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FAQ's
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How
do I become a member of NWAGA?
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NWAGA
membership may be obtained one of two ways. Visit the membership
link on the top. On this page is a list of all member clubs with
a NWAGA representative name and phone number. Please contact your
representative directly to obtain a membership. If your club is
a member club of NWAGA you can join as an unaffiliated member. Cost
of membership is $10 for a new member. There is a membership form
on the membership link that is a printable version and can be mailed
to the NWAGA office with payment.For more information on becoming
a member of NWAGA, contact Penny Yekel at (308) 632-3164, or the
NWAGA office at (402) 505-4653 ext. 101.
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Are
there requirements to become a member of NWAGA?
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Any
woman, female at birth, (age 18 and over) who resides in Nebraska
or belongs to a NWAGA member golf group, is eligible for membership.
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What
are the eligibility requirements to play in a NWAGA event?
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1.
Players must be a current member of NWAGA, except for Qualified
Juniors.
2. Upon receipt of a Valid Entry, any Qualified Junior (defined as a member of the NJGA and with a Handicap index of 20.0 or less), may compete in NWAGA events. 3. Each Player must have an activeHandicap Index. A Handicap Index must be issued from a "golf club" (as defined in the "USGA Handicap System Manual") which is licensed to use the USGA Handicap System. Nine-Hole handicaps will be doubled for 18-hole tournaments. 4. All entrants must be members of the Association as of May 15 for tournaments held in May and June, as of June 15 for tournaments held in July and August, and as of August 1 for tournaments held in September. |
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How
do I establish a Handicap Index?
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To
obtain a Handicap Index a player must join a golf club and post
adjusted gross scores. These scores are subject to peer review.
After at least five scores have been posted, the club will be eligible
to issue a Handicap Index to the player in accordance with the USGA
Handicap System. If you live within 50 miles of our Omaha office
you are eligible to become a member of an internet based club called
eClub Omaha. Link
here to become a member of eClub Omaha.
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How
do I sign up for a NWAGA event?
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There
are three options when signing up for a NWAGA event.
Option one: Fill out and submit along with the applicable payment the event entry form in the spring issue of NWAGA's publication, Tee Off Time. Option two: Click the tournaments link on the top to visit the desired NWAGA tournament website to print off an entry form. Send money and the complete entry form to the NWAGA office. Option three: Click the tournaments link on the top to visit the desired NWAGA tournament website to register online. In order to register online you must have an active GHIN number. First time users will be asked to fill out a user profile. Make sure to select that you are a member of an NGA member club. Follow the examples to the right of the questions to insure the profile is created properly. Once your profile is created you may login using your GHIN number and password. You are now ready to register for an active NWAGA event. *Please note that your credit card will be charged an extra $5.00 for processing fees if you choose to register online. |
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