22nd Nebraska Senior Amateur Championship
Norfolk Country Club
August 27-28, 2020
Wyatt Triumphs in Nine-Hole Playoff
Lincoln's Ed Wyatt survived a nine-hole playoff to win the 22nd Nebraska Senior Amateur Championship at Norfolk Country Club on Friday. Wyatt, who won the Nebraska Senior Match Play last year, was the first round leader after a round of 70 (-2) on Thursday. He lost his lead early, but made a run on the back nine to shoot a final round 73 (+1). Wyatt finished with a 143 (-1) total, tied with Papillion's Eric Murphy. The two went nine holes in the playoff before Wyatt finally closed out the win with a par on the 18th hole. Visit the Scoring tab above for full results, and read the recap below.
Leaderboard
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February 18, 2019
Enter This Championship Online
Entry Deadline: 5pm CDT on Thursday, August 20, 2020
Eligibility
Entries are open to amateur golfers who will have reached their fiftieth birthday by August 27, 2020. Entrant must have an active Handicap Index® issued by a “member club” of the Nebraska Golf Association and be 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. 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 $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 26. No refund for any reason after August 26. 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 Thursday, August 20, 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 78 players. If more than 78 entries are received by the August 20, 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. Winners of the Gross Age Divisions of the Nebraska Senior Amateur Championship the last 3 years (2017-2019)
3. From the 2019 Nebraska Senior Amateur Championship, the lowest 10 scorers and anyone tying for 10th place
4. From the 2019 Nebraska Senior Match Play Championship, quarterfinalists of the Championship Bracket
5. From the NGA SENIOR POINT STANDINGS, the top 15 point leaders from the final point standings of 2019
6. Remainder of the field determined by order of entry
Practice Rounds
Can be arranged by contacting the pro shop at Norfolk CC (402) 379-1188. The fee is $35 (walking) and $53 (including cart).
Available at a time convenient to the club beginning August 1st.
*Exception: No practice rounds available after 12:00 p.m. on Tuesdays.
Championship Schedule
Thursday, August 27
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 1
Friday, August 28
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 2
Following Play - Hosted Lunch and Awards
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 - Norfolk CC
Rules Documents
NGA 2020 Local Rules and Terms of Competition
Championship Notice to Players - Norfolk CC (Draft)
Media Guide
Nebraska Senior Amateur Championship Media Guide
Norfolk Country Club
1700 Riverside Blvd.
Norfolk, NE 68701
Golf Shop Phone - (402) 379-1188
Website - norfolkcountryclub.biz
General Manager - Jeff Kuhn
Head Professional - Tom Johnson
Superintendent - Cody Maple
Course Yardage
| HOLE | PAR | 50-57 Championship |
58-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 542 | 510 | 491 |
| 2 | 4 | 392 | 367 | 353 |
| 3 | 4 | 361 | 342 | 320 |
| 4 | 3 | 195 | 176 | 155 |
| 5 | 4 | 415 | 395 | 330 |
| 6 | 5 | 540 | 490 | 465 |
| 7 | 3 | 151 | 140 | 118 |
| 8 | 4 | 382 | 346 | 337 |
| 9 | 4 | 387 | 347 | 340 |
| Out | 36 | 3,365 | 3,113 | 2,909 |
| HOLE | PAR | 50-57 Championship |
58-64 | 65+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 4 | 327 | 315 | 295 |
| 11 | 5 | 529 | 509 | 460 |
| 12 | 4 | 387 | 338 | 317 |
| 13 | 4 | 372 | 358 | 338 |
| 14 | 3 | 175 | 160 | 155 |
| 15 | 4 | 361 | 335 | 330 |
| 16 | 4 | 370 | 344 | 317 |
| 17 | 3 | 164 | 146 | 131 |
| 18 | 5 | 546 | 520 | 469 |
| In | 36 | 3,231 | 3,025 | 2,812 |
| Total | 72 | 6,596 | 6,138 | 5,721 |
Wyatt Wins on 9th Playoff Hole
| YEAR | NAME | HOMETOWN | SITE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Ed Wyatt | Lincoln | Norfolk Country Club |
| 2019 | John Sajevic | Fremont | Wilderness Ridge Golf Club, Lincoln |
| 2018 | John Sajevic | Fremont | ArborLinks, Nebraska City |
| 2017 | Carl Johnson | Omaha | The Pines Country Club, Valley |
| 2016 | John Sajevic | Fremont | Oakland Golf Club |
| 2015 | Jay Muller | Bennington | Woodland Hills Golf Course, Eagle |
| 2014 | Mike Krumland | Columbus | Elks Country Club, Columbus |
| 2013 | Steve Samuelson | Fremont | Fremont Golf Club |
| 2012 | Steve Samuelson | Fremont | The Players Club, Omaha |
| 2011 | Knox Jones | Lincoln | Woodland Hills Golf Course, Eagle |
| 2010 | David Clouse | Friend | ArborLinks, Nebraska City |
| 2009 | William Lawson | Omaha | Norfolk Country Club |
| 2008 | John Sajevic | Fremont | Oak Hills Country Club, Omaha |
| 2007 | Mike Hoefs | Lincoln | The Country Club of Lincoln |
| 2006 | Mike Krumland | Columbus | Platteview Country Club, Bellevue |
| 2005 | John Haney | Lincoln | The Players Club, Omaha |
| 2004 | Dave Pfaltzgraff | Omaha | Ironwood Golf & Country Club, Omaha |
| 2003 | Tom Olson | Omaha | Heritage Hills Golf Course, McCook |
| 2002 | Larry Irvine | Lincoln | Firethorn Golf Club, Lincoln |
| 2001 | Gary Bowen | Omaha | Ironwood Golf & Country Club, Omaha |
| 2000 | Tom Thomsen | Fremont | Fremont Golf Club |
| 1999 | Bob Hughett | Lincoln | Beatrice Country Club |
50-57 Age Divsion
| YEAR | NAME | HOMETOWN | SITE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Todd Pospisil/Bill Spangler/Kirby Smith | Norfolk/Lincoln/Omaha | Wilderness Ridge Golf Club, Lincoln |
| 2018 | Rob Mullin | Omaha | ArborLinks, Nebraska City |
| 2017 | Rob Mullin | Omaha | The Pines Country Club, Valley |
| 2016 | Steve Peterson | Lincoln | Oakland Golf Club |
| 2015 | Jay Muller | Bennington | Woodland Hills Golf Course, Eagle |
| 2014 | David Clouse | Friend | Elks Country Club, Columbus |
| 2013 | Steve Samuelson | Fremont | Fremont Golf Club |
| 2012 | Steve Samuelson | Fremont | The Players Club, Omaha |
| 2011 | Knox Jones | Lincoln | Woodland Hills Golf Course, Eagle |
| 2010 | David Clouse | Friend | ArborLinks, Nebraska City |
| 2009 | William Lawson | Omaha | Norfolk Country Club |
| 2008 | John Sajevic | Fremont | Oak Hills Country Club, Omaha |
| 2007 | Mike Hoefs | Lincoln | The Country Club of Lincoln |
| 2006 | Mike Krumland | Columbus | Platteview Country Club, Bellevue |
| 2005 | John Haney | Lincoln | The Players Club, Omaha |
| 2004 | Dave Pfaltzgraff | Omaha | Ironwood Golf & Country Club, Omaha |
58-64 Age Divsion
| YEAR | NAME | HOMETOWN | SITE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | John Sajevic | Fremont | Wilderness Ridge Golf Club, Lincoln |
| 2018 | John Sajevic | Fremont | ArborLinks, Nebraska City |
| 2017 | Carl Johnson | Omaha | The Pines Country Club, Valley |
| 2016 | John Sajevic | Fremont | Oakland Golf Club |
| 2015 | John Sajevic | Fremont | Woodland Hills Golf Course, Eagle |
| 2014 | Mike Krumland | Columbus | Elks Country Club, Columbus |
| 2013 | Larry Sock | Lincoln | Fremont Golf Club |
| 2012 | John Haney | Lincoln | The Players Club, Omaha |
| 2011 | John Haney | Lincoln | Woodland Hills Golf Course, Eagle |
| 2010 | Steve Redlin | Omaha | ArborLinks, Nebraska City |
| 2009 | Michael Hoefs | Lincoln | Norfolk Country Club |
| 2008 | Tom Olson | Omaha | Oak Hills Country Club, Omaha |
| 2007 | Tom Olson | Omaha | The Country Club of Lincoln |
| 2006 | Tom Olson | Omaha | Platteview Country Club, Bellevue |
| 2005 | Larry Irvine | Lincoln | The Players Club, Omaha |
| 2004 | Michael Golter | Bellevue | Ironwood Golf & Country Club, Omaha |
65 & Older Age Divsion
| YEAR | NAME | HOMETOWN | SITE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Steve Redlin | Omaha | Wilderness Ridge Golf Club, Lincoln |
| 2018 | Charlie Doeden & Roger Miller | Valley & Elkhorn | ArborLinks, Nebraska City |
| 2017 | Scott Maline | Kearney | The Pines Country Club, Valley |
| 2016 | Charlie Doeden | Valley | Oakland Golf Club |
| 2015 | Tom Olson | Omaha | Woodland Hills Golf Course, Eagle |
| 2014 | John Haney | Lincoln | Elks Country Club, Columbus |
| 2013 | Tom Olson | Omaha | Fremont Golf Club |
| 2012 | Gary Bowen | Omaha | The Players Club, Omaha |
| 2011 | Roger Harms | Grand Island | Woodland Hills Golf Course, Eagle |
| 2010 | Roger Harms | Grand Island | ArborLinks, Nebraska City |
| 2009 | Roger Harms | Grand Island | Norfolk Country Club |
| 2008 | Roger Harms | Grand Island | Oak Hills Country Club, Omaha |
| 2007 | Roger Harms | Grand Island | The Country Club of Lincoln |
| 2006 | Roger Harms | Grand Island | Platteview Country Club, Bellevue |
| 2005 | Bob Hughett | Lincoln | The Players Club, Omaha |
| 2004 | Jim Lowe | Lincoln | Ironwood Golf & Country Club, Omaha |
Nebraska Senior Amateur Championship Records 1999-2019
Champions
Most titles: 4, John Sajevic, Fremont (2008, 2016, 2018, 2019); 2, Mike Krumland, Columbus (2006, 2014); Steve Samuelson, Fremont (2012, 2013)
Consecutive titles: 2, Steve Samuelson, Fremont (2012-2013); John Sajevic, Fremont (2018-2019)
Longest Span, First to Last Victory: 11 years, John Sajevic, Fremont (2008, 2019); 8 years, Mike Krumland, Columbus (2006, 2014)
Longest Span Between Victories: 8 years, Mike Krumland, Columbus (2006, 2014); John Sajevic, Fremont (2008, 2016)
Age
Oldest Champion: 64, Bob Hughett, Lincoln, 1999 (Beatrice CC); Larry Irvine, Lincoln, 2002 (Firethorn GC)
Youngest Champion: 50, Mike Krumland, Columbus, 2006 (Platteview CC); David Clouse, Friend, 2010 (ArborLinks)
Course
Most Times Host Site:
Fremont Golf Club 2
Ironwood Golf and Country Club 2
The Players Club 2
Woodland Hills Golf Course 2
Norfolk Country Club 2*
*After hosting in 2020
Scoring
Low Score, 36 Holes: 138 (6-under), John Sajevic, Fremont, 2016 (Oakland GC); 139 (5-under), John Sajevic, Fremont, 2018 (ArborLinks); 140 (2-under), Knox Jones, Lincoln, 2011 (Woodland Hills GC); Steve Samuelson, Fremont, 2013 (Fremont GC)
Most Strokes Under Par, 36 Holes: 6-under (138), John Sajevic, Fremont, 2016 (Oakland GC); 5-under (139), John Sajevic, Fremont, 2018 (ArborLinks); 2-under (140), Knox Jones, Lincoln, 2011 (Woodland Hills GC); Steve Samuelson, Fremont, 2013 (Fremont GC)
Lowest Score, Any Round: 66 (6-under), John Sajevic, Fremont, 2018 (ArborLinks); 67 (5-under), Dave Pfaltzgraff, Omaha, 2004 (Ironwood G & CC); 67 (4-under), Steve Samuelson, Fremont, 2013 (Fremont GC); 68 (4-under), Mike Krumland, Columbus, 2006 (Platteview CC); Krumland, 2014 (Elks CC); John Sajevic, Fremont, 2016 (Oakland GC); 68 (3-under), Knox Jones, Lincoln, 2011 (Woodland Hills GC)
Most Strokes Under Par, Any Round: 6-under (66), John Sajevic, Fremont, 2018 (ArborLinks); 5-under (67), Dave Pfaltzgraff, Omaha, 2004 (Ironwood G & CC)
Lowest Score, First Round: 68 (3-under), Knox Jones, Lincoln, 2011 (Woodland Hills GC)
Lowest Score, Final Round: 66 (6-under), John Sajevic, Fremont, 2018 (ArborLinks); 67 (5-under), Dave Pfaltzgraff, Omaha, 2004 (Ironwood G & CC); 67 (4-under), Steve Samuelson, Fremont, 2013 (Fremont GC)
Largest Winning Margin: 9, John Sajevic, Fremont, 2018 (ArborLinks); 5, Knox Jones, Lincoln, 2011 (Woodland Hills GC)
Largest Final Round Comeback: 7, Mike Krumland, Columbus, 2006 (Platteview GC); Dave Pfaltzgraff, Omaha, 2004 (Ironwood G & CC); 5, William Lawson, Omaha, 2009 (Norfolk CC); Carl Johnson, Omaha, 2017 (The Pines CC)
Highest Score by Winner, First Round: 79 (8-over), Larry Irvine, Lincoln, 2002 (Firethorn GC)
Highest Score by Winner, Final Round: 77 (5-over), Bob Hughett, Lincoln, 1999 (Beatrice CC); Tom Olson, Omaha, 2003 (Heritage Hills GC)
Highest Winning Score: 154 (12-over), Tom Thomsen, 2000 (Fremont GC)
Most Players Under Par, 36 holes: 2, 2016 (Oakland GC)
Two Rounds Under-Par: John Sajevic, Fremont, 2016 (Oakland GC, Par 72); Jay Muller, Bennington, 2016 (Oakland GC, Par 72)
Miscellaneous
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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
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2020 Nebraska Mid-Amateur Championship | #12DaysofChampions
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2020 Nebraska Women's Amateur Championship | #12DaysofChampions
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2020 Nebraska Women's Match Play Championship | #12DaysofChampions
2020 Nebraska Junior Amateur Championship | #12DaysofChampions
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2020 Nebraska Match Play Championship | #12DaysofChampions
2020 Nebraska Junior Match Play Championship | #12DaysofChampions
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