NYS Men's Mid-Amateur Championship

Host: Tuscarora Golf Club

Dates: September 27-29, 2019

Entry Fee: $175 ($100 qualifying fee + $75 championship fee)

Deadline: Thursday, August 15th at 5:00pm

 

Memorandum to Players

 

FORMAT & CUT INFORMATION
This championship is a three-day 54-hole stroke play competition. There is a cut after 18 holes (low 60 + ties) and after 36 holes (low 30 + ties).

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Listed below is the tentative schedule of events for this year’s championship at Tuscarora. Please note that this schedule is subject to change. Any changes will necessitate an email to the field with an update.

 

Thursday, September 26 - Registration and Practice Rounds

     9:00am............................ Driving range opens
     9:00am - 5:00pm............ Player registration
     9:30am - 3:40pm............ Player practice rounds

     11:00am - 2:00pm.......... Player lunch
Friday, September 27 - Round 1

     6:00am............................ Driving range opens
     8:00am - 9:30am............ Round 1 from tees #1 & #10
     11:00am - 3:00pm.......... Player lunch
     12:30pm - 2:30pm.......... Round 1 from tees #1 & #10
Saturday, September 28 - Round 2

     7:00am............................ Driving range opens
     8:00am - 11:30am.......... Round 1 from tee #1
     11:00am - 3:00pm.......... Player lunch
Sunday, September 29 - Round 3

     7:00am............................ Driving range opens
     8:00am - 9:30am............ Round 3 from tee #1
     12:00pm - 3:00pm.......... Player lunch

 

PAIRINGS

Pairings for Rounds 1 will be available and emailed to players on Friday, September 20th. Tee time requests can be accommodated (early/late) if a request is submitted via email to Adam Blackwell (adam@nysga.org) by September 17 at 5:00pm.

 

REGISTRATION
Players who plan to arrive at Tusacrora on Thursday, September 26 must register with the NYSGA. Players will be provided with their tee gifts, have their profile picture taken, and be given final notices and reminders.

 

If a player cannot register in-person on Thursday, please register to confirm your attendance by contacting Deb Spilman at (315) 471-6979 or deb@nysga.org.


PRACTICE ROUNDS

A complimentary practice round is available on Thursday, September 26 (players only).

 

To register for a practice round, click on "Schedule Your Practice Round" under the "Pairings" menu option. Select your name from the search bar and click on the open time you wish to register for. Players will also be able to add other registered players to their group.

 

If you need assistance, please call the NYSGA office at 315-471-6979.

DRIVING RANGE
The driving range at Tuscarora is limited to shots of 175 yards or less. An alternate driving range option will be provided

 

CADDIES
A player may provide his own caddie. No caddies are available through the host club. All caddies will be required to use an NYSGA bib during practice and competition rounds. Bibs can be checked out at the NYSGA office (license is required).

 

GOLF CARTS
The use of a golf cart is approved for this Championship. The fee is $20 per player (cash/credit), payable in the pro shop. The NYSGA's 'One-Seat' Cart Policy is in effect.

NYSGA 'ONE-SEAT' CART POLICY
The NYSGA's 'One-Seat' Policy is in effect. This policy permits either the player or his caddie to ride, but not both at the same time. If there are only two players riding in a group, they will be required to take one cart. Exceptions to this policy are made when the player's caddie has been approved for a handicap cart (see below).


RANGE

The range will be provided complimentary to players (see schedule for times).

 

LOCKER ROOM

Players will have access to guest lockers (marked w/signs in locker room).

 

CONTESTANT LUNCHES

Lunch will be provided for all contestants on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11:00am until 3:00pm. Contestants must check-in at the registration table at lunch to receive this complimentary meal. Lunch will be served in the Tuscarora clubhouse.

 

Lunch for spectators and caddies will be available for purchase ($18).

 

ON-COURSE WATER & SNACKS

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

 

TRANSPORTATION/CART REQUESTS

Players must not ride on any form of transportation during a 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. For more information, see the Championship's Informational PDF.
 

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 is willing to 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 to Jim Ironside (see below).

 

ACCOMMODATIONS

The NYSGA does not have a group hotel rate assigned for this Championship. Local hotel recommendations are noted below:

 

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.

 

WITHDRAWALS

To withdraw, promptly notify the NYSGA (call 315-471-6979, or e-mail adam@usga.org). Failure to do so may result in disqualification from future NYSGA competitions.

 

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.

 

NYSGA STAFF IN CHARGE

Andrew Hickey, NYSGA Assistant Executive Director

andrew@nysga.org

(315) 481-1152

 

NYSGA CONTACTS

Jim Ironside, NYSGA Tournament Director

jim@nysga.org

(315) 471-6979

 

Adam Blackwell, USGA P.J. Boatwright, Jr Intern

adam@nysga.org

(315) 471-6979