2019 NWAGA Four-Ball Tournament
Lochland Country Club
July 22-23, 2019
46th NWAGA Four-Ball Tournament
Lochland Country Club, Hastings
July 22-23, 2019
The NWAGA Four-Ball Tournament consists of 36-holes of both Gross and Net Four-Ball stroke play. In Four-Ball, two players compete together as a side, with each playing their own ball. The side’s score for a hole is the lower score of the two. Individuals will compete in the net portion using 95% of their Course Handicap. Merchandise prizes will be awarded to the top third of the field in the net competition. Both the overall net champions and the overall gross champions will receive trophies.
Included in the entry fee is golf, cart, use of the practice facility prior to play, a player dinner after round one and awards luncheon following round two.
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 below).
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.
Field Size: Field is limited to 54 sides (two players).
Entry Fee: Entry fee of $240 must be paid by every side. 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 a medical condition, if requested before the first day of competition. No refund for any reason after that. A $25 service charge will be deducted from all refunds.
Entry Period: NWAGA only accepts on-line applications. Entries open at 8 a.m. CDT on Saturday, June 1, 2019. Entries must be received by NWAGA no later than 5 p.m. CDT on Monday, July 15, 2019. If the competition receives more than the maximum number of entries by 12 p.m. CDT on June 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 p.m. CDT on June 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. Entries may no longer be accepted once groupings have been announced. Partner substitutions may be made prior to tournament play. Because substitutions may affect a team’s pairing based on handicap every effort should be made to find a new partner with a similar handicap.
Practice Rounds: Available at a time convenient to Lochland Country Club (402-462-8783). Fee is $65 (including cart). Please note: certain dates and times may be restricted based on club activity.
Course Set-Up: White Tees (5,097 yards, Par 72)
Lodging: Block reserved at Hastings Holiday Inn Express (402 463-8858); to guarantee rate of $109.95+tax reservation must be made by June 21; After June 21, rate guaranteed based on availability only; Reference Nebraska Women’s Golf Association when making reservation.
Approximate Starting Times: Monday, July 22 – 11 a.m. Shotgun Start; Tuesday, July 23 - 8 a.m. Shotgun Start
Contact: Sam Oehm, NGA Manager of Membership and Women’s Programs; nwaga@nebgolf.org; (402) 505-4653, x103
Handicap: Individual Handicap Indexes will be based on the July 15 Handicap Revision (maximum individual handicap index of 40.4). The combined Course Handicap of the side multiplied by 95% will determine a Team Handicap, this Team handicap will be used to determine round one pairing position. Individuals will compete in the net portion using 95% of their Course Handicap.
Ties: In case of a tie for either the lowest overall net score or the lowest overall gross score, winners will be determined by a scorecard playoff.