51st Nebraska Women's Amateur Championship
Beatrice Country Club
June 3-5, 2025
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Beatrice Country Club to Host 51st Nebraska Women's Amateur
The 51st Nebraska Women's Amateur Championship will be conducted for a record fifth time at Beatrice Country Club, June 3-5. This is an official USGA Exemption Event, which means the Champion will receive a full exemption into the 125th U.S. Women's Amateur Championship at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Bandon, Oregon. First Round pairings are now available under the Pairings tab.
Leaderboard
February 15, 2025
ENTRIES WILL OPEN MARCH 3 AT 8 A.M. CST
Enter This Championship Online
Entry Deadline: 5pm CDT on Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Eligibility
Entrant must be a female amateur golfer with an up-to-date Handicap Index® issued by a "member club" of the Nebraska Golf Association and a resident of Nebraska (see NebGolf residency below). All players must conform to the Rules of Amateur Status as approved by the United States Golf Association and The R&A.
Residency: An individual is considered 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 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 $175 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 June 2, 2025.
In addition to golf, entry fee includes use of the practice facility, on-course amenities, and a player reception.
Closing Date
ENTRY APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY NEBGOLF NO LATER THAN 5 P.M. CDT ON TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2025.
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 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.
Entries Received
Practice Rounds
Practice rounds will be available at a time convenient to the club Monday-Thursday and after 1:00 p.m. Friday-Sunday.
Practice rounds may be arranged by contacting the Beatrice Country Club Pro Shop at (402) 223-2710. The cost of a practice round will be $34 (walking) or $52 (riding).
Championship Schedule
Tuesday, June 3
7:30 A.M. - Practice Areas Open
7:30-10:30 A.M. - Registration
8:30-10:30 A.M. - Round One, 18-Holes
Wednesday, June 4
7:30 A.M. - Practice Areas Open
8:30-10:30 A.M. - Round Two, 18-Holes
Thursday, June 5
7:30 A.M. - Practice Areas Open
8:30-10:30 A.M. - Final Round, 18-Holes
Following Competition - Player Reception & Awards
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Terms of The Competition
Entry Form Terms of The Competition
Player Memorandum
Player Memorandum - Championship
Pace of Play Information
Championship Pace of Play Policy
Rules Documents
NebGolf 2025 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
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
USGA Exemption Event
The 51st Nebraska Women's Amateur is an official USGA Exemption Event, meaning the Champion will receive a full exemption into the 125th U.S. Women's Amateur Championship at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Bandon, Oregon, August 4-10, 2025. Champion must meet eligibility requirements to receive exemption. For more info, visit usga.org.
Beatrice Country Club
1301 Oak Street
Beatrice, NE 68310
Golf Shop Phone - (402) 223-2710
Website - beatricecc.com
Head Golf Professional - Noah Briley
Director of Grounds - Andy Hamilton
Course Yardage
| HOLE | PAR | CHAMPIONSHIP | ALTERNATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 358 | |
| 2 | 4 | 351 | |
| 3 | 4 | 347 | |
| 4 | 5 | 518 | |
| 5 | 3 | 140 | 122 |
| 6 | 4 | 314 | |
| 7 | 4 | 362 | |
| 8 | 3 | 183 | |
| 9 | 5 | 464 | |
| Out | 36 | 3,037 | |
| HOLE | PAR | CHAMPIONSHIP | ALTERNATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 4 | 365 | |
| 11 | 3 | 163 | 143 |
| 12 | 4 | 330 | 366 |
| 13 | 4 | 320 | 364 |
| 14 | 5 | 486 | |
| 15 | 3 | 167 | 178 |
| 16 | 5 | 519 | |
| 17 | 4 | 309 | |
| 18 | 4 | 384 | |
| In | 36 | 3,043 | |
| Total | 72 | 6,080 |
| Year | Champion | Hometown | Score | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | - | - | - | Beatrice Country Club |
| 2024 | Katie Ruge | Omaha | 214 (+1) | Oak Hills Country Club, Omaha |
| 2023 | Miu Takahashi | Lincoln | 225 (+12) | Fremont Golf Club |
| 2022 | Megan Whittaker | Elkhorn | 213 (E) | Wilderness Ridge Country Club, Lincoln |
| 2021 | Danica Badura | Aurora | 221 (+5) | The Club at Indian Creek, Elkhorn (Red-Black) |
| 2020 | Danica Badura | Aurora | 213 (-3) | The Country Club of Lincoln |
| 2019 | Haley Thiele | Wahoo | 220 (+10) | York Country Club |
| 2018 | Jordan York | Scottsbluff | 150 (+6)** | Beatrice Country Club |
| 2017 | Haley Thiele | Wahoo | 217 (+1) | Wild Horse Golf Club, Gothenburg |
| 2016 | Hannah Thiele | Wahoo | 225 (+9) | Eldorado Hills Golf Club, Norfolk |
| 2015 | Danielle Lemek | Doniphan | 207 (-3) | North Bend Golf Course |
| 2014 | Danielle Lemek | Doniphan | 216 (E) | Hidden Valley Golf Club, Lincoln |
| 2013 | Kayla Knopik | Papillion | 225 (+9) | The Pines Country Club, Valley |
| 2012 | McKayla Anderson | Fremont | 223 (+7) | Kearney Country Club |
| 2011 | Kayla Knopik | Papillion | 232 (+16) | Beatrice Country Club |
| 2010 | JC Stevenson | Grand Island | 227 (+11) | Wild Horse Golf Club, Gothenburg |
| 2009 | JC Stevenson | Grand Island | 155 (+9) | The Country Club of Lincoln |
| 2008 | Megan Bartlett | Grand Island | 226 (+10) | Indianhead Golf Club, Grand Island |
| 2007 | Stephanie Kolbas | Lincoln | 221 (+5) | Shadow Ridge Country Club, Omaha |
| 2006 | JC Stevenson | Grand Island | 234 (+18) | Norfolk Country Club |
| 2005 | Stephanie Kolbas | Lincoln | 242 (+26) | ArborLinks, Nebraska City |
| 2004 | Susan Marchese | Omaha | 151 (+7) | Wayne Country Club |
| 2003 | Susan Marchese | Omaha | 220 (+7) | Happy Hollow Club, Omaha |
| 2002 | Sarah Sasse | Lincoln | 229 (+10) | Oak Hills Country Club, Omaha |
| 2001 | Sarah Sasse | Lincoln | 226 (+13) | Firethorn Golf Club, Lincoln |
| 2000 | Sarah Sasse | Lincoln | 216 (E) | Beatrice Country Club |
| 1999 | Elizabeth Bahensky | Kearney | 217 (+1) | Kearney Country Club |
| 1998 | Sarah Sasse | Lincoln | 153 (+9)** | Happy Hollow Club, Omaha |
| 1997 | Sarah Sasse | Lincoln | 222 (+6)* | Highland Country Club, Omaha |
| 1996 | Heidi Stark | Lincoln | 227 (+14) | Omaha Country Club |
| 1995 | Susan Marchese | Omaha | 235 (+10)* | Hillcrest Country Club, Lincoln |
| 1994 | Susan Marchese | Omaha | 226 (+4) | Platteview Golf Club, Bellevue |
| 1993 | Sue Churchich | Lincoln | 217 (+1) | The Pines Country Club, Valley |
| 1992 | Susan Marchese | Omaha | 212 (+11) | Field Club of Omaha |
| 1991 | Judy Dykes | Columbus | 231 (+15)* | Norfolk Country Club |
| 1990 | Susan Marchese | Omaha | 196 (+9)*** | Fremont Golf Club |
| 1989 | Francee Kopecky | Bellevue | 237 (+21) | Elks Country Club, Columbus |
| 1988 | Francee Kopecky | Bellevue | 230 (+14) | Heritage Hills Golf Course, McCook |
| 1987 | Laura Gunia | Alliance | 225 (E) | Beatrice Country Club |
| 1986 | Susan Marchese | Omaha | 223 (+7) | Norfolk Country Club |
| 1985 | Susan Marchese | Omaha | 230 (+11) | North Platte Country Club |
| 1984 | Susan Marchese | Omaha | 220 (+4) | Happy Hollow Club, Omaha |
| 1983 | Susan Marchese | Omaha | 225 (+9) | Highland Country Club, Omaha |
| 1982 | Susan Marchese | Omaha | 73 (+1)**** | Omaha Country Club |
| 1981 | Cathy Curry | Columbus | 151 (+1)* | Hillcrest Country Club, Lincoln |
| 1980 | Cathy Curry | Columbus | 148 (+2) | Platteview Golf Club, Bellevue |
| 1979 | Nanette Circo | Omaha | 153 (+7) | Oak Hills Country Club, Omaha |
| 1978 | Nanette Circo | Omaha | 153 (+1) | The Country Club of Lincoln |
| 1977 | Cathy Curry | Columbus | 149 | Elks Country Club, Columbus |
| 1976 | Val Skinner | North Platte | 167 | Lochland Country Club, Hastings |
| 1975 | Dorothy Schwarzkopf | Lincoln | 167 (+9) | Riverside Golf Club, Grand Island |
*Playoff
**Shortened to 36 holes due to weather
***Shortened to 45 holes due to weather
****Shortened to 18 holes due to weather
Championships
Most titles: 11, Susan Marchese, Omaha (1982-1986, 1990, 1992, 1994, 1995, 2003, 2004)
Other Multiple Champions:
Sarah Sasse 5
Cathy Curry 3
JC Stevenson 3
Danielle Lemek 2
Kayla Knopik (Barnes) 2
Stephanie Kolbas 2
Francee Kopecky 2
Nanette Circo 2
Haley Thiele 2
Consecutive titles: 5, Susan Marchese, Omaha (1982-1986)
Longest Span, First to Last Victory: 22 years, Susan Marchese, Omaha (1982-2004)
Longest Span Between Victories: 8 years, Susan Marchese, Omaha (1995-2003)
Sister Champions: Haley Thiele, Wahoo (2017 & 2019) and Hannah Thiele, Wahoo (2016)
Junior Champions: Val Skinner, North Platte (1976); Sarah Sasse, Lincoln (1997 & 1998); JC Stevenson, Grand Island (2006); Hannah Thiele, Wahoo (2016)
Age
Youngest winner: 15 years, Val Skinner, North Platte, 1976 (Lochland CC)
Course
Most Times Host Site:
Beatrice Country Club 5*
Norfolk Country Club 3
Happy Hollow Club, Omaha 3
The Country Club of Lincoln 3
*After hosting in 2025
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