2018 NWAGA Four-Ball Tournament
Norfolk Country Club
August 20-21, 2018
Eligibility: Entrant must be an Amateur Golfer with an active USGA Handicap Index® issued by a “member club” of the Nebraska Golf Association. Entrant must also be a member of NWAGA and a “resident” of Nebraska (See NWAGA Residency Criteria below).
NWAGA Residency Criteria: An individual is considered to be a resident of Nebraska if they:
- Maintain either a primary or a secondary residence in Nebraska, or
- Are an active duty member of the United States Military stationed in Nebraska, or
- Are a student physically attending college in Nebraska within a time period four-months prior to the event, or
- Are a graduate of a Nebraska high school attending an out-of-state college.
If the above criteria are in question, the NWAGA Tournament Committee shall render any final decision.
Amateur Status: All players must conform to the USGA Rules of Amateur Status as specified in the USGA Rules of Golf.
Field Size: Field is limited to 54 teams. Partners may be from different clubs.
Entry Fee: Entry fee of $240 must be paid by every team. Entry fee will be refunded regardless of reason if NWAGA is notified (402-505-4653, x103) before the close of entries. After the close of entries, fee will be refunded in the event of injury or illness, if requested no later than August 19. No refund for any reason after August 19. A $25 service charge will be deducted from all refunds.
Entry includes 36-holes of four-ball stroke play competition; use of the practice facility; cart; prizes; a banquet dinner for all participants following Monday’s round and an awards luncheon Tuesday following play.
Entry Period: NWAGA only accepts on-line applications. Entries open at 8 a.m. C.D.T. on Friday, June 1, 2018. Entries must be received by NWAGA no later than 5 p.m. C.D.T. on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. Late applications are not acceptable and will be automatically rejected. (Entries by telephone, e-mail, or FAX not acceptable.) Time limit for entries means time of receipt at NWAGA (not time entry is sent or transmitted to NWAGA). Entries should be submitted early to allow ample time for delay or error in transmission. The risk of delay or error in transmission lies solely with the entrant and NWAGA will have no liability with respect to any such delay or error and the consequences therefrom, including rejection of the entry.
Format: The Four-Ball Tournament consists of 36-holes of gross and net four-ball stroke play. Teams consist of two partners. Each team member will receive 95% of their course handicap.
Lowest net score for 36-holes will be tournament champion. A tie for first place will be played off until a winner is determined. If the event of a tie for the gross team champion, the prize monies will be divided, pro-rata.
Day 1 - 18-holes, four-ball stroke play. Teams will be paired base upon total course handicap of each team. When possible, teams from the same club will not be paired together.
Day 2 - 18- holes, four-ball stroke play. For the second round of competition, teams will be paired by the team's cumulative net best-ball score. There will be one flight made up of the full field and the top 1/3 of the field will receive prizes. With the exception of overall team champion, ties will be combined and divided, pro-rata.
Starting Times: Monday, August 20 - 12 p.m. Shotgun Start; Tuesday, August 21 - TBD a.m. Shotgun Start
Practice Rounds: Please call (402) 379-1188 to arrange a practice round at a time convenient to the club for a fee of $45 plus tax (includes cart).
Lodging:
Norfolk Lodge & Suites 402-844-2987
Hampton Inn 402-379-3585
Holiday Inn Express 402-379-1524