TERMS OF THE COMPETITION
ELIGIBILITY
This championship is open to teams consisting of four male amateur golfers who are at least 55 years old as of September 16, 2025 and are members of the same SDGA member club.
ENTRIES, DEADLINE, AND REFUND POLICY
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Entries: An entry must be submitted with payment prior to the deadline. Late entries will not be accepted, regardless of reason.
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Entry Fee: $320 per team. This includes one round of golf, cart, prizes, and awards.
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Deadline: Entries must be received prior to the deadline (12PM EST on Wednesday, September 10, 2025). Late entries will not be accepted, regardless of reason.
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Refund Policy:
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Withdrawal PRIOR TO entry deadline: Entry fee less $20
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Withdrawal AFTER entry deadline: Entry fee less $50
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Withdrawal WITHIN 2 DAYS of the competition: No Refund
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FORMAT
This championship's format is 18 holes. Two teams of two. Each team will compete using a Best Ball format. Both best ball scores are counted towards the team score. The team with the lowest combined Best Ball score will be declared the champion. Ties will be broken by the lowest of the two, two man team Best Ball scores. If there is still a tie, the lowest 9 hole Best Ball scores will be compared. If a tie still exists, both two man team Best Ball scores will be used as an aggregate score starting from the 1st handicap hole and working back until the tie is broken.
Tees
White Tees (Yardage ~ 6,100 yds), ages 55-64
Gold Tees (Yardage ~ 5,700 yds), ages 65+
FIELD SIZE
There is one team per SDGA member club limit, max of 20 teams. If the 20 team max is not met, clubs may enter a second team based on a wait list.
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 provide access to a certified USGA Rules Official to provide rulings and answer questions.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Tuesday, September 16 // 9:00 AM Shotgun start
FOOD & BEVERAGE
The club's halfway house will be open during the event (cash only). There will be light hors d'oeuvres included post round.
GOLF CARTS
The use of a cart is included in the entry. All players must ride.
RANGE
Available for purchase in the pro shop.
AWARDS
A plaque will be awarded to the winning team for display at their home course. Pro shop credit will be awarded to top finishers.
VESPER HILLS GOLF CLUB
4291 Octagon Road, Tully, NY 13159
(315) 696-8328
SDGA OFFICIAL-IN-CHARGE
Jack Corcoran, NYSGA Manager of Regional Associations
jcorcoran@nysga.org