11th Annual NWAGA Fund Day

Monday, August 16, 2021

Wilderness Ridge, Lincoln

 

FORMAT
Shamble. All team members tee off and the best drive is selected. All golfers play their own ball into the hole from the selected drive (must use at least two drives from each player). For scoring purposes, the two best net scores on each hole will be counted. 85% of Course Handicap (Maximum Course Handicap of 40). Five Flights will be determined based on Team Handicap (August 9 Handicap Revision).

 

ENTRIES: FORM, FEE, CLOSING DATE

All sides must file an online entry application. Entry fee of $360 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 $60 service charge will be deducted from all refunds. Entry includes 18-hole of competition; cart; use of the practice facility; prizes; player dinner and awards luncheon.

 

Entries open at 8 a.m. CDT on Thursday, July 1, 2021. Entries must be received by NWAGA no later than 5 p.m. CDT on Monday, August 9, 2021. If the competition receives more than the maximum number of entries by 12 p.m. CDT on July 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 July 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

Monday, August 16, 2021

9:30 A.M.   - Check-in & Practice Areas Open
9:30 A.M.   - Silent Auction Opens

11:00 A.M. - Fund Day Shotgun
Following Golf - Silent Auction Closes, Raffle Drawings, hosted hors d'oeuvre and cash bar.
 

LODGING

There is not a reserved block of rooms for this one-day event.

 

PLAYER CHECK-IN

Each player is required to check-in before play Wednesday. Participants will be required to answer standard COVID-19 screening questions prior to play. Check-in areas will be set up to ensure social distancing.

 

GOLF CARTS

Sides are permitted the use of a shared cart (two players per cart) at Wilderness Ridge.

PRACTICE FACILITIES

Practice facilities will be open to participants once they have checked in. Practice following play is prohibited.

 
RESTROOMS

Restrooms will be available in the clubhouse and on the golf course.

 

OTHER FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICE

In addition to the post-round food, Wilderness Ridge will be available for other food and beverage service during the tournament.

 

DIGITAL SCORING

Players will be required to use the USGA TM application (available on iOS and Android app store) which will serve as their Official Tournament Scorecard. Verification of scorecards will be done verbally following the round. Information on using the USGA TM application will be provided in advance with tutorials posted to the NWAGA web site.

 

PUBLIC SCOREBOARD

To prevent gatherings there will be no public scoreboard. A scoreboard may be accessed via the USGA TM application and/or the NWAGA web site.

 

AWARDS

Each flight will award merchandise prizes to the top three finishers. All ties will be broken by a scorecard playoff.

 

FLIGHT PRIZES and DECIDING TIES
Each flight will award merchandise prizes to the top three finishers. All ties will be broken by a scorecard playoff.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE
In addition to lunch, NWAGA will host a post-round reception following golf with a cash bar. The clubhouse will be open for any other food and beverage purchases.
 

SUPPORT FUND DAY

INDIVIDUAL WALKWAY SPONSORSHIPS - $25
NWAGA members can honor an individual or group with a walkway sponsorship. Honor your favorite junior golfer, an individual influential to your golf game or someone that just means a great deal to you. Your personalized sign will line the busy pathway just outside the clubhouse. Walkway sponsors will also be listed on the Fund Day web site and recognized at the Fall Meeting.

 

BUSINESS HOLE SPONSORSHIPS - $100
Business sponsors will be recognized on the golf course with hole signage. They’ll also be recognized on the Fund Day tournament scoreboard, Fund Day web site and recognized in the 2021 Tee Off Time publication.

 

 

Interested? Simply e-mail NWAGA at nwaga@nebgolf.org or call Sam at 402.505.4653, x103 to make proper arrangements.