2022 New York State

Amateur & Senior Amateur Mixed Team Championship

Transit Valley Country Club (East Amherst) | June 7

 

Terms of the Competition

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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Gender: The Championship is open to teams consisting of one male and one female amateur golfer.
  • Membership: Players must be a member of the NYSGA, defined as either belonging to an NYSGA member club or an NYSGA eClub (NYS residency required of eClub members).
  • Age: The following age requirements are set for each division:
    • Amateur Division: None
    • Senior Amateur Division: Men and Women at least 55 and 50, respectively, as of June 7, 2022.
  • 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.
  • Entry Fee: $225 per team, which includes golf, cart, range, dinner, prizes, and an exclusive tournament player gift.
  • Deadline: Entries must be received prior to the deadline (12PM EST on Friday, May 27, 2022). 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.

 

FIELD SIZE, WAIT LIST, AND HANDICAP REVIEW

  • Field Size: 104 players (26 teams in both Championships).
  • Wait List Procedure:  The field will be comprised of the first 26 teams to register in each Championship. All subsequent teams to register will be placed on a wait list by order of entry.
  • Handicap Review: A player must have an active, up-to-date Handicap Index to be eligible for the net competition. Handicaps will be reviewed by NYSGA staff and may be subject to modification or rejection.

 

FORMAT, DIVISIONS, HANDICAP ALLOWANCE & TIES

  • Format: 18 holes of modified chapman stroke play (see below), gross and net
  • 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
  • Divisions: There are two divisions in this Championship: 9th NYS Amateur & Senior Amateur Mixed Team Championships
  • Handicap Allowances: 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
  • Ties: If there is a tie for the gross winners, there will be a hole-by-hole playoff. Ties for the net winners will be broken by the USGA method of matching scorecards.


PRACTICE ROUNDS

Transit Valley CC is offering practice rounds. There is limited availability, so please contact the pro shop at 716-688-7311 and identify yourself as a player in this field. The fee is $70 per player which includes a cart.

 

TEE MARKERS

  • Amateur Divison: Silver (Men), White (Women)
  • Senior Amateur Division: White (Senior Men), Green (Senior Women)

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - TUESDAY, JUNE 7

  • 11:30-1:10pm...............Registration/Practice Facilities Open
  • 1:10-1:20pm.................Announcements
  • 1:30pm.........................Shotgun Start
  • 5:00-6:00pm.................Dinner
  • 5:30pm.........................Awards Ceremony

 

PLAYER DINNER

There is a dinner included with the entry to immediately follow the conclusion of play. The menu will be posted when it is available.

 

HALFWAY HOUSE

The clubs halfway will be open starting at 11:00am. They will be accepting cash (try to bring exact change please) and can charge back to your club.

 

LOCAL RULES AND TERMS OF THE COMPETITION

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

  • Terms of the Competition: Click here to view online
  • 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.
  • 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.

 

CADDIES

The use of a caddie is prohibited.

 

CARTS

The use of a motorized golf cart is approved, payment for which is included in the entry fee.


NYSGA POLICIES

For a complete listing of NYSGA Championship Policies and Procedures, click here.

 

TRANSIT VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB

8920 Transit Road, East Amherst, NY 14051

Tina Gutekunst, GM
Jonathan Decker, PGA

Adam Mis, GCSAA
www.transitvalley.com

 

NYSGA CONTACT INFORMATION
315-471-6979

champs@nysga.org
 

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.

 

HISTORY

To view past results for these Championships, click here.

 

 

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