MEMORANDUM TO PLAYERS
FORMAT & DIVISIONS
This championship is a two-day 36-hole stroke play competition with two divisions: Senior (ages 50-64) and Super Senior (ages 65+).
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Listed below is the tentative schedule of events for this year’s Championship. Any substantial changes will be reported to players via email/text.
Monday, August 21
- 8:00am.............… Registration opens
- 8:59-10:02am......Practice round tee times
- 10:58-12:01pm....Practice round tee times
- 12:57-2:00pm......Practice round tee times
- 6:00pm............... Cocktail reception
- 7:00pm............... Contestant dinner
Tuesday, August 22
- 8:00am.............… Driving range opens (Lake Placid Club)
- 9:40am.........….… Announcements
- 10:00am….......… Round 1 (shotgun start)
Wednesday, August 23
- 8:00am.............… Driving range opens (Lake Placid Club)
- 9:40am.........….… Announcements
- 10:00am…......… Round 2 (shotgun start)
- 3:00pm............... Awards ceremony
PAIRINGS
Click here to view the pairings.
REGISTRATION
Players who plan to arrive at The Whiteface Club & Resort on Monday, August 21 for practice rounds will register in-person with NYSGA staff by the pro shop. Players will be provided with their tee gifts and receive other important information. If you can't register in person, please email champs@nysga.org to do so online.
PRACTICE ROUNDS
A complimentary practice round is available on Monday, August 21. You may only schedule practice round tee times online via this website (registration opens Friday, August 11 at 12pm). DO NOT CALL THE PRO SHOP.
- Visit "Schedule Your Practice Round" under the "Pairings" menu option
- Select your name from the search bar
- Select your desired tee time. You may add other player in the field to your grouping. DO NOT remove a player without their permission.
- If you need assistance, please call the NYSGA office at 315-471-6979.
COURSE YARDAGE
CADDIES
A player may provide her 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).
NO RANGE AT WHITEFACE - ALTERNATE RANGE AVAILABLE
There is no driving range at Whiteface. There is an area to hit short pitch shots. The NYSGA is partnering with the Lake Placid Club to provide players with access to their range starting at 7:00am before each championship round. More information to follow.
PLAYER DINNER
The player dinner will be held Monday evening (see schedule). The menu will be posted when finalized. The attire is country club casual. Special requests (based on food allergies) can be sent to champs@nysga.org.
Guests tickets may be purchased at the player registration table for $50 (cash/check), paid at player registration.
ON-COURSE WATER & SNACKS
Water bottles and fruit/snacks will be provided on the golf course for players.
GOLF CARTS AND THE NYSGA 'ONE-SEAT' POLICY
The use of a golf cart for all rounds (including the practice round) is included in your entry fee. The use of a golf cart is mandatory.
The NYSGA's 'One-Seat' Policy is in effect. This policy permits either the player or her 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).
SPECTATORS AND CARTS
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, as 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 and return the NYSGA Golf Cart Request Form at least 24 hours in advance.
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 2023 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).
NYSGA POLICIES
For a complete listing of NYSGA Championship Policies and Procedures, click here.
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 for 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.
ACCOMMODATIONS
The NYSGA has partnered with Book Your Block to provide players access to discounted hotel options for this Championship.
WHITEFACE CLUB & RESORT
373 Whiteface Inn Lane
Lake Placid, NY, 12946
NYSGA CONTACT INFORMATION
315-471-6979
champs@nysga.org
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.
