Nebraska Mid-Amateur Match Play Championship

ENTRIES WILL OPEN MARCH 2 AT 8 A.M. CST

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Exempt Player Entry Deadline: Friday, April 10, 2026

Entry Deadline: 5pm CDT on Friday, April 17, 2026

Eligibility

Entries are open to amateur golfers who will have reached their twenty-fifth birthday on or before April 27, 2026 with an active Handicap Index® based on ratings for men not exceeding 5.0 under the Rules of Handicapping issued by a “member club” of the Nebraska Golf Association and a resident of Nebraska (see NebGolf residency below).

NebGolf Residency: An individual is considered to be 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 NebGolf Tournament Committee shall render any final decision.

Amateur Status: All players must conform with the Rules of Amateur Status as approved by the USGA.

Code of Conduct:

NebGolf may reject an entry application, revoke an accepted application, expel from the Championship and/or suspend a player from future championships if the player engages in conduct detrimental to the integrity and image of the game of golf and/or public confidence in NebGolf. Such conduct may include, but is not limited to, damage to the golf course or the player's equipment, verbal or physical abuse of spectators, officials, volunteers, or staff, blatant or excessive profanity, disorderly behavior, failure to abide by club rules, or any other unbecoming conduct.

Entry Fee

Entry fee of $100 must be paid by every player. Players who withdraw (402-505-4653, x104) prior to the close of entries will receive a refund less a $30 service charge. Players who withdraw (402-505-4653, x104) after the close of entries but prior to the competition will not be issued a refund unless the reason for withdrawing is medically related. No refund for any reason after April 26, 2026.

Closing Date

EXEMPT PLAYER ENTRY APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY NEBGOLF NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2026 TO MAINTAIN EXEMPT STATUS AND GUARANTEE A SPOT IN THE FIELD.

ENTRY APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY NEBGOLF NO LATER THAN 5 P.M. CDT ON FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026.

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 NebGolf (not time entry is sent or transmitted to NebGolf). 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 NebGolf will have no liability with respect to any such delay or error and the consequences therefrom, including rejection of the entry.

Players

The championship field will be limited to 64 players.

Upon entry all players will be placed in pending status. Exempt players will be accepted into the field if entry is received before the April 10, 2026 exempt player entry deadline. Remaining spots in the field will be filled with non-exempt players by order of entry.

Exempt categories:

1. Winners of the Nebraska Mid-Amateur Championship the last 10 years (2016-2025).
2. Winners of the Nebraska Amateur Championship the last 5 years (2022-2026) that meet the eligibility requirements.
3. Winners of the Nebraska Match Play Championship the last 5 years (2022-2026) that meet the eligibility requirements.
4. Winners of the Nebraska Senior Amateur Championship the last 3 years (2024-2026).
5. Winners of the Nebraska Senior Match Play Championship the last 3 years (2022-2025).
6. From the 2025 Nebraska Mid-Amateur, the lowest 15 scores and anyone tying for 15th place.
7. From the 2026 Nebraska Amateur, the lowest 10 scores by a Mid-Amateur.
8. From the 2026 Nebraska Match Play, Mid-Amateur that makes the quarterfinals.
9. From the NEBGOLF POINT STANDINGS, the top 20 Mid-Amateurs as of August 7, 2026.
10. Qualifiers for the U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship the last 5 years (2022-2026).
11. Special Exemptions selected by the NGA Board of Directors.
12. Remainder of field determined by order of entry.

*Entry applications received by exempt players following the April 10, 2026 Exempt Player Deadline will be processed under category 12 above.

2026 Exempt Player List

Entries Received

Nebraska Mid-Amateur Match Play Championship Records