CONTESTANT INFORMATION
Listed below is the contestant information for the 2021 OGCC Junior Invitational. Carefully review this information ahead of your arrival at the Onondaga Golf and Country Club.
Schedule of Events (Sunday, May 16)
11:00am…………………... Registration and Driving Range Opens
12:10pm..................... Announcements
12:15pm..................... Players Walk to Hole Assignments
12:30pm…………………... Tournament Shotgun Start
5:30pm....................... Awards Ceremony
Format, Rules, and Ties
The format of the OGCC Junior is 18-holes of individual stroke play. The USGA’s Rules of Golf and any Conditions or Local Rules adopted by the OGCC Junior Committee will govern play. If a tie exists in either division at the end of regulation play, a sudden death playoff will be used to determine the champion.
Field Size
The field is limited to the first 66 boys and 24 girls to register (90 player field). Any invited player to register after the field size is reached will be added to a wait list in the order they registered.
Registration
It is requested that all contestants register immediately upon their arrival at Onondaga.
Driving Range
Contestants will have access to the driving range and short game practice facilities starting at 11:00am. Complimentary range balls will be provided to players.
Shotgun Start
The OGCC Junior will begin as a shotgun start at 12:30pm. Contestants will be instructed to gather at the cart staging area for announcements and instructions approximately twenty minutes prior to the shotgun start.
Scoring
Upon completion of the round, contestants must promptly return their scorecards, which must be reviewed and signed by both the marker and the contestant.
Awards Ceremony
Upon the completion of scoring, there will be a brief awards ceremony. It is requested that players and guests stay on grounds until the completion of this ceremony.
Recommended Lodging
Craftsman Inn, Fayetteville, NY (located one mile from OGCC). Reserve a room online: www.craftsmaninn.com.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Spectators
Spectators, including parents and coaches, are welcome to watch the competition on the entire golf course. Spectators are to stay “outside the ropes”, meaning areas well outside of play. Spectators are not permitted to walk alongside a player, nor are they permitted to give instructions or advice.
Spectators are encouraged to use the club’s facilities, including ordering food/drink on a CASH basis. Credit cards are NOT accepted.
Caddies
No caddies or riding carts are allowed – you may bring your own pull cart.
Cell Phones
The use of cell phones is limited to texting. Phone calls are to be made in vehicles.
Attire and Player Conduct
Onondaga requests golfers and participants to wear traditional golf clothes (no denim or cargo shorts). For boys, golf shirts must be always tucked in. Golf hats are not to be worn in the clubhouse.
There will be NO tolerance of foul language, club throwing or slamming, and poor sportsmanship.
Locker Rooms
Participants can use the locker facilities to put on their golf shoes and change after playing if they wish.
Marshalls
Members, playing the role of Marshalls, will be on the course to assist with speed of play, rules questions/issues, and general etiquette.
Other Important Information
This tournament is independent of and NOT sponsored by New York State High Schools or any local High School.