45th Nebraska Women's Amateur Championship
York Country Club
June 26-28, 2019
Co-Presented by the Nebraska Golf Association and the Nebraska Women's Amateur Golf Association
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Thiele Rolls to Women's Amateur Title at York CC
Haley Thiele of Wahoo won her second title in three years, capturing the 45th Nebraska Women’s Amateur Championship at York Country Club by eight strokes. Thiele shot a final round 76 (+6) and finished with a 220 (+10) total. In the Non-Championship Division, Elkhorn's Sarah Nordlund won the First Flight, Tekamah's Bev Guzinski won the Second Flight and Cairo's Pat Hancock took the Third Flight. Visit the Scoring tab above for full results, and read or watch the final round recap below.
Leaderboard
June 28, 2019
June 27, 2019
May 1, 2019
March 26, 2019
Entries Will Open May 1 at 8 a.m. CDT
Enter This Championship Online
Entry Deadline: 5 pm CDT on Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Eligibility
Entrant must be a female amateur golfer with an active USGA Handicap Index® issued by a “member club” of the Nebraska Golf Association. Entrant must also be a member of NWAGA and a “resident” of Nebraska (See below).
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 NWAGA Tournament Committee shall render any final decision.
Divisions
The Championship Division will play 54-holes of stroke play competition. This division is comprised of entrants with a Handicap Index of 6.0 or less or anyone that declares Championship. All other entrants comprise the Non-Championship Division. The Non-Championship Division will play 36-holes of stoke play competition with flights created prior to the final round based on first round scores.
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 $155 (Championship)/$120 (Non-Championship) must be paid by every player. Entry fee will be refunded regardless of reason if the NGA or NWAGA is notified (402-505-4653, x103) before the close of entries. After the close of entries, fee will be refunded in the event of a medical condition, if requested before the first day of competition. No refund for any reason after that. A $25 service charge will be deducted from all refunds.
In addition to golf, entry fee includes cart; use of the practice facility; player luncheon on Thursday and awards reception on Friday.
Entry Period
Online applications only. Entries open at 8 a.m. CDT on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. Entries must be received no later than 5 p.m. CDT on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. Entries may be accepted after the deadline, if field is not full, at the discretion of NGA/NWAGA. Entries may no longer be accepted once groupings have been announced.
Players
Link below to access a current list of entries received by the NGA for the 45th Nebraska Women's Amateur Championship.
Practice Rounds
Available at a time convenient to the York Country Club (402-362-3721). Fee is $20 (walking) or $35 (with cart). Please note: certain dates and times may be restricted based on club activity.
Championship Schedule
Wednesday, June 26
Beginning at 6:45 a.m. - Registration
6:45 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
8 a.m. - 9:06 a.m. - Round One, 18-Holes, Championship Division Only (Tee 1)
Thursday, June 27
Beginning at 6:45 a.m. - Registration
6:45 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
8 a.m. - 9:06 a.m. - Round One, 18-Holes, Non-Championship Division (Tee 1)
8 a.m. - 9:06 a.m. - Round Two, 18-Holes, Championship Division (Tee 10)
Following Golf - Italian Luncheon Buffet
Friday, June 28
6:45 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
8 a.m. - 9:06 a.m. - Final Round, 18-Holes, Championship Division (Tee 1)
8 a.m. - 9:06 a.m. - Final Round, 18-Holes, Non-Championship Division (Tee 10)
Following Golf - Awards Reception
Lodging
Block reserved at York Holiday Inn Express (402 745-6272); to guarantee rate of $109+tax reservation must be made by June 10; After June 10, rate guaranteed based on availability only; Reference Nebraska Women’s Golf Association when making reservation.
Prizes
Championship Division: Champion – custody of the traveling trophy, trophy and medal to keep; Senior Medalist – trophy; Merchandise prizes – awarded to top third. Non-Championship Flights: Winners – Medal; Merchandise prizes – awarded to top third.
Terms of Competition
Entry Form Terms of Competition
Player Memorandum
Player Memorandum - Championship and Non-Championship
Pace of Play Information
Pace of Play Policy - York Country Club
Rules Documents
NGA 2019 Local Rules and Terms of Competition
Notice to Players - York Country Club (Draft)
Contact
Sam Oehm, NGA Manager of Membership and Women's Programs
nwaga@nebgolf.org; (402) 505-4653, x103
York Country Club
1016 West Elm
York, NE 68467
Golf Shop Phone - (402) 362-3721
Website - yorkcountryclub.net
Head Professional - Bill Thomas
Superintendent - Brian Gleason
Course Yardage
| HOLE | PAR | CHAMPIONSHIP | NON-CHAMPIONSHIP | PAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 384 | 384 | 5 |
| 2 | 3 | 150 | 150 | 3 |
| 3 | 5 | 458 | 416 | 5 |
| 4 | 3 | 170 | 150 | 3 |
| 5 | 4 | 292 | 275 | 4 |
| 6 | 3 | 155 | 137 | 3 |
| 7 | 4 | 385 | 257 | 4 |
| 8 | 4 | 389 | 384 | 5 |
| 9 | 5 | 468 | 353 | 5 |
| Out | 35 | 2,851 | 2,506 | 37 |
| HOLE | PAR | CHAMPIONSHIP | NON-CHAMPIONSHIP | PAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 4 | 369 | 359 | 5 |
| 11 | 3 | 150 | 140 | 3 |
| 12 | 5 | 497 | 414 | 5 |
| 13 | 5 | 500 | 456 | 5 |
| 14 | 3 | 163 | 146 | 3 |
| 15 | 4 | 326 | 301 | 4 |
| 16 | 3 | 113 | 113 | 3 |
| 17 | 4 | 269 | 246 | 4 |
| 18 | 4 | 359 | 349 | 5 |
| In | 35 | 2,746 | 2,524 | 37 |
| Total | 70 | 5,597 | 5,030 | 74 |
| Year | Champion | Hometown | Site |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Haley Thiele | Wahoo | York Country Club |
| 2018 | Jordan York | Scottsbluff | Beatrice Country Club |
| 2017 | Haley Thiele | Wahoo | Wild Horse Golf Club, Gothenburg |
| 2016 | Hannah Thiele | Wahoo | Eldorado Hills Golf Club, Norfolk |
| 2015 | Danielle Lemek | Doniphan | North Bend Golf Course |
| 2014 | Danielle Lemek | Doniphan | Hidden Valley Golf Club, Lincoln |
| 2013 | Kayla Knopik | Papillion | The Pines Country Club, Valley |
| 2012 | McKayla Anderson | Fremont | Kearney Country Club |
| 2011 | Kayla Knopik | Papillion | Beatrice Country Club |
| 2010 | JC Stevenson | Grand Island | Wild Horse Golf Club, Gothenburg |
| 2009 | JC Stevenson | Grand Island | The Country Club of Lincoln |
| 2008 | Megan Bartlett | Grand Island | Indianhead Golf Club, Grand Island |
| 2007 | Stephanie Kolbas | Lincoln | Shadow Ridge Country Club, Omaha |
| 2006 | JC Stevenson | Grand Island | Norfolk Country Club |
| 2005 | Stephanie Kolbas | Lincoln | ArborLinks, Nebraska City |
| 2004 | Susan Marchese | Omaha | Wayne Country Club |
| 2003 | Susan Marchese | Omaha | Happy Hollow Club, Omaha |
| 2002 | Sarah Sasse | Lincoln | Oak Hills Country Club, Omaha |
| 2001 | Sarah Sasse | Lincoln | Firethorn Golf Club, Lincoln |
| 2000 | Sarah Sasse | Lincoln | Beatrice Country Club |
| 1999 | Elizabeth Bahensky | Lincoln | Kearney Country Club |
| 1998 | Sarah Sasse | Kearney | Happy Hollow Club, Omaha |
| 1997 | Sarah Sasse | Lincoln | Highland Country Club, Omaha |
| 1996 | Heidi Stark | Lincoln | Omaha Country Club |
| 1995 | Susan Marchese | Omaha | Hillcrest Country Club, Lincoln |
| 1994 | Susan Marchese | Omaha | Platteview Golf Club, Bellevue |
| 1993 | Sue Churchich | Lincoln | The Pines Country Club, Valley |
| 1992 | Susan Marchese | Omaha | Field Club of Omaha |
| 1991 | Judy Dykes | Columbus | Norfolk Country Club |
| 1990 | Susan Marchese | Omaha | Fremont Golf Club |
| 1989 | Francee Kopecky | Bellevue | Elks Country Club, Columbus |
| 1988 | Francee Kopecky | Bellevue | Heritage Hills Golf Course, McCook |
| 1987 | Laura Gunia | Alliance | Beatrice Country Club |
| 1986 | Susan Marchese | Omaha | Norfolk Country Club |
| 1985 | Susan Marchese | Omaha | North Platte Country Club |
| 1984 | Susan Marchese | Omaha | Happy Hollow Club, Omaha |
| 1983 | Susan Marchese | Omaha | Highland Country Club, Omaha |
| 1982 | Susan Marchese | Omaha | Omaha Country Club |
| 1981 | Cathy Curry | Columbus | Hillcrest Country Club, Lincoln |
| 1980 | Cathy Curry | Columbus | Platteview Golf Club, Bellevue |
| 1979 | Nanette Circo | Omaha | Oak Hills Country Club, Omaha |
| 1978 | Nanette Circo | Omaha | The Country Club of Lincoln |
| 1977 | Cathy Curry | Columbus | Elks Country Club, Columbus |
| 1976 | Val Skinner | North Platte | Lochland Country Club, Hastings |
| 1975 | Dorothy Schwarzkopf | Lincoln | Riverside Golf Club, Grand Island |
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
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) 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 4
Norfolk Country Club 3
Happy Hollow Club, Omaha 3
Scores
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