2023 BDGA Match Play Championship
East Aurora Country Club
August 17-19, 2023
Terms of the Competition
ELIGIBILITY
This championship is open to male amateur golfers who meet the following requirements:
- Membership: All players must have an active USGA GHIN Handicap at a BDGA Member Club, or reside in a BDGA territory and have an active GHIN Handicap through the NYSGA eClub - WNY (Residency Required). Canadian citizens must belong to a BDGA member club.
- Age: To compete in the Senior Division, players must be at least 50 years old as of August 17, 2023.
- USGA Handicap Index: There are no Handicap Index requirements.
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.
- Entry Fee: $140. This includes the green fees, cart, prizes, and awards.
- Deadline: Entries must be received prior to the deadline (12PM EST on Friday, August 11, 2023). Late entries will not be accepted, regardless of reason.
- Refund Policy: The entry fee, less a $20 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 of this championship is match play.
FIELD SIZE AND SEEDING
Each division (see below) is limited to 16 players. Seeding is based on the 2023 points standings. If all players are not on the points standings, they will be ordered by USGA Handicap Index as of the entry deadline.
DIVISIONS
There are two Men's divisions in this championship: Open Division (all ages) and Senior Division (ages 50+).
TEES
Open division will play from the Blue Tees (~6,400y), the Senior division will play from the Yellow Tees (~5,700y).
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.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Round of 16: Thursday, August 17 // Tee times begin at 11:00am
Quarterfinals: Friday, August 18 // Tee times begin at 12:00pm
Semifinals & Finals: Saturday, August 19 // Morning Tee times begin at 9:00am & Afternoon approx. 1:30pm
TEE TIME REQUESTS
The BDGA will make every effort to accommodate tee time requests, which must be submitted no later than 12PM on Friday, August 11th (click here). Pairing requests will not be accepted.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
There is no food & beverage included in the event.
GOLF CARTS AND DRIVING RANGE
The use of golf carts and the driving range is included in the entry fee.
AWARDS AND PRIZES
The champion and runner-up will each receive a trophy. Additional top finishers will receive prizes as gift certificates from the pro shop.
RANKINGS
The 2023 BDGA Match Play Championship is a World Amateur Golf Ranking ranked event.
EAST AURORA COUNTRY CLUB
300 Girdle Rd., East Aurora, NY 14052
(716) 652-6800
David Jones, PGA
BDGA OFFICIAL-IN-CHARGE
Mike Dirkes, NYSGA Manager of Regional Associations
(315) 220-0047
Mdirkes@nysga.org