PLAYER INFORMATION

ELIGIBILITY
This invitation is open to active high school junior golfers with an excellent competitive history.

FORMAT, TIES & DIVISIONS

  • Format: 36 holes, individual stroke play.
  • Ties: Ties for the winner are broken by sudden-death playoff.
  • Divisions: There is a division for boys and girls.


RULES
The USGA Rules of Golf will govern play. Andrew Hickey (NYSGA staff) will serve as the lead Rules Official, supported  by a team of trained volunteers available to assist players and answer questions.


SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

  • 7:00am……….....…...  Registration and Practice Facilities Open
  • 8:30am................... Round 1 (Shotgun)
  • 12:30-1:15pm......... Lunch
  • 1:30pm................... Round 2 (Shotgun)
  • 6:00pm................... Awards Ceremony

 

PRACTICE FACILITIES

The club's driving range, practice putting greens, and short-game area are available to contestants. The range is limited to 230 yards—please do not play any shot that could clear the protective net at the far end.

 

LIVE SCORING USING GOLF GENIUS
One player in each group is responsible for entering unofficial scores for every player in the group via the Golf Genius app. Please download the app before arriving at the course; your scoring code will be printed on your scorecard.

CONTESTANT LUNCH & ON-COURSE REFRESHMENTS

A complimentary lunch is provided between rounds for contestants. Snacks and refreshments are staged on the course during both rounds.

 

CADDIES, CARTS & PUSH CARTS
Caddies and riding carts are not permitted. Push carts are permitted.

ATTIRE

  • Boys: Golf shirts must always be tucked in, shorts must be at Bermuda length, and golf hats must not be worn in the clubhouse.
  • Girls: Traditional golf shirts with collars or sleeves; sleeveless shirts with a collar, crew neck or high neck are permitted. Slacks and Bermuda-length (i.e., exceeding fingertip length) golf dresses, skirts, skorts and shorts are acceptable


CODE OF CONDUCT
There is a zero tolerance for foul language, club throwing or slamming, and poor sportsmanship.

COURSE CARE
Players are expected to leave the course as they found it. Please replace all divots (or fill them with the sand/seed mix provided), repair your ball mark and one other on every green, and rake bunkers before exiting. Caring for the course is part of competing with respect for Onondaga, the field, and the game.

CELL PHONES
The use of cell phones is limited to texting and use for Live Scoring. Phone calls are to be made in vehicles or phone booths located in the clubhouse.

LOCKER ROOMS
Contestants may use the locker facilities to change and put on golf shoes.

 

AWARDS CEREMONY
A brief awards ceremony will be held on the patio overlooking the 18th green immediately after the final round concludes


CLUB VOLUNTEERS (MARSHALS)
Club members serving as Marshals will be on the course to assist with pace of play, rules questions, and general etiquette.


SPECTATORS

Spectators—including parents and coaches—are welcome to follow the competition anywhere on the course, but must remain outside the ropes, well clear of play. Spectators may not walk alongside a player or give instructions or advice. Golf attire is requested (no denim or cargo shorts). Cell phone use is limited to texting; calls may be taken in vehicles or the clubhouse phone booths.