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2018 NGA Media Guide 1
2018
NGA Media Guide
2018 NGA Media Guide 2
2018
NGA Media Guide
Nebraska Golf Association
6618 South 118th Street
Omaha, NE 68137
Phone: (402) 505-4653
Fax: (402) 505-4695
www.nebgolf.org
Cover Photo: No. 12, Fremont Golf Club. By Stonehousegolf.com
2018 NGA Media Guide 3
2018 Schedule
Competition Dates of Entries Close Entry Fee Notes Location
Event
36-holes Gross Stroke Play; The Players Club,
Flighted Based on Round One Omaha
Nebraska Four-Ball Championship April 28-29 April 20 $300 Scores; Cart included in entry fee.
Gross & Net Prizes; Age Divisions ArborLinks,
50-57, 58-64 and 65+ Nebraska City
Nebraska Senior Amateur Championship May 30-31 May 24 $130
12-Man (8 ams, 4 seniors) Select Yankee Hill CC,
Team Event vs. Pros, Invite Only Lincoln
Nebraska Cup Matches June 8 - -
Junior Girls Gross, 18-hole Stroke York CC
Play Qualifier, 16 Player Match
Nebraska Girls' Match Play Championship June 11-13 June 5 $50 Play Bracket
Junior Gross, 18-hole Stroke Play York CC
Qualifier, 32 Player Match Play
Nebraska Junior Match Play Championship June 11-14 June 5 $50 Bracket
Female, Gross, Flighted; 54-holes Beatrice CC
Stroke Play
Nebraska Women’s Amateur Championship June 18-20 June 8 $155
Gross, 36-hole Stroke Play Quali- Champions Run,
fier, 32 Player Bracket Omaha
Nebraska Match Play Championship June 25-29 June 18 $150
Junior Girls Gross, 36-holes Elks CC,
Stroke Play Columbus
Nebraska Girls' Amateur Championship * July 12-13 July 6 $75
Junior Gross, 54-holes Stroke Elks CC,
Play Columbus
Nebraska Junior Amateur Championship * July 12-14 July 6 $75
Female; Gross & Net Divisions; Yankee Hill CC,
Flights in each; Includes 18-hole Lincoln
Nebraska Women’s Match Play Championship July 23-25 July 13 $105 Stroke Play qualifier
Gross, 72-holes Stroke Play; Cut Fremont GC
to low 60 and ties following 36
Nebraska Amateur Championship July 26-29 July 19 $175 holes
Boys 8-Person Select Team Event Lawrence CC,
vs. Kansas, Invite Only Lawrence, KS
Nebraska-Kansas Junior Cup Matches Aug. 7-9 - -
Ages 25+; Gross, Flighted; 36- Wild Horse GC,
holes Stroke Play Gothenburg
Nebraska Mid-Amateur Championship Aug. 25-26 Aug. 17 $130
Ages 50+; Gross & Net Divisions; Platteview GC,
Flights in each; Gross division Bellevue
Nebraska Senior Match Play Championship Sept. 17-19 Sept. 11 $130 includes 18-hole Stroke Play qual-
ifier; Net division pre-flighted for
Match Play
Member Club Event; Invite Only Wild Horse GC,
Gothenburg
NGA Interclub Championship Sept. 10 - -
Nebraska Colleges, Invite Only; Norfolk CC
36-holes Stroke Play
Nebraska Intercollegiate Oct. 12-13 - -
2018 NGA Media Guide 4
Table of Contents
NGA Board of Directors 5
About the NGA 6
Presidents of the NGA 8
NGA Staff 9
2018 Championship Media and Photography Info 10
2018 Championship Sections
Nebraska Four-Ball Championship
Nebraska Senior Amateur Championship
Nebraska Junior Match Play Championship
Nebraska Girls’ Match Play Championship
Nebraska Women’s Amateur Championship
Nebraska Match Play Championship
Nebraska Junior Amateur Championship
Nebraska Girls’ Amateur Championship
Nebraska Women’s Match Play Championship
Nebraska Amateur Championship
Nebraska Senior Match Play Championship
Nebraska Mid-Amateur Championship
Other Competition Sections
USGA Qualifiers
Nebraska Cup Matches
Kansas-Nebraska Junior Cup Matches
Fall Junior Series
2018 NGA Media Guide 5
NGA Board of Directors
2018
Board of Directors
Will Andersen, Dakota City (Old Dane GC)
Bill Ashburn, Lincoln (Hillcrest CC)
Mike Bryson (Kearney CC)
John Cannella, Grand Island (Riverside GC; The Prairie Club)
Dan Gleason, Beatrice (Beatrice CC)
J.J. Green, Grand Island (Riverside GC)
Mike Jenkins, Lincoln (The CC of Lincoln)
Robert Meyer, Omaha (Happy Hollow Club)
Tom Kelley, Omaha (Happy Hollow Club; Omaha CC)
John Knicely, Elkhorn (Indian Creek GC)
Ryan Knispel, Omaha (Shadow Ridge CC, Indian Trails CC)
B.J. Malm, Scottsbluff (Scotts Bluff CC)
Pete Maschka, Omaha (Champions Run)
Ryan Nietfeldt, Omaha (The Players Club)
Patrick Pepper, Omaha (Omaha CC)
Bob Planansky, Lincoln (Yankee Hill CC)
Kim Robak, Lincoln (The CC of Lincoln; Firethorn GC; Wilderness Ridge GC)
Laura Saf, Lincoln (The CC of Lincoln; Firethorn GC)
Steve Samuelson, Fremont (Fremont GC)
Dave Shillinglaw, Papillion (Platteview CC)
Darrel Smith, North Platte (Dismal River Club, Rivers Edge GC)
Past Presidents Committee
Patrick Duffy, Omaha (Omaha CC)
Skip Gist, Omaha (Firethorn GC)
Pete Godwin, Omaha (The Pines CC)
Bill Gottsch, Elkhorn (Indian Creek GC)
Bob Hillis, Fremont (Fremont GC, Firethorn GC)
Guy Ingles, Omaha (Oak Hills CC)
Walt Radcliffe, Lincoln (The CC of Lincoln, Hillcrest CC, Wilderness Ridge GC)
John Sajevic, Fremont (Fremont GC, Firethorn GC)
Larry Sock, Lincoln (Firethorn GC)
Greg Stine, Omaha (Happy Hollow Club; The Prairie Club; Sand Hills GC)
Warren Whitted, Omaha (ArborLinks)
2018 NGA Media Guide 6
About the NGA
The Nebraska Golf Association, founded in 1966, is comprised of all members of public and private clubs
and/or municipal or regional golf associations which utilize an approved handicap service recognized by
the USGA and provided by the NGA. Our mission is to uphold and promote the game of golf and its values
to all golfers in Nebraska.
The Association is governed by a Board of Directors made up of no more than twenty-one (21) individuals
representing member clubs of the NGA with consideration given to reasonable geographic representation
to all parts of Nebraska. A full-time staff manages the day-to-day duties of the association.
Among the duties of the Association include governance of NGA member clubs and service as their
handicapping and course rating authority, conduct of state golf championships, local USGA qualifying &
other notable competitions, promotion of junior golf, presentation of worthwhile educational programs
and support of allied golf organizations in Nebraska.
The Nebraska Golf Association is an Allied Golf Association of the USGA and carries out core services in-
cluding Handicap Administration and Oversight, Course Rating, Rules of Golf and Rules of Amateur Status,
Tournaments and USGA Championship Qualifiers and USGA Initiatives and Community Programs.
2018 NGA Media Guide 7
What does the NGA do?
The NGA conducts 10 state championships including: Nebraska Amateur Championship, Nebraska Match Play Champi-
onship, Nebraska Four-Ball Championship, Nebraska Senior Amateur Championship, Nebraska Senior Match Play
Championship, Nebraska Mid-Amateur Championship, Nebraska Junior Amateur Championship, Nebraska Girls’ Ama-
teur Championship, Nebraska Junior Match Play Championship and Nebraska Girls’ Match Play Championship. The NGA
also co-presents the state’s women’s championships, the Nebraska Women’s Amateur Championship and the Nebras-
ka Women’s Match Play Championship, in partnership with the Nebraska Women’s Amateur Golf Association.
The NGA hosts qualifying for the following USGA Championships: U.S. Open, U.S. Amateur, U.S. Amateur Four-Ball, U.S.
Mid-Amateur, U.S. Senior Amateur, U.S. Junior Amateur and U.S. Girls' Junior.
The NGA is responsible for the following select team events: Nebraska Cup Matches (Amateurs vs. Pros), Directors Cup
Matches (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri & Nebraska), Nebraska-Kansas Junior Cup Matches.
The NGA also conducts these competitions and series: Nebraska Intercollegiate, NGA Interclub Program and Fall Junior
Series.
The NGA assists the Nebraska School Activities Association in the conduct of their state high school golf championships;
serves as the local authority on the USGA Rules of Amateur Status and USGA Rules of Golf; provides a worthwhile vol-
unteer program; serves as a tournament clearinghouse and provides point systems for men, senior men and juniors
that help determine exemptions, select team participants, players of the year and other honors.
The NGA partners with the Nebraska PGA in presenting Nebraska Junior Golf (NJG). Nebraska Junior Golf is an umbrella
organization for all junior programs of both associations and is an avenue to others throughout the state. Some of the
main offerings are competitions, with opportunities for young golfers of all ages and skill level to compete in more than
70 events each summer. Under NJG, local qualifiers are conducted each summer in Nebraska for the Drive Chip & Putt
Championship. The top finishers advance to both a subregional and regional stage with an opportunity to compete in
the DCP championship each spring at Augusta National Golf Club on the eve of the Masters Tournament.
With financial support from the Nebraska Golf Foundation the NGA also provides FORE!, a junior golf membership pro-
gram that makes the game more accessible and affordable by offering young golfers $4 rounds of golf at golf courses
statewide.
In addition to nebgolf.org, the NGA provides communication to individual members through a variety of channels in-
cluding: personalized electronic Handicap Revision newsletters sent on the 1st and 15th of every month, subscriptions
to Nebraska Golfer, a monthly digital magazine. We also offer a free NGA Mobile App and have a Social Media pres-
ence on Twitter (@NGAgolf), Facebook (@nebgolf), Instagram (nebgolf) and YouTube (NGAgolf).
A variety of educational programs are conducted for member clubs and individual members of the NGA including: Re-
gional High School Rules of Golf sessions, Rules of Golf Clubs, Tournament Administration workshops, USGA Rules of
Golf workshops, Course Rating calibration seminars, USGA Handicap seminars and GHIN/Tournament Management
training.
Financial support is given to other Nebraska golf organizations that help make golf better including: the Nebraska
Women's Amateur Golf Association, the Nebraska Section of the PGA, the Nebraska Golf Course Superintendents, the
Local Chapter of the Club Managers Association and the Nebraska Golf Hall of Fame.
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Presidents of the NGA
Robert G. Fraser, Omaha Current President, Bob Meyer
P. M. Anderson
Donald O. Bridge, Norfolk
Del W. Ryder, Grand Island
Thomas E. Ludwick, Lincoln
Dennis M. Houlihan
Gary K. Blakeman
Orville A. Olson, Jr., Omaha
I. B. Maurstad, Beatrice
Robert L. Astleford, Omaha
Robert H. Hughett, Lincoln
Thomas M. Olson, Omaha
Jerry P. Trimble, Lincoln Omaha’s Bob Meyer is in his first year as President
Neal Butler of the Nebraska Golf Association. Meyer is Manag-
John Breslow, Lincoln ing Director for Wells Fargo. He is a member at
Robert M. Hillis, Fremont Happy Hollow Club (Omaha). He grew up in Grand
Warren R. Whitted, Jr., Omaha Island and played golf for the University of Nebras-
Darrell W. Vonnahme, Omaha ka.
Dave Ptak, Norfolk
Guy Ingles, Omaha
Larry Sock, Lincoln
Paul (Pete) Godwin, Omaha
William (Skip) Gist, Omaha
Walt Radcliffe, Lincoln
William L. Gottsch, Elkhorn
John Sajevic, Fremont
Roger Harms, Grand Island
Patrick J. Duffy, Omaha
Greg Stine, Omaha
Mike Jenkins, Lincoln
Robert Meyer, Omaha
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NGA Staff
Executive Director
Craig Ames
cames@nebgolf.org
(402) 505-4653 ext. 102
Assistant Executive Director
Justin Ahrens
jahrens@nebgolf.org
(402) 505-4653 ext. 104
Manager of Association Services
Ben Vigil
bvigil@nebgolf.org
(402) 505-4653 ext. 105
Volunteer Coordinator
Gary Austin
austin1090@cox.net
USGA Boatwright Intern USGA Boatwright Intern USGA Boatwright Intern USGA Boatwright Intern
Nora Bromley Parker Cyza Tyler Messenger Mary Rominger
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NGA Championship Media Info
Wireless/High-Speed Internet Access
Thank you for your interest in covering the NGA state
championships. We look forward to working with you Please contact Ben Vigil if in need of internet access
and enjoying a great golf year together. Here are a at a championship site, availability will depend on the
few guidelines that should help you plan before you host site. The NGA will arrange access if available.
get to the golf course.
Please also pay strict attention to the Media and Pho- Media Assistance
tography Regulations on the following pages. You are The NGA will have a member of its staff available for
responsible for knowing and following these guide- all championships to assist all working members of
lines. the media. If you have any problems, suggestions or
Media credentials should be worn and visible at all comments, please ask us for assistance.
times while on site.
Photo Requests
Schedule The NGA staff will take a number of photos at each
See page 3 of the media guide for the 2018 schedule championship. Media members may submit requests
of championships. for photos to use in coverage relating specifically to
the championship, its players or the NGA. Please con-
tact Ben Vigil (bvigil@nebgolf.org) to submit a re-
Media Workspace
quest.
If necessary and available, the NGA will provide work-
space for any media members. Please call ahead to
inform staff member Ben Vigil of any needs (402) 505
-4653 ext. 105.
Media Services
A daily summary and scoring/match play results will
be posted on the respective championship websites
each day after completion of play.
A detailed press release along with newspaper for-
matted results will be emailed to the NGA’s Media
List after each day of competition. To ensure you re-
ceive this email, please contact Ben Vigil
(bvigil@nebgolf.org) to add your contact information
to the NGA Media List.2018 NGA Media Guide 11
NGA Media Regulations
Locker Room Access
We are glad you have chosen to cover a state champi-
onship conducted by the Nebraska Golf Association. Fully accredited members of the media will be wel-
comed into the general locker room area, except dur-
The intent of these guidelines and regulations is to be
ing weather delays, to carry out their assigned duties.
fair to all, especially the contestants. Their needs and
(Note: cameras are not permitted.)
concerns are more important than any others. Fair
play requires that there be no noise or distractions General — All Photographers
during play. Photography is restricted to “immediate” news use.
Commercial photography is prohibited at all times.
General Regulations A photographer must not ask a player to pose or in
any way distract a player during a round.
The following regulations are to be followed by all
members of the media: If a player or an official requests that no photographs
be taken in a certain situation, the request must be
• Media credentials are to be worn and visible at all
honored immediately, without discussion.
times
A camera must not be pointed at a player about to
• No media will be allowed on the teeing areas during
make a stroke in any manner which might tend to dis-
the championship.
turb him/her or distract his/her attention.
• Players are not to be distracted during play. Do not
At the final hole, photographers must not approach,
interview players or ask them to pose for photo-
delay or distract a player until that player has
graphs during their round.
checked, signed, and returned a scorecard to the
• Do not interview players or ask them to pose for proper official. Under the Rules of Golf, a player re-
photographs during their practice sessions prior to turning an incorrect scorecard in stroke play may be
their round except by prior arrangement with the disqualified.
player.
Golf carts will be made available to media members
• If an interview is to be conducted in the practice at no charge. Please contact either Ben Vigil or the
areas, either the range or the putting green, it must Official-In-Charge to request a cart. Proper cart eti-
be done by prior arrangement with the player and quette must be used, and the NGA may suspend cart
NOT conducted where it could be distracting to other privileges if not so followed.
players. All photographs must be taken at appreciable distanc-
• Do not disturb players at the 18th green and/or es, as far from the players as possible, and from an-
scoring tent until after they have checked, signed and gles which are not acute to the line of play.
returned their scorecards. When working at the green, photographers must not
position themselves directly in a player’s putting line.
To avoid embarrassment to you and distractions to Pictures, even from a distance, may not be made until
the contestants: the player has completed the stroke. The photogra-
• Do not walk or stand in playing areas. pher must not release the camera shutter until the
player’s shot has been made.
• Follow directions of NGA officials.
• Do not interview during play. Approach players
after leaving the scoring area.2018 NGA Media Guide 12
stonehousegolf.com
51st Nebraska Match Play Championship
Champions Run, Omaha
June 25-29, 2018
Past NGA Championships at Champions Run
Junior Amateur - 2016
Girls’ Amateur - 20162018 NGA Media Guide 13
2017 Nebraska Match Play Champion
Jay Cottam, Hebron2018 NGA Media Guide 14
51st Nebraska Match Play Championship
June 25-29, 2018
Champions Run, Omaha
Par: 72 Golf Course Architect: Jeffrey Brauer
Yardage: 7,013 Opened: 1992
Contact Information
Champions Run Club Manager: Andy Reetz
13800 Eagle Run Drive Director of Golf: Greg Neujahr
Omaha, NE 68164 Superintendent: Greg Jones
(402) 498-8989
www.championsomaha.com
NGA Official In Charge: Justin Ahrens - jahrens@nebgolf.org - (402) 505-4653 ext. 104
Championship Web Site - nebgolf.org/Tournaments/2018/matchplay2018 NGA Media Guide 15
2018 Conditions of Competition
ELIGIBILITY GOLF BALLS; DRIVER HEADS
Entries are open to amateur golfers with an active USGA Handicap Index® issued by a
Only brands of golf balls on the most current USGA List of Conforming Golf Balls and driver
“member club” of the Nebraska Golf Association and a resident of Nebraska (see NGA
heads on the most current list of Conforming Driver Heads may be used. Updated lists may
residency below).
be found on the USGA website at www.usga.org or by contacting the USGA Equipment
NGA Residency: An individual is considered to be a resident of Nebraska if they: a) main- Standards Department at (908) 234-2300.
tain either a primary or a secondary residence in Nebraska, or b) are an active duty mem-
DISTANCE MEASURING DEVICES
ber of the United States Military stationed in Nebraska, or c) are a student physically
During the Championship a player may obtain distance information by use of a distance-
attending college in Nebraska within a time period four-months prior to the event, or d)
measuring device. If, during a stipulated round, a player uses a distance-measuring device
are a graduate of a Nebraska high school attending an out-of-state college. If these criteria
to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect his play (e.g. elevation changes,
are in question, the NGA Tournament Committee shall render any final decision.
wind speed, etc.), the player is in breach of Rule 14-3. If a player obtains distance infor-
The championship field will be limited to 156 players. If more than 156 entries are received mation by using a multi-functional device, refer to Appendix IV for additional guidance. To
by the June 18, 2018 deadline, the field will be comprised of players that filed entries by learn more about conformance issues related to the Local Rule, visit www.usga.org/dmd.
the deadline in these categories:
FOOTWEAR
1. From the NGA Player Rankings, the top 50 point leaders as of January 1, 2018 It is a condition of the competition that shoes with traditionally-designed spikes (regardless of
2. From the NGA Point Standings, the top 25 point leaders as of June 18, 2018 composition, i.e., ceramic, plastic, etc.) or spikes, regardless of design, comprised either en-
3. Those golfers that qualified for match play at the 2017 Nebraska Match Play Champion- tirely or partially of metal (if such metal may come in contact with the course) are prohibited
ship during the stipulated round. Penalty for breach of this condition: DISQUALIFICATION.
4. Special Exemptions selected by the NGA Board of Directors
CADDIES
5. Remainder of the field determined by order of entry
A player may provide his own caddie. If he wishes the host club to furnish a caddie, he should
Amateur Status: All players must conform with the USGA Rules of Amateur Status as ask the NGA because sufficient caddies may not be available at the host club. Caddies are
specified in the USGA Rules of Golf. required to wear a caddie bib.
Code of Conduct: The NGA may reject an entry application, revoke an accepted applica- TRANSPORTATION
tion, expel from the Championship and/or suspend a player from future championships if Automotive transportation is permitted.
the player engages in conduct detrimental to the integrity and image of the game of golf
PUBLICITY and PROMOTION; BROADCASTING
and/or public confidence in the NGA. Such conduct may include, but is not limited to,
I understand that the NGA or its designees, may record, film, photograph, or otherwise
damage to the golf course or the player’s equipment, verbal or physical abuse of specta-
capture my likeness, image, voice, biography, references to me, my quoted statements,
tors, officials, volunteers, or staff, blatant or excessive profanity, disorderly behavior,
and my play in the Championship (the foregoing, together with my name, my
failure to abide by club rules, or any other unbecoming conduct.
“Appearance”). In consideration of the opportunity to participate in the Championship, by
ENTRIES; FORM, FEE, CLOSING DATE submitting this Application, I grant (and/or have the authority to grant to the NGA in the
All players must file an entry application. Players must file on-line at the NGA website case of a parent/guardian of a minor or other authorized representative submitting the
(www.nebgolf.org). Application on my behalf) to the USGA, and its licensees, successors and assigns, the per-
Entry fee of $150 must be paid by every player. Entry fee will be refunded regardless of reason petual, transferable, assignable, worldwide, royalty-free, irrevocable right to use my Ap-
if the NGA is notified (402-505-4653) before the close of entries. After the close of entries, fee pearance, in whole or in part, in all manner (including exhibition, distribution, reproduc-
will be refunded in the event of a medical condition, if requested no later than June 24. No tion, publication, display, broadcast, transmission or otherwise), and media now known or
refund for any reason after June 24. A $30 service charge will be deducted from all refunds. hereafter invented or discovered, and for any purpose whatsoever. The rights granted
herein include, without limitation, the right to use the Appearance, or portions thereof, in
ENTRY APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY NGA NO LATER THAN 5 P.M. C.D.T. ON
promotion of the Championship and future championships through any of the foregoing
MONDAY, JUNE 18, 2018.
means of distribution, as well as in the design, manufacture and distribution of merchan-
ONLINE ENTRY APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT www.nebgolf.org dise related to the Championship or other championships, that include elements of my
Late applications are not acceptable and will be automatically rejected. (Entries by tele- Appearance. The NGA is not obligated to use my Appearance in any matter, and materials
phone, telegraph, or FAX not acceptable.) Time limit for entries means time of receipt at embodying any aspect of my Appearance do not need be submitted to me for approval. I
NGA (not time entry is sent to NGA). Entries should be submitted early to allow ample release and discharge the NGA, its licensees, successors and assigns from any claims arising
time for delay or error in transmission. The risk of delay or error in transmission lies solely from use of my Appearance, including claims for misrepresentation of me, my character, or
with the entrant and the NGA shall have no liability with respect to any such delay or error my person by any means. As between the NGA and me, the NGA shall own all right, title
and the consequences therefrom, including rejection of the entry. and interest, including the copyright(s), in and to any works created by the NGA, its licen-
sees, successors and assigns, that include all or a portion of my Appearance. This grant
FORMAT; SCHEDULE
shall be binding on my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, and the successors and
Competition will be in two stages.
assigns of the NGA. I hereby waive all privacy, publicity, defamation, libel, and proprietary
A) Stroke Play – 36 holes stroke play to determine 32 qualifiers for match play. A tie for the rights relating to the Appearance as used by the NGA in conjunction with these terms.
last qualifier’s place will be decided immediately by a hole-by-hole play-off. Players are required to cooperate with representatives of the media; however, no pre-
MONDAY, JUNE 25, 18-holes. Championship activities outside of those activities which are part of the Championship will
TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 18-holes. be required. Authorized representatives of the media will not interfere with the player’s
B) Match Play – General numerical draw will be used. For purposes of determining places Championship play in an unreasonable manner.
in the draw, ties in qualifying rounds will be decided by a blind draw, except that places of SCORE POSTING
those participating in a play-off will be determined by the order on the public scoreboard All scores will be posted for handicap purposes. Players should not post these scores individu-
summary and by performance in the play-off. ally.
WEDNESDAY A.M., JUNE 27, First Round, 18-holes. PRACTICE PRIVILEGES
WEDNESDAY P.M., JUNE 27, Second Round, 18-holes. Complete details on practice rounds will be available on both the championship web site
THURSDAY A.M., JUNE 28, Quarterfinal Round, 18-holes. and in the player memorandum.
THURSDAY P.M., JUNE 28, Semifinal Round, 18-holes.
PERSONAL APPEARANCE
FRIDAY, JUNE 29, Final, 36-holes.
Players must be neat in appearance with respect to personal grooming and clothing.
PRIZES
WINNER: Gold medal, championship money clip, commemorative framed bracket and
custody of championship trophy, subject to such conditions as the NGA may establish . CONDITIONS; SCHEDULES
RUNNER-UP: Silver Medal and crystal trophy.
The NGA Tournament Committee/on-site Rules Committee reserves the right to alter any of
LOWEST QUALIFYING SCORE: Silver medal; if a tie, duplicate medals will be awarded.
the conditions, provisions and/or schedules herein. The decision of the NGA Tournament
MERCHANDISE PRIZES: TBA
Committee/on-site Rules Committee in any matter will be final.
RULES OF GOLF; CLOSE OF COMPETITION
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
Play will be governed by the Rules of Golf as approved by the United States Golf Association
and the R & A. Questions shall be settled by the on-site Rules Committee, whose decision shall Information on the Championship will be e-mailed after the close of entries. If you have
be final. The competition is deemed to be closed when the Championship trophy has been not received information within two days of the Championship, it is your responsibility to
presented. contact the NGA (402 505-4653). Tournament information will also be available on the
championship site accessible through the NGA website www.nebgolf.org.2018 NGA Media Guide 16 Course Map/Scorecard
2018 NGA Media Guide 17
Cottam Triumphs in Extra Holes
It was just the second time in 50 years of the Nebraska Match Play his second such lead early in the continuation of the match. Both
Championship that the final went into extra-holes. Only eight times players hit their approaches on the 22nd hole, No. 4, to nearly the
now has the final even reached the final hole. same exact spots as they did earlier in the morning, with Jennings
making his putt for birdie to take a 1 up lead. Cottam won the 5th
Hebron’s Jay Cottam and Lincoln’s Justin Jennings put on a show
hole to get one back, but Jennings won the 6th and birdied the 7th
during the scheduled 36-hole Final of the 50th Nebraska Match Play
to take his 2 up lead. However, the players then came to a hole that
Championship at Shadow Ridge Country Club, with 36 holes not
seemed to fit Cottam’s eye, as he was likely one of a few players to
enough to decide a champion. Cottam eventually won the title in 37
play the long par-3 8th hole in under-par for the week. He played it
holes.
in one-under during Stroke Play Qualifying, birdied it again by
The match was all square after 18 holes, and again 18 holes later, hitting his tee shot to just a few feet in the Semifinals, and then
after Jennings won the 35th and 36th holes to force extra holes. nearly holed his tee shot in the final, before rolling in a birdie from
Cottam had caught fire on the back nine, but couldn’t get short three-feet to get back to 1 down.
putts to drop on Nos. 16 and 17 that would have closed out the
Cottam again caught fire on the same stretch of holes as he did in
the morning, birdieing the 12th again, and hitting almost an exact
copy of his tee shot and putt from the morning on the 13th hole,
taking the lead for the first time in the afternoon. He hit another
great approach shot on the long par-4 15th hole, and rolled in a
downhill putt for birdie to push his lead to 2 up, his largest of the
match. Cottam was also dialed in on the par-5 16th, laying up and
again sticking a wedge to just a few feet away. However, his birdie
putt that would have ended the match lipped out, and after a great
bunker shot on the par-3 17th, his par putt slid by on the low side to
miss another chance to end the match. Cottam played safe on the
18th, hitting his approach left of the back right hole location, close
to the water on the right, and onto the top tier of the green. He
three-putted from there, while Jennings attacked the hole location
match. For the first time since 1980, and just the second time in the
and made an easy par to force extra holes.
50-year history of the championship, the final match went to extra
holes. Omaha’s Tom Olson defeated Lincoln’s Mike Hughett in 39 “I was just trying to stay calm, I was talking with my caddie Koy
holes 37 years ago. Cottam wasted no time in rebounding from his (Potthoff), and he was trying to keep me calm,” Cottam said. “I just
lost lead, sticking his approach on the 37th hole, the par-4 1st hole, didn’t hit the best shots down the stretch, and Justin was hitting
to three feet. Jennings missed the fairway right and had to punch some pretty good shots, and I was just fortunate to come out on
under a tree, but his ball caromed off the tree and into the fairway. top.”
After wedging onto the green and missing his par putt, Jennings
It’s the first NGA title for Cottam, and he went through gauntlet of
conceded Cottam’s birdie and the match.
players with more titles and experience to get there. Cottam took
“It’s just an incredible experience,” Cottam said. “It just means a lot down 2015 Nebraska Match Play Champion Michael Colgate of Lin-
to be up there with a lot of those other guys that have won. It’s a coln in the Round of 32, and followed with a win over 2014 Nebras-
pretty big confidence booster for me and my golf game, and hope- ka Mid-Amateur Champion Trent Morrison of Omaha in the Round
fully there’s more good things to come in the future.” of 16. In the Quarterfinals, Cottam defeated 2013 Champion, and
also 3-time Nebraska Amateur Champion, Andrew Sajevic of
Cottam started slowly in the final, bogeying his first three holes in
Fremont. Finally, a win over veteran amateur Brian Csipkes of Gret-
the morning, but stayed in the match and heated up on the back
na in the Semifinals gave Cottam his chance at the title against Jen-
nine. After birdieing the par-5 12th hole, he stuck his tee shot on
nings.
the par-3 13th hole and rolled in a birdie, before another tight ap-
proach on the 14th for a conceded birdie and three straight. It was “The biggest thing, was just making it into the field of 32, that was
Cottam’s first lead of the match, at 1 up, but it was short-lived, as really my biggest goal,” Cottam said. “I didn’t really have an set seed
Jennings answered with a birdie on the par-5 16th and they would that I wanted to be, I just wanted to get in, and then whoever I
halve the 17th and 18th holes to remain all square at the break. drew for match play, I was just going to go from there and just take
it match by match.”
Neither player held a lead of greater than 2 up, and Jennings built2018 NGA Media Guide 18
Stroke Play Qualifying
Alex Schaake of Omaha matched his first round score and ran The cut came at 153 (+9) with a 4-man play-off deciding the final
away with Stroke Play Qualifying medalist honors and the No. 1 three spots in the bracket. Husker Dylan McCabe, Gibbon’s Jor-
seed after a windy second round at the 50th Nebraska Match dan Reinertson, 2004 Champion Travis Minzel of Lincoln and
Play Championship at Shadow Ridge Country Club. Kearney’s Doug Mitchell went to No. 10 for the play-off, with
Reinertson, Minzel and Mitchell making par to advance to match
Schaake, an Iowa
play. McCabe found the lateral water hazard off the tee, and
Hawkeye golfer,
went over the green on his third stroke, while Minzel and Mitch-
posted another
ell hit the green and two-putted for par. Reinertson went into
round of 69 (-3), for
the fairway bunker and his second shot went long and right un-
a 138 (-6) total, fin-
der a tree. He played an awkward shot from under the tree to a
ishing as one of just
couple feet from the hole, saving his par.
three players under-
par for the qualify- Mitchell was the No. 32 seed, based on the order the players
ing rounds. He took were posted on the public leaderboard, and will face Schaake.
medalist honors and Minzel will take on Owen, as the No. 31 seed, while Reinertson
the No. 1 seed by is set to play Kluver, as the No. 30 seed.
three strokes. Also
finishing under-par
were Husker golfer
Tanner Owen, at
141 (-3), and junior
Luke Kluver of Nor-
folk, at 143 (-1). Owen put together the low round of qualifying,
a 68 (-4), to jump into position to take the No. 2 seed. The 17-
year-old Kluver posted one of four under-par rounds on Tues-
day, a 71 (-1), to take the No. 3 seed.2018 NGA Media Guide 19
2017 Championship Notes
Stroke Play Qualifying: on the par-5 16th, only saved by a stump that was down from
a recent storm. From there, he holed his pitch shot from a
For the first time, no exemptions into the match play bracket
nearly impossible spot for eagle to win the hole and square
were given and all 32 spots were filled through qualifying.
his match against Charlie Bolton, a Creighton golfer. Bolton
Omaha’s Alex Schaake was the medalist after consecutive
would eventually win the match, 1 up. Champion Jay Cottam
rounds of 69 (-3), for a 138 (-6) total. He was the only player
caught a tough draw from the start, and had to face Lincoln’s
to break par both rounds, and had two of just three rounds in
Michael Colgate in the Round of 32. Colgate won the champi-
the 60s. Schaake posted the low total by three strokes to
onship in 2015 and lost in the final in 2016, holding a 9-1 rec-
earn the No. 1 seed. Only three players finished under-par
ord in the championship over the previous two years. The
over the two days, with Husker golfer Tanner Owen putting
two halved the first seven holes of their match, but Cottam
together the low round, a 68 (-4) on day two for a 141 (-3)
won the next three and went on to win 3 and 2. Cottam then
total and the No. 2 seed. Junior Luke Kluver of Norfolk fin-
followed by taking down the No. 4 seed, Trent Morrison of
ished with a 143 (-1) total to take the No. 3 seed. Eventual
Omaha, 2 up. After the first day of matches, 61-year-old John
champion Jay Cottam of Hebron was the No. 13 seed with a
Sajevic of Fremont, the 1989 and 1996 Champion, was the
149 (+5) total.
highest seed left (No. 7). Sajevic finished runner-up in the
Cut: 2006 Nebraska Match Play, 2001 Nebraska Amateur and
Thirty-two (32) players qualified for the match play field, with 2011 Nebraska Amateur, all at Shadow Ridge. He took down
the cut at 153 (+9). A play-off was necessary, as 33 players two college golfers on the first day, including defending
finished at 150 or better. A four-man play-off for the final champion (and national champion with the Oklahoma Soon-
three spots took place beginning on No. 10, with Gibbon’s ers) Rylee Reinertson of Gibbon in the Round of 16, 2 and 1.
Jordan Reinertson, Kearney’s Doug Mitchell and Lincoln’s Sajevic’s son, Andy Sajevic, was another past champion
Travis Minzel taking the final three spots. (2013) in the field. Sajevic advanced to the quarterfinals for
the first time since 2014. The gauntlet continued for Cottam,
Weather:
who had to face the younger Sajevic in the quarterfinals and
Severe weather delayed the start of qualifying by 90 minutes, Csipkes, who upset the No. 1 seed, in the semifinals, prevail-
but was ideal after that. Day two of qualifying saw strong ing 3 and 2 in both matches. The final between Cottam and
winds that made for tough scoring conditions. The gusty Justin Jennings, a former Husker golfer from Texas, was just
winds stuck around for the rest of the week, with highs rang- the second in the 50-year history of the Nebraska Match Play
ing from the upper-70s to the low 90s. to go to extra holes. The first time was in 1980, when Oma-
ha’s Tom Olson defeated Lincoln’s Mike Hughett in 39 holes.
Notes:
After losing the 35th and 36th holes to force extra holes,
The top seeds did not fare well in the championship, as none Cottam rebounded by sticking a wedge to three feet on the
of the top six seeds made it out of the first day of match play. 37th hole (No. 1 at Shadow Ridge) to win the title.
No. 1 seed Alex Schaake of Omaha won his opening match,
In total, only five matches went to extra holes, with Lincoln’s
but fell in the Round of 16 in 19 holes to Brian Csipkes. No. 2
David Easley’s 22-hole triumph over Omaha’s Carson Schaake
seed Tanner Owen, a Husker golfer, lost in the opening round
in the Round of 32 the longest outside of the final. It was the
to 2004 Champion Travis Minzel of Lincoln. No. 3 seed Luke
9th straight year that the qualifying medalist did not win the
Kluver of Norfolk, won his first match but couldn’t get past
championship. McCook’s Brandon Crick was the last to do so
fellow junior Trevor Kosch of Humphrey in the Round of 16.
in 2008.
Another past champion, Ryan Nietfeldt of Elkhorn (2003), lost
in the first round, but not before hitting the shot of the cham-
pionship. Nietfeldt nearly hit his second shot out-of-bounds2018 NGA Media Guide 20 2017 Match Play Bracket
2018 NGA Media Guide 21
Complete Stroke-Play Qualifying Results
June 26-27, 2017
Shadow Ridge Country Club, Omaha
Entries: 145
Par: 36-36 - 72, Yardage 6,7852018 NGA Media Guide 22 Complete Stroke-Play Qualifying Results
2018 NGA Media Guide 23 Complete Stroke-Play Qualifying Results
2018 NGA Media Guide 24
Championship Results: 1968-2017
Year Name Hometown Result Runner-Up Site
2017 Jay Cottam Hebron 37 holes Justin Jennings, Lincoln Shadow Ridge Country Club, Omaha
2016 Rylee Reinertson Gibbon 6&5 Michael Colgate, Lincoln Firethorn Golf Club, Lincoln
2015 Michael Colgate Kearney 5&4 Lance Lawson, Norfolk The Prairie Club, Valentine
2014 Bryce Brown Lincoln 2&1 Carson Schaake, Omaha The Country Club of Lincoln
2013 Andy Sajevic Fremont 4&2 Lance Lawson, Norfolk Elks Country Club, Columbus
2012 Kevin Stanek Bellevue 6&5 Nick Vondrak, Omaha Platteview Country Club, Bellevue
2011 Kevin Stanek Bellevue 8&7 Wes Bernt, Kearney Wild Horse Golf Club, Gothenburg
2010 John Hurley O'Neill 5&4 Brandon Crick, McCook Omaha Country Club, Omaha
2009 John Hurley O'Neill 7&6 Andy Sajevic, Fremont Willow Lakes Golf Course, Bellevue
2008 Brandon Crick McCook 5&4 Josh Reinertson, Gibbon ArborLinks, Nebraska City
2007 John Hurley O'Neill 11 & 10 Tom Kelley, Omaha Hillcrest Country Club, Lincoln
2006 Patrick Duffy Omaha 4&3 John Sajevic, Fremont Shadow Ridge Country Club, Omaha
2005 Jon Deines Beatrice 2 up Keth Malone, Lincoln Wild Horse Golf Club, Gothenburg
2004 Travis Minzel Lincoln 8&7 Travis Davis, Lincoln Norfolk Country Club
2003 Ryan Nietfeldt Omaha 9&8 Ryan Lanzen, Elkhorn Riverside Golf Club, Grand Island
2002 A.J. Elgert Lincoln 4&3 Rob Mullin, Omaha Indian Creek Golf Course, Elkhorn
2001 Pete Godwin Omaha 4&3 Knox Jones, Lincoln Elks Country Club, Columbus
2000 Knox Jones Lincoln 4&3 Matt Stutzman, Lincoln The Country Club of Lincoln
1999 Jason Bender Elkhorn 3&2 Larry Sock, Lincoln Firethorn Golf Club, Lincoln
1998 Steve Friesen Lincoln 4&2 Brent Hartman, Denton Hillcrest Country Club, Lincoln
1997 Judd Brewer Lincoln 1 up Steve Friesen, Lincoln Beatrice Country Club
1996 John Sajevic Fremont 4&3 Ryan Nietfeldt, Grand Island Highland Country Club, Omaha
1995 Pete Godwin Omaha 3&2 Ryan Nietfeldt, Grand Island Omaha Country Club
1994 Knox Jones Lincoln 3&2 Bill Spangler, Lincoln Happy Hollow Club, Omaha
1993 Scott Ahl Elkhorn 5&4 Knox Jones, Lincoln Platteview Country Club, Bellevue
1992 David Clouse Friend 8&7 Dave Maurstad, Beatrice Elks Country Club, Columbus
1991 Larry Sock Lincoln 4&3 David Clouse, Friend Heritage Hills Golf Course, McCook
1990 Larry Sock Lincoln 10 & 9 Pete Godwin, Omaha Willow Lakes Golf Course, Bellevue
1989 John Sajevic Fremont 1 up Mike Rack, Lincoln Fremont Golf Club2018 NGA Media Guide 25
Championship Results: 1968-2017
Year Name Hometown Result Runner-Up Site
1988 Jim Sieckmann Omaha 11 & 9 Tim Marchese, Omaha The Country Club of Lincoln
1987 Bill Spangler Lincoln 3&2 Rob Mullin, Gering Lochland Country Club, Hastings
1986 David Walker Omaha 3&1 Mike Rack, Lincoln Oak Hills Country Club, Omaha
1985 Bryan Hughett Lincoln 3&2 Bill Spangler, Lincoln Highland Country Club, Omaha
1984 Scott Howerter Lincoln 4&3 Mark Maness, Lincoln Hillcrest Country Club, Lincoln
1983 Rennie Sasse Lincoln 6&4 Tim Marchese, Omaha Elks Country Club, Columbus
1982 Mike Schuchart Lincoln 2&1 Greg Chapman, Omaha Beatrice Country Club
1981 Mike Hughett Lincoln 2&1 Bryan Hughett, Lincoln Capehart Golf Club, Offutt AFB
1980 Tom Olson Omaha 39 holes Mike Hughett, Lincoln Highland Country Club, Omaha
1979 Knox Jones Lincoln 5&3 Mike Ley, Grand Island The Country Club of Lincoln
1978 Doug Smith Lincoln 6&5 Don Germer, Omaha Norfolk Country Club
1977 Larry Sock Lincoln 3&2 Mike Hughett, Lincoln Omaha Country Club
1976 Tom Olson Omaha 1 up Tom Sieckmann, Omaha Hillcrest Country Club, Lincoln
1975 Dan Bahensky Lincoln 7&5 Tom Olson, Omaha Capehart Golf Club, Offutt AFB
1974 Tom Sieckmann Omaha 4&2 Tony Pesavento, Omaha Skyview Golf Course, Alliance
1973 Charles Walter Lincoln 1 up Tom Sieckmann, Omaha Fremont Golf Club
1972 Mike Ley Lincoln 1 up Rick Schultz, Omaha Highland Country Club, Omaha
1971 Bill McNaught York 2&1 Don Bridge, Norfolk Lochland Country Club, Hastings
1970 Charlie Borner North Platte 4 & 2 Bob Astleford, Omaha The Country Club of Lincoln
1969 Matt Taber Lincoln 2&1 Frank Rose, Fairbury Happy Hollow Club, Omaha
1968 Tim Bateman Lincoln 4&3 Don Bridge, Norfolk Norfolk Country Club2018 NGA Media Guide 26
Records
AGE
Youngest Winner: 19, Tim Bateman, Lincoln, 1968 COURSE
(Norfolk CC); Tom Sieckmann, Omaha, 1974 (Skyview Most Times Host Site:
GC); Knox Jones, Lincoln, 1979 (CC of Lincoln)
The Country Club of Lincoln 5
Youngest Finalist: 17, Tony Pesavento, Omaha, 1974 Elks Country Club, Columbus 4
(Skyview GC); Josh Reinertson, Gibbon, 2008 Highland Country Club, Omaha 4
(ArborLinks) Hillcrest Country Club, Lincoln 4
Willow Lakes/Capehart GC, Bellevue 4
Oldest Winner: 44, Pete Godwin, Omaha, 2001 (Elks Norfolk Country Club 3
CC) Omaha Country Club 3
Happy Hollow Club, Omaha 2
CHAMPIONS Lochland Country Club, Hastings 2
Beatrice Country Club 2
Most titles: 3, John Hurley (2007, 2009, 2010); Knox
Fremont Golf Club 2
Jones (1979, 1994, 2000); Larry Sock (1977, 1990, Wild Horse Golf Club, Gothenburg 2
1991) Platteview Country Club, Bellevue 2
Firethorn Golf Club, Lincoln 2
Other Multiple Champions:
Shadow Ridge Country Club, Omaha 2
John Sajevic 2
Kevin Stanek 2
Pete Godwin 2 MATCH PLAY
Tom Olson 2
Largest Winning Margin, 36-Hole Match (Final): 11
Consecutive titles: 2, Kevin Stanek, 2011 to 2012; and 10, John Hurley defeated Tom Kelley, 2007
John Hurley, 2009 to 2010; Larry Sock, 1990 to 1991 (Hillcrest CC)
Longest Span, First to Last Victory: 21 years, Knox Longest 36-Hole Final Match: 39 holes, Tom Olson,
Jones (1979-2000); 14 years, Larry Sock (1977-1991) Omaha, defeated Mike Hughett, Lincoln, 1980
(Highland CC); 37 holes, Jay Cottam, Hebron, defeat-
Longest Span Between Victories: 15 years, Knox
ed Justin Jennings, Lincoln, 2017 (Shadow Ridge CC)
Jones (1979-1994); 13 years, Larry Sock (1977-1990)
Most Consecutive Match Play Victories: 12, John
Brother Champions: Tom Sieckmann (1974) and Jim
Hurley, 2009-2010; Kevin Stanek, 2011-2012; 10, Lar-
Sieckmann (1988); Mike Hughett (1981) and Bryan
ry Sock, 1990-1991
Hughett (1985)
Father-Son Champions: John Sajevic (1989, 1996) and
Andy Sajevic (2013)2018 NGA Media Guide 27
Records
MISCELLANEOUS
Most Runner-Up Finishes:
Bill Spangler 2
Don Bridge 2*
Knox Jones 2
Mike Hughett 2
Mike Rack 2*
Rob Mullin 2*
Ryan Nietfeldt 2
Tim Marchese 2*
Tom Sieckmann 2
Lance Lawson 2*
*Never won
Most Times in Final:
Knox Jones 5
Larry Sock 4
John Hurley 3
John Sajevic 3
Pete Godwin 3
Tom Olson 3
Bill Spangler 3
Mike Hughett 3
Ryan Nietfeldt 3
Tom Sieckmann 32018 NGA Media Guide 28
2018 Schedule
Competition Dates of Entries Close Entry Fee Notes Location
Event
36-holes Gross Stroke Play; The Players Club,
Flighted Based on Round One Omaha
Nebraska Four-Ball Championship April 28-29 April 20 $300 Scores; Cart included in entry fee.
Gross & Net Prizes; Age Divisions ArborLinks,
50-57, 58-64 and 65+ Nebraska City
Nebraska Senior Amateur Championship May 30-31 May 24 $130
12-Man (8 ams, 4 seniors) Select Yankee Hill CC,
Team Event vs. Pros, Invite Only Lincoln
Nebraska Cup Matches June 8 - -
Junior Girls Gross, 18-hole Stroke York CC
Play Qualifier, 16 Player Match
Nebraska Girls' Match Play Championship June 11-13 June 5 $50 Play Bracket
Junior Gross, 18-hole Stroke Play York CC
Qualifier, 32 Player Match Play
Nebraska Junior Match Play Championship June 11-14 June 5 $50 Bracket
Female, Gross, Flighted; 54-holes Beatrice CC
Stroke Play
Nebraska Women’s Amateur Championship June 18-20 June 8 $155
Gross, 36-hole Stroke Play Quali- Champions Run,
fier, 32 Player Bracket Omaha
Nebraska Match Play Championship June 25-29 June 18 $150
Junior Girls Gross, 36-holes Elks CC,
Stroke Play Columbus
Nebraska Girls' Amateur Championship * July 12-13 July 6 $75
Junior Gross, 54-holes Stroke Elks CC,
Play Columbus
Nebraska Junior Amateur Championship * July 12-14 July 6 $75
Female; Gross & Net Divisions; Yankee Hill CC,
Flights in each; Includes 18-hole Lincoln
Nebraska Women’s Match Play Championship July 23-25 July 13 $105 Stroke Play qualifier
Gross, 72-holes Stroke Play; Cut Fremont GC
to low 60 and ties following 36
Nebraska Amateur Championship July 26-29 July 19 $175 holes
Boys 8-Person Select Team Event Lawrence CC,
vs. Kansas, Invite Only Lawrence, KS
Nebraska-Kansas Junior Cup Matches Aug. 7-9 - -
Ages 25+; Gross, Flighted; 36- Wild Horse GC,
holes Stroke Play Gothenburg
Nebraska Mid-Amateur Championship Aug. 25-26 Aug. 17 $130
Ages 50+; Gross & Net Divisions; Platteview GC,
Flights in each; Gross division Bellevue
Nebraska Senior Match Play Championship Sept. 17-19 Sept. 11 $130 includes 18-hole Stroke Play qual-
ifier; Net division pre-flighted for
Match Play
Member Club Event; Invite Only Wild Horse GC,
Gothenburg
NGA Interclub Championship Sept. 10 - -
Nebraska Colleges, Invite Only; Norfolk CC
36-holes Stroke Play
Nebraska Intercollegiate Oct. 12-13 - -2018 NGA Media Guide 29
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