2019 SDGA Senior Best-Ball Championship

Host: Beaver Meadows Golf Club (Phoenix, NY)

Dates: August 25-26, 2019

Entry Fee: $150 per team

Deadline: Tuesday, August 20th (5pm)

 

Terms of the Competition

 

ENTRY FEE

 

The entry fee is $150 per team. This includes two rounds with golf, access to the club's range,  lunch after Monday's round, prizes and awards(carts are not included).
 

ELIGIBILITY

This championship is open to teams consisting of two male amateur golfers who meet the following requirements:

• Membership: Players must be a member of the SDGA, by (1) belonging to an SDGA member club or (2) joining as a 2019 SDGA Associate Member ($100 fee).
• Age: Players must be at least 55 years old as of August 25, 2019
• USGA Handicap Index: Entrants must have an active USGA Handicap Index issued through a licensed golf club.

 

FIELD SIZE AND WAIT LIST

The field is limited to the first 34 teams to apply. After the field limit is reached, teams will be placed on a wait list in order by their time of registration

 

ENTRIES, DEADLINE, AND REFUND POLICY

• Entries: An entry must be submitted online with payment prior to the deadline. Late entries will not be accepted, regardless of reason.
• Deadline: The deadline to submit entries is Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at 5:00pm.
• Refund Policy: The entry fee, less a $20 service fee, will be refunded if a team withdraws 24 hours prior to the start of the event.

 

FORMAT AND DIVISIONS

The format is 36 holes of best-ball (referred to as four-ball under the Rules of Golf). There is no cut. There are two divisons; Senior (55+) and Super Senior (65+). Play will be from appox 6,100 yards for the senior division and 5,800 for the super senior division.

 

RULES

All play will be governed by the USGA Rules of Golf. Players will be provided a "Notice to Players" rules sheet containing local rules and conditions. The SDGA will have volunteer Rules Officials on the course to provide rulings and answer questions.

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Sunday, August 25 // Round 1 // Tee times start 12:00pm

Monday, August 26 // Round 2 // Tee times start 9:00am

 

GOLF CARTS

The golf cart rental fee is $20 per player, payable in the pro shop (payment options TBA).

 

RANGE

The use of the driving range is included in the entry fee.

 

AWARDS

Trophies will be awarded to the winners.

 

PRIZES

Gift certificates will be awarded to approximately the top-8 teams in the Senior division and the top-3 teams in the Super Senior division.

 

PLAYER LUNCH ON MONDAY

Player's will receive a complimentary lunch following Monday's final round.

 

FOOD & BEVERAGE

The club's restaurant availability and payment methods TBA.

 

SDGA Tournament Chairs

Larry Smith & Zach Vinal