10th U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Qualifying
Wild Horse Golf Club, Gothenburg, Nebraska
October 1, 2024
Wild Horse Golf Club, Gothenburg, Nebraska
October 1, 2024
Wild Horse Golf Club in Gothenburg will host qualifying for the 10th U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship on Tuesday, October 1. Entries opened Wednesday, March 20. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, April 24 at 4 p.m. CDT. The Championship is open to sides of amateur golfers with Handicap Indexes of 2.4 or less. Golfers that advance from qualifying earn a spot in the 2025 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball which will be conducted at Plainfield Country Club in Edison, New Jersey, May 17-22.
Entries are open to sides of amateur golfers with an individual up-to-date Handicap Index® based on ratings for men not exceeding 2.4 under the Rules of Handicapping. A current Handicap ID number (GHIN) issued through an authorized golf club is required and must be submitted on the entry form. Two players who play as partners comprise a side. Partners are not required to be from the same club, state, country, etc.
Amateur Status: All amateur players must conform to the Rules of Amateur Status as approved by the United States Golf Association and The R&A.
Performance in Qualifying: If a side fails to return a score within eight strokes of the Course Rating™, future entries for U.S. Amateur Four-Ball, U.S. Open, U.S. Amateur, U.S. Mid-Amateur or U.S. Senior Open Championships may be declined if documentation is not provided demonstrating that the player is capable of competing at the national championship level. Please note that sides who “no card” are subject to receive a letter from the USGA under the same guidelines as those who do not return a score within eight strokes of the Course Rating.
Withdrawal from Qualifying: Players can withdraw by logging into their account and clicking on the WITHDRAW tab. They must also notify the Official in Charge prior to their scheduled Qualifying round. Failure to do so may result in disqualification from future USGA competitions.
Entry fee of $190 must be paid by both players in every side. After the first player of a side registers, they will receive an email to forward to the second player on their side to finish registration. A side is only registered once both players have submitted the application. Players who withdraw prior to close of entries will receive a refund less a service charge. Players can withdraw by logging into their account and clicking on the WITHDRAW tab. Players who withdraw prior to the close of entries will receive a refund of $135. Players who withdraw after the close of entries and prior to 48-hours of the qualifier will receive a $90 refund. Players who withdraw within 48 hours of the qualifier or after will not receive a refund.
ENTRY APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY USGA NO LATER THAN 4 P.M. C.D.T. on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2024. Late applications are not acceptable and will be automatically rejected. (Entries by telephone, telegraph, mail or FAX are not acceptable.) Time limit for entries means time of receipt at USGA (not time entry is transmitted to USGA). 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 USGA will have no liability with respect to any such delay or error and the consequences therefrom, including rejection of the entry.
Qualifying: 18-holes, Four-Ball stroke play.
Qualifying: Silver medal awarded to lowest 18-hole side; if a tie, duplicate medals will be awarded.
The NGA will post Stroke Play scores for all competitors in the field who have a Handicap Index® issued by the USGA.
Qualifying Places
The number of qualifier's places will be determined by the USGA after entries close, based on size and strength of 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.
Practice Rounds
Can be arranged at the normal green fee rate a time convenient to Wild Horse Golf Club by contacting the clubhouse at (402) 537-7700.
Schedule
Friday, October 1
8 a.m. - Registration Begins & Practice Areas Open
9 a.m. - Starting Times Begin, (Hole #1 & Hole #10)
Following Golf - Play-Off if Necessary
Accommodations
Comfort Suites, Gothenburg - Room Block available for Monday, September 30 at Comfort Suites in Gothenburg, (308) 537-7378. Expires August 30, 2024. Rate is $114+tax. Reference U.S. Four-Ball Qualifying when making reservation.
Player Information Sheet (available after the deadline)
Player Memorandum - U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Qualifying, Wild Horse GC
Rules Documents
USGA 2024 Local Rules and Terms of the Competition
Notice to Players - Wild Horse Golf Club (Draft)
Evacuation Plan
Hole Locations (available by 6 p.m. CDT, Sept. 30)
Pace of Play Information
Pace of Play Policy, Wild Horse Golf Club
Tips - Group Pace of Play Guidelines
Infographic - Group Pace of Play
Other Materials
Golf Genius App - Real-Time Scoring Instructions (for Players)
Four-Ball Scorecard Requirements
Distance Measuring Devices - Infographic
Groove and Punch Mark - Memorandum
Groove and Punch Mark - Infographic
Green Reading Materials - Infographic
Hydration Awareness Suggestions
Caddies - Tips and Information
Entry Information
40950 Road 768
Gothenburg, NE 69138
Phone - (402) 537-7700
Website - https://www.playwildhorse.com/
Director of Golf - Tony Collins
Superintendent - Josh Mahar
Architects: Dan Proctor & Dave Axland
Gold Tees (73.8/133)
HOLE | PAR | YARDAGE |
---|---|---|
1 | 4 | 405 |
2 | 4 | 478 |
3 | 5 | 537 |
4 | 3 | 171 |
5 | 4 | 367 |
6 | 5 | 548 |
7 | 4 | 364 |
8 | 4 | 451 |
9 | 3 | 185/155 |
Out | 36 | 3,506 |
HOLE | PAR | YARDAGE |
---|---|---|
10 | 4 | 408 |
11 | 3 | 126 |
12 | 4 | 442 |
13 | 3 | 208 |
14 | 5 | 559 |
15 | 4 | 370 |
16 | 4 | 445 |
17 | 5 | 548 |
18 | 4 | 418 |
In | 36 | 3,524 |
Total | 72 | 7,030 |