GENERAL
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Apply to Play: Click Here
- Registration Opens: Wednesday, April 24 (9:00 AM EST)
- Registration Deadline: Wednesday, August 7 (5:00 PM EST)
- Informational PDF: Posted when available
QUALIFIER INFORMATION
- Qualifier Host: Wanakah Country Club
- Address: 5161 Lake Shore Road, Hamburg, NY 14075
- Date: Friday, September 12, 2025
- Format: 18-holes, four-ball stroke play
QUALIFIER FORMAT
18-holes, four-ball stroke play
ELIGIBILITY
Entries are open to sides of amateur golfers with an individual up-to-date Handicap Index® not exceeding 2.4 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.
REGISTRATION SUPPORT - USGA
Players must direct any questions regarding registration directly to the USGA - click here.
QUALIFIER SPECIFIC INFORMATION
- This is a walking only qualifier
- 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: Desert Mountain Club
- City, State: Scottsdale, AZ
- Date: May 16-20, 2026
- Website: Posted when available
ENTRY POLICIES, PROCEDURES & INFORMATION