8th Annual NYS Men's Amateur &

Senior Amateur Four-Ball Championships

Host: Leatherstocking Golf Course (Cooperstown, NY)

Dates: May 20-21, 2018

 

Memorandum to Players

 

**Withdrawals**

There is an extensive waitlist for this championship. If your team must withdraw, please contact the NYSGA immediately at (315) 471-6979 or email Andrew Hickey at andrew@nysga.org. Your team will be issued a refund less a $5 service fee if your request is received by May 18, 2018.

 

Format and Schedule of Events

The format of this championship is 36 holes at four-ball stroke play. The USGA defines this format of play as follows:

 

“A competition in which two competitors play as partners, each playing his own ball. The lower score of the partners is the score for the hole. If one partner fails to complete the play of a hole, there is no penalty.”

 

The team in each division with the lowest score after 36 holes will be the division winner. In the case of a tie for either championship division, a hole-by-hole playoff will be used to determine the winner. The playoff will use holes #6, #17, #18.

 

Saturday, May 19 - Practice Rounds

     9:00am - 5:00pm................... Practice rounds (contact pro shop for tee time)

Sunday, May 20 - Round 1

     11:00am - 12:35pm................Contestant registration (beneath the NYSGA tent at the pro shop)

     12:35pm - 12:45pm................Announcements

     1:00pm....................................Round 1 - 18 holes, four-ball stroke play (shotgun start)

     6:30pm-7:30pm......................Player reception (cash bar)

     7:00pm....................................Player dinner at the Otesga Resort Hotel

Monday, May 21 - Round 2

     8:40am - 8:45am....................Announcements

     9:00am....................................Round 2 - 18 holes, four-ball stroke play (shotgun start)

     2:00pm....................................Contestant lunch at the Leatherstocking clubhouse

     2:00pm....................................Awards Ceremony

 

Practice Rounds
A practice round is available on Saturday, May 19 for registered contestants only. Tee times can be scheduled by calling the pro shop (607-544-2546). The practice round fee, which includes a cart, is $50 per player.

 

Registration
It is requested that each team register upon their arrival for the first round at the NYSGA tent located on the entry path leading to the Leatherstocking clubhouse. At this time players will receive their tee gift, confirm their hole assignment, and be provided with an event program.

 

Driving Range

The use of the driving range is free for contestants. The driving range is located just north of the of the club on Route 80. It will be availabel on Sunday from 10:30am - 12:30pm and on Monday from 7:00am - 8:30am.

 

Course Yardage

The Men's Division will play from the green tees and the Men's Senior Division will play from the white tees.

 

Golf Carts

Included in the entry fee is the use of a golf cart for both championship rounds.

 

Conditions of Competition and Local Rules

Listed below are several important Conditions of Competition and Local Rules for this competition.

  • Notice to Competitors: Please check your cart for the Notice to Players and NYSGA Hard Card.
  • Conforming Clubs and Balls: Visit the USGA website (www.usga.com) for a list of approved golf balls and drivers for the competition.
  • Distance Measuring Devices: Are permitted.
  • One Ball Rule: The “One Ball Rule” will not be in effect.
  • Pace of Play: As a shotgun tournament, it is important that players keep in position for the duration of this tournament. Any group that falls out of position will be asked to catch up. Any subsequent warnings may result in a penalty.

 

Hotel Accommodations

  • The Otesaga Resort Hotel is offering a reduced rate for registered contestants only on Sunday, May 20. The fee is $169 per room + taxes (single or double occupancy). To secure a room, call 800-348-6222 and identify yourself as a "NYSGA" participant.
  • Additional hotel options are available in Cooperstown, including the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cooperstown and Best Western Cooperstown.

 

Food Service

  • A complimentary dinner for players will be provided following Sunday's first round in the Otesaga Resort Hotel. Guest tickets are available and will be sold at registration for $50 each, cash or check only. The dress code for dinner is golf attire.
  • A complimentary lunch will be provided following Monday's second round at the Leatherstocking Clubhouse's Grill & Patio (weather permitting). Guest tickets will not be available, but the restaurant will be open and serving food to the public.
  • The Leatherstocking Clubhouse's Grill & Patio will be open for the duration of this championship as will the Otesaga's dining facilities, including the recently rennovated Hawkeye Bar & Grill.

 

Exemptions

The winners of the NYS Men's Amateur Four-Ball Championship will be exempt from qualifying for the 2018 NYS Men's Amateur Championship (Irondequoit CC) and the 2018 NYS Men's Mid-Amateur Championship (Wanakah CC).

 

Dress Code

The NYSGA will strictly enforce a tournament dress code with no exceptions. Collared shirts/mock turtle necks are required, and no jeans, denim, jogging outfits, or sweat pants are permitted.

 

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.

 

NYSGA Official-In-Charge

Bill Moore, NYSGA Executive Director

bmoore@nysga.org

(315) 569-5706

bmoore@nysga.org