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QUALIFYING INFORMATION

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HOST CLUB	DATE	SPOTS	START	TEES	LINKS
Colonie G&CC*	June 22	17	8:30am	6993y	-
Binghamton CC	June 25	6	8:30am	6335y	-
Lancaster CC	June 22	9	8:00am	6651y	-
Bethpage Red*	June 11	11	7:07am	6921y	Results
Philip J. Rotella GC	June 11	10	8:00am	6482y	Results
Mendon GC	June 15	8	8:00am	6608y	Pairings | Results
Lake Shore Y&CC	June 17	8	8:00am	6395y	Pairings | Results
Yahnundasis GC	June 10	5	8:00am	6815y	Results
Hiland Park CC	July 5	LCQ	12:00pm	6802y

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
View the full Terms and Conditions for the Championship.

 

SITE FULL*

A qualifier denoted with an asterisk (*) is at capacity. The final qualifying field of these qualifiers will consist of the players with the lowest USGA Handicap Index as of the entry deadline. A player can choose to remain on the waitlist or may change qualifying sites by notifying the NYSGA via email at champs@nysga.org.

 

APPLY TO PLAY

To submit your registration, click here.

 

LAST CHANCE QUALIFIER

Click here to view the event website for the Last Chance Qualifier, held Sunday, July 5th at Hiland Park CC. Qualifying players may transfer to the Last Chance Qualifier, Email champs@nysga.org to initiate the transfer and the required fee is $75.

 

TEE TIME REQUESTS
The NYSGA will make an effort to accommodate tee time requests - click here that are submitted before tee times are published. 

PAIRINGS

Are typically released five (5) business days prior to the qualifier - you will be notified via email when they are posted. When pairings are posted, you can click here to view them - be sure to select your qualifier from the drop-down menu.

 

FORMAT

The qualifying format is set as two 9 hole stipulated rounds (18 holes) of stroke play. If both 9-hole rounds can’t be completed due to weather/darkness and everyone completes at least the first 9 holes, the second 9 hole round will be cancelled, and the cut will be made based on the scores from the first 9 hole round.

CHAMPIONSHIP FEE
Qualifying players who advance will receive an email invoice to pay the championship fee of $250.
 

PRACTICE ROUNDS

The availability (if any) and pricing of practice rounds is determined by each qualifying site - contact their pro shop for more information. Clubs are not required to offer practice rounds.

TRANSFERS
Players may transfer their entry to another qualifying site, but must follow the directions below:

• Notify the NYSGA by email (champs@nysga.org) with "NYSAM TRANSFER" in subject
• Once the NYSGA is notified, the player will:
  • Before Deadline: Be moved into to the new qualifier.
  • After Deadline: Be added to a waitlist for the new qualifier and moved into the field if a spot opens
• Alternates order on waitlist is sorted by their transfer email request date/time
• A player can change qualifying sites until 12pm the day before their qualifier's date
• A player that transfers qualifying sites after the entry deadline is not eligible for a refund if they withdraw, regardless of timeline

 

WITHDRAWALS

To withdraw, send an email to champs@nysga.org with the subject line "WD - NYSAM Qualifier at NAME". No shows are likely to result in suspension from future NYSGA competitions.

 

REFUND POLICY

A portion of the entry fee, based on the schedule below, will be refunded regardless of reason if the NYSGA is notified (315-471-6979 or champs@nysga.org):

• PRIOR TO Deadline: Entry Fee less $20
• AFTER Deadline: Entry Fee less $50
• WITHIN 7 DAYS of Qualifier: No Refund

 

CADDIES, PUSH CARTS & TRANSPORTATION

• Caddies & Push Carts: Are APPROVED for all stages of the Championship. The use of a caddie is not required and there are none available through the host club. Electric push carts are allowed but if one has a seat attachment, the seat must not be used.
• Motorized Cart: Are PROHIBITED for all stages of this Championship, including qualifying rounds.
   

NYSGA POLICIES

For a complete listing of NYSGA Championship Policies and Procedures, click here.

 

NYSGA CONTACT INFORMATION

315-471-6979

champs@nysga.org