22nd Nebraska Mid-Amateur Championship
Awarii Dunes Golf Club, Axtell
August 29-30, 2020
Sajevic Wins First Nebraska Mid-Amateur
Omaha's Andy Sajevic added to his trophy collection on Sunday, winning the 22nd Nebraska Mid-Amateur Championship on a record-setting day at Awarii Dunes Golf Club. Sajevic, now an eight-time NGA champion, fired a second-straight 69 (-3) to finish with a championship record 138 (-6) total. He secured the win with a par on the 18th hole, holding off a charging Jay Moore of Lincoln, who set the single round scoring record with a 65 (-7) to finish runner-up at 139 (-5). Visit the Scoring tab above for full results, and see the final recap and champion interview below.
Leaderboard
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February 18, 2019
Enter This Championship Online
Entry Deadline: 5pm CDT on Friday, August 21, 2020
Eligibility
Entries are open to amateur golfers who will have reached their twenty-fifth birthday by August 29, 2020 with an active Handicap Index® based on ratings for men not exceeding 9.0 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.
The championship field will be limited to 84 players. If more than 84 entries are received by the August 21, 2020 deadline, the field will be comprised of players that filed entries by the deadline in these categories:
1. Winners of any of the following NGA Championships: Nebraska Amateur, Nebraska Match Play, Nebraska Mid-Amateur, Nebraska Senior Amateur & Nebraska Senior Match Play.
2. From the 2019 Nebraska Mid-Amateur, the lowest 15 scores and anyone tying for 15th place.
3. From the 2020 Nebraska Amateur, the lowest 10 scores by a Mid-Amateur.
4. From the 2020 Nebraska Match Play, Mid-Amateur that makes the quarterfinals.
5. From the NGA POINT STANDINGS, the top 20 Mid-Amateurs as of August 21, 2020.
6. Remainder of field determined by order of entry.
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 $150 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 a medical condition, if requested no later than August 28. No refund for any reason after August 28. 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 Friday, August 21, 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 following players have filed an entry:
Practice Rounds
To make arrangements for a practice round at a time convenient to the club contact Awarii Dunes Golf Club at (308) 743-1111. Practice round rate is $20 if walking and $35 if taking a cart.
Championship Schedule
Saturday, August 29
7:00 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
7:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. - Player Registration
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. - Round One, 18 Holes
Sunday, August 30
7:00 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
7:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. - Player Registration
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. - Round One, 18 Holes
Following Play - NGA Hosted Lunch & Awards Presentation
EXEMPTIONS
2020 Exempt Player List
COVID-19 Championship Guidelines
NGA Guidelines
Terms of Competition
Entry Form Terms of Competition
Player Memorandum
Player Memorandum - Championship
Pace of Play Information
Championship Pace of Play Policy - Awarii Dunes GC
Rules Documents
NGA 2020 Local Rules and Terms of Competition
Championship Notice to Players - Awarii Dunes GC (Draft)
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 | 604 | |
| 2 | 3 | 196 | 163 |
| 3 | 4 | 424 | |
| 4 | 4 | 362 | |
| 5 | 3 | 199 | 177 |
| 6 | 4 | 404 | 264 |
| 7 | 4 | 404 | |
| 8 | 4 | 429 | 364 |
| 9 | 5 | 539 | |
| Out | 36 | 3,561 |
| HOLE | PAR | YARDAGE | ALTERNATE YARDAGES |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 4 | 365 | |
| 11 | 3 | 189 | 157 |
| 12 | 5 | 587 | |
| 13 | 3 | 127 | |
| 14 | 5 | 508 | |
| 15 | 3 | 225 | 199 |
| 16 | 4 | 373 | |
| 17 | 4 | 435 | 397 |
| 18 | 5 | 612 | |
| In | 36 | 3,421 | |
| Total | 72 | 6,982 |
| YEAR | Champion | HOMETOWN | SCORE | SITE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Andy Sajevic | Omaha | 138 (-6) | Awarii Dunes Golf Club, Axtell |
| 2019 | Ryan Nietfeldt | Elkhorn | 140 (-2) | Fremont Golf Club |
| 2018 | Travis Minzel | Lincoln | 142 (-2) | Wild Horse Golf Club, Gothenburg |
| 2017 | Patrick Duffy | Omaha | 146 (+2)* | Yankee Hill Country Club, Lincoln |
| 2016 | Patrick Duffy | Omaha | 145 (+1) | Platteview Golf Club, Bellevue |
| 2015 | Jon Deines | Omaha | 138 (-4) | Fremont Golf Club |
| 2014 | Trent Morrison | Omaha | 147 (+3) | Beatrice Counrty Club |
| 2013 | Ryan Nietfeldt | Omaha | 144 (E)* | Beatrice Country Club |
| 2012 | Patrick Duffy | Omaha | 139 (-5) | Beatrice Country Club |
| 2011 | Travis Minzel | Lincoln | 143 (+1)* | Fremont Golf Club, Fremont |
| 2010 | Travis Minzel | Lincoln | 141 (-3) | Platteview Country Club, Bellevue |
| 2009 | Mike Vanier | Lincoln | 141 (-1) | Yankee Hill Country Club, Lincoln |
| 2008 | David Ping | Omaha | -** | The Players Club, Omaha |
| 2007 | John Williams | Omaha | 72 (E)* | Ironwood Golf & Country Club, Omaha*** |
| 2006 | J.J. Sullivan | Omaha | 143 (+1) | Wilderness Ridge Golf Club, Lincoln |
| 2005 | Rick Dusek | Omaha | 142 (-2) | Willow Lakes Golf Course, Bellevue |
| 2004 | Pete Godwin | Omaha | 145 (+1) | ArborLinks, Nebraska City |
| 2003 | Steve Samuelson | Fremont | 148 (+4) | Indian Creek Golf Course, Elkhorn |
| 2002 | Tracy Mann | Omaha | 142 (E) | Wilderness Ridge Golf Club, Lincoln |
| 2001 | Ryan Nietfeldt | Omaha | 141 (-3) | Ironwood Golf & Country Club, Omaha |
| 2000 | Dr. William "Skip" Gist | Omaha | 147 (+5) | Fremont Golf Club |
| 1999 | David Clouse | Friend | 145 (+1) | Beatrice Country Club |
*Won in playoff
** Match Play Format
***Weather Shortened
Nebraska Mid-Amateur Championship Records 1999-2019
Champions
Most titles: 3, Patrick Duffy, Omaha (2012, 2016, 2017); Travis Minzel, Lincoln (2010, 2011); Ryan Nietfeldt, Elkhorn (2001, 2013, 2019)
Consecutive titles: 2, Travis Minzel, Lincoln (2010, 2011); Patrick Duffy, Omaha (2016, 2017)
Longest Span, First to Last Victory: 18 years, Ryan Nietfeldt, Elkhorn (2001-2019)
Longest Span Between Victories: 12 years, Ryan Nietfeldt, Elkhorn (2001-2013)
Oldest Champion: 48, Rick Dusek, Omaha, 2005 (Willow Lakes GC)
Youngest Champion: 25, Ryan Nietfeldt, Omaha, 2001 (Ironwood G & CC); J.J. Sullivan, Omaha, 2006 (Wilderness Ridge GC)
Course
Most Times Host Site:
Beatrice Country Club 4
Fremont Golf Club 4
Ironwood Golf and Country Club 2
Wilderness Ridge Golf Club 2
Platteview Country Club 2
Yankee Hill Country Club 2
Scoring
Low Score, 36 Holes: 138 (4-under), Jon Deines, Omaha, 2015 (Fremont GC); 139 (5-under), Patrick Duffy, Omaha, 2012 (Beatrice CC)
Most Strokes Under Par, 36 Holes: 5-under (139), Patrick Duffy, Omaha, 2012 (Beatrice CC); 4-under (138), Jon Deines, Omaha, 2015 (Fremont GC)
Lowest Score, Any Round: 66 (6-under), John Sutko, Elkhorn, 2013 (Beatrice CC); 67 (4-under), Tracy Mann, Omaha, 2002 (Wilderness Ridge GC); Andrew Sajevic, Kearney, 2015 (Fremont GC)
Most Strokes Under Par, Any Round: 6-under (66), John Sutko, Elkhorn, 2013 (Beatrice CC); 4-under (67), Tracy Mann, Omaha, 2002 (Wilderness Ridge GC); Andrew Sajevic, Kearney, 2015 (Fremont GC); 4-under (68), Lynn Johnson, Omaha, 2005 (Willow Lakes GC); Brian Csipkes, Gretna, 2010 (Platteview CC); Patrick Duffy, Omaha, 2012 (Beatrice CC)
Lowest Score, First Round: 66 (6-under), John Sutko, Elkhorn, 2013 (Beatrice CC)
Lowest Score, Final Round: 68 (4-under), Lynn Johnson, Omaha, 2005 (Willow Lakes GC)
Largest Winning Margin: 7, David Clouse, Friend, 1999 (Beatrice CC)
Highest Score by Winner, First Round: 75 (3-over), Trent Morrison, Omaha, 2014 (Beatrice CC)
Highest Score by Winner, Final Round: 75 (4-over), Tracy Mann, Omaha, 2002 (Wilderness Ridge GC)
Highest Winning Score: 148 (4-over), Steve Samuelson, Fremont, 2003 (Indian Creek GC)
Most Players Under Par, 36 holes: 3, 2015 (Fremont GC)
Two Rounds Under-Par: Ryan Nietfeldt, Omaha, 2001 (Ironwood G & CC, Par 72); Patrick Duffy, Omaha, 2012 (Beatrice CC, Par 72); Travis Minzel, Lincoln, 2012 (Beatrice CC, Par 72); Jon Deines, Omaha, 2015 (Fremont GC, Par 71)
Miscellaneous
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YouTube
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2020 Nebraska Amateur Golfer of the Year | Andy Sajevic Interview
2020 Nebraska Senior Golfer of the Year | Ed Wyatt Interview
2020 Nebraska Junior Golfer of the Year | Luke Gutschewski Interview
2020 Nebraska Girls' Golfer of the Year | Danica Badura Interview
2020 Nebraska Four-Ball Championship | #12DaysofChampions
2020 Nebraska Senior Match Play Championship | #12DaysofChampions
2020 Nebraska Mid-Amateur Championship | #12DaysofChampions
2020 Nebraska Senior Amateur Championship | #12DaysofChampions
2020 Nebraska Women's Amateur Championship | #12DaysofChampions
2020 Nebraska Amateur Championship | #12DaysofChampions
2020 Nebraska Women's Match Play Championship | #12DaysofChampions
2020 Nebraska Junior Amateur Championship | #12DaysofChampions
2020 Nebraska Girls' Amateur Championship | #12DaysofChampions
2020 Nebraska Match Play Championship | #12DaysofChampions
2020 Nebraska Junior Match Play Championship | #12DaysofChampions
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