TERMS OF THE COMPETITION

 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • This Championship is open to male and female amateur golfers who are 18 years old or younger as of July 3, 2024.
  • Golfers must have an up-to-date USGA Handicap Index from a NYSGA Member Club (Boys' 18U - 8.4 max // Girls' 18U - 16.2 max)
  • Golfers must be either (1) a resident of New York State or (2) an active NYSGA Member. If entering from a public facility, or a club without real estate, the entrant must be a resident of New York. Proof of residency may be required.

 

ENTRY INFORMATION

  • Entries: All players must register online prior to the deadline (see below). Entries by mail or fax will not be accepted.
  • Fee: $150.
  • Deadline: Entries must be received prior to the deadline (12PM EST on Wednesday, June 5, 2024). 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 via phone or email (315-471-6979 or Champs@nysga.org).

    • PRIOR TO entry deadline: Entry fee less $20

    • AFTER entry deadline: Entry fee less $50

    • WITHIN 7 DAYS of the competition: None

 

FIELD SIZE, WAIT LIST, AND HANDICAP REVIEW

  • Field Size: 156 players (102 - Boys’ 18U, 54 - Girls’ 18U).
  • Field Selection: Registration for this Championship is NOT on a first come, first served basis. See below for how each division's field is determined.
    • Girls' 18U: Selected via "low-to-high", based on the player’s Handicap Index as of the entry close date.
    • Boys' 18U: Selected via Priority Based Entry (see below).
  • Handicap Review: A player may be subject to Handicap review if the do not have at least five scores posted since July 1, 2023. The NYSGA reserves the right to amend the field/waitlist at any time and for any reason.


ENTRY PRIORITY (BOYS' 18U)

#1 - Entries meeting the criteria below will be entered into the Championship on a first-come, first-serve basis up until the entry close date or the field is full. Any players registering from this entry priority list after the field is full will be placed on a wait list ordered by their time of entry submission.

  • Previous NYS Boys' 18U & 14U Junior Champions
  • Any actively ranked player in the USGA/R&A World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) (As of 4/15/2024)
  • Top 1,000 in AJGA Rankings (As of 4/15/2024)
  • Top 1,000 in Junior Golf Scoreboard (As of 4/14/2024)
  • Top 40 & ties, 2023 NYS Boys' 18U Junior Championship
  • Top 10 & ties, 2023 NYS Boys' 14U Junior Championship
  • Top 10 & ties, 2024 NYSPHSAA Boys' Golf Championship
  • Top 10 & ties, 2023 MGA Carter Cup
  • Top 3 & ties (SP) or Top 2 (MP) from the most recent (as of June 5, 2024) competitions below:
    • BDGA Jr SP Championship
    • BDGA Jr MP Championship
    • CNYPGA Jr PGA Champ Qualifier
    • LIGA Jr Championship
    • MGA Jr Championship
    • METPGA Jr PGA Champ Qualifier
    • NENYPGA Jr PGA Champ Qualifier
    • RDGA Jr Championship
    • SDGA Jr Classic
    • SDGA Jr District Championship
    • WNY PGA Junior Champ Qualifier
    • WGA Jr Champ
  • Qualified For:
    • 2024 NYS Men's Amateur Championship
    • Any USGA Championship in the previous since July 1, 2023
  • Selected by the NYSGA based on historical tournament accomplishments - click here to submit an exemption request.

 

#2 - Any additional available spots and alternates (only for boys ages 15-18) will be selected "low-to-high", based on the player’s Index as of the entry close date.

 

BOYS' 14U ELIGIBILITY

A boy who is 14 or younger can compete if they qualify via the Priority Based Entry criteria (#1) but will not be eligible by Handicap Index (#2).

 

CHAMPIONSHIP, FORMAT & SCHEDULE

  • Format: 54 holes, individual stroke play.
  • Course Yardage:
    • Girls' 18U: 5,744y - par 72 (73.7/129)
    • Boys' 18U: 7,050y - par 72 (74.6/136)
  • Cut: There is a cut after 18 holes in each division to:
    • Girls' 18U - Low 24 & Ties
    • Boys' 18U - Low 40 & Ties
  • Age Groups: In addition to competing in the overall Championship, players will also compete within the following age divisions: 15, 16, 17, 18.
  • Schedule: The tentative schedule of events is listed below.
    • ​​​​​​​Monday, July 1 // Practice Rounds
    • Tuesday, July 2 // Round 1 (18 Holes)
    • Wednesday, July 3 // Rounds 2 & 3 (36 Holes)
  • Ties: The player with the lowest score after regulation will be the champion. In the event of a tie for either 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.

 

2024 U.S. JUNIOR & GIRLS' JUNIOR AMATEUR EXEMPTIONS
The 2024 Champions will earn an exemption into the following 2024 USGA Championships (must remain age eligible):

 

           

 

RANKINGS
This Championship is ranked by World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR), the AJGA PBE and Junior Golf Scoreboard.

 

TOP-5 EXEMPT INTO NYS MEN'S AMATEUR
The top-5 players in the 2024 NYS Boys' 18U Junior Amateur Championship will earn an exemption into the 2024 NYS Men's Amateur Championship, played at Wanakah Country Club on July 9-11.
 

CADDIES. GOLF CARTS, AND PUSH CARTS

  • Caddies: The use of a caddie is approved for both divisions. Caddies must not be a parent or guardian.
  • Golf Carts: Prohibited for practice and competition rounds.
  • Manual Push Carts: Allowed (electric push carts are not permitted).

 

INFORMATION & PAIRINGS

Complete Championship details will be emailed to players and posted on this website after entries close. Pairing requests are not honored.

 

LINKS AT HIAWATHA LANDING

 

STRACKALINE YARDAGE BOOKS
NYSGA partner StrackaLine is offering players in this Championship a 20% discount off their Greens Guide and Yardage Book (USGA approved).

NYSGA POLICIES

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

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.
 

HISTORY

To view past results for these Championships, click here.

 

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