22nd Nebraska Four-Ball Championship
Tatanka Golf Club, Niobrara
May 6-7, 2023
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Former Creighton University teammates, Austin Miller of Elkhorn and Johnny Spellerberg of Bennington took off during the final round on Sunday to win the 22nd Nebraska Four-Ball Championship at Tatanka Golf Club in Niobrara. Miller and Spellerberg posted a final round 64 (-8) to win by two strokes with a 130 (-14) total. It's the first title for Miller, who just regained his amateur status in February after a playing professionally until 2019. Spellerberg captured his fourth NebGolf trophy in 21 months, adding to his two Nebraska Mid-Amateur titles and the 2022 Nebraska Match Play title. Visit the Scoring tab above for final results, and read the recap and watch the champion interview below.
Leaderboard
May 1, 2023
February 1, 2023
ENTRIES OPEN MARCH 1st at 8:00 a.m. CST
Enter This Championship Online
Exempt Entry Deadline: Friday, April 21, 2023
Entry Deadline: 5pm CDT on Friday, April 28, 2023
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 May 5, 2023.
Closing Date
EXEMPT PLAYER OR SIDE ENTRY APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY NGA NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2023 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 28, 2023.
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 64 sides. If more than 64 entries are received by the April 28, 2023 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 (2018-2022)*
2. From the 2022 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 (2019-2023)***
4. Remainder of the field determined by order of entry
*Winners (Past Champions) are exempt regardless of partner
**Top 15 sides from 2022 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 21, 2023 deadline will be processed under category 4 above.
Entries Received
Practice Rounds
Practice rounds will be available April 30-May 5 at a rate of $45 (includes range, golf, & cart), and can be reserved 30 days in advance by visiting golftatanka.com.
Championship Schedule
Saturday, May 6
8:00 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. - Registration (Wave One)
9:00 a.m.-10:10 a.m. - Round One, 18-Holes, Wave One, Holes #1 & #10
12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. - Registration (Wave Two)
1:00 p.m.-2:10 p.m. - Round One, 18-Holes, Wave Two, Holes #1 & #10
Sunday, May 7
8:00 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
9:00 a.m.-10:10 a.m. - Round Two, 18-Holes, Wave One, Holes #1 & #10
1:00 p.m.-2:10 p.m. - Round Two, 18-Holes, Wave Two, Holes #1 & #10
12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. - Hosted Lunch
Following Play - Awards
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
NebGolf 2023 Local Rules and Terms of Competition
Championship Notice to Players (Draft)
Four-Ball Scoring
Four-Ball Scorecard Requirements
Media Guide
2023 NebGolf Media Guide
Tatanka Golf Club
53138 Hwy. 12
Niobrara, NE 68760
Golf Shop Phone - (402) 857-3504
Website - golftatanka.com
Director of Golf - Troy Harder
Head Superintendent - Matt Colwell
Course Yardage
| HOLE | PAR | YARDAGE | ALTERNATE YARDAGES |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 423 | |
| 2 | 5 | 533 | |
| 3 | 4 | 425 | |
| 4 | 4 | 391 | |
| 5 | 3 | 184 | 197 |
| 6 | 4 | 344 | |
| 7 | 4 | 407 | |
| 8 | 3 | 215 | 226 |
| 9 | 5 | 520 | |
| Out | 35 | 3,442 |
| HOLE | PAR | YARDAGE | ALTERNATE YARDAGES |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 4 | 395 | |
| 11 | 4 | 383 | |
| 12 | 3 | 193 | 204 |
| 13 | 5 | 563 | |
| 14 | 4 | 444 | |
| 15 | 4 | 344 | |
| 16 | 4 | 406 | |
| 17 | 3 | 181 | 201 |
| 18 | 5 | 530 | |
| In | 36 | 3,439 | |
| Total | 72 | 6,881 |
| YEAR | CHAMPIONS | SCORE | SITE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Austin Miller, Elkhorn & Johnny Spellerberg, Bennington | 130 (-14) | Tatanka Golf Club, Niobrara |
| 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
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); Will Hagel, Omaha and Bradley Huyck, Omaha, 2023 (Tatanka 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); Will Hagel, Omaha and Bradley Huyck, Omaha, 2023 (Tatanka 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); 63 (7-under), Blake Giroux, Bennington and Ryan Nietfeldt, Elkhorn, 2022 (The Players Club)
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); Will Hagel, Omaha and Bradley Huyck, Omaha, 2023 (Tatanka 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); 4, Blake Giroux, Bennington and Ryan Nietfeldt, Elkhorn, 2022 (The Players Club); 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); 2023 (Tatanka GC)
Fewest Teams Under Par, 36 holes: 7, 2010 (Quarry Oaks GC); 2011 (ArborLinks)
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