2023 BDGA Senior Championship

Niagara Frontier Golf Club | Aug. 31 - Sept. 1, 2023

 

 

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 a BDGA territory and have an active GHIN Handicap through the NYSGA eClub - WNY (Residency Required). Canadian citizens must belong to a BDGA member club.
  • Age: Entrants must be at least 50 years of age as of August 31st, 2023.
  • USGA 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, a meal, prizes, and awards.
  • Deadline: Entries must be received prior to the deadline (12PM EST on Friday, August 25, 2023). Late entries will not be accepted, regardless of reason.
  • Refund Policy: The entry fee, less a $20 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 is 36 holes of individual stroke play.

 

DIVISIONS AND TEES

There are three divisions in this championship that will compete from different sets of tees:

  • Seniors (50-59): Blue Tee (6,500y)
  • Legends Division (60-69): White Tees (6,200y)
  • Masters (ages 70+): Gold Tees (5,500y)

 

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

Thursday, August 31st // Round 1 // Tee Times begin 9:00am

Friday, September 1st // Round 2 // Tee Times begin 9:00am 

 

TEE TIME REQUESTS
The BDGA will make every effort to accommodate tee time requests, which must be submitted no later than 12PM EST on Friday, August 25th (click here). Pairing requests will not be accepted.

 

PLAYER LUNCH

Player lunches will be provided to the players following the conclusion of their rounds.

 

GOLF CARTS AND DRIVING RANGE

The use of golf carts and the driving range is included in the entry fee.

 

PRIZES AND AWARD

The champion in each division will receive a trophy. Additional top finishers (based on the number of entrants) will receive prizes as gift certificates from the pro shop.

 

NIAGARA FRONTIER GOLF CLUB
1058 Lake Rd. Youngstown, NY 14174

(716) 745-3329
Timothy Engel, GM
Dan Antonucci, PGA
niagarafrontiergolfclub.com

 

BDGA OFFICIAL-IN-CHARGE
Mike Dirkes, NYSGA Manager of Regional Associations
(315) 220-0047
Mdirkes@nysga.org