21st Nebraska Four-Ball Championship
The Players Club, Omaha
April 23-24, 2022
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Giroux, Nietfeldt Cruise to Four-Ball Title
It was another tough day for scoring on Sunday at The Players Club in Omaha, but Bennington's Blake Giroux and Elkhorn's Ryan Nietfeldt played steady golf to win the 21st Nebraska Four-Ball Championship by four strokes. The wind blew again at The Players Club and temperatures were in the 50s throughout the day, making the final round a grind. Giroux and Nietfeldt never lost their lead, and posted a 69 (-1) to win by the second-largest margin in championship history, four strokes, with a 132 (-8) total. Visit the Scoring tab for full results, and read the recap below.
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ENTRIES OPEN MARCH 1st at 8:00 a.m. CST
Enter This Championship Online
Entry Deadline: 5pm CDT on Friday, April 15, 2022
Eligibility
Entries are open to amateur golfers with an active Handicap Index® based on ratings for men not exceeding 7.0 under the World Handicap System™ issued by a "member club" of the Nebraska Golf Association and a resident of Nebraska (see NGA residency below).
NGA 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 NGA 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:
The NGA 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 the NGA. 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 $350 must be paid by every side. Sides who withdraw (402-505-4653, x104) prior to the close of entries will receive a refund minus less a $50 service charge. Sides 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 22, 2022.
Closing Date
EXEMPT PLAYER OR SIDE ENTRY APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY NGA NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2022 TO MAINTAIN EXEMPT STATUS AND GUARANTEE A SPOT IN THE FIELD.
ENTRY APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY NGA NO LATER THAN 5 P.M. C.D.T. ON FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2022.
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 NGA (not time entry is sent or transmitted 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 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 52 sides. If more than 52 entries are received by the April 15, 2022 deadline, the field will be comprised of sides that filed entries by the deadline in these categories:
1. Winners of the Nebraska Four-Ball Championship for the last 5 years (2017-2021)*
2. From the 2021 Nebraska Four-Ball Championship, the top 15 sides and those tying for 15th place**
3. Qualifiers for the U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship the last 5 years (2018-2022)***
4. Remainder of the field determined by order of entry
*Winners (Past Champions) are exempt regardless of partner
**Top 15 sides from 2021 Nebraska Four-Ball Championship exemptions must have same partner
***Qualifiers for U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship are exempt regardless of partner
Note: Entry applications received by exempt players or sides following the April 8, 2022 deadline will be processed under category 4 above.
Entries Received
Practice Rounds
Following the close of entries practice rounds will be available after 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 16 and Sunday, April 17 or at a time convenient to The Players Club Tuesday, April 19 - Friday, April 22 at a rate of $55 + tax (includes cart). If desired, those entered may contact the golf shop at (402) 963-9950 to make arrangements.
Championship Schedule
Saturday, April 23
8:00 a.m. - Registration & Practice Areas Open
9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. - Round One Starting Times, Holes #1/#10
Sunday, April 24
8:00 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. - Round Two Starting Times, Holes #1/#10
1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. - Hosted Buffet
Following Play - Awards
Championship Guidelines
NGA Championship Guidelines
Exemptions
List of Exempt Players/Sides
Terms of Competition
Entry Form Terms of Competition
Player Memorandum
Player Memorandum - Championship
Pace of Play Information
Championship Pace of Play Policy
Rules Documents
NGA 2022 Local Rules and Terms of Competition
Championship Notice to Players (Draft)
Four-Ball Scoring
Four-Ball Scorecard Requirements
Media Guide
2022 NGA Media Guide
The Player's Club
12101 Deer Creek Drive
Omaha, NE 68142
Golf Shop Phone - (402) 963-9950
Website - playersclubomaha.com
General Manager - Cole McCann
Head Professional - Tyler Lane
Head Superintendent - Jared Reinke
Course Yardage
| HOLE | PAR | YARDAGE | ALTERNATE YARDAGES |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 414 | |
| 2 | 4 | 422 | |
| 3 | 3 | 197 | 160 |
| 4 | 4 | 380 | |
| 5 | 4 | 380 | |
| 6 | 4 | 438 | |
| 7 | 4 | 371 | |
| 8 | 3 | 200 | 171 |
| 9 | 5 | 520 | |
| Out | 35 | 3,322 |
| HOLE | PAR | YARDAGE | ALTERNATE YARDAGES |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 4 | 415 | |
| 11 | 4 | 399 | |
| 12 | 4 | 407 | |
| 13 | 3 | 200 | 170 |
| 14 | 4 | 400 | |
| 15 | 4 | 442 | |
| 16 | 3 | 180 | 160 |
| 17 | 4 | 338 | |
| 18 | 5 | 550 | |
| In | 35 | 3,331 | |
| Total | 70 | 6,653 |
| YEAR | CHAMPIONS | SCORE | SITE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Blake Giroux, Bennington & Ryan Nietfeldt, Elkhorn | 132 (-8) | The Players Club, Omaha |
| 2021 | Cole Grandfield, Omaha & Ryan Turek, Omaha | 133 (-7)* | The Players Club, Omaha |
| 2020 | David Easley, Lincoln & Joel Wisdom, Omaha | 130 (-12)* | Fremont Golf Club |
| 2019 | Ryan Knispel, Omaha & Ryan Nietfeldt, Elkhorn | 135 (-7)* | The Players Club, Omaha |
| 2018 | Alex Farrell, Elkhorn & Chris Green, Elkhorn | 132 (-10)* | The Players Club, Omaha |
| 2017 | Dylan Heng, Bellevue & Lance Lawson, Norfolk | 125 (-19) | Awarii Dunes Golf Club, Axtell |
| 2016 | Philip Maschka, Omaha & Greg Stanek, Bellevue | 131 (-11) | The Players Club, Omaha |
| 2015 | Travis Minzel, Lincoln & Scott Tridle, Lincoln | 134 (-8) | The Players Club, Omaha |
| 2014 | Adam Cordes, Bellevue & Brian Fehr, LaVista | 69 (-3)* | Platteview Country Club, Bellevue** |
| 2013 | Adam Cordes, Bellevue & Brian Fehr, LaVista | 136 (-8) | Platteview Country Club, Bellevue |
| 2012 | David Easley , Lincoln & Joel Wisdom, Omaha | 136 (-8) | ArborLinks, Nebraska City |
| 2011 | Travis Minzel, Lincoln & Scott Tridle, Lincoln | 137 (-7)* | ArborLinks, Nebraska City |
| 2010 | Jayson Brueggemann, Lincoln & Patrick Duffy, Omaha | 136 (-6) | Quarry Oaks Golf Club, Ashland |
| 2009 | Knox Jones, Lincoln & John Sajevic, Fremont | 129 (-15) | Willow Lakes Golf Course, Bellevue |
| 2008 | Brad Dubisar , Omaha & Trent Morrison, Omaha | 127 (-17) | Willow Lakes Golf Course, Bellevue |
| 2007 | Jay Muller, Omaha & Curt Tate, Omaha | 131 (-13)* | Willow Lakes Golf Course, Bellevue |
| 2006 | David Easley , Lincoln & Joel Wisdom, Omaha | 132 (-10) | Firethorn Golf Club, Lincoln |
| 2005 | Knox Jones, Lincoln & John Sajevic, Fremont | 133 (-9)* | Firethorn Golf Club, Lincoln |
| 2004 | Patrick Duffy, Omaha & Mark Nevrivy, Omaha | 134 (-10) | Willow Lakes Golf Course, Bellevue |
| 2003 | Jeff Churchich, Omaha & Matt Petersen, Omaha | 132 (-12) | Willow Lakes Golf Course, Bellevue |
| 2002 | Knox Jones, Lincoln & John Sajevic, Fremont | 135 (-9)* | Willow Lakes Golf Course, Bellevue |
*Won in playoff
**Shortened due to severe weather
Nebraska Four-Ball Championship Records 2002-2021
Champions
Most titles as a team: 3, Knox Jones, Lincoln and John Sajevic, Fremont (2002, 2005, 2009); David Easley, Lincoln and Joel Wisdom, Omaha (2006, 2012, 2020); 2, Travis Minzel, Lincoln and Scott Tridle, Lincoln (2011, 2015); Adam Cordes, Bellevue and Brian Fehr, La Vista (2013, 2014)
Consecutive titles: 2, Adam Cordes, Bellevue and Brian Fehr, La Vista (2013-2014)
Longest Span, First to Last Victory: 14 years, David Easley, Lincoln and Joel Wisdom, Omaha (2006, 2020)
Longest Span Between Victories: 8 years, David Easley, Lincoln and Joel Wisdom, Omaha (2012, 2020)
Course
Most Times Host Site:
Willow Lakes Golf Course 6
The Players Club 6*
Platteview Golf Club 2
ArborLinks 2
Firethorn Golf Club 2
*after hosting in 2022
Scoring
Low Score, 36 Holes: 125 (19-under), Dylan Heng, Bellevue and Lance Lawson, Norfolk, 2017 (Awarii Dunes GC); 127 (17-under), Brad Dubisar, Omaha and Trent Morrison, Omaha, 2008 (Willow Lakes GC); 129 (15-under), Knox Jones, Lincoln and John Sajevic, Fremont, 2009 (Willow Lakes GC)
Most Strokes Under Par, 36 Holes: 19-under (125), Dylan Heng, Bellevue and Lance Lawson, Norfolk, 2017 (Awarii Dunes GC); 17-under (127), Brad Dubisar, Omaha and Trent Morrison, Omaha, 2008 (Willow Lakes GC); 15-under (129), Knox Jones, Lincoln and John Sajevic, Fremont, 2009 (Willow Lakes GC)
Lowest Score, Any Round: 61 (11-under), Dylan Heng, Bellevue and Lance Lawson, Norfolk, 2017 (Awarii Dunes GC); 62 (10-under), Justin Hamilton, Omaha and Kevin Stanek, Bellevue, 2008 (Willow Lakes GC); Knox Jones, Lincoln and John Sajevic, Fremont, 2009 (Willow Lakes GC); 62 (9-under), Andy Sajevic, Omaha and John Sajevic, Fremont, 2020 (Fremont GC)
Most Strokes Under Par, Any Round: 11-under (61), Dylan Heng, Bellevue and Lance Lawson, Norfolk, 2017 (Awarii Dunes GC); 10-under (62), Justin Hamilton, Omaha and Kevin Stanek, Bellevue, 2008 (Willow Lakes GC); Knox Jones, Lincoln and John Sajevic, Fremont, 2009 (Willow Lakes GC); 9-under (62), Andy Sajevic, Omaha and John Sajevic, Fremont, 2020 (Fremont GC); 9-under (63), 3 times.
Lowest Score, First Round: 63 (9-under), Patrick Duffy, Omaha and Mark Nevrivy, Omaha, 2004 (Willow Lakes GC)
Lowest Score, Final Round: 61 (11-under), Dylan Heng, Bellevue and Lance Lawson, Norfolk, 2017 (Awarii Dunes GC); 62 (10-under), Justin Hamilton, Omaha and Kevin Stanek, Bellevue, 2008 (Willow Lakes GC); Knox Jones, Lincoln and John Sajevic, Fremont, 2009 (Willow Lakes GC); 62 (9-under), Andy Sajevic, Omaha and John Sajevic, Fremont, 2020 (Fremont GC)
Largest Winning Margin: 5, Dylan Heng, Bellevue and Lance Lawson, Norfolk, 2017 (Awarii Dunes GC); 3, Jeff Churchich, Omaha and Matt Petersen, Omaha, 2003 (Willow Lakes GC); Patrick Duffy, Omaha and Mark Nevrivy, Omaha, 2004 (Willow Lakes GC)
Highest Score by Winner, First Round: 69 (2-under), Ryan Knispel, Omaha and Ryan Nietfeldt, Elkhorn, 2019 (The Players Club); 69 (3-under), Adam Cordes, Bellevue and Brian Fehr, La Vista, 2014 (Platteview CC)
Highest Score by Winner, Final Round: 71 (1-under), Patrick Duffy, Omaha and Mark Nevrivy, Omaha, 2004 (Willow Lakes GC); Travis Minzel, Lincoln and Scott Tridle, Lincoln, 2011 (ArborLinks)
Highest Winning Score: 137 (7-under), Travis Minzel, Lincoln and Scott Tridle, Lincoln, 2011 (ArborLinks)
Most Teams Under Par, 36 holes: 36, 2007 (Willow Lakes GC)
Fewest Teams Under Par, 36 holes: 7, 2010 (Quarry Oaks GC); 2011 (ArborLinks)
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