MEMORANDUM TO PLAYERS
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PLAYER REGISTRATION SURVEY
Click here to complete the player registration survey to confirm important information - required of all players. 

FORMAT AND CUT INFORMATION

  • Championship. 103rd New York State Men's Amateur Championship
  • Format. 72-hole stroke play competition
  • Cut. There is a cut after 36 holes to the low-40 players and ties
  • Ties. A tie for the championship after 72 holes will be decided by a sudden-death playoff. 

 

PRACTICE ROUNDS

  • Availability. An official practice round is available to all players on Monday, July 6 — no other dates. 
  • Scheduling. Tee times may be booked online at 12:00pm on Friday, June 26  — do not call the pro shop.
    • Visit the Practice Rounds page
    • Click "Search for a Player" and select your name
    • Click "Select" next to your preferred open starting time
  • Groupings. You may add up to three other players in the field to your tee time — but confirm with those players before adding them. Do not remove a player from a tee time without their approval.


STARTING TIMES & GROUPINGS
Click here to view Round 1 pairings - use the drop-down menu to change rounds and view the pairings for Round 2.

WITHDRAWALS

To withdraw, promptly notify the NYSGA - call 315-471-6979, or e-mail champs@nysga.org. 

REGISTRATION
Players must register at Glens Falls CC by 5:00pm on Monday, July 6 either at Glens Falls or by completing this Google Form. Failure to register will result in the forfeiture of your spot in the championship.
 

ROAD & PARKING LOT SAFETY — PLEASE READ

Glens Falls CC's routing requires players to cross and walk along active roads during their round, and shuttles will be operating in the parking lot and across the club entrance throughout the championship. Please exercise caution at all times:

  • Walking. Players walk along the club entrance road to reach the 10th tee and return to the clubhouse, and cross roads at multiple points on the course. Stay alert, use designated crossing points, and follow the direction of volunteers and/or signage.
  • Driving. Use extreme care when driving the club's entrance driveway and parking lot — players, caddies, and spectators will be walking in these areas, and shuttles will be in operation throughout the day.
  • Shuttles. Yield to championship shuttles at all times.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

MONDAY, JULY 6 - PRACTICE ROUNDS

  • 8:30am...................Practice facility open
  • 8:30-5:00pm…….…. Player registration
  • 9:30-4:00pm.......... Practice rounds
  • 11:00-3:00pm.........Player lunch
  • 7:00pm................... Driving range closes

TUESDAY, JULY 7 - ROUND 1

  • 6:00am....................Practice facility open
  • 6:30am....................Registration opens
  • 7:30-9:30am............Round 1 from tees #1 and #10
  • 11:00-3:00pm..........Player lunch
  • 12:30-2:30pm..........Round 1 from tees #1 and #10
  • 7:00pm................... Driving range closes

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 - ROUND 2

  • 6:00am....................Practice facility open
  • 6:30am....................Registration opens
  • 7:30-9:30am............Round 2 from tees #1 and #10
  • 11:00-3:00pm..........Player lunch
  • 12:30-2:30pm..........Round 2 from tees #1 and #10
  • 7:00pm................... Driving range closes
  • Cut after 36 holes to low 40 & ties

THURSDAY, JULY 9 - ROUNDS 3 & 4

  • 6:00am....................Practice facility open
  • 6:30am....................Registration opens
  • 7:30-9:00am............Round 3 from tees #1 and #10
  • 11:00-1:00pm..........Player lunch
  • 12:30-2:00pm..........Round 4 from tees #1 and #10
  • 6:30pm....................Award ceremony

PLAYER GIFT — DONALD ROSS SPORTSWEAR

The 2026 player gift order window has closed. If you missed the June 26th deadline, you can still order (click here) under the terms below:

  • Complimentary Apparel. Each player receives a 10-point certificate to cover a shirt of your choice at no cost.
  • Upgrades & Additional Items. You may apply your points toward a higher-priced item or order multiple pieces. Anything over the 10-point allotment is charged to your credit card on file at $8 per point.
  • Embroidery. All shirts and second layers will be embroidered with the 2026 NYS Men's Amateur logo on the left sleeve.
  • Late Orders. Orders are mailed directly to players. Players who missed the June 26 deadline are charged a $25 shipping fee; players added to the field after June 26 are shipped complimentary.
  • Deadline. Orders must be placed by Friday, June 26.
  • Pickup. Orders completed by June 26 will be available at GFCC (player registration). All other orders will be shipped directly to players.

 

PRACTICE FACILITIES

The driving range and adjacent putting green will be accessible to players at the times outlined in the Schedule of Events. The putting green next to the 18th tee will be closed during the Championship to avoid disrupting play.
 

CADDIES & BIBS

  • Caddies. A player may provide his own caddie, none are available through the host club.
  • Bibs. All caddies must wear a NYSGA bib during practice and championship rounds. Bibs are signed out at the player registration table before each round. A driver's license or credit card is required as a deposit and will be returned when the bib is turned back in at the same location.

 

LUNCH SERVICE

  • Players. A complimentary lunch is provided to players, Monday - Thursday.
  • Caddies and Spectators. Caddies and spectators are welcome to dine during player lunch service. Payment options and pricing will be confirmed and posted.
  • Cash Bar. A cash bar will be available during lunch service.


THE WELL (HALFWAY HOUSE)
The Well, the club's halfway house located between tees #6 and #11, will be open during the championship. Hours and payment options (cash accepted) will be confirmed and posted.
 

ON-COURSE WATER & SNACKS

Water, Gatorade, and snacks at on-course stations are reserved exclusively for players and caddies. Supplies are limited and planned around the field — spectators are asked not to take from these stations. Spectators may purchase food and beverages at The Well or the clubhouse.

 

LOCKER RESERVATION
If you would like use of a locker at Glens Falls, please indicate so in the pre-championship registration survey.

 

STRACKALINE YARDAGE BOOKS
Click here to order a Yardage & Greens Map book from StrackaLine. The fee is $35 per player, paid via email invoice. Books will be available at player registration on Monday, July 6th.
 

TRANSPORTATION/CART REQUESTS

 

  • Walking Only. Players must not ride on any form of transportation during practice or championship rounds unless authorized by the Committee. The optional condition prescribed in Section 8 of the Committee Procedures is in effect.
  • Carts for Disabled Players or Caddies. A disabled player or caddie may be permitted to use a golf cart as an accommodation to his or her disability. As required by the ADA, the NYSGA will evaluate such requests on a case-by-case basis. Please complete the NYSGA Golf Cart Request Form.


PUSH CARTS

The use of a push cart, whether manual or electric, is permitted.
 

ACCOMMODATIONS

 

SPECTATORS

Spectators are welcome to attend and must follow common golf etiquette guidelines: (1) walk at all times — spectator carts are not permitted (see below for the disabled spectator exception), (2) stay in the rough "outside the ropes," walking with or ahead of the group, (3) maintain a reasonable distance (at least 20 yards) from players, and (4) do not give players advice - doing so could result in a penalty to the player. Spectators who repeatedly violate the NYSGA's Spectator Policy may be asked to leave the property. 

 

CARTS FOR DISABLED SPECTATORS

Disabled spectators may receive permission to use a golf cart but only if approved by the NYSGA. To ensure that each case is reviewed properly and special carts can be rented and reserved for disabled spectators, it is required that the following process be completed by June 27, 2026:

  1. Complete the NYSGA Golf Cart Request Form.
  2. The NYSGA will review and contact the spectator with a decision.
  3. Approved spectators must check-in at the pro shop and follow all cart rules to avoid disrupting play.

 

NYSGA POLICIES

For a complete listing of NYSGA Championship Policies and Procedures, click here.

 

CONDITIONS; TERMS; SCHEDULES

The NYSGA reserves the right to amend any of the conditions, terms, or schedules published for this Championship. The decision of the NYSGA in any matter will be final.
 

HISTORY

To view past results for these Championships, click here.

 

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS

Thank you to our valued sponsors, their support of the NYSGA and our member golf community helps us strengthen our services, member benefits and tournament experience. For more information about the NYSGA's sponsors, click here.
 

NYSGA CONTACT INFORMATION

315-471-6979

champs@nysga.org