52nd Nebraska Match Play Championship
The Players Club, Omaha
June 10-14, 2019
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The Players Club to Host Match Play
The 52nd Nebraska Match Play Championship will be conducted at a first-time host club for the second-straight year. The Players Club in Omaha will host the championship for the first time on June 10-14, though the club has hosted six other NGA championships, including two Nebraska Senior Amateurs and a Nebraska Mid-Amateur. Omaha's Alex Schaake is the defending champion, after winning this championship for a first time last year. Entries are now open, visit the Entry tab for more details.
Leaderboard
February 18, 2019
Enter This Championship Online
Entry Deadline: 5pm CDT on Monday, June 3, 2019
Eligibility
Entries are open to amateur golfers with an active USGA Handicap Index® based on ratings for men not exceeding 8.0 under the USGA 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 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 $175 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 9. No refund for any reason after June 9. A $30 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 3, 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 156 players. If more than 156 entries are received by the June 3, 2019 deadline, the field will be comprised of players that filed entries by the deadline in these categories:
1. From the NGA Player Rankings, the top 50 point leaders as of January 1, 2019
2. From the NGA Point Standings, the top 25 point leaders as of June 3, 2019
3. Those golfers that qualified for match play at the 2018 Nebraska Match Play Championship
4. Special Exemptions selected by the NGA Board of Directors
5. Remainder of the field determined by order of entry
Practice Rounds
Complete details on practice rounds will be available later this Spring.
Championship Schedule
Monday, June 10
6:30 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
6:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - Player Registration (Morning Wave)
7:30 a.m. - 9:42 a.m. - Round One, Stroke Play Qualifying Starting Times (Morning Wave)
11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Player Registration (Afternoon Wave)
12:30 p.m. - 2:42 p.m. - Round One, Stroke Play Qualifying Starting Times (Afternoon Wave)
3:00 p.m. - Practice Areas Closed
Tuesday, June 11
6:30 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
7:30 a.m. - 9:42 a.m. - Round One, Stroke Play Qualifying Starting Times (Morning Wave)
12:30 p.m. - 2:42 p.m. - Round One, Stroke Play Qualifying Starting Times (Afternoon Wave)
3:00 p.m. - Practice Areas Closed
Following Play - Play-Off, if necessary
Wednesday, June 12
6:00 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
7:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - Round One Match Play
1:30 p.m. - 2:40 p.m. - Round Two Match Play
3:00 p.m. - Practice Areas Close
Thursday, June 13
6:00 a.m. - Practice Areas open
7:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. - Quarterfinals
12:30 p.m. - 12:40 p.m. - Semifinals
3:00 p.m. - Practice Areas Close
Friday, June 14
6:00 a.m. - Practice Areas open
7:00 a.m./11:30 a.m. - 36-Hole Final
Terms of Competition
Entry Form Terms of Competition
Player Memorandum
Player Memorandum - Championship
Pace of Play Information
Pace of Play Guidelines & Tips
Group Pace of Play Checkpoint Graphic
Championship Pace of Play Policy - The Players Club (Draft)
Rules Documents
NGA 2019 Local Rules and Terms of Competition
Championship Notice to Players - The Players Club (Draft)
Media Guide
Nebraska Match Play Championship Media Guide
The Players Club
12101 Deer Creek Drive
Omaha, NE 68142
Golf Shop Phone - (402) 963-9950
Website - playersclubomaha.com
General Manager - Tim Halpine
Head Professional - Don Germer
Head Superintendent - Ahren Wonderlich
Course Yardage
| HOLE | PAR | YARDAGE | ALTERNATE YARDAGES |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 434 | |
| 2 | 4 | 422 | |
| 3 | 3 | 197 | |
| 4 | 4 | 380 | |
| 5 | 4 | 380 | |
| 6 | 4 | 479 | |
| 7 | 4 | 371 | |
| 8 | 3 | 200 | |
| 9 | 5 | 520 | |
| Out | 35 | 3,383 |
| HOLE | PAR | YARDAGE | ALTERNATE YARDAGES |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 4 | 440 | |
| 11 | 4 | 399 | |
| 12 | 4 | 407 | |
| 13 | 3 | 200 | |
| 14 | 4 | 400 | |
| 15 | 5 | 550 | |
| 16 | 3 | 180 | |
| 17 | 4 | 338 | |
| 18 | 5 | 550 | |
| In | 36 | 3,464 | |
| Total | 71 | 6,847 |
The Championship will feature real-time scoring beginning Monday, June 10.
Parings will be available here following the June 3 deadline.
| Year | Name | Hometown | Site |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | - | - | The Players Club, Omaha |
| 2018 | Alex Schaake | Omaha | Champions Run, Omaha |
| 2017 | Jay Cottam | Hebron | Shadow Ridge Country Club, Omaha |
| 2016 | Rylee Reinertson | Gibbon | Firethorn Golf Club, Lincoln |
| 2015 | Michael Colgate | Kearney | The Prairie Club, Valentine |
| 2014 | Bryce Brown | Lincoln | The Country Club of Lincoln |
| 2013 | Andy Sajevic | Fremont | Elks Country Club, Columbus |
| 2012 | Kevin Stanek | Bellevue | Platteview Golf Club, Bellevue |
| 2011 | Kevin Stanek | Bellevue | Wild Horse Golf Club, Gothenburg |
| 2010 | John Hurley | O'Neil | Omaha Country Club |
| 2009 | John Hurley | O'Neill | Willow Lakes Golf Course, Bellevue |
| 2008 | Brandon Crick | McCook | ArborLinks, Nebraska City |
| 2007 | John Hurley | O'Neill | Hillcrest Country Club, Lincoln |
| 2006 | Patrick Duffy | Omaha | Shadow Ridge Country Club, Omaha |
| 2005 | Jon Deines | Beatrice | Wild Horse Golf Club, Gothenburg |
| 2004 | Travis Minzel | Lincoln | Norfolk Country Club |
| 2003 | Ryan Nietfeldt | Omaha | Riverside Golf Club, Grand Island |
| 2002 | A.J. Elgert | Lincoln | Indian Creek Golf Course, Elkhorn |
| 2001 | Pete Godwin | Omaha | Elks Country Club, Columbus |
| 2000 | Knox Jones | Lincoln | The Country Club of Lincoln |
| 1999 | Jason Bender | Elkhorn | Firethorn Golf Club, Lincoln |
| 1998 | Steve Friesen | Lincoln | Hillcrest Country Club, Lincoln |
| 1997 | Judd Brewer | Lincoln | Beatrice Country Club |
| 1996 | John Sajevic | Fremont | Highland Country Club, Omaha |
| 1995 | Pete Godwin | Omaha | Omaha Country Club |
| 1994 | Knox Jones | Lincoln | Happy Hollow Club, Omaha |
| 1993 | Scott Ahl | Elkhorn | Platteview Golf Club, Bellevue |
| 1992 | David Clouse | Friend | Elks Country Club, Columbus |
| 1991 | Larry Sock | Lincoln | Heritage Hills Golf Course, McCook |
| 1990 | Larry Sock | Lincoln | Willow Lakes Golf Course, Bellevue |
| 1989 | John Sajevic | Fremont | Fremont Golf Club |
| 1988 | Jim Sieckmann | Omaha | The Country Club of Lincoln |
| 1987 | Bill Spangler | Lincoln | Lochland Country Club, Hastings |
| 1986 | David Walker | Omaha | Oak Hills Country Club, Omaha |
| 1985 | Bryan Hughett | Lincoln | Highland Country Club, Omaha |
| 1984 | Scott Howerter | Lincoln | Hillcrest Country Club, Lincoln |
| 1983 | Rennie Sasse | Lincoln | Elks Country Club, Columbus |
| 1982 | Mike Schuchart | Lincoln | Beatrice Country Club |
| 1981 | Mike Hughett | Lincoln | Capehart Golf Club, Offutt AFB |
| 1980 | Tom Olson | Omaha | Highland Country Club, Omaha |
| 1979 | Knox Jones | Lincoln | The Country Club of Lincoln |
| 1978 | Doug Smith | Lincoln | Norfolk Country Club |
| 1977 | Larry Sock | Lincoln | Omaha Country Club |
| 1976 | Tom Olson | Omaha | Hillcrest Country Club, Lincoln |
| 1975 | Dan Bahensky | Lincoln | Capehart Golf Club, Offutt AFB |
| 1974 | Tom Sieckmann | Omaha | Skyview Golf Course, Alliance |
| 1973 | Charles Walter | Lincoln | Fremont Golf Club |
| 1972 | Mike Ley | Lincoln | Highland Country Club, Omaha |
| 1971 | Bill McNaught | York | Lochland Country Club, Hastings |
| 1970 | Charlie Borner | North Platte | The Country Club of Lincoln |
| 1969 | Matt Taber | Lincoln | Happy Hollow Club, Omaha |
| 1968 | Tim Bateman | Lincoln | Norfolk Country Club |
Nebraska Match Play Championship Records 1968-2018
Champions
Most titles: 3, John Hurley (2007, 2009, 2010); Knox Jones (1979, 1994, 2000); Larry Sock (1977, 1990, 1991)
Other Multiple Champions:
John Sajevic 2
Kevin Stanek 2
Pete Godwin 2
Tom Olson 2
Consecutive titles: 2, Kevin Stanek, 2011 to 2012; John Hurley, 2009 to 2010; Larry Sock, 1990 to 1991
Longest Span, First to Last Victory: 21 years, Knox Jones (1979-2000); 14 years, Larry Sock (1977-1991)
Longest Span Between Victories: 15 years, Knox Jones (1979-1994); 13 years, Larry Sock (1977-1990)
Brother Champions: Tom Sieckmann (1974) and Jim Sieckmann (1988); Mike Hughett (1981) and Bryan Hughett (1985)
Father-Son Champions: John Sajevic, Fremont (1989, 1996) and Andy Sajevic, Fremont (2013)
Age
Oldest winner: 44, Pete Godwin, Omaha, 2001 (Elks CC)
Youngest winner: 19, Tim Bateman, Lincoln, 1968 (Norfolk CC); Tom Sieckmann, Omaha, 1974 (Skyview GC); Knox Jones, Lincoln, 1979 (CC of Lincoln)
Youngest Finalist: 17, Tony Pesavento, Omaha, 1974 (Skyview GC); Josh Reinertson, Gibbon, 2008 (ArborLinks)
Course
Most Times Host Site:
The Country Club of Lincoln 5
Elks Country Club, Columbus 4
Highland Country Club, Omaha 4
Hillcrest Country Club, Lincoln 4
Willow Lakes/Capehart GC, Bellevue 4
Norfolk Country Club 3
Omaha Country Club 3
Happy Hollow Club, Omaha 2
Lochland Country Club, Hastings 2
Beatrice Country Club 2
Fremont Golf Club 2
Wild Horse Golf Club, Gothenburg 2
Platteview Country Club, Bellevue 2
Firethorn Golf Club, Lincoln 2
Shadow Ridge Country Club, Omaha 2
Match Play
Largest Winning Margin, 36-Hole Match (Final): 11 and 10, John Hurley defeated Tom Kelley, 2007 (Hillcrest CC)
Longest 36-Hole Final Match: 39 holes, Tom Olson defeated Mike Hughett, 1980 (Highland CC)
Most Consecutive Match Play Victories: 12, John Hurley, 2009-2010; Kevin Stanek, 2011-2012; 10, Larry Sock, 1990-1991
Miscellaneous
Most Runner-Up Finishes:
Bill Spangler 2
Don Bridge 2*
Knox Jones 2
Mike Hughett 2
Mike Rack 2*
Rob Mullin 2*
Ryan Nietfeldt 2
Tim Marchese 2*
Tom Sieckmann 2
Lance Lawson 2*
*Never won
Most Times in Final:
Knox Jones 5
Larry Sock 4
John Hurley 3
John Sajevic 3
Pete Godwin 3
Tom Olson 3
Bill Spangler 3
Mike Hughett 3
Ryan Nietfeldt 3
Tom Sieckmann 3
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