2020 BDGA Individual Championship
Host: Springville Country Club
Dates: July 16-18, 2019
Entry Fee: $180 (Men) / $120 (Women)
Deadline: Friday, July 10th (5pm)
Terms of the Competition
ENTRY FEE
The entry fee is $180 for men and $120 for women. This includes the green, cart and range fees, lunch, prizes, and awards.
ELIGIBILITY
This championship is open to male amateur golfers who meet the following requirements:
- Membership: Be a member of the BDGA, defined as either belonging to (1) an BDGA member club or (2) the NYSGA eClub - WNY (Residency Required).
- Handicap Index: Have a USGA Handicap Index of 12.0 or less (men) or 20.0 or less (women).
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 Friday, July 10th, 2020 at 5:00pm.
- Refund Policy: The entry fee, less a $10 service fee, will be refunded if a player withdraws prior to the close of entries. No refunds are given after this time.
FORMAT
Men: 54 holes at stroke play (cut after 36 holes).
Senior: Low Senior after 36 Holes.
Women: 36 holes of stroke play (no cut).
DIVISIONS
All male players will compete for the BDGA Men's Individual Championship. The low senior score (age 50 and above) for the first 2 rounds of the event will be the BDGA Senior Individual Champion. BDGA POY points will be given in both categories
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 BDGA will have volunteer Rules Officials on the course to provide rulings and answer questions.
FIELD SIZE
The field of the championship is limited to 80 players. There will be no qualifying. The field will be selected using USGA Handicap Index as of the Entry Deadline. There will be a cut after 36 Holes, to the low 30 Players and Ties.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (MEN)
Thursday, July 16 // Round 1 // Tee times 8-11:30
Friday, July 17 // Round 2 // Tee times 8-11:30
Saturday, July 18 // Round 3 // Tee times begin at 8:00am
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (WOMEN)
Friday, July 17 // Round 1 // Tee times 8-11:30
Saturday, July 18 // Round 2 // Tee times begin at 8:00am
GOLF CARTS AND RANGE
Payment for use of golf carts and the range is included in your entry fee. Players may choose to walk if desired.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
The half way house will not be open throughout the tournament. A boxed lunch will be provided to each player following their round.
GOLF CARTS AND DRIVING RANGE
The use of golf carts and the driving range is included in the entry fee.
CADDIES
The use of a caddie is not permitted.
PLAYERS LUNCHES
Player lunches will be provided to the players following the conclussion of their round.
PRIZES AND AWARDS
The champion, runner-up, and low senior will each receive a trophy. Additional top finishers (based on the number of entrants) will receive prizes as gift certificates from the pro shop.
SPRINGVILLE COUNTRY CLUB
14445 Route 219, Springville, NY 14141
(716) 592-2122
George Mintzer, Clubhouse Manager
Dave Thomas, PGA
www.springvillecc.com
BDGA OFFICIAL-IN-CHARGE
Jack Travers, Executive Director
(716) 957-2386 - Cell
Jack@nysga.org