LOCATION: Lochland CC (Day 1) Riverside Golf Club (Day 2)
601 W Lochland Rd 2820 Riverside Dr
Hastings, NE 68901 Grand Island, NE 68801
(402) 462-4151 (308) 382-7298
REGISTRATION HANDICAP RESTRICTIONS: For the first 48 hours starting on March 10th at 9am, registration is limited to Boys with a current handicap index of 5.0 or lower and Girls with a current handicap index of 15.0 or lower. After 48 hours, handicap restrictions will be removed and all players will be eligible to sign up.
FIELD SIZE: There are 21 open spots available in each age division for this event through March 23rd. Starting March 24th, the division limits will be dropped and it will be open registration until the overall field max is met.
SITE DIRECTORS: Nebraska Junior Golf
DATE: Thursday, June 18, 2026 - Friday, June 19, 2026
REGISTRATION: Check in is available no more than 1 hour prior to your tee time.
PRACTICE AREAS: The practice facilities will be available before your tee time. Selling/price of range balls is at the course's discretion. You must check in before using the practice facilities.
SKILLS CHALLENGE!! Presented by Five Points Bank, there will be an optional short game skills challenge held at Lochland CC for players after their rounds on Day 1. Juniors can compete within their age divisions and the winners will receive an award.
WORTH MORE POINTS!! The 2026 CNJA will be considered a mid-way season championship being worth more points. For more details, click HERE.
CADDIES: All players must walk and carry their own bag or use a pull cart. Caddies are prohibited (spectators are allowed and encouraged).
RANGEFINDERS: The use of Distance Measuring Devices is permitted. (Rule 4.3)
GOLF BALLS: Only brands of golf balls on the most current USGA List of Conforming Golf Balls may be used.
STARTING TIMES: This event will have tee times starting at 7:30am on day 1 and 8:00am on day 2. Starting times can be obtained by clicking on the PAIRINGS tab on top of this page. Starting times for day 2 will be adjusted based on day 1 results and the younger divisions will start earlier to accompany for players competing in the DCP qualifier.
TRANSPORTATION: Transportation is prohibited during the round. Players shall walk at all times during the stipulated round unless otherwise specified by the Committee. Pull/push carts are permitted.
FOOD & BEVERAGE: Food and Beverage operations will be at the discretion of the host facility. Be prepared for "cash only" or "card only" payments.
AWARDS: An awards presentation will take place on day 2 at Riverside Golf Club upon completion of play for each division. The top three finishers in each age division will receive medal recognition & the overall division winners will be awarded a NEW custom CNJA Champion Ping golf bag presented by Five Points Bank.
HOSTS: Professionals—Ky Molholm, PGA (Lochland CC) & Brian Fauss, PGA (Riverside GC)
SCORING: Individual Stroke Play - MAX SCORE POLICY IS NOT IN PLAY
NGA POINT SYSTEM: This event will go towards the NGA Point Standing & Evaluation System. For more info, click HERE.
INCLEMENT WEATHER: If every player within a division does not complete all 18 holes in either round 1 or 2, scores will revert to the first 9 holes. If less than 9 holes are completed, the round does not count. Players will get a full refund if less than 18 holes are completed over the 2 days.
HOTEL STAY (NIGHTCAP MANAGEMENT): Nightcap Management is the "Official Hotel Provider" of Nebraska Junior Golf. All Nebraska Junior Golf members and their families will be offered a discounted rate at any hotel under Nightcap Management all year long, including non NJG/golf related occasions. They have a hotel in the area of this event.
Click HERE to read more about the partnership details and start booking your hotel stays for the year!
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