14th Nebraska Senior Match Play Championship
Oakland Golf Club
September 18-20, 2024
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Csipkes Goes Back-to-Back at Senior Match Play
Brian Csipkes of Gretna hoisted another trophy on Thursday at The Pines Country Club in Valley, winning the 13th Nebraska Senior Match Play Championship for the second-straight year. Csipkes defeated Papillion's Eric Murphy in the Final, 5 and 3, to earn his second title in three tries at the Senior Match Play. He is just the second player to win back-to-back titles at the championship, joining Mike Krumland of Columbus, who won two of his four titles in consecutive years in 2014 and 2015. Visit the Scoring tab for the final brackets, and read the recap, watch the champion interview and more below.
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ENTRIES WILL OPEN MARCH 1 AT 8 A.M. CST
Enter This Championship Online
Exempt Player Entry Deadline: Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Entry Deadline: 5pm CDT on Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Championship Division
For individuals with an up-to-date Handicap Index® of 6.0 or less and those that declare championship to compete for the Senior Match Play Championship title. Golfers will participate in an 18-hole stroke play qualifier to determine the 16-player Championship match play bracket. Those that do not qualify for the Championship match play bracket will be placed in a separate 16-player match play bracket. Those not in the top 32 will not advance to match play and will be eliminated.
Tournament Division
For individuals with an up-to-date Handicap Index® exceeding 6.0. Golfers will compete in an 18-hole stroke play qualifier to determine two 8-player match play brackets (based on gross score). Those not in the top 16 will not advance to match play and will be eliminated. In match play, the player that completes the hole in fewer strokes (gross) wins the hole.
Eligibility
Entries are open to amateur golfers who will have reached their fiftieth birthday by September 18, 2024. Entrant must have an active Handicap Index® issued by a “member club” of the Nebraska Golf Association and be a resident of Nebraska (see NebGolf residency below).
NebGolf 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 NebGolf 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:
NebGolf 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 NebGolf. 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. Players who withdraw (402-505-4653, x104) prior to the close of entries will receive a refund less a $30 service charge. Players who withdraw (402-505-4653, x104) after the close of entries but prior to the competition will not be issued a refund unless the reason for withdrawing is medically related. No refund for any reason after September 17, 2024.
Closing Date
EXEMPT PLAYER ENTRY APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY NEBGOLF NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 TO MAINTAIN EXEMPT STATUS AND GUARANTEE A SPOT IN THE FIELD.
ENTRY APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY NEBGOLF NO LATER THAN 5 P.M. CDT ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2024.
Late applications are not acceptable and will be automatically rejected. (Entries by telephone, mail, e-mail, or FAX not acceptable.) Time limit for entries means time of receipt at NebGolf (not time entry is sent or transmitted to NebGolf). 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 NebGolf 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 September 11, 2024 deadline, the field will be comprised of players that filed entries by the deadline in these categories:
1. Winners of any of the following NebGolf Championships: Nebraska Amateur, Nebraska Match Play, Nebraska Mid-Amateur, Nebraska Senior Amateur & Nebraska Senior Match Play
2. From the 2023 Nebraska Senior Match Play Championship, the top 16 that qualified for the Championship Bracket
3. From the 2023 Nebraska Senior Match Play Championship, winners of each flight
4. From the 2024 Nebraska Senior Amateur Championship, the lowest 10 scorers and anyone tying for 10th place
5. From the NEBGOLF SENIOR POINT STANDINGS, the top 10 point leaders as of September 4, 2024
6. Remainder of the field determined by order of entry
*Entry applications received by exempt players following the September 4, 2024 exempt player deadline will be processed under category 6 above.
Exempt Player List
Entries Received
Practice Rounds
Information on practice rounds will be available here soon.
Championship Schedule
Wednesday, September 18
8:00 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. - Stroke Play Qualifying, Tees #1 & #10
1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. - Hosted Player's Lunch
Following Play - Championship Bracket Play-Off if Necessary
Thursday, September 19
7:30 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
8:30 a.m.-9:40 a.m. - Round of 16, Tees #1 & #10 (Championship Division)
12:00 p.m.-1:10 p.m. - Round of 8, Tee #1 (Tournament Division)
1:30 p.m.-2:40 p.m. - Quarterfinals, Tee #1 (Championship Division)
Friday, September 20
7:30 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
8:30 a.m.-9:40 a.m. - Semifinals, Tee #1 (Both Divisions)
2:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. - Finals, Tee #1 (Both Divisions)
Following Play - Awards
Exemptions
Exempt Player List
Terms of Competition
Entry Form Terms of Competition
Player Memorandum
Player Memorandum - Championship
Pace of Play Information
Championship Pace of Play Policy - Stroke Play Qualifying
Championship Pace of Play Policy - Match Play
Rules Documents
NebGolf 2024 Local Rules and Terms of Competition
Championship Notice to Players (Draft)
Contact
Justin Ahrens, Assistant Executive Director
jahrens@nebgolf.org
(402) 505-4653, ext. 104
Oakland Golf Club
100 North Parson Avenue
Oakland, NE 68045
Golf Shop Phone - (402) 685-5339
Website - oaklandgolfclub.com
Director of Golf - Hunter Ferguson
Superintendent - Jeff Parcel
Course Yardage
| HOLE | PAR | CHAMPIONSHIP | TOURNAMENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 350 | 315 |
| 2 | 3 | 204/180 | 145 |
| 3 | 4 | 365 | 340 |
| 4 | 4 | 300 | 282 |
| 5 | 5 | 550 | 485 |
| 6 | 3 | 216/183 | 155 |
| 7 | 4 | 408 | 330 |
| 8 | 5 | 526 | 460 |
| 9 | 4 | 363 | 330 |
| Out | 36 | 3,282 | 2,842 |
| HOLE | PAR | CHAMPIONSHIP | TOURNAMENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 3 | 174 | 145 |
| 11 | 4 | 384 | 333 |
| 12 | 4 | 365 | 305 |
| 13 | 3 | 196/171 | 148 |
| 14 | 5 | 528 | 480 |
| 15 | 4 | 364 | 324 |
| 16 | 4 | 343 | 325 |
| 17 | 5 | 554 | 450 |
| 18 | 4 | 373 | 325 |
| In | 36 | 3,281 | 2,835 |
| Total | 72 | 6,563 | 5,677 |
| YEAR | CHAMPION, HOMETOWN | RUNNER-UP, HOMETOWN | SITE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Brian Csipkes, Gretna | Eric Murphy, Papillion | The Pines Country Club, Valley |
| 2022 | Brian Csipkes, Gretna | Jay Muller, Omaha | Wild Horse Golf Club, Gothenburg |
| 2021 | John Sajevic, Fremont | Skip Gist, Omaha | Beatrice Country Club |
| 2020 | Kirby Smith, Omaha | Steve Buroker, Bennington | York Country Club |
| 2019 | Ed Wyatt, Lincoln | John Sajevic, Fremont | Hillcrest Country Club, Lincoln |
| 2018 | Matt Haynes, Papillion | Murray Krambeer, Bellevue | Platteview Golf Club, Bellevue |
| 2017 | Mike Krumland, Columbus | Skip Gist, Omaha | Fremont Golf Club |
| 2016 | Jay Muller, Bennington | Rick Dusek, Omaha | ArborLinks, Nebraska City |
| 2015 | Mike Krumland, Columbus | John Sajevic, Fremont | ArborLinks, Nebraska City |
| 2014 | Mike Krumland, Columbus | Allen Boltz, Grand Island | Riverside Golf Club, Grand Island |
| 2013 | Chris Mangan, Omaha | Jay Muller, Bennington | The Pines Country Club, Valley |
| 2012 | Larry Sock, Lincoln | Jay Muller, Bennington | The Pines Country Club, Valley |
| 2011 | Mike Krumland, Columbus | William Lawson, Omaha | The Pines Country Club, Valley |
Other Flight Winners
Gross Division - Presidents Flight
| YEAR | CHAMPION | HOMETOWN | SITE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Cory Shaw | Elkhorn | York Country Club |
| 2019 | John Fecht | Lincoln | Hillcrest Country Club, Lincoln |
| 2018 | Mike Root | Omaha | Platteview Golf Club, Bellevue |
| 2017 | Charles Wurtz | Waterloo | Fremont Golf Club |
| 2016 | Mike Krumland | Columbus | ArborLinks, Nebraska City |
| 2015 | Chris Mangan | Omaha | ArborLinks, Nebraska City |
| 2014 | Mike Root | Omaha | Riverside Golf Club, Grand Island |
| 2013 | Roger Miller | Elkhorn | The Pines Country Club, Valley |
| 2012 | Murray Krambeer | Omaha | The Pines Country Club, Valley |
| 2011 | Bob Miller | Omaha | The Pines Country Club, Valley |
Gross Division - Bob Astleford Flight
| YEAR | CHAMPION | HOMETOWN | SITE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | - | - | York Country Club |
| 2019 | Hap Pocras | Omaha | Hillcrest Country Club, Lincoln |
Gross Division - Sam Reynolds Flight
| YEAR | CHAMPION | HOMETOWN | SITE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | - | - | York Country Club |
| 2019 | - | - | Hillcrest Country Club, Lincoln |
| 2018 | - | - | Platteview Golf Club, Bellevue |
| 2017 | Bob Tatten | Omaha | Fremont Golf Club |
| 2016 | Ronald Thayer | Superior | ArborLinks, Nebraska City |
| 2015 | David McEwen | Lincoln | ArborLinks, Nebraska City |
Net Division - Bob Astleford Flight
| YEAR | CHAMPION | HOMETOWN | SITE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Colin Beal | Bellevue | York Country Club |
| 2019 | - | - | Hillcrest Country Club, Lincoln |
| 2018 | Bert Newell | Lincoln | Platteview Golf Club, Bellevue |
| 2017 | Jeff McPherson | Omaha | Fremont Golf Club |
| 2016 | Bert Newell | Lincoln | ArborLinks, Nebraska City |
| 2015 | Skip Semin | Lincoln | ArborLinks, Nebraska City |
| 2014 | Bert Newell | Lincoln | Riverside Golf Club, Grand Island |
| 2013 | Mark Roseland | Omaha | The Pines Country Club, Valley |
| 2012 | Larry Voorhees | Omaha | The Pines Country Club, Valley |
| 2011 | Bert Newell | Lincoln | The Pines Country Club, Valley |
Net Division - Sam Reynolds Flight
| YEAR | CHAMPION | HOMETOWN | SITE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | - | - | York Country Club |
| 2019 | Steve Thomalla | North Platte | Hillcrest Country Club, Lincoln |
| 2018 | Sam Kumar | Omaha | Platteview Golf Club, Bellevue |
| 2017 | - | - | Fremont Golf Club |
| 2016 | - | - | ArborLinks, Nebraska City |
| 2015 | - | - | ArborLinks, Nebraska City |
| 2014 | - | - | Riverside Golf Club, Grand Island |
| 2013 | Tony Zabawa | Omaha | The Pines Country Club, Valley |
| 2012 | Todd Jelden | Kearney | The Pines Country Club, Valley |
| 2011 | Rob Merrill | Norfolk | The Pines Country Club, Valley |
Net Division - Rod Bliss, Jr. Flight
| YEAR | CHAMPION | HOMETOWN | SITE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | - | - | York Country Club |
| 2019 | - | - | Hillcrest Country Club, Lincoln |
| 2011 | Jerry Tanner | Lincoln | The Pines Country Club, Valley |
Nebraska Senior Match Play Championship Records 2011-2022
Champions
Most titles: 4, Mike Krumland, Columbus (2011, 2014, 2015, 2017)
Consecutive titles: 2, Mike Krumland, Columbus (2014-2015)
Longest Span, First to Last Victory: 6 years, Mike Krumland, Columbus (2011-2017)
Longest Span Between Victories: 3 years, Mike Krumland, Columbus (2011-2014)
Age
Youngest Winner: 50, Chris Mangan, Omaha, 2013 (The Pines CC)
Youngest Finalist: 50, Chris Mangan, Omaha, 2013 (The Pines CC)
Oldest Winner: 65 years, 4 months, 12 days, John Sajevic, Fremont, 2021 (Beatrice CC)
Oldest Finalist: 67 years, 9 months, 3 days, Skip Gist, Omaha, 2021 (Beatrice CC)
Course
Most Times Host Site:
The Pines Country Club, Valley 4*
ArborLinks, Nebraska City 2
Riverside Golf Club, Grand Island 1
Fremont Golf Club 1
Platteview Golf Club 1
York Country Club 1
Beatrice Country Club 1
Wild Horse Golf Club 1
*After hosting in 2023
Stroke Play Qualifying
Most Times Medalist: 3, John Sajevic, Fremont (2015, 2020, 2022); 2, William Lawson, Jr., Omaha (2011, 2012); John Haney, Lincoln (2014, 2017); Ed Wyatt, Lincoln (2019, 2021)
Lowest Qualifying Score: 67 (-4), John Haney, Lincoln, 2017 (Fremont GC); 69 (-3), Ed Wyatt, Lincoln, 2021 (Beatrice CC); Jayson Brueggemann, Lincoln, 2021 (Beatrice CC); 70 (-2), Jay Muller, Bennington, 2013 (The Pines CC); Stan Darling, Fremont, 2013 (The Pines CC); Ed Wyatt, Lincoln, 2019 (Hillcrest CC); John Sajevic, Fremont, 2022 (Wild Horse GC)
Match Play
Largest Winning Margin: 9 and 7, John Sajevic, Fremont defeated Marcus Bell, Bellevue, 2020 (York CC); 8 and 7, Mike Krumland, Columbus defeated Roger Miller, Elkhorn, 2011 (The Pines CC)
Largest Winning Margin, Final Match: 6 and 4, John Sajevic, Fremont defeated Skip Gist, Omaha, 2021 (Beatrice CC); 4 and 2, Mike Krumland, Columbus defeated Allen Boltz, Grand Island, 2014 (Riverside GC)
Longest Match: 20 holes, 6 occasions.
Longest Final Match: 19 holes, Mike Krumland, Columbus defeated William Lawson, Jr., Omaha, 2011 (The Pines CC)
Most Consecutive Match Play Victories: 12, Mike Krumland, Columbus, 2014-2017
Most Match Play Victories: 19, Jay Muller, Bennington; 18, Mike Krumland, Columbus; 16, John Sajevic, Fremont
Best Match Play Records (min. 6 wins): 18-5 (.783), Mike Krumland, Columbus; 6-2 (.750), Chris Mangan, Omaha; 16-6 (.727), John Sajevic, Fremont; 8-3 (.727), Ed Wyatt, Lincoln; 19-8 (.704), Jay Muller, Bennington; 9-4 (.692), Kirby Smith, Omaha; 6-3 (.667), Matt Haynes, Papillion; 6-4 (.600), Skip Gist, Omaha; 6-6 (.500), William Lawson, Jr., Omaha
Most Times in Championship Bracket: 9, Jay Muller, Bennington; Mike Krumland, Columbus; 7, John Sajevic, Fremont; 6, Murray Krambeer, Bellevue; William Lawson, Jr., Omaha
Miscellaneous
Most Runner-Up Finishes:
Jay Muller, Bennington 3
John Sajevic, Fremont 2
Skip Gist, Omaha
Most Times in Final:
Mike Krumland, Columbus 4**
Jay Muller, Bennington 4
John Sajevic, Fremont 3
**Never lost a Final
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