Nebraska Women’s Amateur Championship

49th Nebraska Women's Amateur Championship

Fremont Golf Club

July 31-August 2, 2023

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Takahashi Completes Comeback to Win Women's Amateur

After a long wait for the postponed Final Round of the 49th Nebraska Womenโ€™s Amateur Championship at Fremont Golf Club, Husker golfer Miu Takahashi charged back over the final nine holes to earn the win on Thursday. Takahashi, a junior from Nasu-machi, Japan, held the first round lead after a 71 (E), but entered the final round three strokes back after a second round 80 (+9). Takahashi fired a round of 74 (+3) to take the title by one stroke with a 225 (+12) total. Visit the Scoring tab above for full results, and read the recap, watch the highlights and champion interview below.

Leaderboard

ENTRIES WILL OPEN MARCH 1 AT 8 A.M. CST

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Entry Deadline: 5pm CDT on Monday, July 24, 2023

Divisions

Championship Division
For individuals interested in competing for the Women's Amateur Championship title. The Championship Division will play 54-holes of stroke play competition July 31-August 2. Course set-up for the Championship Division will be between 5,900-6,100 yards.

Tournament Division
The Tournament Division will play 36-holes of stoke play competition August 1-2. Tournament Division Flights will be created for prize purposes based on round one scores. Course set-up for the Tournament Division will be from a forward set of tees.

Eligibility

Entrant must be a female amateur golferย with an up-to-date Handicap Indexยฎ issued by a "member club" of the Nebraska Golf Association and a resident of Nebraska (see NGA 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:ย  An individual is considered a resident of Nebraska if theyย 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 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.

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 $150 (Championship)/$120 (Tournament) 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 July 30, 2023.

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 NGA NO LATER THAN 5 P.M. CDT ON MONDAY, JULY 24, 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.

Entries Received

Practice Rounds
To make arrangements for a practice round at a time convenient to Fremont Golf Club please contact the Pro Shop at (402) 721-6642.ย  Cost of the practice round is $25+tax (walking) or $45+tax (riding).

Championship Schedule
Monday, July 31
7:00 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
7:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. - Registration (Championship Division)
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. - Round One, 18-Holes, Championship Division Only (Tee #1)

Tuesday, August 1
7:00 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
7:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. - Registration (Tournament Division)
8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m. - Round One, 18-Holes, Tournament Division (Tee #1)
8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m. - Round Two, 18-Holes, Championship Division (Tee #10)
Following Play - Player Luncheon

Wednesday, August 2
7:00 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m. - Final Round, 18-Holes, Championship Division (Tee #1)
8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m. - Final Round, 18-Holes, Tournament Division (Tee #10)
Following Competition - Awards Reception & Presentation

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 2023 Local Rules and Terms of Competition
Championship Notice to Players (DRAFT)

Media Guide
2023 NebGolf Media Guide

Contact
Justin Ahrens, NebGolf Assistant Executive Director
jahrens@nebgolf.org; (402) 505-4653, x104

Fremont Golf Club

2710 North Somers Street
Fremont, NE 68025
Golf Shop Phone - (402) 721-6642
Website - fremontgolfclub.org

General Manager - Doug Shiple
Director of Golf - Nathan Kalin
Director of Agronomy - Josh Hegy

Course Yardage

HOLE PAR CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT
1 4 352 315
2 3 153 130
3 4 388 312
4 3 172 135
5 4 316 311
6 4 355 270
7 4 317 252
8 5 517 457
9 4 364 320
Out 35 2,934 2,502
HOLE PAR CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT
10 4 140 115
11 3 395 305
12 4 343 308
13 5 441 425
14 4 351 257
15 5 470 430
16 4 340 278
17 3 127 115
18 4 372 307
In 36 2,979 2,539
Total 71 5,913 5,042
Year Champion Hometown Site
2023 Miu Takahashi Lincoln Fremont Golf Club
2022 Megan Whittaker Elkhorn Wilderness Ridge Country Club, Lincoln
2021 Danica Badura Aurora The Club at Indian Creek, Elkhorn (Red-Black)
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 Kearney Kearney Country Club
1998 Sarah Sasse Lincoln 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
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 4
Norfolk Country Club 3
Happy Hollow Club, Omaha 3
The Country Club of Lincoln 3

Scores

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