NYSGA Championship & Tournament Eligibility Guidelines
Participation in the championship tournaments (“NYSGA Championships”) of the New York State Golf Association is limited to individuals (i) who (a) belong to a NYSGA Member Club, (b) hold a valid, current handicap issued by a NYSGA member club, and (c) comply fully with USGA Rules of Amateur Status; or (ii) are residents of the state of New York and are also Associate Members of the NYSGA in good standing.
For purposes of these eligibility guidelines an individual is considered to be a “resident” of New York if, as of the deadline date for entry and as of the last scheduled day of the tournament in which the individual seeks to compete, the individual (i) maintains his/her primary residence in New York, (ii) is qualified to vote in local, state, and national elections in New York, and (iii) is required to file state income tax returns in New York.
In addition to the general guidelines stated herein, a particular championship may have other requirements, including a maximum handicap, a minimum or maximum age, or a certain gender. Certain exceptions and/or clarifications to residency requirements are described immediately below (member club, handicap and amateur status requirements still apply, unless stated otherwise).
Minors/College Students: A minor (under 21 years of age) takes the residence of his parents or legal guardians, and the primary residence of the parents or guardians determine the minor’s eligibility for NYSGA Championships, as set forth above in the first paragraph. The only exception is that of an emancipated minor, who is self-supporting and independent of all parental control and financial assistance. Such status must be asserted and proven. A minor who has a student residence or an apartment lease is subject to the primary residence location of his or her parents or guardians.
Exceptions: Any exceptions to or clarification of this policy shall be made by the NYSGA after timely written request addressed to the NYSGA Executive Director. All decisions on eligibility will be made by a committee consisting of the Tournament Chairperson, Executive Director, and President of the NYSGA on a case by case basis. The NYSGA also reserves the right to reject an entry at any time up to and including during the Championship proper.
Effective March 1, 2008