2018 NWAGA Scramble
Riverside Golf Club, Grand Island
August 27-28, 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 36 four-person teams. Team members may be from different clubs. If more than 36 teams enter by 12 p.m. CDT on July 2, a lottery will determine the 36 teams that will play in the tournament.
Entry Fee: Entry fee of $480 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 26. No refund for any reason after August 26. A $25 service charge will be deducted from all refunds.
Entry includes 36-holes of scramble 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 Friday, June 29, 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-Woman Scramble is a 36-hole, team scramble competition
The event is played with 20% of the lowest handicap player, 15% of the second lowest handicap player, 10% third lowest handicap player, and 5% of the highest handicap player.
The format, in addition to the NWAGA Scramble rules, is as follows:
" All team members play from each teeing ground.
" One tee shot is then selected.
" The team member whose shot is selected does not play the next shot. The three-remaining team members play that shot. This procedure is followed until the ball is on the green.
" Once on the green, all members may putt. To speed up play, tap-in putts are allowed, and all teammates have the opportunity to try the original putt.
" Each team member must contribute a minimum of four drives.
" Through the green, a ball may be lifted and cleaned and placed within one club-length of where the ball originally lay, not nearer the hole, within the same playing condition.
Starting Times: Monday, August 27 - 10 a.m. Shotgun; Tuesday, August 28 - 8:30 a.m..Shotgun.
Practice Rounds: Please call (308) 382-2648 to arrange a practice round at a time convenient to the club for a fee of $36 plus tax (cart is optional for $16.25 per person).
Lodging:
Make your reservation early due to the Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island.
Best Western Plus, Grand Island - Double Queen ($117.99 plus tax - Reference "Nebraska Women's Golf") - (308) 381-8855