48th NWAGA Four-Ball 
Indian Trails Country Club, Beemer

July 12-13, 2021

 

FORMAT

The tournament will consist of 36-holes of Four-Ball stroke play (both gross and net). 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.

 

ELIGIBILITY

Entrant must be a member of NWAGA or a female member of Nebraska Junior Golf. Entrant must also be a resident of Nebraska (see below) with an up-to-date USGA Handicap Index® issued by a “member club” of the Nebraska Golf Association. All players must conform to the Rules of Amateur Status as approved by the United States Golf Association and The R&A.

 

An individual is considered a resident of Nebraska if they: a) maintain either a primary or a secondary residence in Nebraska, or b) are an active duty member of the United States Military stationed in Nebraska, or c) are a student physically attending college in Nebraska within a time period four-months prior to the event, or d) are a graduate of a Nebraska high school attending an out-of-state college. If these criteria are in question, the NWAGA Tournament Committee shall render any final decision.

 

FIELD SIZE

Limited to 54 sides (108 players).

 

ENTRIES: FORM, FEE, CLOSING DATE

All sides must file an online entry application. 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, ext. 103 or via e-mail at nwaga@nebgolf.org) before the close of entries. After the close of entries, fee will be refunded in the event of medical condition, if requested before the first day of competition. No refund for any reason after that day. A $30 service charge will be deducted from all refunds. Entry includes 36-holes of competition; cart; use of the practice facility; prizes; player dinner and awards luncheon.

 

Entries open at 8 a.m. CDT on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Entries must be received by NWAGA no later than 5 p.m. CDT on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. 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. Partner substitutions may be made prior to competition.

 

SCHEDULE (approximate)

Monday, July 12

10:00 A.M. – Registration & Practice Areas Open

11:00 A.M. – Round One Shotgun Start
Following Golf - Player Hosted Luncheon

 

Tuesday, July 13

7:00 A.M. – Practice Areas Open

8:00 A.M. – Round Two Shotgun Start

Following Golf – Awards Luncheon

 

CADDIES

Caddies are prohibited.

 

PERSONAL APPEARANCE, FOOTWEAR

Players must be neat in appearance with respect to clothing and personal grooming. Traditional spikes are prohibited. Model Local Rule G-7.

 

DETERMINING TIES

Any first place ties for overall gross, overall net and net flights will be determined by a scorecard play-off using the following method as recommended by the USGA.

 

Scorecard Play-Off Procedure: The winner will be based on the best score for the last round. If the tying sides have the same score for the last round or if the competition consists of a single round, the winner will be determined based on the score for holes 10-18, holes 13-18, holes 16-18 and finally the 18th hole. If there is still a tie, then the last six holes, three holes and final hole of the first nine holes will be considered in turn. If the round is less than 18 holes, the number of holes used in matching scores may be adjusted. For net competition, handicaps will be applied the same as they were for the competition.

 

SCORE POSTING

NWAGA will post scores for handicap purposes.

 

PRACTICE PRIVILEGES

Practice round information will be available once registration opens.

 

LODGING
Horizon Inn & Suites
301 Plaza Drive, West Point, NE 68788
402-372-1959

 

PRIZES

Net: Overall Low Net: Pewter cup awards; Merchandise: Top third. Gross: Overall Low Gross: Trophy plates.

 

COURSE

Red Tees (5,366 yards, Par 72, 71.7/121)

 

HANDICAP ALLOWANCE

Based on July 6 Handicap Revision. An individual’s Playing Handicap is 85% of their Course Handicap. Maximum Individual Handicap Index is 40.4.

 

PAIRINGS

A side’s combined Handicap Index will determine round one shotgun starting position with the lowest combined Handicap Indexes starting on hole 1. For the final round of competition, sides will be grouped by round one net score with the leading sides starting on hole 1.

 

CONTACT
Sam Oehm, NGA Manager of Membership and Women's Programs
soehm@nebgolf.org; (402) 505-4653, x103