13th Nebraska Senior Match Play Championship
The Pines Country Club, Valley
September 26-28, 2023
The Pines Country Club, Valley
September 26-28, 2023
The 13th Nebraska Senior Match Play Championship will be conducted at The Pines Country Club, September 26-28. This will be a record fourth time hosting for the club, which last hosted the championship in 2013. Entries are now open. Visit the tabs above for more information.
ENTRIES NOW OPEN
Exempt Player Entry Deadline: Tuesday, September 12, 2022
Entry Deadline: 5pm CDT on Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Championship Division
For individuals with an up-to-date Handicap Indexยฎ 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 separate match play brackets.
Tournament Division
For individuals with an up-to-date Handicap Indexยฎ exceeding 6.0. Golfers will compete in an 18-hole stroke play qualifier to determine brackets and seeds (based on gross score) for the match play portion. In match play, the player that completes the hole in fewer strokes (gross) wins the hole. Match Play brackets will be comprised of eight golfers.
Entries are open to amateur golfers who will have reached their fiftieth birthday by September 26, 2023. Entrant must have an active Handicap Indexยฎ issued by a โmember clubโ 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.
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 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 minus 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 25, 2023.
EXEMPT PLAYER ENTRY APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY NGA NO LATER THAN TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 TO MAINTAIN EXEMPT STATUS AND GUARANTEE A SPOT IN THE FIELD.
ENTRY APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY NGA NO LATER THAN 5 P.M. C.D.T. ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2023.
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 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.
The championship field will be limited to 80 players. If more than 80 entries are received by the September 19, 2023 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 2022 Nebraska Senior Match Play Championship, the top 16 that qualified for the Championship Bracket
3. From the 2022 Nebraska Senior Match Play Championship, winners of each flight
4. From the 2023 Nebraska Senior Amateur Championship, the lowest 10 scorers and anyone tying for 10th place
5. From the NGA SENIOR POINT STANDINGS, the top 10 point leaders as of September 12, 2023
6. Remainder of the field determined by order of entry
*Entry applications received by exempt players following the September 12, 2023 exempt player deadline will be processed under category 6 above.
Practice Rounds
Practice rounds will be available Tuesday, September 19th and Wednesday, September 20th at a time convenient to the club and after 2:00 p.m. on Monday, September 25th. Cost is $25/walking and $45/riding. To make arrangements for a practice you may contact The Pines CC pro shop 7 days in advance at (402) 359-4311.
Championship Schedule
Tuesday, September 26
8:00 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. - Player Registration
9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. - Stroke Play Qualifying, Tees #1 & #10
Following Play - Championship Bracket Play-Off if Necessary
Wednesday, September 27
7:00 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m. - Session One of Match Play, Tees #1 & #10 (Championship Division)
11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. - Hosted Player's Lunch
11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. - Session Two of Match Play, Tee #1 & #10 (Both Divisions)
Thursday, September 28
7:00 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
8:00 a.m.-9:45 a.m. - Semifinals, Tee #1 (Both Divisions)
2:00 p.m.-2:50 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 2023 Local Rules and Terms of Competition
Championship Notice to Players (Draft)
7516 North 286th Street
Valley, NE 68064
Golf Shop Phone - (402) 359-4311
Website - pinescountryclub.com
General Manager - Mike Ten Eyck
Head Professional - Don Dravland
Superintendent - Hayden Bell
HOLE | PAR | CHAMPIONSHIP | TOURNAMENT |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 4 | 415 | 365 |
2 | 5 | 481 | 454 |
3 | 3 | 164 | 150 |
4 | 5 | 527 | 428 |
5 | 4 | 407 | 315 |
6 | 4 | 375 | 353 |
7 | 3 | 180/150 | 140 |
8 | 4 | 364 | 347 |
9 | 4 | 362 | 350 |
Out | 36 | 3,275 | 2,902 |
HOLE | PAR | CHAMPIONSHIP | TOURNAMENT |
---|---|---|---|
10 | 5 | 515 | 495 |
11 | 4 | 353 | 303 |
12 | 4 | 389 | 310 |
13 | 4 | 376 | 321 |
14 | 3 | 204/161 | 150 |
15 | 4 | 403 | 333 |
16 | 4 | 375 | 268 |
17 | 3 | 204/193 | 144 |
18 | 5 | 515 | 455 |
In | 36 | 3,334 | 2,779 |
Total | 72 | 6,609 | 5,681 |
YEAR | CHAMPION, HOMETOWN | RUNNER-UP, HOMETOWN | SITE |
---|---|---|---|
2023 | - | - | 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 |
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 |
YEAR | CHAMPION | HOMETOWN | SITE |
---|---|---|---|
2020 | - | - | York Country Club |
2019 | Hap Pocras | Omaha | Hillcrest Country Club, Lincoln |
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 |
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 |
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 |
YEAR | CHAMPION | HOMETOWN | SITE |
---|---|---|---|
2020 | - | - | York Country Club |
2019 | - | - | Hillcrest Country Club, Lincoln |
2011 | Jerry Tanner | Lincoln | The Pines Country Club, Valley |
Most titles:ย 4, Mike Krumland, Columbus (2011, 2014, 2015, 2017)
Consecutive titles:ย 2, Mike Krumland, Columbus (2014-2015)
Longest Span, First to Last Victory:ย 6 years, Mike Krumland, Columbus (2011-2017)
Longest Span Between Victories:ย 3 years, Mike Krumland, Columbus (2011-2014)
Youngest Winner:ย 50, Chris Mangan, Omaha, 2013 (The Pines CC)
Youngest Finalist:ย 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)
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
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)
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:ย 19 holes, Mike Krumland, Columbus defeated William Lawson, Jr., Omaha, 2011 (The Pines CC)
Most Consecutive Match Play Victories:ย 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
Most Runner-Up Finishes:ย
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