Qualifying Information
To compete in the 2019 NYS Boys' Junior Amateur Championship at Seven Oaks Golf Club, non-exempt players must advance through sectional qualifying. Listed below is an overview of the sectional qualifying rules, conditions, and schedules.
| ..........Host.Club.(Region).......... | ...Date.... | Spots | Tees | PGA.Professional | Golf.Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yahnundasis GC (Utica) | June 28 | 6 |
Black 6,811 yards |
Chris Krause, PGA | 315-732-3950 |
| Chautauqua - Lake (Jamestown) |
June 29 |
1 |
Blue 6,535 yards |
Troy Moss, PGA | 716-357-6211 |
| Watertown GC (Watertown) | June 29 |
1 |
Blue 6,376 yards |
Lanie Gerkin-Cahill | 315-782-4040 |
| Links at Hiawatha (Binghamton) | June 30 |
5 |
Blue 6,586 yards |
JB Bump |
607-687-6952 |
| Wayne Hills CC (Finger Lakes) | June 30 |
2 |
Blue 6,638 yards |
Tim Phelps, PGA |
315-946-6944 |
| Tuscarora GC (Syracuse) | July 1 | 4 | Blue 6,314 yards | Jeremy Kern, PGA | 585-624-3770 |
| Colonie G&CC (Albany) | July 1 |
7 |
Black 6,847 yards |
Frank Mellet, PGA |
518-765-4103 |
| Mill Pond GC (Long Island) | July 2 |
5 |
Blue 6,304 yards |
Jimmy Batjer | 631-732-8249 |
| Willowbrook GC (Buffalo) | July 2 | 6 | Black 6,525 yards | James Furlong |
716-434-0111 |
| Elmira CC (Elmira) | July 7 |
2 |
Black 6,687 yards |
Ray Sherman | 607-734-7777 |
| Malone - East (N. Country) | July 14 |
2 |
Blue 6,545 yards |
John Dotte, PGA | 518-483-2926 |
| Mendon GC (Rochester) | July 15 |
6 |
Blue 6,645 yards |
Jeremy Kern, PGA | 518-483-2926 |
| Wiltwyck GC (Hudson Valley) | July 16 |
7 |
Blue 6,578 yards | Luke Burbach, PGA | 845-331-7878 |
Entry Fee
There is no fee to qualify (FREE!). Players who qualify will be charged a fee of $125 to participate in the championship.
Format
The format is 18 holes of individual stroke play.
Ties
Any players tied for the last qualifying spot or any alternate position (2 alternates for fields with over 10 players, 1 alternate for fields under 10 players) will compete in a hole-by-hole playoff to determine who advances. If a playoff is impossible due to weather or darkness, the USGA method of matching scorecards will be used.
Advancing Players
Players who advance through qualifying will be emailed with instructions on how to register for the championship.
Pairings
Will be posted on this website and emailed directly to participants shortly after the close of entries.
Practice Rounds
The availability and pricing of practice rounds is set at the discretion of the host club. Please contact the club for more information.
Golf Carts
Are not permitted.
Push Carts
Players are permitted to use push carts, whether motorized or manual, during this qualifier.
Caddies
Are not permitted.
Dress Code
Players are required to wear neatly pressed, traditionally accepted golf attire. If a contestant is found to be wearing clothing contrary to this code, or is wearing acceptable clothing in a non-traditional manner, he will be asked to make the necessary corrections or risk the penalty of disqualification.