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2020 New York State
Boys' 18U Junior Amateur Championship
Seven Oaks Golf Course (Hamilton)
July 20-21, 2020
$150 Entry Fee
Terms of the Competition
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
1. Gender: This competition is open to male amateur golfers.
2. NYS Residency/Membership: Players must be either (1) a resident of New York State or (2) a dues-paying member of an NYSGA member club (Type I).
3. Age: Players must 18 or younger as of July 21, 2020.
4. USGA Handicap Index: Players must have an up-to-date USGA Handicap Index (no limit specified). Juniors can get one free by joining an NYSGA eClub.
ENTRY INFORMATION
Entries: All players must register online prior to the established deadline (see below). Entries by mail or fax will not be accepted. A player may only submit one entry. Any player found to have submitted more than one entry may be subject to disqualification.
Fee: $150
Deadline: Entries must be received prior to the deadline (5PM EST on Wednesday, July 8, 2020). Late entries will not be accepted, regardless of the 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.
SCHEDULE AND FORMAT
Format: 36 holes of stroke play (no cut)
Schedule: The championship's tentative schedule is listed below
- Round 1: Monday, July 20 (18 holes)
- Round 2: Tuesday, July 21 (18 holes)
Ties: In the event of a tie for the championship after 36 holes, a sudden-death playoff will be held immediately following play
FIELD SELECTION PROCESS
New: Qualifying has been canceled for the 2020 championship. The field will be selected primarily via exemptions with the remainder decided by USGA Handicap Index as of the entry deadline.
- Exemptions: The NYSGA will be expanding the automatic exemption categories and will consider special exemptions for players who submit their resume (click here for a template resume) to Matt Whaley (matt@nysga.org) by July 8, 2020.
- USGA Handicap Index: A number (TBD) of players will be selected by the low USGA Handicap Index as of the entry close date. The NYSGA will review each player's score history to ensure that it is up-to-date and accurate.
- Registration: All players must register for the championship before they will be considered for entry. No player will be charged until their entry is approved.
PRACTICE ROUNDS
New: The NYSGA executive committee has CANCELED the scheduled practice round.
CADDIES
The use of a caddie is prohibited.
GOLF CARTS
The use of a golf cart is prohibited.
PULL CARTS
The use of pull carts, whether manual or electric, is approved.
SCORING
All players will be required to record hole-by-hole scores using a mobile app (USGA's Tournament Management Golf Genius), available on Android and Apple App Stores.
PRIZES
1. Championship: The winner and runner up of the championship will receive a trophy.
2. Age Divisions: The winners of the following age divisions will receive a trophy: 18, 17, 16, 15, 14 & Under. Any ties for age division ties will be broken by the USGA recommended method of matching scorecards. Note that the overall winner and runner-up will not be eligible to win an age division trophy.
SPECTATORS
New: Spectators are limited to one (1) person per player.
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 is strongly discouraged. 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 (no exceptions).
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 (no exceptions).
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.