47th Nebraska Women's Amateur Championship
The Club at Indian Creek, Elkhorn
July 19-21, 2021
Indian Creek To Host Women's Amateur For First Time
The Club at Indian Creek in Elkhorn will host its first Women's Championship, July 19-21. The 47th Nebraska Women's Amateur will feature two divisions (Championship and Tournament). The Championship division will play 54-holes of stroke play competition while the Tournament division will play 36-holes of stroke-play on July 20-21. Aurora’s Danica Badura is the defending champion capturing last year's Championship in thrilling fashion at The Country Club of Lincoln.
2020 Leaderboard
February 14, 2021
November 10, 2020
August 5, 2020
August 4, 2020
August 3, 2020
June 1, 2020
April 30, 2020
June 28, 2019
June 27, 2019
May 1, 2019
Enter This Championship Online
Entry Deadline: 5 pm CDT on July 12
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 19-21. Course set-up for the Championship Division will be between 5,800-6,000 yards.
Tournament Division
The Tournament Division will play 36-holes of stoke play competition July 20-21. 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 golfer with an up-to-date Handicap Index® 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: 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 NGA Tournament Committee shall render any final decision.
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 18, 2021.
In addition to golf, entry fee includes use of the practice facility, on-course amenities, player luncheon and awards reception.
Entry Period
Online applications only. Entries open at 8 a.m. CDT on Monday, March 1, 2021. Entries must be received no later than 5 p.m. CDT on Monday, July 12.
Players
Link below to access a current list of entries received by the NGA for the 47th Nebraska Women's Amateur Championship.
Practice Rounds
Indian Creek is a public facility and is accessible for golf prior to the event at the normal green fee rate (Monday – Thursday: $39 walking, $58 with cart; Monday – Thursday for Seniors (55+), Juniors (17 & under) and Military: $25 walking, $44 with cart; Friday – Sunday & Holidays: $47 walking, $66 with cart). Please call the golf shop at (402) 289-0900, ext 5. to make a tee time reservation for Red Feather and Black Bird rotation.
Championship Schedule
Monday, July 19
A.M. - Registration
A.M. - Practice Areas Open
A.M. - Round One, 18-Holes, Championship Division Only (Tee 1)
Tuesday, July 20
A.M. - Registration
A.M. - Practice Areas Open
A.M. - Round Two, 18-Holes, Championship Division (Tee 10); Round One, 18-Holes, Tournament Division (Tee 1)
P.M. - Player Luncheon
Wednesday, July 21
A.M. - Practice Areas Open
A.M. - Final Round, 18-Holes, Championship Division (Tee 1); Final Round, 18-Holes, Tournament Division (Tee 10)
P.M. - Awards Reception
Lodging
Because of the large number of lodging options available in the Omaha area there are no hotel arrangements made for this Championship.
Prizes
Championship Division: Champion – custody of the traveling trophy, trophy and gold medal; Runner-Up – trophy and silver medal; Low Junior – trophy; Merchandise Prizes – To be announced.
Tournament Division: Flight Winners – trophy; Merchandise Prizes – To be announced.
Championship Guidelines
NGA Championship Guidelines
Terms of The Competition
Entry Form Terms of The Competition
Player Memorandum
Player Memorandum
Pace of Play Information
Pace of Play Policy - Indian Creek Golf Course
Rules Documents
NGA 2021 Local Rules and Terms of Competition
Notice to Players - Indian Creek Golf Course (Draft)
Contact
Craig Ames, NGA Executive Director
cames@nebgolf.org; (402) 505-4653, x102
The Club at Indian Creek (Red Feather/Black Bird)
3825 North 202nd Street
Elkhorn, NE 68022
Golf Shop Phone - (402) 289-0900
Website - golfatindiancreek.com
Director of Golf - James Rolls
Club Manager - Bryan Ziegenbein
Superintendent - Jim Nedrow
Ratings - Championship 76.1/133; Tournament 70.3/121
Course Yardage
| HOLE | PAR | CHAMPIONSHIP | TOURNAMENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 468 | 362 |
| 2 | 4 | 364 | 282 |
| 3 | 4 | 371 | 292 |
| 4 | 4 | 344 | 311 |
| 5 | 3 | 148 | 130 |
| 6 | 5 | 443 | 400 |
| 7 | 4 | 305/244 | 244 |
| 8 | 3 | 109/134 | 109 |
| 9 | 4 | 336 | 309 |
| Out | 36 | 2,888 | 2,439 |
| HOLE | PAR | CHAMPIONSHIP | TOURNAMENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 4 | 384/368 | 331 |
| 11 | 4 | 363 | 286 |
| 12 | 4 | 356 | 291 |
| 13 | 5 | 500/472 | 442 |
| 14 | 3 | 177/149 | 126 |
| 15 | 4 | 350 | 312 |
| 16 | 5 | 470 | 419 |
| 17 | 3 | 136 | 116 |
| 18 | 4 | 353 | 278 |
| In | 36 | 3,089 | 2,601 |
| Total | 72 | 5,977 | 5,040 |
| Year | Champion | Hometown | Site |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | The Club at Indian Creek | ||
| 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*
*After hosting in 2020
Scores
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