May 12-13 2026
Pinehurst Tournament Heading to Oakland Golf Club
The 2026 Pinehurst Tournament is set for May 12-13 at Oakland Golf Club in Oakland. The event is open to 54 sides (two-player teams); the deadline to enter is Tuesday, May 5. The tournament will consist of 36-holes of Pinehurst stroke play (both gross and net). In Pinehurst play, two players play as partners, each partner plays from the teeing ground and plays the partners ball for the second shot. After the second shot, partners select the ball with which they wish to score and play that ball alternately to complete the hole. Trophies will be awarded to the winners in both divisions (gross and net), merchandise prizes are available to the top finishers within each net flight. Link to the appropriate tab above to enter.
Enter This Tournament Online
Entry Deadline: 5:00 p.m. CDT on May 5, 2026
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. 100 or via e-mail at jbotero@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 meal and awards luncheon.
Entries open at 8:00 a.m. CDT on Tuesday, April 1, 2026. Entries must be received by NWAGA no later than 5:00 p.m. CDT on Monday, May 12, 2025. If the competition receives more than the maximum number of entries by 12:00 p.m. CDT on April 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 April 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.
FOOD ALLERGIES
Participates with food allergies or special dietary needs are responsible for contacting the club to arrange any accommodation.
ENTRIES RECEIVED
FORMAT
The tournament will consist of 36-holes of Pinehurst stroke play. In Pinehurst, two players play as partners, each partner plays from the teeing ground and plays the partners ball for the second shot. After the second shot, partners select the ball with which they wish to score and play that ball alternately to complete the hole.
DIVISIONS
All sides will compete in both Gross and Net Divisions.
FLIGHTS
Flights will be created in advance, within the Net Division, based on Team Handicap Index.
HANDICAP ALLOWANCE
Based on May 12 Handicap Revision. 60% of the lower player’s Course Handicap and 40% of the higher player’s Course Handicap determine a side’s Playing 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
Scores from this event are not eligible for WHS posting purposes.
Practice Rounds
Practice Dates
Details to be announced.
Tentative Schedule
Tuesday, May 12
10:30 A.M. - Registration & Practice Areas Open
11:00 A.M. - Sack Lunch Available
12 P.M. - Round One Shotgun Start
Wednesday, May 13
9 A.M. - Practice Areas Open
10 A.M. - Round Two Shotgun Start
Following Golf - Awards Luncheon Buffet
Lodging
Limited Hotels in Oakland. Nearest accommodation may be West Point or Fremont.
Digital Scoring
It is required that one individual in each group enter hole scores 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 Fact Sheet
Golf Genius Mobile App Instructions
Rules Documents
NWAGA Local Rules
NWAGA Pace of Play Policy
Notice to Players - Oakland Golf Course
Contact
Juliana Botero, NebGolf - Manager of Junior Golf & Women's Programs
jbotero@nebgolf.org; (402) 505-4653, x100
Oakland Golf Course
100 N Parson Ave,
Oakland, NE 68045
402-685-5339
Website - https://www.oaklandnegolfclub.com/
Director of Golf - Ian Lundquist, PGA
Superintendent - Jeff Parcel
Forward Tees
Course Yardage
Forward Tees - 70.9/120
HOLE |
PAR |
YARDAGE |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 300 | ||
| 2 | 3 | 145 | ||
| 3 | 4 | 335 | ||
| 4 | 4 | 272 | ||
| 5 | 5 | 392 | ||
| 6 | 3 | 142 | ||
| 7 | 4 | 330 | ||
| 8 | 5 | 356 | ||
| 9 | 4 | 308 | ||
| Out | 36 | 2580 |
HOLE |
PAR |
YARDAGE |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 3 | 96 | ||
| 11 | 4 | 333 | ||
| 12 | 4 | 293 | ||
| 13 | 3 | 128 | ||
| 14 | 5 | 437 | ||
| 15 | 4 | 264 | ||
| 16 | 4 | 305 | ||
| 17 | 5 | 405 | ||
| 18 | 4 | 300 | ||
| Out | 36 | 2561 | ||
| Total | 5141 |
Year |
Net Champions |
Hometowns |
Site |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Julie Hall & Dorothy Towlw | Norfolk, Falls City | Wayne Country Club |
| 2024 | Kayla Barnes & Deana Morehouse | Bellevue, Papillion | Tiburon Golf Club |
| 2023 | Donna May & Miae Hatfield | Eagle, Elkhorn | Oakland Golf Club |
| 2022 | Barb Grandfield & Eunice Palu | Elkhorn, Crofton | North Bend Golf Club |
| 2021 | Nammi Song & Jackie Warrick | Omaha, Blair | Ashland Golf Club |
| 2020 | Miae Hatfield & Sherrie Nelson | Elkhorn, Lincoln | Champions Run |
| 2019 | Jackie Warrick & Shirly Rochelle | Blair, Elkhorn | Field Club of Omaha |
| 2018 | Bev McKillip & Bev Guzinski | Norfolk, Tekemah | Meadowlark Hills Golf Course |