31st Nebraska Junior Match Play Championship
Oakland Golf Club
June 16-19, 2020
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Junior Match Play Moved to Oakland
The 31st Nebraska Junior Match Play Championship has been moved to Oakland Golf Club, with the dates pushed back a day to June 16-19. Read more on the change below. Elkhorn's Luke Gutschewski is the defending champion, after winning in thrilling fashion last year in 20 holes. Entries are now open, visit the Entry tab above to enter.
Leaderboard
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MUST JOIN NEBRASKA JUNIOR GOLF FIRST
Enter This Championship Online
Entry Deadline: 5pm CDT on Monday, June 8, 2020
Eligibility
Entrant must be a male 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 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 $60 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 14. No refund for any reason after June 15. 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 8, 2020. 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 117 players. If more than 117 entries are received by the June 8, 2020 deadline, the field will be comprised of players that filed entries by the deadline in these categories:
1. Top 50 in the final 2019 NGA Junior Point Standings
2. Class winners of the 2020 NSAA High School 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 Oakland Golf Club at a rate of $15 (walking) for participants. To make arrangements for practice rounds, please contact the OGC golf shop at (402) 685-5339. The club will be closed during the morning of Monday, June 15, with practice rounds available starting at 12 p.m. Please call the golf shop and make arrangements as soon as possible, as space may be limited on this day.
Championship Schedule (Based on Full Field)
Tuesday, June 16 - Stroke Play Qualifying
7 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
7 a.m. - 10 a.m. - Player Registration
8 a.m. - 10 a.m. - Boys’ Starting Times (1 & 10 Tee)
11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Player Registration
1 p.m. - 3 p.m. - Girls’ Starting Times (1 Tee)
1 p.m. - 3 p.m. - Boys’ Starting Times (10 Tee)
Wednesday, June 17
7 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
8 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. - Round One Match Play (1 & 10 Tee)
1 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. - Round Two Match Play (1 Tee)
Thursday, June 18
7 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
8 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. - Boys Quarterfinals (1 Tee)
8:40 a.m. - 8:50 a.m. - Girls Semifinals (1 Tee)
1 p.m. - 1:10 p.m - Boys Semifinals (1 Tee)
1:20 p.m. - Girls 18-Hole Final (1 Tee)
Following Golf - Girls' Awards Ceremony
Friday, June 19
7 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
8 a.m. - Boys 18-Hole Final (1 Tee)
Following Golf - Boys' Awards Ceremony
Lodging
The Horizon Inn and Suites in West Point (20 minute drive to Oakland GC) is available for lodging, with rates beginning at $91.99. Please call (402) 372-1959 and reference the Nebraska Junior Match Play to book a room.
Terms of Competition
Entry Form Terms of Competition
Player Memorandum
Player Memorandum - Championship
Pace of Play Information
Stroke Play Qualifying Pace of Play Policy - Oakland GC (Draft)
Match Play Pace of Play Policy - Oakland GC (Draft)
Rules Documents
NGA 2020 Local Rules and Terms of Competition
Championship Notice to Players - Oakland GC (Draft)
Match Play Guidelines
Differences Between Match Play and Stroke Play
Media Guide
Nebraska Junior Match Play Championship Media Guide
Oakland Golf Club
100 N Parson Ave
Oakland, NE 68045
Golf Shop Phone - (402) 685-5339
Website - oaklandnegolfclub.com
General Manager - Nick Onken
Head Superintendent - Jeff Parcel
Course Yardage
| HOLE | PAR | YARDAGE | ALTERNATE YARDAGES |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | ||
| 2 | 3 | ||
| 3 | 4 | ||
| 4 | 4 | ||
| 5 | 5 | ||
| 6 | 3 | ||
| 7 | 4 | ||
| 8 | 5 | ||
| 9 | 4 | ||
| Out | 36 |
| HOLE | PAR | YARDAGE | ALTERNATE YARDAGES |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 3 | ||
| 11 | 4 | ||
| 12 | 4 | ||
| 13 | 3 | ||
| 14 | 5 | ||
| 15 | 4 | ||
| 16 | 4 | ||
| 17 | 5 | ||
| 18 | 4 | ||
| In | 36 | ||
| Total | 72 |
| YEAR | CHAMPION | HOMETOWN | SITE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | - | - | Oakland Golf Club |
| 2019 | Luke Gutschewski | Elkhorn | Awarii Dunes Golf Club, Axtell |
| 2018 | Ryan Rogers | Omaha | York Country Club |
| 2017 | Kellen Rossman | Norfolk | Wild Horse Golf Club, Gothenburg |
| 2016 | Alex Schaake | Omaha | The Pines Country Club, Valley |
| 2015 | Nolan Maschka | Omaha | Kearney Country Club |
| 2014 | Alex Schaake | Omaha | Heritage Hills Golf Course, McCook |
| 2013 | Carson Schaake | Omaha | The Country Club of Lincoln |
| 2012 | Zach Taylor | Omaha | York Country Club |
| 2011 | Alex Totusek | Omaha | Oakland Golf Club |
| 2010 | John Spellerberg | Fremont | Fremont Golf Club |
| 2009 | Andy Sajevic | Fremont | The Pines Country Club, Valley |
| 2008 | Josh Reinertson | Gibbon | Wild Horse Golf Club, Gothenburg |
| 2007 | Colin O'Connor | Omaha | ArborLinks, Nebraska City |
| 2006 | Mike Coatman | Lincoln | Willow Lakes Golf Course, Bellevue |
| 2005 | Mike Coatman | Lincoln | Wayne Country Club |
| 2004 | Joe Kubick | Lincoln | Heritage Hills Golf Course, McCook |
| 2003 | Joe Kubick | Lincoln | Firethorn Golf Club, Lincoln |
| 2002 | Trent Price | Lincoln | Beatrice Country Club |
| 2001 | Brady Bauer | Lincoln | Yankee Hill Country Club, Lincoln |
| 2000 | Brady Schnell | Omaha | Oak Hills Country Club, Omaha |
| 1999 | Chris Hartwig | Lincoln | Platteview Country Club, Bellevue |
| 1998 | Tyler Chapman | York | York Country Club |
| 1997 | Seth Porter | Hastings | Bay Hills Golf Course, Plattsmouth |
| 1996 | David Hersch | Lincoln | York Country Club |
| 1995 | Steve Friesen | Lincoln | Indian Trails Country Club, Beemer |
| 1994 | David Hersch | Lincoln | Wayne Country Club |
| 1993 | Ryan Nietfeldt | Grand Island | Field Club of Omaha |
| 1992 | Kit Grove | Lincoln | Mahoney Golf Course, Lincoln |
| 1991 | Mark Dahir | Omaha | Platteview Country Club, Bellevue |
| 1990 | Chad Lydiatt | Kearney | Ashland Country Club |
Nebraska Junior Match Play Championship Records 1990-2019
Champions
Most titles: 2, David Hersch (1994, 1996); Joe Kubick (2003, 2004); Mike Coatman (2005, 2006); Alex Schaake (2014, 2016)
Consecutive titles: 2, Joe Kubick, 2003 to 2004; Mike Coatman, 2005 to 2006
Longest Span, First to Last Victory: 2 years, David Hersch (1994-1996); Alex Schaake (2014-2016)
Longest Span Between Victories: 2 years, David Hersch (1994-1996); Alex Schaake (2014-2016)
Brother Champions: Carson Schaake (2013) and Alex Schaake (2014, 2016)
Course
Most Times Host Site:
York Country Club 4
Heritage Hills Golf Course, McCook 2
Platteview Country Club, Bellevue 2
Wayne Country Club 2
The Pines Country Club 2
Wild Horse Golf Club 2
Match Play
Largest Winning Margin, 36-Hole Match (Final): 11 and 10, Trent Price defeated Lance Morrow, 2002 (Beatrice CC)
Most Consecutive Match Play Victories: 14, Mike Coatman, 2005 to 2007; 10, Joe Kubick, 2003 to 2004
Miscellaneous
Most Runner-Up Finishes:
Mark Wright 2*
Eric Krzyzanowski 2*
*Never won
Most Times in Final:
Mike Coatman 3
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2019 NGA Banquet | Ryan Nietfeldt
2019 NGA Banquet | Josh Bartels
2019 NGA Banquet | John Sajevic
2019 NGA Banquet | Danica Badura
2019 NGA Banquet | Caleb Badura
2019 NGA Major Champions
2019 NGA Men's Champions
2019 NGA Junior Champions
2019 NGA Women's & Girls' Champions
2019 Nebraska Amateur Golfer of the Year | Ryan Nietfeldt
2019 Nebraska Amateur Golfer of the Year | Caleb Badura
2019 Nebraska Senior Golfer of the Year | John Sajevic
2019 Nebraska Junior Golfer of the Year | Josh Bartels
2019 Nebraska Girls' Golfer of the Year | Danica Badura
2019 Virgil A. Parker Special Recognition Award | Richard Youngscap
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