NYS Boys' & Girls' Junior Amateur Championships

Host: Seven Oaks Golf Club

Dates: July 24-25, 2018

Deadline: Tuesday, June 19th at 5:00pm

Fee: $0 to Qualify, $100 fee for players who advance to Seven Oaks

 

Entry Information

 

Format

36 holes of individual stroke play.

 

Cost

There is no cost to qualify. Players who advance through qualifying to compete in the championship will be charged $100.

 

Eligibility

Open to male and female amateur golfers who are residents of New York State or, if not a resident, are dues paying members of an NYSGA member club. Entrants must have an active USGA Handicap Index, click here to register for one free of charge.

 

Divisions and Age Requirements

Boys' Junior (Ages 15-18)

Boys' Sub-Junior (Ages 14 & Under)

Girls Junior (Ages 18 & Under)

 

Note: The age division a player is eligible for is determined by their age as of July 25, 2018.

 

Sectional Qualifying

Non-exempt players must qualify (18 holes of individual stroke play) at one of the sectional qualifying sites listed below in order to compete in this championship. A player may attempt to qualify only once.

 

Albany | Town of Colonie | July 9

Binghamton* | Links at Hiawatha | July 1

Buffalo* | Lancaster CC | July 2

Finger Lakes* | Wayne Hills CC | June 30

Mid-Hudson* | Powelton Club | July 12

N. Country* | Malone GC | June 26

Rochester | Eagle Vale GC | June 26

Syracuse* | Seven Oaks GC | June 27

Utica* | Yahnundasis GC | June 29

Watertown* | Ives Hill CC | June 27

 

*Denotes a DUAL QUALIFIER (NYS Men's Amateur & Boys' Junior Amateur). Boys' junior golfers (ages 15-18) may attempt to qualify for both championships simultaneously. Entrants must register for both championships prior to the entry deadline and meet any eligibility requirements.

 

Exempt Players

Players who are exempt are not required to qualify and must select the EXEMPT PLAYERS division during the registration process. Listed below are the exemption categories.

 

  • Boys' Junior Exemptions
    • Top-10 finishers (and ties) from the 2017 NYS Boys' Junior Amatuer Championship
    • Winner and runner-up of the 2017 NYS Boys' Sub-Junior Amateur Championship
  • Boys's Sub-Junior Exemptions
    • Top-5 finishers (and ties) from the 2017 NYS Boys' Sub-Junior Amateur Championship
  • Girls' Junior Exemptions
    • Top-10 finishers (and ties) from the 2017 NYS Grils' Junior Amateur Championship
  • Overall Exemptions
    • Past winners of the NYS Boys Junior, Sub-Junior, or Girls' Junior Amateur Championships
    • 2018 NYSPHSAA Boys Golf Championship top-5 finishers (and ties)
    • 2018 NYSPHSAA Girls' Golf Championship top-10 finishers (and ties)
    • 2018 NYS PGA Junior Championship winners
    • Special Exemptions

 

Entry Deadline

June 19, 2018 at 5:00 pm

 

Caddies and Carts

A player is prohibited from using a caddie and/or automotive golf cart during qualifying or championship rounds (including the championship practice round).

 

The use of pull carts is approved.

 

Prizes

Trophies are awarded to the overall winner and runner-up in each division. Trophies are also awarded to the following age divisions for both boys and girls: 18, 17, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12 & Under.

 

Refund Policy

The entry fee will be refunded if a team withdraws prior to the close of entries, less a $10 service fee.