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2020 New York State

Amateur & Senior Amateur

Mixed Team Championship

Brook-Lea Country Club (Rochester)

June 22, 2020

$225 Team Entry Fee

 

Terms of the Competition

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

1. Gender: The Championship is open to teams consisting of one male and one female amateur golfer.
2. Membership: Players must be a member of the NYSGA, defined as either (1) belonging to an NYSGA member club or (2) joining as an NYSGA eClub member (NYS residency required of eClub members).

3. Age: The following age requirements are set for each division:

  • Amateur: There are no age restrictions to compete in this division.
  • Senior Amateur: Men (55) and Women (50) as of June 22, 2020.

4. USGA Handicap Index: Players must have an up-to-date USGA Handicap Index issued by their NYSGA member club (no limit).

 

ENTRY INFORMATION

Entries: All teams must register online prior to the established deadline (see below). Entries by mail or fax will not be accepted.
Fee: $225 per team, which includes golf, cart, range, dinner, prizes, and an exclusive tournament player gift.

Field Size: The field will be limited to the first 50 teams to register, regardless of Championship division. Any team to sign up after this limit has been reached will be placed on a wait list, which will be in order by time of entry.

Deadline: Entries must be received prior to the deadline (5PM EST on Monday, June 8, 2020). Late entries will not be accepted, regardless of reason.

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 via email at deb@nysga.org): Prior to Deadline: Entry fee less $20. After the Deadline: Entry fee less $50.

 

FORMAT, DIVISIONS, & TIES

Format: This Championship will be conducted over 18 holes at modified chapman stroke play (see definition below). There will be a net and gross winning team in each division (see below for Handicap allowances)

Divisions: There are two separate divisions in this Championship: Amateur (any ages) and Senior Amateur (men 55+, women 50+).

Ties: The team in each Championship with the lowest score for 18 holes will be the champion. In the event of a tie for the Championship, a sudden-death playoff will be held immediately following play. If there is a tie for the net Championship, the tie will be broken using the USGA's method of matching scorecards.

 

CHAPMAN STROKE PLAY

Two players play as partners, each partner plays from the teeing ground and plays the partner's ball for the second shot. After the second shot, partners select the ball with which they wish to score and play that ball alternately to complete the hole. This format is modified on par-3s, so that the decision as to which ball to play alternately must be made after the tee shot.

 

HANDICAP ALLOWANCES (NET COMPETITION)

The player with the lower Course Handicap is allowed 60% of their Course Handicap. The player with the higher Course Handicap is allowed 40% of their Course Handicap.

 

Example: On team A-B, Player A has CH of 10 and Player B has a CH of 18. 60% of Player A's CH is 6 (10 x 60%) and 40% of Player B's CH is 7 (18 x 40% = 7.2, rounded to 7) so the total is 13. Team A-B receives 13 strokes.

 

CADDIES

 

The use of caddies is permitted. No caddies are available through the host club.

 

GOLF CARTS

The use of a motorized golf cart is approved, payment for which is included in the entry fee. A player may walk but must stay in position with the group in front of them.
 

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 2019 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.

 

SPECTATORS

Spectators are always welcome at NYSGA championships. As a guest of the NYSGA and the host club, spectators are expected to dress in golf appropriate clothing and quietly follow players. Smoking and drinking alcoholic beverages should be kept at a minimum. Cell phones must be either turned off or set to silent. Follow your players from a distance (at least 20 yards) and stay in the rough or on the cart paths. Do not lag behind the players as this often delays players in the group behind. Spectator carts are not permitted, exceptions are only allowed if the Handicap Cart Request form (see below) is submitted seven days prior to the start of the competition.

 

HANDICAP CART REQUEST FORM

Click here to download and print the form that must be completed for a disabled spectator requesting the use of a motorized golf cart. Note that this form must be emailed at least seven days prior to the start of the competition.

 

PERSONAL APPEARANCE

Players must be neat in appearance with respect to clothing and personal appearance.

 

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.