1st Annual NYS Women's Amateur &

Senior Amateur Four-Ball Championships

Host: Robert Trent Jones GC at Cornell University (Ithaca, NY)

Dates: June 28, 2018

Entry Fee: $225 per Team

Deadline: Closed

 

Memorandum to Players

 

Format

The format of this championship is 18 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 18 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.

 

Schedule of Events

The tentative schedule of events is listed below. The finalized version will be sent to players after the close of entries.

 

Wednesday, June 27 - Practice Rounds

     9:00am - 11:00am................... Practice Rounds

Thursday, June 28 - Round 1

     11:00am - 12:35pm................Registration

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

     1:00pm....................................Shotgun Start

     5:30pm - 7:00pm....................Scoring, Dinner, and Awards

 

Practice Rounds

A practice round with cart is available on Wednesday, June 27 for $45 per player. To schedule your time, contact the pro shop (607-254-6531) and identify yourself as a participant in this championship.

 

If you'd like to play a practice round on another date, contact the pro shop and ask about other availability.

 

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 RTJGC clubhouse. At this time players will receive their tee gift and confirm their hole assignment.

 

Driving Range

The use of the driving range, which will be open at 11:00am, is free for contestants.

 

Course Yardage

The Women's Open Division will play from the green tees (5,551 yards) and the Women's Senior Division will play from the gold tees (5,110 yards).

 

Golf Carts

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

 

Awards

Trophies will be awarded to the gross inners in each championship division.  No gift certificates are awarded at NYSGA championships.

 

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 NYSGA provides discounted hotel options to NYSGA GHIN members through Affinity Travel Benefits.

 

Player Lunch

  • A complimentary boxed lunch (turkey or vegetarian sandwich, water, fruit, chips and cookie) will be provided for all players.
  • Players can get their lunch starting at 11:00am in the clubhouse.

 

Player Dinner

  • A complimentary dinner for players will be provided following Thursday's round at the club's restaurant.
  • Guest tickets are available and will be sold at registration for $30 each, cash or check only.
  • The dress code for dinner is golf attire.
  • Menu: Grilled marinated flank steak, chicken parmesan, rotini with spinach and white wine parmesan sauce, grilled seasonal vegetables, and a family style Mediterranean salad (Roasted Tomato Herb Hummus, Citrus Avocado Spread, Feta Cheese, Parmesan Cheese, Blue Cheese, Chopped Bacon, Grilled Portabella Mushrooms, Grilled Chicken, Herbed Croutons, Focaccia Bread, Whipped Honey Butter, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Lemon Basil Vinaigrette, Grilled Onion Vinaigrette, Caesar Dressing). The dessert is tres leches cake
  • There will be a cash bar (wine/beer and softdrinks).

 

Food Service

  • The club's restaurant will be open throughout the event (cash/credit).

 

NYSGA Official-In-Charge

Andrew Hickey, NYSGA Assistant Executive Director

andrew@nysga.org

(315) 481-1152