The 2018 NYSGA Amateur Series
Presented by St. Kitts & Nevis, home of the 2019 Admiral's Cup Am-Am & Pro-Am
Host Club: Orchard Park CC
Date: Monday, July 16th 2018
Start: 12:00pm shotgun start
Entry Fee: $90 per player
Deadline: Wednesday, July 11th at 5:00pm
Format and Rules
The format of this tournament is 18 holes of individual stroke play. The USGA Rules of Golf and any local rules adopted by the NYSGA govern play. A Notice to Players (rules sheet) will be provided on each cart.
Divisions and Tees
Players are assigned to tees based on the division they choose during registration. Players will not be permitted to change divisions after the close of entries.
- Men's Division - Blue Tees - 6,323 yards, 71.4/124
- Men's Senior Division - White Tees - 5,842 yards, 68.3/122
- Women's Division - Red Tees - 5,287 yards, 70.2/123
Registration
Players must check-in upon arriving at the club. Registration is beneath the NYSGA tent by the cart staging area.
Golf Carts
The golf carts at the club will be staged upon your arrival with cart signs to help you quickly locate your ride. Each cart will have a sleeve of logoed OnCore Avant golf balls, a bottle of Saratoga Spring Water, a Notice to Players (rules sheet), and the scorecard for the players in the other cart.
Driving Range
The use of the driving range is included in your entry. The driving range will open at 11:30am.
Schedule of Events
10:30am - 11:40pm.................. Registration and driving range open
11:40pm - 11:50pm.................. Announcements
12:00pm.................................... Shotgun start
5:00pm...................................... Awards ceremony
Food Service
There are no meals included in the entry for this tournament. The halfway house will be open for during the event (cash only) as will the patio during scoring (drink service - cash only).
Pace of Play Tips
In a shotgun start, the field is only as fast as its slowest group. It is essential that each player hold their group accountable for remaining in position behind the group in front of them, regardless of the group's position behind them.
- Play ready golf when it won't interfere with the play of another player in your group.
- Be ready to play when it is your turn! Prepare for your shot while other players in your group are playing.
- Announce and play a provisional ball if there is a chance your original ball may be lost or out of bounds.
- Don't delay play at the halfway house.
- Playing poorly is not an excuse to play slowly!
If you are unable to play a competitive round of golf in less than 4.5 hours, then you may lose the ability to register for future tournaments.
Rules Officials To Help During Play
The NYSGA has terrific volunteer Rules officials who will be available to help with rulings on the golf course and monitor pace of play. They are there to help, so feel free to ask them questions on the Rules or just say hello! The NYSGA will also provide the head official's phone number on each scorecard in case you have a question during play.
Returning Scorecards
The NYSGA is now utilizing two scorecards per group (two players per card). When the round is completed, the player keeping score must confirm the hole-by-hole scores with each player and then all three players (marker and two scorers) must sign the scorecard. Groups must return their two scorecards to the scoring area immediately upon returning to the clubhouse.
Do not delay in returning your group's scorecard as this will impact how quickly we can announce prizes.
Prizes and Breaking Ties
Ties are broken using the USGA recommended method of matching scorecards. The top-finishers will be awarded prizes immediately following the last group handing in their signed scorecards. Unclaimed prizes will remain at the host club pro shop for players to pick-up at a later date.
Care of the Course
Players must replace divots, repair ball marks, properly dispose of trash, drive golf carts responsibly; the goal is for us as guests is to make every effort to leave the course in better condition than it was before we started.