MEMORANDUM TO PLAYERS

PLAYER/PARENT CONTACT INFORMATION
Click here to confirm the cell/email for both the player (if available) and a parent/guardian. Having unique contact information for both - kept strictly confidential and used only for Championship communications - is essential.


PRACTICE ROUNDS

A complimentary practice round is available on Wednesday, July 29. To secure a tee time, DO NOT CALL THE PRO SHOP.  Players may schedule their practice round starting time starting at 12PM on Wednesday, July 22 using the instructions below:

  • Visit Schedule Your Practice Round
  • Select your name from the search bar
  • Select your desired tee time. You may add other players in the field to your grouping. DO NOT remove players without their prior approval.
  • If you need assistance, please call the NYSGA office at 315-471-6979.

 

69TH NYS BOYS' 14U JUNIOR AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP

  • Format: 36 holes stroke play
  • Cut: None
  • Yardage: 5,997 yards (Par 72)
  • 2025 Champion: Francisco Cupp

 

4TH NYS GIRLS' 14U JUNIOR AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP

  • Format: 36 holes stroke play
  • Cut: None
  • Yardage: 5,568 (Par 72)
  • 2025 Champion: Natalie Wasik
     

COURSE YARDAGE

 

PAIRINGS & STARTING TIMES
Pairings and starting times for Round 1 will be released on Friday, July 24th.

 

WITHDRAWALS

To withdraw, promptly notify the NYSGA (call 315-471-6979, or e-mail champs@nysga.org). Failure to do so may result in disqualification from future NYSGA competitions.

 

REGISTRATION

Players must register by 3:00 PM on Wednesday, July 29 either at Cortland Country Club or by completing this Google Form.

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

WEDNESDAY, JULY 29 - PRACTICE ROUNDS

  • 11:00am............... Practice Facilities Open
  • 11:00-3:00pm...... .Player Registration
  • 12:00-1:50pm….... Practice round tee times

THURSDAY, JULY 30 - ROUND 1

  • 7:30am...........…….…  Practice facilities open
  • 8:30-11:00am.......... Round 1 from tee #1
  • 12:30-3:30pm.......... Player Lunch

FRIDAY, JULY 31 - ROUND 2

  • 7:30am...........…….…  Practice facilities open
  • 8:30-11:00am.......... Round 2 from tee #1
  • 12:30-3:30pm.......... Player Lunch
  • 4:30pm.................... Award Ceremony

CADDIES & GOLF CARTS
The use of a caddie and/or golf cart is prohibited for the official practice and championship rounds.

 

PUSH CARTS
The use of push carts is permitted. Motorized carts are permitted. 


DRIVING RANGE

The use of the Driving Range is included in the entry fee. 


FOOD SERVICE

A complimentary lunch is provided for players during official championship rounds. Additional F&B options for spectators will be published here when available.

 

ON-COURSE WATER & SNACKS

Water bottles and snacks will be provided on the golf course for players only.

 

SPECTATORS (NO CARTS)

Spectators are encouraged to attend this championship follow guidelines consistent with other golf competitions. Spectators are expected to maintain a reasonable distance (at least 20 yards) from players and to always walk with or ahead of the group they are following. Spectators must not give players advice, doing so could result in the player being penalized. Spectators who are in breach of these recommendations may be subject to removal from the golf course.

 

CARTS FOR SPECTATORS WITH DISABILITIES

The NYSGA accommodate spectators with an ADA disability by allowing them to ride in their own golf cart. To request this accommodation, a spectator must complete an return the NYSGA Golf Cart Request Form. The standard for a spectator cart is to have a NYS handicap placard. Only the approved spectator may ride and must follow all rules provided.

 

ACCOMMODATIONS

The NYSGA does not have a group hotel rate assigned for this Championship. Listed below are a small sample of hotels in the region, their distance from the golf course, and the estimated commute time.

  • Hampton Inn (Cortland) (3.2 miles/6 min)
  • Fairfield by Marriott Inn and Suites (Cortland) (2.9 miles/7min)
  • Holiday Inn Express (Cortland) (3 miles/5 min)

 

LOCAL RULES AND CONDITIONS
Listed below are a number of important Conditions of Competition and Local Rules for this Championship.

  • RULES OF GOLF; WHEN COMPETITION IS FINAL. Play will be governed by The Rules of Golf as approved by the USGA and R&A. Questions are to be referred to the NYSGA Rules Committee, whose decision will be final. The result of this Championship is final when the Championship trophy has been presented.
  • NYSGA LOCAL RULES AND TERMS OF THE COMPETITION (HARD CARD). Download the 2025 NYSGA Hard Card (click here).
  • GOLF BALLS; DRIVER HEADS. Model Local Rules G-1 and G-3 are in effect. Visit the USGA website for a list of approved golf balls (click here) and driver heads (click here).
  • PERSONAL APPEARANCE. Players must be neat in appearance with respect to personal grooming and clothing.

 

PACE OF PLAY

It is a condition that players must play without undue delay in accordance with guidelines established by the Committee. To view the NYSGA's Pace of Play Policy, click here.

 

EVACUATION PLAN
In the event of a discontinuance for dangerous weather (one prolonged horn), players will be directed to return to the clubhouse and with furthest players shuttled first by volunteers. For a rain delay (three airhorn notes), players must proceed to the nearest rain shelter - a course map and rain shelters will be noted on the reverse of the hole location sheet.

 

PLAYER CONDUCT

Players and/or their guests must conduct themselves in a reasonable manner at all times. Any excessive display of anger, vulgar language, club throwing, alcohol abuse, illegal drug use, lack of golfing etiquette or disrespect to a fellow player or any other individual may be grounds or disqualification from any tournament. The NYSGA reserves the right to revoke a player's tournament entry, without a refund, at any time for conduct deemed inappropriate or damaging to the NYSGA.

 

NYSGA

champs@nysga.org

(315) 471-6979