TERMS OF THE COMPETITION

LINKS: QUALIFYING


ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
This Championship is open to (1) male amateur golfers who hold an (2) active, up-to-date USGA Handicap Index (6.0 max) issued through a licensed golf club in New York. Nonresidents of New York may be eligible, click here for the NYSGA's eligibility requirements.

 

ENTRY INFORMATION

  • Entries: Players must register online before the deadline. A player may only submit one entry, an intentional breach of this rule may result in disqualification.
  • Entry Fee: This championship employs a two-tiered fee:
    • Qualifying Fee: $125.
    • Exempt & Qualifying Player Fee: $250.
  • Deadline: Entries must be received prior to the deadline (12PM EST on Wednesday, June 3, 2026). Late entries can't be accepted, regardless of reason.
  • Refund Policy: Below is the NYSGA's Refund Policy if properly notified (315-471-6979 or champs@nysga.org):

    • PRIOR TO deadline: Entry less $20

    • AFTER deadline: Entry less $50*

    • WITHIN 7 DAYS: None

 

CHAMPIONSHIPS, FORMAT, & SCHEDULE

  • Format & Schedule: This Championship will be in two stages, at stroke play
    1. Sectional Qualifying - 18 holes: Non-exempt players must secure a spot via sectional qualifying (see below).
    2. Championship - 72 holes: This field consists of place-winners from sectional qualifying and exempt players.
      • July 6 // Practice Rd
      • July 7  // Rd 1, 18 holes
      • July 8 // Rd 2, 18 holes
      • July 9 // Rd 3+4, 36 holes
  • Cut: After 36 holes to the low 40-players and ties.
  • Ties: A tie for the Champion will broken by sudden-death playoff, held immediately following play.

 

SECTIONAL QUALIFYING SCHEDULE

All non-exempt players must qualify for the Championship. Once entries close, the number of qualifying spots available per qualifying site will be posted and emailed to players. Players tied for the last spot (maximum of 4) will also advance. If there are more than four tied players, the last qualifying spot will be determined using the USGA method of matching scorecards.

  • Albany | Colonie G&CC | Mon, June 22
  • Binghamton | Binghamton CC | Thurs, June 25
  • Buffalo | Lancaster CC | Mon, June 22
  • Long Island | TBA
  • Mid-Hudson | Philip J. Rotella Golf Club | Thurs, June 11 
  • Rochester | Mendon GC | Mon, June 15
  • Syracuse | Lakeshore Y&CC | Wed, June 17
  • Utica | Yahnundasis GC | Wed, June 10


LAST CHANCE QUALIFIER

Will be held on Sunday, July 5th - the site will be announced by May 1st.


2026 U.S. AMATEUR EXEMPTION & RANKINGS
The winner of the 2026 NYS Men's Amateur Championship will earn an exemption to compete in the 2026 U.S. Amateur Championship, played August 10-16 at Merion Golf Club in Philadelphia, PA. The top-3 finishers receive an exemption from local qualifying for the 2027 U.S. Amateur Championship.

 

This Championship is ranked by World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) and is a signature event on the Team New York points schedule.

 

        

CADDIES AND GOLF CARTS

  • Caddies: Are APPROVED for all stages of this Championship. The use of a caddie is not required. The host club does not have any caddies available.
  • Motorized Cart: Are PROHIBITED for all stages of this Championship.
  • Push Cart (Manual & Electric): Are APPROVED for all stages of this Championship. A seat attachment must not be used by the player or caddie, please remove it to avoid any breach of this Rule. Push carts must be kept off tee boxes, putting greens and fringes.


TRANSFERS
The NYSGA may permit a registered player to transfer their entry to another qualifying site, but they must follow the directions below:

  • Notify the NYSGA by email (champs@nysga.org).
  • The transferring player may be placed on an alternates list for the new site, or fill any openings.
  • Alternates are ranked by the time and date of receipt of entry.
  • A player can change qualifying sites up until 12pm (noon) of the day prior of the qualifying site the entrant was accepted to.

 

EXEMPT PLAYERS

  • Exemption Categories: A complete list of exemption categories and the players exempt from qualifying for the 2026 NYS Men's Amateur Championship. Exempt players must still submit an entry form prior to the entry deadline
  • Request a Special Exemption: Players who believe they qualify for a special exemption may submit a request for consideration. Requests must be accompanied by recent tournament history that demonstrates a competitive record worthy of exemption. The NYSGA reserves the right to modify exemption categories at its discretion.

 

INFORMATION & PAIRINGS

Complete Championship details, including information about practice rounds, pairings, starting times, and yardages played, will be emailed/texted to players and posted on this website after the entry deadline.

 

GLENS FALLS COUNTRY CLUB

 

STRACKALINE YARDAGE BOOKS
NYSGA partner StrackaLine is offering players in this Championship a 20% discount off their Greens Guide and Yardage Book (USGA approved).
 

NYSGA POLICIES

For a complete listing of NYSGA Championship Policies and Procedures, click here.

 

NYSGA CONTACT INFORMATION

315-471-6979

champs@nysga.org
 

CONDITIONS; TERMS; SCHEDULES

The NYSGA reserves the right to amend any of the conditions, terms, or schedules published for this Championship. The decision of the NYSGA in any matter will be final.

 

HISTORY

To view past results for the NYS Men's Amateur, click here.

 

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS

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