2022 New York State

Boys' & Girls' Junior Amateur Championship

Soaring Eagles GC at Mark Twain State Park (Horseheads) | July 26-27

 

Terms of the Competition

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Gender: Open to male and female amateur golfers.
  • Membership: Players must be either (1) a resident of New York State or (2) belong to an NYSGA member club or an NYSGA eClub (NYS residency required of eClub members).
  • Age: Players must be 18 years old or younger as of July 27, 2022.
  • USGA Handicap Index: Players must have an up-to-date USGA Handicap Index. 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: There are two fees for this championship:
    • $25 Qualifying Fee for non-exempt players (Boys' 18U Division only)
    • $150 Championship Fee required of all players applying for the Championship, including exempt and qualifying place winners
  • Deadline: Entries must be received prior to the deadline (12PM EST on Wednesday, June 22, 2022). 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 up to 7 days before event: Entry fee less $50. 7 Days before Event: No refund.

 

FORMAT, DIVISIONS, & TIES

  • Format: This Championship will be conducted over 36 holes of individual stroke play.
  • Divisions: There are three Division competing in this Championship:
    • Girls' 18U Division
    • Boys' 18U Division
    • Boys' 14U Division
  • Qualifying: Players in the Boys' 18U Division who are not exempt must earn a place in the Championship field by advancing through one of the sectional qualifying locations listed below. There is no qualifying required for players in the Girls' 18U or Boys 14U Divisions.
  • Age Groups: In addition to competing in the overall Championship, players will also compete within the following age divisions: 12 & Under, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18.
  • Schedule: The tentative schedule of events is listed below.
    • Monday, July 25 // Practice Rounds
    • Tuesday, July 26 // Round 1 (18 Holes)
    • Wednesday, July 27 // Round 2 (18 Holes)
  • Ties: The player with the lowest score for 36 holes will be the champion. In the event of a tie for the Championship, a sudden-death playoff will be held immediately following play. If there is a tie for the winner in the Age Groups, the tie will be broken using the USGA's method of matching scorecards.

 

CADDIES AND GOLF CARTS

The use of a caddie and/or motorized golf cart is prohibited for all practice and championship rounds. Push carts are permitted.

 

ADVICE IS NOT PERMITTED
Parents, spectators, and/or coaches are not permitted to provide instruction or advice during the official practice round or either Championship round. A player may be subject to penalty if he or she does not stop the offending spectator from providing advice.

 

INFORMATION & PAIRINGS

Complete Championship details, including information about pairings, starting times, and yardages played, will be emailed to players and posted on this website after entries close.

 

NYSGA POLICIES

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

 

ACCOMMODATIONS

The NYSGA does not have a group hotel rate.
 

NYSGA CONTACT INFORMATION

315-471-6979

champs@nysga.org

 

SOARING EAGLES GC

Mark Twain State Park

201 Middle Road, Horseheads, NY 14845

Steve Volpicelli, PGA

Robert Jacobsen, GCSAA

www.parks.ny.golf/3

 

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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