2018 NYS Women's Amateur &
Mid-Amateur Championships

Host: Yahnundasis Golf Club (New Hartford, NY)

Dates: July 11-13, 2018

Entry Fee: $100

Deadline: Tuesday, June 26th at 5:00pm

 

FORMAT

54 holes of individual stroke play.

 

CUT INFORMATION
There is a cut after 36 holes to the low 50% of the field in each division and anyone within 10 strokes of the lead.

 

ENTRY FEE

The entry fee is $100. This includes all practice and competitive rounds, range, lunches, tee gift and awards.

 

ELIGIBILITY

This championship is open to female amateur golfers who meet the following requirements:

  • Membership: Be a member of the NYSGA, defined as either (1) belonging to an NYSGA member club or (2) joining the NYSGA as an 2018 NYSGA eClub member. Note, to be eligible to compete as an NYSGA eClub member, entrants must also be a NYS resident.
  • Age: To compete in the Mid-Amateur Division, a player must be at least 25 years old as of July 11, 2018.
  • Handicap: Have an USGA Handicap Index (no limit) issued by the NYSGA member club.

 

CHAMPIONSHIPS

Players will compete in one of the two championships being conducted concurrently at Yahnundasis:

  • 89th NYS Women's Amateur Championship
  • 10th NYS Women's Mid-Amateur Championship

 

ENTRY DEADLINE

June 26, 2018 at 5:00pm. Late entries will not be accepted.

 

REFUND POLICY

The entry fee will be refunded if a player withdraws prior to the close of entries, less a $10 service fee.

 

HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Listed below is the tentative schedule of events for this year’s championship at Yahnundasis. Please note that this schedule is subject to change. Any changes will necessitate an email to the field with an update.

 

Tuesday, July 10

     9:30am - 3:30pm……..…….… Registration and Practice Rounds
Wednesday, July 11

     7:30am - 9:30am…….......…. Round 1 from tees #1 and #10
     11:45am - 2:30pm..…....…… Player lunch
Thursday, July 12

     7:30am - 9:30am…….....….… Round 2 from tees #1 and #10
     11:45am - 2:30pm……….…… Player lunch
Friday, July 13 - Round 3

     7:30am - 9:30am…………….… Round 3 from tee #1
     11:45am - 2:30pm……….…… Player lunch

     3:00pm……….….…............…… Awards ceremony

 

PRACTICE ROUNDS

A complimentary practice round is available on July 10, 2018. Players will be able to schedule a tee time through the NYSGA. Instructions to register will be emailed to players shortly after the entry deadline. Do not contact the host club to schedule a tee time.

 

PLAYER LUNCHES
A complimentary lunch is provide to players after each championship round.

 

GOLF CARTS

The cart policy for this championship has been established by the committee as follows:

  • 89th NYS Women's Amateur Championship: The use of carts is prohibited for all championship rounds. A player may use a cart during a practice round.
  • 10th NYS Women's Mid-Amateur Championship: The use of carts is approved. The cart fee is $20 and is payable to the Yahnundasis pro shop.

 

PULL CARTS

The use of pull carts, whether manual or electric, is approved for both championships.

 

CADDIES

The use of a caddie is permitted in this championship.

 

AWARDS

Trophies are awarded to the winner and runner-up in both championships.