The Nebraska Golf Association welcomes and encourages media to attend and cover NebGolf Championships and Events. The following resources are available to media interested in covering our events or players. Please read the Media Regulations below prior to attending. Contact Ben Vigil at bvigil@nebgolf.org or (402) 505-4653 ext. 105 with any questions or requests.
Sign up for the NebGolf Media List
The Nebraska Golf Association communicates with the media regarding championships, qualifiers, awards and more. Preview, daily recap and post championship releases are sent out throughout the year, and include a written preview/recap, as well as video/photo content that is available for use by the media. Use the signup form above if you would like to receive these releases.
History
The Nebraska Golf Association has history dating back to 1905 with the first Nebraska Amateur. Visit the page above to read more on the history of NebGolf, as well as a complete championship history, award winners and more.
Schedule
View NebGolf's current competitions schedule, including championships, select team events and USGA qualifiers.
Thank you for your interest in covering NebGolf's state championships. We look forward to working with you and telling the story of the best amateur golfers in our state. Here are a few guidelines that should help you plan before you get to the golf course.
Please also pay strict attention to the Media and Photography Regulations below. You are responsible for knowing and following these guidelines.
Media credentials should be worn and visible at all times while on site.
Schedule
See the competitions section of this website for the schedule of championships.
Media Workspace
If necessary and available, NebGolf will provide workspace for any media members. Please call ahead to inform staff member Ben Vigil of any needs (402) 505-4653 ext. 105.
Media Services
A daily summary and scoring/results will be posted on the respective championship websites each day after completion of play.
A detailed press release will be emailed to the NebGolf Media List after each competition, with daily releases for select championships. A link to a dropbox folder with video/photo content is also included with each release. To ensure you receive this email, please sign up here and contact Ben Vigil (bvigil@nebgolf.org) with any questions/requests.
Wireless/High-Speed Internet Access
Please contact Ben Vigil if in need of internet access at a championship site, availability will depend on the host site. NebGolf will arrange access if available.
Media Assistance
NebGolf will have a member of its staff available for all championships to assist all working members of the media. If you have any problems, suggestions or comments, please ask us for assistance.
Media Assistance
NebGolf will have a member of its staff available for all championships to assist all working members of the media. If you have any problems, suggestions or comments, please ask us for assistance.
Photo Requests
NebGolf staff will take a number of photos at each championship. Media members may submit requests for photos to use in coverage relating specifically to the championship, its players or NebGolf. Please contact Ben Vigil (bvigil@nebgolf.org) to submit a request.
We are glad you have chosen to cover a state championship conducted by the Nebraska Golf Association.
The intent of these guidelines and regulations is to be fair to all, especially the contestants. Their needs and concerns are more important than any others. Fair play requires that there be no noise or distractions during play.
General Regulations
The following regulations are to be followed by all members of the media:
• Media credentials are to be worn and visible at all times
• No media will be allowed on the teeing areas during the championship.
• Players are not to be distracted during play. Do not interview players or ask them to pose for photographs during their round.
• Do not interview players or ask them to pose for photographs during their practice sessions prior to their round except by prior arrangement with the player.
• If an interview is to be conducted in the practice areas, either the range or the putting green, it must be done by prior arrangement with the player and NOT conducted where it could be distracting to other players.
• Do not disturb players at the 18th green and/or scoring tent until after they have checked, signed and returned their scorecards.
To avoid embarrassment to you and distractions to the contestants:
• Do not walk or stand in playing areas.
• Follow directions of NebGolf officials.
• Do not interview during play. Approach players after leaving the scoring area.
Locker Room Access
Fully accredited members of the media will be welcomed into the general locker room area, except during weather delays, to carry out their assigned duties. (Note: cameras are not permitted.)
General — All Photographers
Photography is restricted to “immediate” news use. Commercial photography is prohibited at all times.
A photographer must not ask a player to pose or in any way distract a player during a round.
If a player or an official requests that no photographs be taken in a certain situation, the request must be honored immediately, without discussion.
A camera must not be pointed at a player about to make a stroke in any manner which might tend to disturb him/her or distract his/her attention.
At the final hole, photographers must not approach, delay or distract a player until that player has checked, signed, and returned a scorecard to the proper official. Under the Rules of Golf, a player returning an incorrect scorecard in stroke play may be disqualified.
Golf carts will be made available to media members at no charge. Please contact either Ben Vigil or the Official-In-Charge to request a cart. Proper cart etiquette must be used, and NebGolf may suspend cart privileges if not so followed.
All photographs must be taken at appreciable distances, as far from the players as possible, and from angles which are not acute to the line of play.
When working at the green, photographers must not position themselves directly in a player’s putting line. Pictures, even from a distance, may not be made until the player has completed the stroke. The photographer must not release the camera shutter until the player’s shot has been made.
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