2023 BDGA Fred Silver Scholarship Fundraiser
Glen Oak Golf Course
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Terms of the Competition
ABOUT
This annual fundraiser allows the BDGA to provide college scholarships to talented, intelligent junior golfers. We hope you'll join us for an enjoyable, entertaining day on the links to support the BDGA's Scholarship Program!
ENTRIES, DEADLINE, AND REFUND POLICY
- Entries: An entry with full payment must be submitted online prior to the deadline. Late entries will not be accepted, regardless of reason.
- Entry Fee: $500 per team. This includes one round of golf, cart, lunch, dinner, prizes, and awards. Individuals may register for $125 to be paired with other individuals who can not field a team
- 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: FOUR-PERSON SCRAMBLE
The format is four-person scramble. Instructions for the ball to be played is outlined below:
- General Area: When the ball is in the general area (not in a penalty area, bunker or on a putting green), the ball may be lifted, cleaned and placed within one club-length of its original position, no closer to the hole. A ball may not be moved from a spot in the general area (fringe/rough) onto a green.
- Putting Green: When a ball is on a putting green, all players must putt from that spot.
- Penalty Areas and Bunkers: If a ball is in a bunker or penalty area, the ball must be played as it lies. The second ball must be dropped from knee height as near as possible to the spot of the first ball. The ball cannot be placed in a hazard.
- Unmarked Areas: Any unmarked areas are considered in the general area.
TIES
Ties will be broken using the matching of scorecards starting on the #1 Handicapped Hole.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Consecutive Tee Times begin at 11:00am
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 & BEVERAGE
Lunch will be served at the turn for all golfers, followed by dinner at the completion of the round.
GOLF CARTS AND RANGE
Payment for use of golf carts and the range is included in the entry fee.
SPONSORSHIPS
Tee sponsors are available for $100.
SPONSORSHIPS & DONATIONS
The BDGA is offering sponsorship opportunities for this event, including the sale of Tee Signs for $100. Donations, whether monetary or prizes for the raffle are greatly appreciated. For more information please visit Sponsorship Opportunities.
GLEN OAK GOLF COURSE
711 Smith Road, E. Amherst, NY 14051
(716) 688-5454
Anthony Schiro, PGA