July 8-9, 2024
Six Flight Winners Crowned at Four-Ball at Meadowlark Hills Golf Course
The 2024 Four-Ball concluded Tuesday at Meadowlark Hills Golf Course in Kearney. Flight winners were crowned in six separate flights including:
First Flight - Julie Hall & Debbie Wilbeck
Second Flight - Maggie Christensen & Lisa Schaffer
Third Flight - Margaret Schultz & Lorene Kramer
Fourth Flight - Barb Grandfield & Eunice Palu
Fifth Flight - Amy Bear & Kay Bowman
Sixth Flight - Janis Sculley & Kathy Dubas
Along with winning the First Flight, Julie Hall & Debbie Wilbeck won the overall low gross (+2) and the overall net (-14) divisions.
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
Rates Monday-Thursday $38
Rates Friday-Sunday $47
All rates include a cart
Schedule
Monday, July 8
11:30A.M Registration & Practice Areas Open
1:00P.M. - Round One Shotgun Start
Following Golf - Player Dinner
Tuesday, July 9
7:30A.M. - Practice Areas Open
9:00A.M. - Round Two Shotgun Start
Following Golf - Awards w/ heavy hors d'oeuvres
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
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 |
| Year | Net Winners | Hometown | Site |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Kayla Barnes & Kylie Steel | Bellevue & Elkhorn | Champions Run |
| 2022 | Bev Guzinski & Nancy Johnson | Oakland | Oakland Golf Club |
| 2021 | Amy Westering & Beckie Stec | Grand Island | Indian Trails Country Club |
| 2020 | Shelly Liddick & Lisa Mayer | Bellevue & Valley | Tatanka Golf Club |
| 2019 | Kathy Dubas & Janis Sculley | Grand Island & Osceola | Lochland Country Club |
| 2018 | Amy Bear & Belinda Rude | Kearney | Norfolk Country Club |
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