host club
    • Players may carry their own bag
    • Pull carts are approved
  • Immediately following the close of entries, the NYSGA will email players:
    • Practice round scheduling instructions, please do not contact the host club pro shop
    • The Memorandum to Players, containing the final information for this qualifier
  • Food service varies by qualifier, consult the Memorandum to Players for more information

 

LIVE SCORING VIA GOLF GENIUS APP

Live scoring will be utilized via the Golf Genius mobile app - players are instructed to download via their smartphone's app store (search "Golf Genius") in advance of their arrival to their starting hole.

 

CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION

  • Host: The Omni Homestead Resort (Cascades Course)
  • City, State: Hot Springs, VA
  • Date: September 13-18, 2025
  • Website: Click Here

 

ENTRY POLICIES, PROCEDURES & INFORMATION