100th BDGA Individual Championship

 Orchard Park Country Club | July 27-29, 2023

 

Terms of the Competition

ELIGIBILITY

This championship is open to male and female 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.
  • USGA Handicap Index: Have a USGA Handicap Index of 12.0 or less (men) or 20.0 or less (women).

 

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: This championship uses a two-tiered entry fee:
    • Qualifying Fee: $50. Players who qualify must pay the championship fee of $210
    • Dual Qualifying Fee (BDGA Individual & NYS Men's Amateur): $135. Players who qualify must pay applicable additional championship fees.
    • Exempt Player Fee: $210 for men and $135 for women. This includes green fees, cart, lunch, prizes and awards.
  • Deadline: Entries must be received prior to the deadline (12PM EST on Wednesday, July 12, 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.

 

FIELD SIZES AND QUALIFYING INFORMATION

The field for the BDGA Men's Individual Championship is limited to 78 players, and the field for the BDGA Women's Individual Championship is limited to 12 players. All non-exempt players must qualify to earn a spot in the Championship (Women are not required to qualify). Qualifying Information

 

*DUAL QUALIFIER (NYS MEN'S AMATEUR)

A dual qualifier allows players to qualify for both the BDGA Individual Championship & NYS Men's Amateur at the same time. To dual qualify, an entrant must select the Dual Qualifying Fee during registration. Dual qualifiers must meet the eligibility requirement for both Championships (USGA Handicap Index of 8.4 or less). 

 

EXEMPT PLAYERS

Players in the following categories are exempt into this year's Championship. The BDGA reserves the right to revise any of the exemption categories. Exempt players must submit an entry prior to the deadline (12PM EST of Wednesday, July 12, 2023). 2023 BDGA Individual Championship Exemption List. Exemption requests are available, but will be granted on a limited basis by the committee. 

  • E1. Winners of the BDGA Individual Championship from the last 20 years. 
  • E2. From the 2022 BDGA Men's Points List, the 20 top performers.
  • E3. From the 2022 BDGA Men's Senior Points List, the 5 top performers.  
  • E4. From the 2022 BDGA Individual Championship, the 20 lowest scorers. 
  • E5. Winners of the following 2022 BDGA Championships:
    • BDGA Two-Man Scramble (Scratch Division)
    • BDGA Mid-Amateur Championship
    • BDGA Senior Championship
    • BDGA Junior Stroke Play Championship
    • BDGA Junior Match Play Championship
    • Erie County Amateur Championship (Men's Division)
    • BDGA Individual Championship
    • BDGA Match Play Championship

 

FORMAT

Men: 54 holes at stroke play (cut after 36 holes).

Senior: Low Senior after 36 Holes. 

Women: 36 holes of stroke play (no cut).

 

DIVISIONS

All male players will compete for the BDGA Men's Individual Championship. The low senior score (age 50 and above) for the first 2 rounds of the event will be awarded the Low Senior award.  BDGA POY points will be given in both categories

 

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.

 

CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (MEN)

Thursday, July 27 // Round 1 // Tee times begin at 7:00am

Friday, July 28 // Round 2 // Tee times begin at 7:00am

Saturday, July 29 // Round 3 // Tee times begin at 7:00am

 

CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (WOMEN)

Friday, July 28 // Round 1 // Tee times begin at 7:00am

Saturday, July 29 // Round 2 // Tee times begin at 7:00am

 

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

 

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. The BDGA has adopted the NYSGA 'One-Seat' Policy 

 

CADDIES

The use of a caddie is permitted. All Caddies must adhere to BDGA Policies. 

 

PLAYERS LUNCHES

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

 

PRIZES AND AWARDS

The champion, runner-up, and low senior will each receive a trophy. Additional top finishers (based on the number of entrants) will receive prizes as gift certificates from the pro shop.

 

RANKINGS

The 2023 BDGA Individual Championship is a World Amateur Golf Ranking ranked event.

 

ORCHARD PARK COUNTRY CLUB
4777 S. Buffalo St., Orchard Park, NY 14127

(716) 662-4471
Gary Occhino, PGA
www.orchardparkcc.com

 

BDGA OFFICIAL-IN-CHARGE

Mike Dirkes, NYSGA Manager of Regional Associations
(315) 220-0047
mdirkes@nysga.org