MEMORANDUM TO PLAYERS

CHAMPIONSHIPS, FORMAT, AND CUT INFORMATION

This championship is a three-day 72-hole stroke play competition. There is a cut after 36 holes to the low 40 players and ties.

 

PRACTICE ROUNDS

A practice round is available on Monday, July 8. To secure a tee time, DO NOT CALL THE PRO SHOP.  Players may schedule their practice round as follows:

  • Visit Schedule Your Practice Round
  • Select your name from the search bar
  • Select your desired tee time. You may add other players in the field to your grouping. DO NOT remove players without their prior approval.
  • If you need assistance, please call the NYSGA office at 315-471-6979.


STARTING TIMES & GROUPINGS

Click here to view the starting times and groupings for Rounds 1 & 2.


WITHDRAWALS

To withdraw, promptly notify the NYSGA (call 315-471-6979, or e-mail champs@nysga.org).

REGISTRATION
Players must register by 4PM on Monday, July 8 either at Wanakah or by completing this Google Form.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

MONDAY, JULY 8 - PRACTICE ROUNDS

  • 8:30am...................Practice facility open
  • 8:30-5:00pm…….…. Player registration
  • 9:30-4:00pm.......... Practice rounds
  • 11:00-3:00pm.........Player lunch
  • 6:00pm................... Driving range closes

TUESDAY, JULY 9 - ROUND 1

  • 6:00am....................Practice facility open
  • 6:30am....................Registration opens
  • 7:30-9:30am............Round 1 from tee #1 and #10
  • 11:00-3:00pm..........Player lunch
  • 12:30-2:30pm..........Round 1 from tee #1 and #10
  • 7:00pm................... Driving range closes

WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 - ROUND 2

  • 6:00am....................Practice facility open
  • 6:30am....................Registration opens
  • 7:30-9:30am............Round 1 from tee #1 and #10
  • 11:00-3:00pm..........Player lunch
  • 12:30-2:30pm..........Round 1 from tee #1 and #10
  • 7:00pm................... Driving range closes
  • Cut applied after 36 holes to low 40 & ties

THURSDAY, JULY 11 - ROUNDS 3 & 4

  • 6:00am....................Practice facility open
  • 6:30am....................Registration opens
  • 7:30-9:00am............Round 3 from tee #1 and #10
  • 11:00-1:00pm..........Player lunch
  • 12:30-2:00pm..........Round 4 from tee #1 and #10
  • 6:30pm....................Award ceremony

DRIVING RANGE

The driving range will be provided complimentary to players (see schedule for times). The driving range may be limited in distance to ensure players on hole #10 are protected.
 

CADDIES & BIBS
A player may provide their own caddie. No caddies are available through the host club. All caddies will be required to use an NYSGA caddie bib during competition rounds. Bibs can be checked out at the registration table; a license or credit card is required as a deposit.

PARKING AT WANAKAH
Players are encouraged to carpool with caddies and/or spectators.

 

CONTESTANT LUNCHES

Lunch will be provided to contestants during practice and competitive rounds. Lunch for spectators and caddies will be available for purchase ($30 - cash only). There will be a cash bar. There is no food available to players on Sunday so please plan accordingly.

 

ON-COURSE WATER & SNACKS

Water bottles and fruit/snacks will be provided on the golf course for players/caddies only.

 

LOCKER RESERVATION
If you would like use of a locker at Wanakah, please email champs@nysga.org to reserve a space.

 

TRANSPORTATION/CART REQUESTS

Players must not ride on any form of transportation during practice or stipulated round unless authorized by the Committee. The optional condition prescribed in Section 8 of the Committee Procedures is in effect will be in effect. A disabled player or caddie may be permitted to use a golf cart as an accommodation to his or her ability. As required by the ADA, the NYSGA will evaluate such requests on a case-by-case basis.

PUSH CARTS

The use of a push cart, whether manual or electric, is permitted. A seat attachment must not be used.
 

SPECTATORS AND CARTS

Spectators are encouraged to attend this Championship follow guidelines consistent with other golf competitions. Spectators are expected to maintain a reasonable distance (at least 20 yards) from players and to always walk with or ahead of the group they are following. Spectators must not give players advice, doing so could result in the player being penalized. Spectators who are in breach of these recommendations may be subject to removal from the golf course.

 

The NYSGA will accommodate spectators with an ADA disability by allowing them to ride in their own golf cart. To request this accommodation, a spectator must complete an return the NYSGA Golf Cart Request Form at least 24 hours in advance.

 

ACCOMMODATIONS

The NYSGA does not have a group hotel rate assigned for this Championship. Listed below are a small sample of hotels in the region, their distance from the golf course, and the estimated commute time.

 

 

LOCAL RULES AND CONDITIONS
Listed below are a number of important Conditions of Competition and Local Rules for this Championship.

 

  • RULES OF GOLF; WHEN COMPETITION IS FINAL. Play will be governed by The Rules of Golf as approved by the USGA and R&A. Questions are to be referred to the NYSGA Rules Committee, whose decision will be final. The result of this Championship is final when the Championship trophy has been presented.
  • NYSGA LOCAL RULES AND TERMS OF THE COMPETITION (HARD CARD). Download the 2024 NYSGA Hard Card (click here).
  • GOLF BALLS; DRIVER HEADS. Model Local Rules G-1 and G-3 are in effect. Visit the USGA website for a list of approved golf balls (click here) and driver heads (click here).
  • PERSONAL APPEARANCE. Players must be neat in appearance with respect to personal grooming and clothing.

 

PACE OF PLAY

It is a condition that players must play without undue delay in accordance with guidelines established by the Committee. To view the NYSGA's Pace of Play Policy, click here.

 

EVACUATION PLAN
In the event of a discontinuance of play during this championship, players must adhere to the evacuation plan distributed by the NYSGA.

 

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.
 

CONDITIONS; TERMS; SCHEDULES

The NYSGA reserves the right to amend any of the conditions, terms, or schedules published for this Championship. The decision of the NYSGA in any matter will be final.

 

NYSGA

champs@nysga.org

(315) 471-6979