51st Nebraska Women’s Amateur & 47th Nebraska Women’s Senior Amateur

Beatrice Country Club | June 3-5, 2025
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Nebraska Women’s Amateur Championship

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.

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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.

ResidencyAn 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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