2026 BDGA Mid-Amateur Championship

Park Country Club | May 11-12, 2026

 

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 BDGA territory and have an active GHIN Handicap through NYSGA eClub of Western New York (Residency Required). Canadian citizens must belong to a BDGA member club.
  • Age: Entrants must be at least 25 years of age as of May 11, 2026.
  • Handicap Index: Have a USGA Handicap Index of 14.0 or less.

 

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: $155. This includes the green, cart and range fees, lunches, prizes and awards.
  • Deadline: Entries must be received prior to the deadline (12PM EST on Wednesday, May 6, 2026). Late entries will not be accepted, regardless of reason.

  • Refund Policy:

    • Withdrawal PRIOR TO entry deadline: Entry fee less $20

    • Withdrawal AFTER entry deadline: Entry fee less $50

    • Withdrawal WITHIN 2 DAYS of the competition: No Refund

 

FIELD SIZE AND WAITLIST

  • Field Size: 78 players
  • Determining Field & Waitlist Procedure: Registration for this Championship is NOT on a first come, first served basis. The field is selected "low-to-high", based on the player's Handicap Index as of the entry close date. A player's entry will be added to the Championship's pending registration field and their credit card will not be charged. When entries close on May 6th, all players will be ordered by their current Handicap Index by low-to-high. The 78 player's with the lowest Handicap Index will then be approved by charging their credit card the full entry fee. Approved player's will immediately receive an email confirmation confirming their spot in the Championship.
  • Waitlisted Players: Any player that that does not earn a spot in the field will be placed on a waitlist ordered by their Handicap Index and notified of their status and order by email.

 

 

FORMAT

The format is 36 holes of individual stroke play, with a cut to the low 30 players and ties after 18 holes.

 

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

Monday,  May 11 // Round 1 // Tee Times begin 8:00am

Tuesday, May 12 // Round 2 // Tee Times begin 8:00am

 

EXEMPTIONS

The winner of the 2026 BDGA Mid-Amateur Championship will be exempt into the 2026 NYS Men's Mid-Amateur Championship.

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

 

TEE TIME REQUESTS
The BDGA will make every effort to accommodate tee time requests, which must be submitted no later than 12PM on Wednesday, May 6th (click here). Pairing requests will not be accepted.

 

FOOD AND BEVERAGE

Boxed lunches will be available for players during both competition rounds. 

 

GOLF CARTS AND DRIVING RANGE

The use of golf carts and the driving range is included in the entry fee. The NYSGA's One-Seat Policy is in effect. 

 

PRACTICE ROUNDS

Practice Rounds will be available on 5/10. Tee times starting at 2:40pm. Cost: $115 + tax (Cart Included)

Please contact pro shop for practice round questions.

 

CADDIES

Players are allowed to bring their own caddies. 

 

SPECTATORS

Spectators are allowed. All spectators must walk. 

 

BDGA POY Points

This is a BDGA POY points event. Click Here to view points page.

 

PRIZES AND AWARDS

The champion and runner-up will each receive a trophy. Additional top finishers will receive prizes as gift certificates from the pro shop.

 

PARK COUNTRY CLUB
4949 Sheridan Drive Williamsville, NY 14221

Tommy Walter, Head Professional

(716) 632-2121
parkclub.org

 

BDGA OFFICIAL-IN-CHARGE
Jack Corcoran, NYSGA Manager of Regional Associations 
jcorcoran@nysga.org