*Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Erie County Amateur Championship has been CANCELED*

 

2020 Erie County Amateur Championship

Host: Grover Cleveland Golf Course, Mark Poloncarz (County Executive)

Dates: July 11-12, 2020

Entry Fee: $85 (Adults) / $50 (Juniors)

Deadline: Tuesday, July 7th (5pm)

 

Terms of the Competition

 

ENTRY FEE

The entry fee is $85 for adults and $50 for juniors. This includes the green fees and lunch (golf cart rental not included).

 

ELIGIBILITY

This championship is open to amateur golfers who meet the age requirements listed in the division section below.

 

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 Monday, July 7th, 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

The format is 36 holes of individual stroke play

 

DIVISIONS

Players will register for one of the five divisions listed below. Players will not be permitted to change divisions after the close of entries.

  • Men's Open Division
  • Men's Senior Division (ages 50+)
  • Women's Division 
  • Boys' Division (18 & Under) 
  • Girls' Division (18 & Under)

 

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.

 

TIES

If there is a tie for the winner in any division, a sudden-death will be used unless it is impossible due to darkness or course unavailability. Otherwise, ties will be broken using the USGA method of matching scorecards, which compares the last nine holes (10-18), then last six holes (13-18), last three holes (16-18), and last hole (18)

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Saturday, July 11 // Round 1 // Tee times start at 8:00am

Sunday, July 12 // Round 2 // Tee times start at 8:00am

 

 

PLAYERS LUNCHES

Players will be provided lunch both days. Choice of Hamburger or Hotdog, Chips and a Drink. 

 

BDGA POY Points

This is a BDGA POY points event.

 

NOTE: If you are 50+ years old, you only receive points in the division you sign up for.  If you play in the Men's Division, you will not receive points in the Senior Division, and vice versa.

 

BDGA OFFICIAL-IN-CHARGE
Jack Travers, Executive Director
(716) 957-2386 - Cell
Jack@nysga.org