49ers Eclectic

NWAGA 49ers Eclectic Tournament

August 14-15, 2023
Norfolk Country Club


49ers Eclectic Tournament Awards Winners in Divisions and Flights

Play wrapped up in NWAGA's 49ers Eclectic Tournament Tuesday at Norfolk Country Club. In Eclectic play, two players play as partners taking their best score made on each hole over the course of two rounds. Champions were recognized in the overall gross and net divisions along with winners in four net flights.  Those receiving awards (pictured at right) include: Gross Champions - Donna May, Eagle and Miae Hatfield, Elkhorn; Net Champions and Fourth Flight Winners - Michele Gill and Portia Becker, Norfolk; 1st Flight Winners - Susan Milner and Deb Gnuse, Grand Island; 2nd Flight Winners - Ramona Sanders and Patty Meister, Fremont; 3rd Flight Winners - Mary Wheeler and Nancy Johnson, Omaha. Link to the Scoring tab above for complete results.

Enter This Tournament Online

Entries Open: 8 am CDT on July 1, 2023
Entry Deadline: 5 pm CDT on August 7, 2023

ELIGIBILITY
Entrant must be a member of NWAGA who will have reached their forty-ninth birthday by August 14, 2023. Entrant must also be a resident of Nebraska (see below) with an up-to-date USGA Handicap Index® issued by a “member club” of the Nebraska Golf Association. All players must conform to the Rules of Amateur Status as approved by the United States Golf Association and The R&A.

An individual is considered a resident of Nebraska if they: a) maintain either a primary or a secondary residence in Nebraska, or b) are an active duty member of the United States Military stationed in Nebraska, or c) are a student physically attending college in Nebraska within a time period four-months prior to the event, or d) are a graduate of a Nebraska high school attending an out-of-state college. If these criteria are in question, the NWAGA Tournament Committee shall render any final decision. 

Handicaps: The NWAGA Handicap Committee requires that all participants in NWAGA tournaments have a minimum of 10 acceptable scores posted within 12 months of the registration deadline.

FIELD SIZE
Limited to 54 sides (108 players).

ENTRIES: FORM, FEE, CLOSING DATE
All sides must file an online entry application. Entry fee of $260 ($130/player) must be paid by every side. Entry fee will be refunded regardless of reason if NWAGA is notified (402-505-4653, ext. 102 or via e-mail at nwaga@nebgolf.org) before the close of entries. After the close of entries, fee will be refunded in the event of medical condition, if requested before the first day of competition. No refund for any reason after that day. A $30 service charge will be deducted from all refunds. Entry includes 36-holes of competition; cart; prizes; player dinner and awards luncheon.

Entries open at 8:00 a.m. CDT on Saturday, July 1, 2023. Entries must be received by NWAGA no later than 5:00 p.m. CDT on Monday, August 7, 2023. If the competition receives more than the maximum number of entries by 12:00 p.m. CDT on July 1, a drawing will be used to determine the field and wait list order. If the tournament does not receive more than the maximum number of entries by 12:00 p.m. CDT on July 1, the field will be determined by order of entry. Entries may be accepted after the deadline, if field is not full, at the discretion of NWAGA. Partner substitutions may be made prior to competition.

MAXIMUM HANDICAP INDEX
The maximum handicap index permitted for this event is 40.4. Golfers whose handicap index exceeds 40.4 will be reduced to the 40.4 maximum.

ENTRIES RECEIVED

FORMAT
The tournament will consist of 36-holes of eclectic stroke play (both gross and net). In Eclectic, two players play as partners and take the best score the side has made on each hole over the course of rounds one and two. For example, on hole one in round one, players A & B, who are partners, both have a score of 5. During the second round on hole one, player A makes a 3 and player B makes a 5. Therefore, their eclectic score for hole one would be a 3. Same would apply for best net scores in the net portion of the event.

DIVISIONS
All sides will compete in both Gross and Net Divisions.

FLIGHTS
Flights will be created in advance, within the Net Division, based on the total of the side's Handicap Indexes. 

HANDICAP ALLOWANCE
Based on August 7 Handicap Revision. An individual's Playing Handicap is 75% of their Course Handicap. Maximum Handicap Index is 40.4.

PAIRINGS
A side’s combined Handicap Indexes will determine round one shotgun starting position with the lowest combined Handicap Indexes starting on hole 1. Round two shotgun starting position will be determined by round one net score with the lowest scores starting on hole 1.

CADDIES
Caddies are not permitted.

PERSONAL APPEARANCE & FOOTWEAR
Players must be neat in appearance with respect to clothing and personal grooming. Traditional spikes are prohibited. Model Local Rule G-7.

DETERMINING TIES
All ties  will be broken by scorecard playoff using the USGA method of comparing scores.

POSTING SCORES
Scores from this event will be posted for handicap purposes.

Practice Rounds
At a time convenient to Norfolk Country Club, please call (402) 379-1188 to arrange your practice round. The rate is $55 and includes cart rental.

Schedule
Monday, August 14
11:30 A.M. - Registration and Practice Areas Open
1 P.M. - Round One Shotgun Start
Following Golf - Player Dinner

Tuesday, August 15
8 A.M. - Practice Areas Open
9 A.M. - Round Two Shotgun Start
Following Golf - Awards Luncheon

Lodging
A block of rooms has been arranged at the Norfolk Lodge and Suites (4200 West Norfolk Avenue) for August 13 and 14. The rate of $125+tax is honored only during the reservation period which expires July 14. To reserve your room at the preferred rate call (402) 379-3833 and reference NWAGA. You may also book on-line by linking here:
https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/GV55B1

Digital Scoring
It is required that one individual from each group enter hole scores for players in that group following each hole using the Golf Genius mobile app. Instructions for downloading the app will be included in pre-event material provided to players following the deadline.

Awards
Net: Overall Low Net: Pewter cup awards; Flight Winners: Photo frame awards; Merchandise: Top third in each flight.
Gross: Overall Low Gross: Trophy plates.

Player Information
Player Memorandum
Golf Genius Mobile App Instructions

Rules Documents
2024 NWAGA Local Rules and Terms of the Competition
2024 NWAGA Pace of Play Policy
Notice to Players - Norfolk Country Club

Contact
Chad Pitkin, Manager of Membership Services & Women's Programs
cpitkin@nebgolf.org; (402) 505-4653, x103

NORFOLK COUNTRY CLUB

1700 Riverside Boulevard
Norfolk, NE 68701
Golf Shop Phone - (402) 379-1188
Website - https://www.norfolkcountryclub.biz/

General Manager - Jeff Kuhn
Head Golf Professional - Tom Johnson
Superintendent - Jeff Wrage

IV Tees (Par 72, 71.5/115)

Course Yardage

HOLE PAR YARDAGE
1 5 455
2 4 295
3 4 300
4 3 150
5 4 330
6 5 410
7 3 112
8 4 337
9 4 340
Out 36 2,729
HOLE PAR YARDAGE
10 4 290
11 5 460
12 4 317
13 4 329
14 3 155
15 4 330
16 4 300
17 3 122
18 5 469
In 36 2,772
Total 72 5,501

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