2021 New York State
Men's Amateur Championship
Schuyler Meadows Club (Loudonville) | August 10-12
Memorandum to Players
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CHAMPIONSHIPS, FORMAT, AND CUT INFORMATION
This championship is a three-day 72-hole stroke play competition. There is a cut after 36 holes to the low 40 players and ties, and anyone within 10 strokes of the lead.
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, August 9
- 9:00am....................Practice facility open
- 9:00-4:00pm........... Registration
- 9:30-3:00pm........... Practice rounds
- 11:00-2:00pm......... Player lunch
- 7:30pm................... Driving range closes
Tuesday, August 10
- 6:00am....................Practice facility open
- 6:30am....................Registration opens
- 7:30-9:30am............Round 1 from tee #1 and #10
- 11:00-3:00pm..........Player lunch
- 12:30-2:30pm..........Round 1 from tee #1 and #10
- 7:30pm................... Driving range closes
Wednesday, August 11
- 6:00am....................Practice facility open
- 6:30am....................Registration opens
- 7:30-9:30am............Round 1 from tee #1 and #10
- 11:00-3:00pm..........Player lunch
- 12:30-2:30pm..........Round 1 from tee #1 and #10
- 7:30pm................... Driving range closes
Thursday, August 12
- 6:00am....................Practice facility open
- 6:30am....................Registration opens
- 7:00-8:24am............Round 3 from tee #1 and #10
- 11:00-3:00pm..........Player lunch
- 12:15-1:39pm..........Round 4 from tee #1 and #10
- 6:30pm....................Award ceremony
PAIRINGS
REGISTRATION
Players who plan to arrive at Schuylyer Meadows on Monday, August 9 for practice rounds will register in-person with NYSGA staff by the pro shop. Players will be provided with their tee gifts, have their profile picture taken for online scoring, and be given final important notices and reminders. If a player cannot register in-person on Monday, they must do so by phone (315-471-6979) or email (champs@nysga.org). Failure to register may result in the forfeiture of your spot in the championship.
PRACTICE ROUNDS
To secure a practice round tee time, DO NOT CALL THE PRO SHOP. Players must register for a practice round via the website noted below, which will become active at 12:00pm on Thursday, July 29.
- Visit "Schedule Your Practice Round" under the "Pairings" menu option (active 7/29 at 12pm)
- Select your name from the search bar
- Select your desired tee time. You may add other player in the field to your grouping.
- If you need assistance, please call the NYSGA office at 315-471-6979.
CADDIES
A player may provide her own caddie. Contact the Schuyler Meadows Club profressional shop (518-785-8558) to request a caddie (limited availability). All caddies will be required to use an NYSGA bib during competition rounds. Bibs can be checked out at the registration table (license or a credit card is required as a deposit) prior to each round.
DRIVING RANGE
The driving range will be provided complimentary to players (see schedule for times). A shuttle service will be provided from the paddle tennis courts.
CONTESTANT LUNCHES
Lunch will be provided to contestants during practice and competition rounds. Lunch for spectators and caddies will be available for purchase (pricing TBA).
ON-COURSE WATER & SNACKS
Water bottles and fruit/snacks will be provided on the golf course for players/caddies only.
LOCKER RESERVATION
If you would like use of a locker at Schuyler Meadows, please email champs@nysga.org to reserve a space.
TRANSPORTATION/CART REQUESTS
Players must not ride on any form of transportation during practice or stipulated round unless authorized by the Committee. The optional condition prescribed in Section 8 of the Committee Procedures is in effect will be in effect. A disabled player or caddie may be permitted to use a golf cart as an accommodation to his or her ability. As required by the ADA, the NYSGA will evaluate such requests on a case-by-case basis.
PUSH CARTS
The use of a push cart, whether manual or electric, is permitted.
SPECTATORS AND CARTS
Spectators are encouraged to attend this Championship follow guidelines consistent with other golf competitions. 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, 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 an return the NYSGA Golf Cart Request Form at least 24 hours in advance.
ACCOMMODATIONS
The NYSGA does not have a group hotel rate assigned for this Championship (NYSGA members may use Affinity Travel Benefits to save on lodging). Listed below are a small sample of hotels in the region, their distance from the golf course, and the estimated commute time.
- Marriott Albany (4.5 miles/11 min)
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Albany Airport (6 miles/12 min)
- Crowne Plaza Albany (4 miles/9 min)
- Courtyard by Marriott Albany Airport (4.1 miles/9 min)
- Staybridge Suites Albany Airport (5.5 miles/11 min)
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 2019 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).
- PERSONAL APPEARANCE. Players must be neat in appearance with respect to personal grooming and clothing.
WITHDRAWALS
To withdraw, promptly notify the NYSGA (call 315-471-6979, or e-mail champs@nysga.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 or 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.
SCHUYLER MEADOWS CLUB
17 Schuyler Meadows Road, Loudonville, NY 12211
(518) 785-8558
Mike Rezey, GMAA
Steve Jensen, PGA
Jeff Joedicke, GCSAA
NYSGA STAFF IN CHARGE
Andrew Hickey, NYSGA Assistant Executive Director
andrew@nysga.org
(315) 481-1152
NYSGA CONTACT
Dan Mort, USGA P.J. Boatwright, Jr Intern
dmort@nysga.org
(315) 471-6979