2019 NYS Boys' & Girls' Junior Amateur Championship

Host: Seven Oaks Golf Club

Dates: July 23-24, 2019

Entry Fee: $125

Deadline: Tuesday, July 2nd at 5:00pm

 

Memorandum to Players


See the Terms of the Competition for more information.

 

FORMAT & CUT INFORMATION
This championship is a two-day 36-hole stroke play competition. There is no cut.

 

PAIRINGS
The pairings for the first round have been posted (click here).

 

CHAMPIONSHIPS AND TEES

Players will compete in one of the three Championships being conducted concurrently at Seven Oaks Golf Club:

  • 78th NYS Boys' Junior Amateur Championship - White NYSGA Tees (6,834 yards, Par 72)
  • 63rd NYS Boys' Sub-Junior Amateur Championship - Blue NYSGA Tees (6,012 yards, Par 72)
  • 57th NYS Girls' Junior Amateur Championship - Red NYSGATees (5,556 yards, par 72)
  • Click here to view the hole-by-hole yardage for each Championship

 

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, July 22 - Registration and Practice Round
     8:00am - 4:00pm……....… Player registration         

     11:00am - 3:00pm…….…  Player lunch     
     9:00am - 3:30pm……..…… Practice rounds

Tuesday, July 23 - Round 1

     7:30am - 9:00am……...…  Round 1 (Girls' & Boys' Sub-Juniors)

     11:00am - 3:00pm…….…  Player lunch     

     12:00pm - 2:00pm……..… Round 1 (Boys' Juniors)

Wednesday, July 24 - Round 2

     7:30am - 9:30am…………  Round 2 (Boys' Juniors)    

     11:00am - 3:00pm…...…  Player lunch     

     1:00pm - 2:30pm…..….…  Round 2 (Girls' & Boys' Sub-Juniors)

 

REGISTRATION

It is requested that players register in-person at Seven Oaks on Monday, July 22. At registration players will receive important information for the event, receive their tee gift, and have their profile picture taken for online scoring.

 

If a player cannot register in person on Monday, please register by calling Deb Spilman, NYSGA Administrative Assistant, at (315) 471-6979.


PRACTICE ROUNDS

A complimentary practice round is available on Monday, July 22. A player may schedule his or her tee time by selecting "Practice Round" menu option.  DO NOT CONTACT SEVEN OAKS TO SCHEDULE A CHAMPIONSHIP PRACTICE ROUND. If you need help, please contact the NYSGA office at 315-471-6979.

 

CADDIES
The use of a caddie during the practice and Championship rounds is not permitted. Spectators, including parents, must not give advice to players during their round. A breach of this Rule may result in a penalty to the player. A player in breach of this Rule during the practice round may be subject to Disqualification.


GOLF CARTS

The use of a golf cart during the practice or championship rounds is not permitted.

 

PUSH CARTS

The use of push carts is permitted.


DRIVING RANGE

The driving range will open by 8:00am on Monday, July 22 and daily at 6:30am beginning on Tuesday, July 23. Range balls will be provided compliments of the NYSGA.

 

Note: The driving range is located north of the clubhouse on East Lake Road. Players are responsible for their own transportation to and from the range.


SPECTATORS

Parents, siblings, friends and other spectators are welcome to attend this championship. Spectators are expected to maintain a reasonable distance (approximately 20 yards) from players and to always walk ahead of the group they are following. Spectators should avoid interaction with players during the round, as a player may be penalized if a spectator is considered to have given the player advice.

 

HANDICAP CART REQUEST FORM

Click here to download and print the form that must be completed for a disabled spectator requesting a handicap cart. Note that this form must be completed and returned no later than July 19th.


FOOD SERVICE

The club's restaurant (cash/credit) and halfway house (cash only) will be open throughout the championship. Breakfast will not be served.

 

ON-COURSE WATER & SNACKS

Water bottles and fruit/snacks will be provided on the golf course for players only.

 

PLAYER LUNCHES

Lunch will be provided for all contestants on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 11:00am until 3:00pm. Contestants must check-in at the registration table at lunch to receive this complimentary meal. Lunch will be served in the Seven Oaks clubhouse.

 

Lunch for spectators and caddies must be purchased off the restaurant's menu.

 

ACCOMMODATIONS

Listed below are local hotel options available to players:

 

CONDITIONS OF COMPETITION AND LOCAL RULES

Listed below are several important Conditions of Competition and Local Rules for this competition.

  • Notice to Players: Please check your starting tee for the Notice to Players and NYSGA Hard Card.
  • Conforming Clubs and Balls: Visit the USGA website (www.usga.com) for a list of approved golf balls and drivers for the competition.
  • Distance Measuring Devices: Are permitted.
  • One Ball Rule: The “One Ball Rule” will not be in effect.
  • Visit nysga.org/competitions-policies-and-procedures for more information.

 

DRESS CODE

The NYSGA will strictly enforce a tournament dress code with no exceptions. Collared shirts/mock turtle necks are required, and no jeans, denim, jogging outfits, or sweat pants are permitted. Shorts or pants may be worn.

 

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 use of tabacco, including e-cigaretts, is strictly prohibited. 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.

 

NYSGA STAFF IN CHARGE

Andrew Hickey, NYSGA Assistant Executive Director

andrew@nysga.org

(315) 481-1152