21st Nebraska Senior Amateur Championship
Wilderness Ridge Golf Club, Lincoln
June 3-4, 2019
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Sajevic Battles to Win Fourth Senior Amateur
It was a different story, but the same result, as John Sajevic of Fremont battled to win the 21st Nebraska Senior Amateur Championship at Wilderness Ridge Golf Club in Lincoln on Tuesday. Last year, he caught fire and dominated the field. This year, he had to battle to win his record fourth title by one stroke with a 146 (+4) total. It's also his 10th NGA men's title, which is a new record. Visit the Scoring tab above for full results, and scroll down to read about Sajevic's win and to see the video recap and interview.
Leaderboard
June 3, 2019
May 29, 2019
February 18, 2019
Enter This Championship Online
Entry Deadline: 5pm CDT on Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Eligibility
Entries are open to amateur golfers who will have reached their fiftieth birthday by June 3, 2019. Entrant must have an active USGA 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, 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 $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 injury or illness, if requested no later than June 2. No refund for any reason after June 2. 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 Tuesday, May 28, 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 78 players. If more than 78 entries are received by the May 28, 2019 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 (2016-2018)
3. From the 2018 Nebraska Senior Amateur Championship, the lowest 10 scorers and anyone tying for 10th place
4. From the 2018 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 2018
6. Remainder of the field determined by order of entry
Practice Rounds
Can be arranged by contacting the golf shop at Wilderness Ridge GC (402) 434-5118. The fee is $44 plus tax (includes cart). Available at a time convenient to the club following the deadline for entry on May 28th at 5:00 p.m. CDT.
Championship Schedule
Monday, June 3
7 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
7 - 10 a.m. - Player Registration
8 - 10 a.m. - Round 1 Starting Times, Tees 1 & 10
Tuesday, June 4
7 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
8-10 a.m. - Round 2 Starting Times, Tees 1 & 10
Following Play - Hosted Lunch and Awards
Terms of Competition
Entry Form Terms of Competition
Player Memorandum
Player Memorandum - Championship
Pace of Play Information
Championship Pace of Play Policy - Wilderness Ridge GC (Draft)
Rules Documents
NGA 2019 Local Rules and Terms of Competition
Championship Notice to Players - Wilderness Ridge GC (Draft)
Media Guide
Nebraska Senior Amateur Championship Media Guide
Wilderness Ridge Golf Club
1800 Wilderness Woods Place
Lincoln, NE 68512
Golf Shop Phone - (402) 434-5106
Website - wildernessridgegolf.com
General Manager - Chip Cary
Director of Golf - Chris Thomson
Superintendent - Tom Athy
Course Yardage
| HOLE | PAR | 50-57 Championship | 58-64 | 65+ & Net Only |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 385 | 363 | 340 |
| 2 | 3 | 154 | 154 | 124 |
| 3 | 4 | 408 | 369 | 327 |
| 4 | 3 | 164 | 164 | 133 |
| 5 | 4 | 403 | 390 | 377 |
| 6 | 5 | 512 | 494 | 475 |
| 7 | 4 | 402 | 366 | 338 |
| 8 | 4 | 406 | 392 | 377 |
| 9 | 5 | 552 | 538 | 524 |
| Out | 36 | 3,386 | 3,230 | 3,015 |
| HOLE | PAR | 50-57 Championship | 58-64 | 65+ & Net Only |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 4 | 383 | 352 | 313 |
| 11 | 4 | 389 | 359 | 344 |
| 12 | 3 | 192 | 167 | 149 |
| 13 | 4 | 392 | 352 | 320 |
| 14 | 5 | 576 | 565 | 554 |
| 15 | 3 | 172 | 172 | 142 |
| 16 | 4 | 409 | 391 | 374 |
| 17 | 4 | 376 | 358 | 341 |
| 18 | 4 | 444 | 429 | 413 |
| In | 35 | 3,333 | 3,145 | 2,950 |
| Total | 71 | 6,719 | 6,375 | 5,965 |
| 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 | 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 1999-2018
Champions
Most titles: 3, John Sajevic, Fremont (2008, 2016, 2018); 2, Mike Krumland, Columbus (2006, 2014); Steve Samuelson, Fremont (2012, 2013)
Consecutive titles: 2, Steve Samuelson, Fremont (2012-2013)
Longest Span, First to Last Victory: 10 years, John Sajevic, Fremont (2008, 2018); 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
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)
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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