57th Nebraska Girls' Match Play Championship
Awarii Dunes Golf Club, Axtell
June 17-19, 2019
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Lauren Thiele Joins Sisters as Girls' Match Play Champion
A familiar name will be engraved on the Nebraska Girls’ Match Play Championship trophy, as Lauren Thiele of Wahoo joins her sisters Haley and Hannah as a champion, winning the 57th Nebraska Girls' Match Play Championship at Awarii Dunes Golf Club in Axtell. Thiele defeated Omaha’s Jalea Culliver in the Final, 3 and 2, to take her first title, and the fourth for the Thiele family. Haley won in 2013 and 2014, and Hannah won in 2015. Visit the Scoring tab above for the final bracket, and see the highlights, interview, recap and more below.
Leaderboard
February 18, 2019
Enter This Championship Online
Entry Deadline: 5pm CDT on Monday, June 10, 2019
Eligibility
Entrant must be a female junior amateur golfer who is a resident of Nebraska and a member of Nebraska Junior Golf. A junior golfer is defined as an amateur golfer who has not yet reached the September 1 following graduation from secondary school.
Amateur Status: All players must conform to the USGA Rules of Amateur Status as specified in the USGA Rules of Golf.
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 $50 must be paid by every player. Entry fee will be refunded regardless of reason if the NGA is notified (402-505-4653) before the close of entries. After the close of entries, fee will be refunded in the event of injury or illness, if requested no later than June 16. No refund for any reason after June 16. A $25 service charge will be deducted from all refunds.
Closing Date
Entries must be received by NGA no later than 5 p.m. C.D.T. on Monday, June 10, 2019. 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 39 players. If more than 39 entries are received by the June 10, 2019 deadline, the field will be comprised of players that filed entries by the deadline in these categories:
1. Top 25 in the final 2018 NGA Girls’ Point Standings
2. Class winners of the 2018 NSAA High School Girls Golf Championships
3. Two (2) host club selections
4. Remainder of the field determined by order of entry
Practice Rounds
Available at a time convenient to Awarii Dunes at a rate of $20 (walking). To make arrangements for practice rounds, please contact the Awarii Dunes golf shop at (308) 743-1111.
Championship Schedule (Based on Full Field)
Monday, June 17 - Stroke Play Qualifying
7 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
7 - 10 a.m. - Player Registration
8 - 10 a.m. - Boys’ Starting Times (1 & 10 Tee)
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Player Registration
1 - 3 p.m. - Girls’ Starting Times (1 Tee)
1 - 3 p.m. - Boys’ Starting Times (10 Tee)
Tuesday, June 18
7 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
8 –9:50 a.m. - Round One Match Play (1 & 10 Tee)
1 –2:50 p.m. - Round Two Match Play (1 Tee)
Wednesday, June 19
7 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
8 - 8:30 a.m. - Boys Quarterfinals (1 Tee)
8:40 – 8:50 a.m. - Girls Semifinals (1 Tee)
1:00 — 1:10 a.m. - Boys Semifinals (1 Tee)
1:20 p.m. - Girls 18-Hole Final (1 Tee)
Following Golf - Girls' Awards Ceremony
Lodging
The NGA has set up a rate for players at the Holiday Inn ($89.95 plus tax) and the Holiday Inn Express ($99.95 plus tax) in Kearney. Both hotels are less than 10 minutes from Awarii Dunes. Please call the numbers below and reference the Nebraska Junior Match Play to make reservations.
Holiday Inn – (308) 237-5971
Holiday Inn Express – (308) 234-8100
Terms of Competition
Entry Form Terms of Competition
Player Memorandum
Player Memorandum - Championship
Pace of Play Information
Stroke Play Qualifying Pace of Play Policy - Awarii Dunes GC (Draft)
Match Play Pace of Play Policy - Awarii Dunes GC (Draft)
Rules Documents
NGA 2019 Local Rules and Terms of Competition
Championship Notice to Players - Awarii Dunes GC (Draft)
Match Play Guidelines
Differences Between Match Play and Stroke Play
Media Guide
Nebraska Girls' Match Play Championship Media Guide
Awarii Dunes Golf Club
524 S Road
Axtell, NE 68924
Golf Shop Phone - (308) 743-1111
Website - awariidunes.com
General Manager - Jeff Perdew
Director of Golf - Chad Lydiatt
Head Superintendent - Brad Childress
Course Yardage
| HOLE | PAR | YARDAGE | ALTERNATE YARDAGES |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 454 | |
| 2 | 3 | 126 | 163 |
| 3 | 4 | 374 | |
| 4 | 4 | 337 | |
| 5 | 3 | 155 | 133 |
| 6 | 4 | 364 | 264 |
| 7 | 4 | 354 | 378 |
| 8 | 4 | 364 | |
| 9 | 5 | 470 | 422 |
| Out | 36 | 2,998 |
| HOLE | PAR | YARDAGE | ALTERNATE YARDAGES |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 4 | 330 | |
| 11 | 3 | 157 | 123 |
| 12 | 5 | 468 | 508 |
| 13 | 3 | 106 | 75 |
| 14 | 5 | 439 | |
| 15 | 3 | 169 | 199 |
| 16 | 4 | 338 | |
| 17 | 4 | 348 | |
| 18 | 5 | 515 | 473 |
| In | 36 | 2,870 | |
| Total | 72 | 5,868 |
| YEAR | CHAMPION | HOMETOWN | SITE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Lauren Thiele | Wahoo | Awarii Dunes Golf Club, Axtell |
| 2018 | Megan Whittaker | Elkhorn | York Country Club |
| 2017 | Lacie Fox | Beemer | Wild Horse Golf Club, Gothenburg |
| 2016 | Megan Whittaker | Elkhorn | The Pines Country Club, Valley |
| 2015 | Hannah Thiele | Wahoo | Kearney Country Club |
| 2014 | Haley Thiele | Wahoo | Heritage Hills Golf Course, McCook |
| 2013 | Haley Thiele | Wahoo | The Country Club of Lincoln |
| 2012 | Danielle Lemek | Doniphan | York Country Club |
| 2011 | Danielle Lemek | Doniphan | Ashland Golf Club |
| 2010 | Danielle Lemek | Doniphan | Willow Lakes Golf Course, Bellevue |
| 2009 | Danielle Lemek | Doniphan | Stone Creek Golf Course, Omaha |
| 2008 | Armana Christianson | Omaha | York Country Club |
| 2007 | Kylie Smith | Omaha | Wayne Country Club |
| 2006 | J.C. Stevenson | Grand Island | The Field Club of Omaha |
| 2005 | Brittany Pepler | Scottsbluff | Eagle Hills Golf Course, Papillion |
| 2004 | Kristen Kosch | Bellevue | Cross Creek Golf Links, Cambridge |
| 2003 | Rachel Byleen | Lincoln | Yankee Hill Country Club, Lincoln |
| 2002 | Leigh Sutton | Lincoln | Quail Run Golf Course, Columbus |
| 2001 | Sara Sackett | Cambridge | Wayne Country Club |
| 2000 | Beth Anne Cherry | Lincoln | Riverside Golf Club, Grand Island |
| 1999 | Elizabeth Morell | McCook | The Country Club of North Platte |
| 1998 | Elizabeth Morell | McCook | Holdrege Country Club |
| 1997 | Megan O'Dea | Kearney | Hillcrest Country Club, Lincoln |
| 1996 | Sarah Sasse | Lincoln | Fremont Golf Club |
| 1995 | Sarah Sasse | Lincoln | Beatrice Country Club |
| 1994 | Elizabeth Bahensky | Kearney | Kearney Country Club |
| 1993 | Sarah Sasse | Lincoln | Beatrice Country Club |
| 1992 | Maureen Reagan | Omaha | Lochland Country Club, Hastings |
| 1991 | Heidi Wall | Lincoln | Oak Hills Country Club, Omaha |
| 1990 | Melissa Johnson | Omaha | Elks Country Club, Columbus |
| 1989 | Michelle Uher | Omaha | Norfolk Country Club |
| 1988 | Angie Wilson | Lincoln | Ashland Country Club |
| 1987 | Angie Wilson | Lincoln | Happy Hollow Club, Omaha |
| 1986 | Angie Wilson | Lincoln | The Country Club of Lincoln |
| 1985 | Ann Guiberson | Omaha | Riverside Golf Club, Grand Island |
| 1984 | Ann Guiberson | Omaha | Fremont Golf Club |
| 1983 | Lisa Papes | Lincoln | The Field Club of Omaha |
| 1982 | Kerre Dubinsky | Lincoln | Hillcrest Country Club, Lincoln |
| 1981 | Jan Houston | Minden | Beatrice Country Club |
| 1980 | Shelly Godeken | Alma | Omaha Country Club |
| 1979 | Cathy Nelson | Omaha | Elks Country Club, Columbus |
| 1978 | Val Skinner | North Platte | Oak Hills Country Club, Omaha |
| 1977 | Cathy Curry | Columbus | Lochland Country Club, Hastings |
| 1976 | Cathy Curry | Columbus | Norfolk Country Club |
| 1975 | Cathy Curry | Columbus | Happy Hollow Club, Omaha |
| 1974 | Val Skinner | North Platte | The Country Club of Lincoln |
| 1973 | Nanette Circo | Omaha | Riverside Golf Club, Grand Island |
| 1972 | Nanette Circo | Omaha | Beatrice Country Club |
| 1971 | Nanette Circo | Omaha | Field Club of Omaha |
| 1970 | Gabrielle Matlock | Grand Island | Hillcrest Country Club |
| 1969 | Nancy Kirsch | South Sioux City | Fremont Golf Club |
| 1968 | Evelyn Heinmann | Wahoo | Happy Hollow Club |
| 1967 | Kathy Waters | Omaha | Highland Country Club |
| 1966 | Kathy Waters | Omaha | Fremont Golf Club |
| 1965 | Kathy Waters | Omaha | Hillcrest Country Club |
| 1964 | Christie Swartzkopf | Lincoln | Field Club of Omaha |
| 1963 | B.E. Colway | Omaha | Beatrice Country Club |
Nebraska Girls' Match Play Championship Records 1963-2018
Champions
Most titles: 4, Danielle Lemek (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012)
Other Multiple Champions:
Angie Wilson 3
Cathy Curry 3
Kathy Waters 3
Nanette Circo 3
Sarah Sasse 3
Ann Guiberson 2
Elizabeth Morell 2
Haley Thiele 2
Val Skinner 2
Megan Whittaker 2
Consecutive titles: 4, Danielle Lemek, 2009 to 2012; 3, Kathy Waters, 1965 to 1967; Nanette Circo, 1971 to 1973; Cathy Curry, 1975 to 1977; Angie Wilson, 1986 to 1988; 4 others with back-to-back titles
Longest Span, First to Last Victory: 4 years, Val Skinner (1974-1978); 3 years, Sarah Sasse (1993-1996); Danielle Lemek (2009-2012)
Longest Span Between Victories: 4 years, Val Skinner (1974-1978)
Course
Most Times Host Site:
Beatrice Country Club 3
The Country Club of Lincoln 3
York Country Club 3
Wayne Country Club 2
Fremont Golf Club 2
Oak Hills Country Club, Omaha 2
Elks Country Club, Columbus 2
Happy Hollow Club, Omaha 2
Hillcrest Country Club, Lincoln 2
Lochland Country Club, Hastings 2
Norfolk Country Club 2
Riverside Golf Club, Grand Island 2
The Field Club of Omaha 2
Match Play
Largest Winning Margin, 18-Hole Final: 8 & 7, Danielle Lemek, twice, 2009 defeated McKenzie O’Connell (Stone Creek GC) and 2012 defeated Hannah Thiele (York CC)
Longest Final Match: 19 holes, Sarah Sasse defeated Elizabeth Bahensky, 1995 (Beatrice CC); Kylie Smith defeated Anna Christenson, 2007 (Wayne CC)
Most Consecutive Match Play Victories: 16, Danielle Lemek, 2009-2012; 11, Haley Thiele, 2013-2015 (Lost in Final)
Miscellaneous
Most Runner-Up Finishes:
Lori Cimpl 2*
Kristen Kosch 2
Katherine Morell 2*
Hannah Thiele 2
*Never won
Most Times in Final:
Danielle Lemek 4*
Angie Wilson 3*
Cathy Curry 3*
Kathy Waters 3*
Nanette Circo 3*
Sarah Sasse 3*
Kristen Kosch 3
Hannah Thiele 3
*Never lost a Final
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