2022 New York State
Men's Amateur Championship
Onondaga Golf & CC (Fayetteville) | August 9-11
Memorandum to Players
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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, and anyone within 10 strokes of the lead.
DRIVING AND PARKING AT OGCC
When entering/leaving the OGCC property, there is a stop sign that ensures you avoid being struck by tee shots from hole #5. Exercise extreme caution to avoid damage to your vehicle and interfering with play.
Due to limited parking space, we ask that you car pool with caddies and/or spectators (when possible).
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Listed below is the tentative schedule of events for this year’s championship. Please note that this schedule is subject to change. Any changes will necessitate an email to the field with an update.
Monday, August 8
- 9:00am....................Practice facility open
- 9:00-4:00pm........... Registration
- 9:30-3:00pm........... Practice rounds
- 11:00-2:00pm......... Player lunch
- 7:30pm................... Driving range closes
Tuesday, August 9
- 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
- 7:30pm................... Driving range closes
Wednesday, August 10
- 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
- 7:30pm................... Driving range closes
Thursday, August 11
- 6:00am....................Practice facility open
- 6:30am....................Registration opens
- 7:00-8:24am............Round 3 from tee #1 and #10
- 11:00-3:00pm..........Player lunch
- 12:15-1:39pm..........Round 4 from tee #1 and #10
- 6:30pm....................Award ceremony
PAIRINGS
Click here to view the starting times and pairings.
REGISTRATION
Players who plan to arrive at Onondaga on Monday, August 8 for practice rounds will register in-person with NYSGA staff by the pro shop. Players will be provided with their tee gifts, have their profile picture taken for online scoring, and be given final important notices and reminders. If a player cannot register in-person on Monday, they must do so by phone (315-471-6979) or email (champs@nysga.org). Failure to register may result in the forfeiture of your spot in the championship.
PRACTICE ROUNDS
To secure a practice round tee time, DO NOT CALL THE PRO SHOP. Players must register for a practice round via the website noted below, which will become active at 12:00pm on Tuesday, August 2.
- Visit "Schedule Your Practice Round" under the "Championship Info" menu option (active 8/2 at 12pm)
- Select your name from the search bar
- Select your desired tee time. You may add other player in the field to your grouping.
- If you need assistance, please call the NYSGA office at 315-471-6979.
CADDIES
A player may provide his own caddie but they are not required. All caddies will be required to use an NYSGA bib during competition rounds. Bibs can be checked out at the registration table (license or a credit card is required as a deposit) prior to each round.
DRIVING RANGE
The driving range will be provided complimentary to players (see schedule for times). This is a limited distance range, players must not carry the net as it will endanger golfers on hole #11. Any player found to be in repeat violation of this requirement may be subject to disqualification.
CONTESTANT LUNCHES
Lunch will be provided to contestants during practice and competition rounds. Lunch for spectators and caddies will be available for purchase (pricing TBA). The bar will be available (cash only).
YARDAGE BOOKS
Strackaline is offering a 20% discount on a custom Yardage + Green Combo Booklet. Order them directly via the NYSGA to save on shipping (click here) by August 2nd at 12pm. They will be delivered to players when they register at OGCC upon their arrival to the club.
You may also order directly (click here) to have them shipped to your address in advance.
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 Onondaga, 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.
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.
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 champs@nysga.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.
ONONDAGA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
7003 East Genesee St, Fayetteville, NY 13066
Mark Davies, GMAA
Ryan Hammerle, PGA
Rob Pierpoint, GCSAA
NYSGA STAFF IN CHARGE
Andrew Hickey, NYSGA Assistant Executive Director
andrew@nysga.org
(315) 481-1152
NYSGA CONTACT
Mike Dirkes, USGA P.J. Boatwright, Jr Intern
mike@nysga.org
(315) 471-6979
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