49th Nebraska Women's Amateur Championship
Fremont Golf Club
July 31-August 2, 2023
Fremont Golf Club
July 31-August 2, 2023
After a long wait for the postponed Final Round of the 49th Nebraska Womenโs 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.
Entry Deadline: 5pm CDT on Monday, July 24, 2023
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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
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
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 |
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