Four-Ball

NWAGA Four-Ball Tournament

July 8-9, 2024
Meadowlark Hills Golf Course, Kearney


Kearney's Meadowlark Hills to Host Four-Ball Tournament

The 2024 NWAGA Four-Ball Tournament will be played at Meadowlark Hills Golf Course in Kearney, July 8-9. The tournament will consist of 36-holes of Four-Ball stroke play. In Four-Ball, two players compete together as a side, with each playing their own ball. The side’s score for a hole is the lower score of the two. Winners will be recognized in both gross and net divisions. In addition, sides will be flighted in advance based on Team Handicap Index and compete for merchandise prizes based on net results. The field is limited to 54 sides (two-person teams). Entries open June 3 at 8 a.m. CDT and close July 1 at 5 p.m. CDT. For complete details link to the appropriate tab above.

Enter This Tournament Online

Entries Open: 8 am CDT on June 3, 2024
Entry Deadline: 5 pm CDT on July 1, 2024

ELIGIBILITY
Entrant must be a member of NWAGA. 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 $280 must be paid by every side. Entry fee will be refunded regardless of reason if NWAGA is notified (402-505-4653, ext. 103 or via e-mail at cpitkin@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 Monday, June 3, 2024. Entries must be received by NWAGA no later than 5:00 p.m. CDT on Monday, July 1, 2024. If the competition receives more than the maximum number of entries by 12:00 p.m. CDT on June 3, 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 June 3, 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 Four-Ball stroke play. In Four-Ball, two players compete together as a side, with each playing their own ball. The side’s score for a hole is the lower score of the two.

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

FLIGHTS
Flights will be created in advance based on Team Handicap Index. 

HANDICAP ALLOWANCE
Based on July 1 Handicap Revision. An individual’s Playing Handicap is 85% of their Course Handicap.

PAIRINGS
A side’s Team Handicap Index will determine round one shotgun starting position with the lowest Team Handicap Indexes starting on hole 1. For the final round of competition, sides will be grouped by round one net score within flights with the leading sides in flight 1 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
Ties for first place within a division or flight will be broken by scorecard playoff using the USGA method of comparing scores.

POSTING SCORES
NWAGA will post scores for handicap purposes.

Practice Rounds
Information on practice rounds will be available here June 3.

Schedule
Monday, July 8
Registration & Practice Areas Open
P.M. - Round One Shotgun Start
Following Golf - Player Dinner

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

Lodging
Because of the large number of lodging options available in Kearney there are no hotel arrangements made for this tournament.

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.

Prizes
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 Information Sheet (posted following the deadline)
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 - Meadowlark Hills GC

Contact
Chad Pitkin, NGA
cpitkin@nebgolf.org; (402) 505-4653, x103

Meadowlark Hills Golf Course

3300 30th Avenue
Kearney, NE 68845
Golf Shop Phone - (308) 233-3265
Website - https://www.meadowlarkhillsgolf.com/

Head Golf Professional - Dave James
Assistant Golf Professional - Jay Cottam
Superintendent - Robert Butler

Red Tees (4,941 Yards, Par 72, 68.7/121)

Course Yardage

HOLE PAR YARDAGE
1 4 256
2 5 430
3 4 281
4 4 310
5 3 160
6 5 396
7 3 150
8 4 293
9 4 277
Out 36 2,553
HOLE PAR YARDAGE
10 5 370
11 4 255
12 5 405
13 4 248
14 4 277
15 3 105
16 4 283
17 3 140
18 4 305
In 36 2,388
Total 72 4,941
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