50th Nebraska Women's Amateur Championship
Oak Hills Country Club
June 4-6, 2024
Oak Hills Country Club
June 4-6, 2024
Omaha's Katie Ruge rolled to win the 50th Nebraska Women’s Amateur Championship at Oak Hills Country Club on Thursday. Ruge battled through difficult Final Round conditions to shoot a 75 (+4) and win by eight strokes with a 214 (+1) total. This is her first Nebraska Women's Amateur title, and third overall NebGolf title. She's the 15th player to win both women's majors, adding this to her 2020 Nebraska Women's Match Play title. Read the recap and watch the champion interview below, and see full results under the Scoring tab above.
Entry Deadline: 5pm CDT on Tuesday, May 28, 2024
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.
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 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.
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 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 3, 2024.
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 NEBGOLF NO LATER THAN 5 P.M. CDT ON TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2024.
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.
Practice Rounds
Practice rounds will be available beginning May 7th at a time convenient to the club Tuesday-Thursday and after 2:00 p.m. Friday-Sunday.
Practice rounds may be arranged by contacting the Oak Hills Country Club Pro Shop at (402) 895-4383. Cost of a practice round will be $30 (walking) or $45 (riding).
ONLY one (1) practice round per player will be allowed. Based on availability, unaccompanied guests (non-players) may play at a cost of $125.
Championship Schedule
Tuesday, June 4
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 5
7:30 A.M. - Practice Areas Open
8:30-10:30 A.M. - Round Two, 18-Holes
Thursday, June 6
7:30 A.M. - Practice Areas Open
8:30-10:30 A.M. - Final Round, 18-Holes
Following Competition - Player Reception & Awards
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 2024 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
12325 Golfing Green Drive
Omaha, NE 68137
Golf Shop Phone - (402) 895-4383
Website - oakhillscountryclub.org
General Manager - Mike Zadalis
Director of Golf - Bobby O'Keefe
Head Golf Professional - Justin Herron
Director of Grounds - Andy Rhylander
HOLE | PAR | CHAMPIONSHIP | ALTERNATE |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 5 | 483 | |
2 | 3 | 136 | 158 |
3 | 4 | 380 | |
4 | 3 | 165 | 136 |
5 | 4 | 361 | |
6 | 5 | 500 | |
7 | 4 | 355 | |
8 | 5 | 500 | |
9 | 3 | 185 | 171 |
Out | 36 | 3,065 | |
HOLE | PAR | CHAMPIONSHIP | ALTERNATE |
---|---|---|---|
10 | 4 | 310 | |
11 | 4 | 420 | 350 |
12 | 3 | 195 | 165 |
13 | 4 | 390 | |
14 | 4 | 358 | |
15 | 3 | 150 | 131 |
16 | 4 | 276 | |
17 | 5 | 481 | |
18 | 4 | 408 | 340 |
In | 35 | 2,988 | |
Total | 71 | 6,053 |
Year | Champion | Hometown | Site |
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2024 | Katie Ruge | Omaha | Oak Hills Country Club, Omaha |
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