Sectional Qualifying
Unless exempt, an entrant must qualify for the Championship proper through Sectional Qualifying. The number of qualifier's places at each location will be determined by the NGA after entries close, based on size and playing quality of the field. A tie for the last qualifier's place or an alternate's place will be decided immediately by a hole-by-hole play-off. A contestant may enter only once and attempt to qualify only one day, at one site.

If a sectional qualifying location has more players than can be accommodated, some players may be transferred to another location and the date of qualifying may be different than the original requested date. Transfers will be based on the date of receipt.

Qualifiers that withdrawl will be replaced by alternates from the same qualifying site. The order of alternates selected will be based upon qualifying score and performance in any subsequent play-off at the sectional site. If an exempt player withdraws after the entry deadline, the open spot will be filled by a qualifying alternate. The sectional site used to fill the open spot will be based upon the NGA's re-allotment list published following the close of entries.

Exempt Players: Refer to exemption list attached to this application.

Exception: If less than 180 entries are received by the July 1, 2008 deadline, the Nebraska Golf Association will cancel sectional qualifying and the non-exempt field will be limited to the players with the lowest active USGA Handicap Indexes as of the seventh revision, dated July 9, 2008.

The championship field will be limited to 144 players.

Amateur Status: All players must conform with the USGA Rules of Amateur Status as specified in the USGA Rules of Golf.

ENTRIES; FROM, FEE, CLOSING DATE
All players shall apply on NGA forms. Forms may be obtained from the NGA office or NGA web site, www.nebgolf.org.

Players attempting to qualify must pay a $75 fee. All successful qualifiers will pay an additional $75 at the qualifying site. Exempt players must pay an entry fee of $150. Entry fee will be refunded regardless of reason if the NGA (402-505-4653) is notified before the close of entries. After the close of entries, fee will be refunded in the case of injury or illness, if requested by the first day of competition. No refund for any reason after the first day of competition. A $25 service charge will be deducted from all refunds.

ENTRY APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY NGA NO LATER THAN 5 P.M. C.D.T. ON TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2008.

Late applications are not acceptable and will be automatically rejected. (Entries by telephone, telegraph, or FAX not acceptable.) Time limit for entries means time of receipt at NGA (not time entry is sent to NGA). 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 the NGA shall have no liability with respect to any such delay or error and the consequences therefrom, including rejection of the entry.

SCHEDULE
Competition will be in two stages, at stroke play.
1. Sectional Qualifying - 18 holes. For all except exempt players listed herein. Schedule of available Sectional Qualifiers on application.
2. Championship - 72 holes. 144 players eligible comprised of place-winners in Sectional Qualifying Rounds and those exempt from qualifying stage.
TUESDAY, JULY 22, First Round, 18-holes.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, Second Round, 18-holes.
54 lowest scores and anyone tying for 54th place or anyone within 10 strokes of the leader for the first 36-holes continue play July 24-25; remainder eliminated after 36-holes.
THURSDAY, JULY 24, Third Round, 18-holes.
FRIDAY, JULY 25, Fourth Round, 18-holes.
Lowest score for 72 holes will be champion. A tie for first place will be played off hole by hole until a champion is determined.

PRIZES
WINNER: Custody of championship trophy for the ensuing two weeks and crystal trophy to keep.
JUNIOR RETURNING THE LOWEST 72-HOLE SCORE: Silver medal; if a tie, duplicate medals awarded.

MERCHANDISE PRIZES: TBA

TIES: Merchandise prize amounts will be divided equally among those tied.

SECTIONAL QUALIFYING ROUNDS
Lowest Score: Silver medal; if a tie, duplicate medals awarded.

RULES OF GOLF; CLOSE OF COMPETITION
Play will be governed by the Rules of Golf as approved by the USGA. Questions shall be settled by the Nebraska Amateur Championship Committee, whose decision shall be final. Competition shall be deemed to have closed when the Championship trophy has been presented.

GOLF BALLS
Only brands of golf balls on the most current USGA List of Conforming Golf Balls may be used. This list is updated monthly and may be found on the USGA web site at www.usga.org or by contacting the USGA technical Department at (908) 234-2300.

FOOTWEAR
It is a condition of the competition that shoes with traditionally-designed spikes (regardless of composition, i.e., ceramic, plastic, etc.) or spikes, regardless of design, comprised either entirely or partially of metal (if such metal may come in contact with the course) are prohibited during the stipulated round. Penalty for breach of this condition: DISQUALIFICATION.

CADDIES
A player may provide his own caddie. If he wishes the host club to furnish a caddie, he should ask the NGA because sufficient caddies may not be available at the host club.

CELL PHONES/PAGERS
The use of audible telecommunications equipment is prohibited.

PUBLICITY and PROMOTION
By submitting an application, the player agrees to allow the NGA to use the player's photographic/video image for any NGA media related use(s).

SCORE POSTING
All scores will be posted for handicap purposes. Players should not post these scores individually.

TRANSPORTATION
Automotive transportation is permitted.

TIME of STARTING
Note under Rule 6-3 and Optional Condition as prescribed in Appendix I shall be in effect.

PRACTICE PRIVILEGES
Sectional Qualifying Rounds
Practice Rounds may be available for a fee at the discretion of the host facility.

Championship
If desired, those eligible may contact the Country Club Golf Shop at (402) 423-2271 to arrange a practice round at an available time one week prior to the championship.

CONDITIONS; SCHEDULES
The NGA Tournament Committee reserves the right to alter any of the conditions and schedules herein. The decision of the Tournament Committee in any matter shall be final.

PERSONAL APPEARANCE
Players must be neat in appearance with respect to clothing and personal grooming. The Committee in charge shall decide whether this requirement has been met, and has authority to withdraw the entry of a player who does not comply.

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
A memo to contestants including groupings and starting times will be mailed or e-mailed after the close of entries. If you have not received a memo within four days of the Qualifier or Championship, it is your responsibility to contact the NGA Championship Department. Tournament information will also be available at www.nebgolf.org.