46th Nebraska Women's Amateur Championship
The Country Club of Lincoln
August 3-5, 2020
Co-Presented by the Nebraska Golf Association and the Nebraska Women's Amateur Golf Association
The Country Club of Lincoln
August 3-5, 2020
Co-Presented by the Nebraska Golf Association and the Nebraska Women's Amateur Golf Association
Aurora’s Danica Badura won her third title of the summer, capturing the 46th Nebraska Women’s Amateur Championship at The Country Club of Lincoln by two strokes with a total of 213 (-3). The University of South Dakota commit battled back from down two strokes at the beginning of the final round to shoot what could be a record round in the Nebraska Women's Amateur. Her final round score of 67 (-5) is the lowest round in the previous seven playings of the Nebraska Women’s Amateur, and could be a championship record. Visit the Scoring tab above for full results, and see the recap and champion interview below.
Entry Deadline: 5 pm CDT on July 27
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 on August 4-5 with flights created prior to the first round based on Handicap Index.
Non-Championship Division
Entrant must be a member of NWAGA or a female member of Nebraska Junior Golf. Entrant must also be a resident of Nebraska (see below) with an up-to-date USGA Handicap Index® issued by a “member club” of the Nebraska Golf Association. All players must conform to the Rules of Amateur Status as approved by the United States Golf Association and The R&A.
Championship Division
Entrant must be a member of NWAGA or either a) a female member of Nebraska Junior Golf or b) a college student as defined in item c or d of the residency clause below. Entrant must also be a resident of Nebraska (see below) with an up-to-date USGA Handicap Index® issued by a “member club” of the Nebraska Golf Association. 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 NWAGA Tournament Committee shall render any final decision.
The NGA and/or NWAGA 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 and/or NWAGA. 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 $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 $15 service charge will be deducted from all refunds.
In addition to golf, entry fee includes cart; use of the practice facility; player luncheon on Tuesday and awards reception on Wednesday.
Online applications only. Entries open at 8 a.m. CDT on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Entries must be received no later than 5 p.m. CDT on Monday, July 27. Entries may be accepted after the deadline, if field is not full, at the discretion of NGA/NWAGA.
Link below to access a current list of entries received by the NGA for the 46th Nebraska Women's Amateur Championship.
Practice Rounds
Link here for the practice round policy.
Championship Schedule
Monday, August 3
6:30 a.m. - Registration Open
6:30 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
7:30 a.m. - Round One, 18-Holes, Championship Division Only (Tee 1)
Tuesday, August 4
6:30 a.m. - Registration/Check-in Open
6:30 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
7:30 a.m. - Round Two, 18-Holes, Championship Division (Tee 1); Round One, 18-Holes, Non-Championship Division (Tee 1)
11 a.m.-3 p.m. - Player Grill Available
Wednesday, August 5
6:30 a.m. - Registration/Check-in Open
6:30 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
7:30 a.m. - Final Round, 18-Holes, Non-Championship Division (Tee 1); Final Round, 18-Holes, Championship Division (Tee 1)
11 a.m.-3 p.m. - Player Grill Available
Following Golf - Awards Ceremony
Lodging
Information on Lodging is not available for this event.
Prizes
Championship Division: Champion – custody of the traveling trophy, trophy and gold medal; Runner-Up – trophy and silver medal; Low Junior – crystal bowl; Merchandise Prizes – To be announced.
Non-Championship Division: Flight Winners – trophy; Merchandise Prizes – To be announced.
Terms of The Competition
Entry Form Terms of The Competition
Player Memorandum
Player Memorandum - Championship and Non-Championship
Pace of Play Information
Pace of Play Policy - The Country Club of Lincoln
Rules Documents
NGA 2020 Local Rules and Terms of Competition
Notice to Players - The Country Club of Lincoln (Draft)
Contact
Craig Ames, NGA Executive Director
cames@nebgolf.org; (402) 505-4653, x102
3200 South 24th Street
Lincoln, NE 68502
Golf Shop Phone - (402) 423-2271
Website - ccl.cc
Director of Golf - Nick Muller
Superintendent - Ryan Krings
Ratings - Championship 75.3/136, Non-Championship 71.9/127
HOLE | PAR | CHAMPIONSHIP | NON-CHAMPIONSHIP | PAR |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 4 | 332 | 270 | 4 |
2 | 4 | 281 | 269 | 4 |
3 | 4 | 314 | 305 | 4 |
4 | 4 | 347 | 347 | 4 |
5 | 3 | 126 | 110 | 3 |
6 | 4 | 334 | 334 | 4 |
7 | 4 | 401 | 401 | 5 |
8 | 5 | 485 | 406 | 5 |
9 | 4 | 320 | 314 | 4 |
Out | 36 | 2,940 | 2,756 | 37 |
HOLE | PAR | CHAMPIONSHIP | NON-CHAMPIONSHIP | PAR |
---|---|---|---|---|
10 | 3 | 144 | 119 | 3 |
11 | 5 | 498 | 450 | 5 |
12 | 3 | 174 | 143 | 3 |
13 | 5 | 439 | 387 | 5 |
14 | 3 | 143 | 119 | 3 |
15 | 4 | 362 | 304 | 4 |
16 | 4 | 351 | 273 | 4 |
17 | 5 | 514 | 417 | 5 |
18 | 4 | 359 | 300 | 4 |
In | 36 | 2,984 | 2,512 | 36 |
Total | 72 | 5,924 | 5,268 | 73 |
Year | Champion | Hometown | Site |
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2020 | Danica Badura | Aurora | The Country Club of Lincoln |
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 |
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)
Youngest winner: 15 years, Val Skinner, North Platte, 1976 (Lochland CC)
Most Times Host Site:
Beatrice Country Club 4
Norfolk Country Club 3
Happy Hollow Club, Omaha 3
The Country Club of Lincoln 3*
*After hosting in 2020