2019 BDGA Play Day at Transit Valley
Host: Transit Valley Country Club
Dates: October 1, 2019
Entry Fee: $80
Deadline: Thursday, September 26th (5pm)
Terms of the Competition
ENTRY FEE
The entry fee is $80 . This includes the green, cart and range fees, lunch, and prizes.
ELIGIBILITY
This championship is open to male amateur golfers who meet the following requirements:
- Membership: Be a member of the BDGA, defined as either belonging to (1) an BDGA member club or (2) the NYSGA eClub of Western New York
- Handicap Index: There is no Handicap Restriction. To participate in the handicap division, players must have an active USGA Handicap Index.
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.
- Deadline: The deadline to submit entries is Thursday, September 26th, 2019 at 5:00pm.
- Refund Policy: The entry fee, less a $10 service fee, will be refunded if a player withdraws prior to the close of entries. No refunds are given after this time.
FORMAT
The format of this championship is 18 holes of individual stroke play with full handicap applied for the handicap division.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Tuesday October 1 // 1:00pm Shotgun Start
DIVISIONS
There will be both a scratch and a handicap division. Players will compete in both divisions. Prizes will be given based on a player’s best score in one of the divisions. For example, if a player finishes 5th in the scratch division and 4th in the handicap division, he will receive the 4th place prize. Players cannot win a prize in both divisions.
The scratch division will also compete for “Oncore Golf Race to the Porter Cup” points. Although not in a separate division for the tournament, points will be given for the “L & M Financial Race to the Senior Porter Cup” for the seniors in the event. Seniors can earn points in both the open and senior divisions.
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.
FIELD SIZE
The field of this championship is limited to 80 players. Players entering after the first 80 will be put on a wait list.
GOLF CARTS AND RANGE
Payment for use of golf carts and the range is included in your entry fee. Players may choose to walk if desired.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
The half way house will not be open during this event, snacks and soft drinks will be provided throughout the golf course.
GOLF CARTS AND DRIVING RANGE
The use of golf carts and the driving range is included in the entry fee.
PLAYERS DINNER
Player dinner will be held following the conclussion of their round.
PRIZES AND AWARDS
Top finishers in both divisions (based on number of entrants) will receive prizes as gift certificates from the pro shop.
SKINS
Players will have the choice to participate in Gross or Net Skins games (Optional)
BDGA CONTACT
BDGA Intern ,Jack Travers
bdga1921@gmail.com