23rd NEBRASKA FOUR-BALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Tatanka Golf Club, Niobrara
May 4-5, 2024
ELIGIBILITY
Entries are open to amateur golfers with an active Handicap Index® based on ratings for men not exceeding 7.0 under the Rules of Handicapping issued by a “member club” of the Nebraska Golf Association and a resident of Nebraska (see NebGolf residency below).
NebGolf Residency: An individual is considered to be 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.
The championship field will be limited to 64 sides. If more than 64 entries are received by the April 26, 2024 deadline, the field will be comprised of sides that filed entries by the deadline in these categories:
1. Winners of the Nebraska Four-Ball Championship for the last 5 years (2019-2023)*
2. From the 2023 Nebraska Four-Ball Championship, the top 15 sides and those tying for 15th place**
3. Qualifiers for the U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship the last 5 years (2020-2024)***
4. Remainder of the field determined by order of entry
*Winners (Past Champions) are exempt regardless of partner
**Top 15 sides from 2023 Nebraska Four-Ball Championship exemptions must have same partner
***Qualifiers for U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship are exempt regardless of partner
*Entry applications received by exempt players or sides following the March 14, 2024 deadline will be processed under category 4 above.
Amateur Status: All players must conform with the Rules of Amateur Status as approved by the USGA.
Code of Conduct: 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.
ENTRIES; FORM, FEE, CLOSING DATE
All sides must file an entry application. Sides must file on-line at the NebGolf website (www.nebgolf.org).
Entry fee of $400 must be paid by every side. Sides who withdraw (402-505-4653, x104) prior to the close of entries will receive a refund less a $50 service charge. Sides 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 May 3, 2024.
EXEMPT PLAYER OR SIDE ENTRY APPLICATIONS OPEN MARCH 1, 2024 AT 8 A.M. CST.
EXEMPT PLAYER OR SIDE ENTRY APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY NEBGOLF NO LATER THAN THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2024 TO MAINTAIN EXEMPT STATUS AND GUARANTEE A SPOT IN THE FIELD.
NON-EXEMPT PLAYER OR SIDE ENTRY APPLICATIONS OPEN MARCH 15, 2024 AT 8 A.M. CDT.
ENTRY APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY NEBGOLF NO LATER THAN 5 P.M. CDT ON FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2024.
ONLINE ENTRY APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT www.nebgolf.org
Late applications are not acceptable and will be automatically rejected. (Entries by telephone, telegraph, mail or FAX not acceptable.) Time limit for entries means time of receipt at NebGolf (not time entry is sent 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 shall have no liability with respect to any such delay or error and the consequences therefrom, including rejection of the entry.
SUBSTITUTIONS
All substitutions must be made by contacting NebGolf at (402) 505-4653, ext. 104 or via email at jahrens@nebgolf.org.
For an exempt side, substitutions may be allowed based on NebGolf Tournament Committee approval. The decision of the NebGolf Tournament Committee will be final.
FORMAT
36-hole stroke play scoring the better ball on each hole.
Note: Following the first round, the championship field will be separated into flights based upon first round score. Course set-up will be around 6,700 yards.
In Four-Ball stroke play, two competitors play as partners, each playing his own ball. The lower score of the partners is the score for the hole.
SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, MAY 4, First round, 18-holes. A.M. #1/#10 tee; P.M. #1/#10 tee.
SUNDAY, MAY 5, Second round, 18-holes. A.M. #1/#10 tee; P.M. #1/#10 tee.
Lowest score for 36 holes will be champion. A tie for first place will be played off immediately, hole by hole, until a winner is determined.
PRIZES
CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT
WINNERS: Individual gold medals, trophies and championship money clips along with custody of championship trophy, subject to such conditions as NebGolf may establish.
MERCHANDISE PRIZES: TBA
ALL OTHER FLIGHTS
MERCHANDISE PRIZES: TBA
RULES OF GOLF; CLOSE OF COMPETITION
Play will be governed by The Rules of Golf as approved by the United States Golf Association and R&A Rules Limited. Questions will be settled by the on-site Rules Committee, whose decision will be final. The competition is final when the trophy has been presented to the winner or, in the absence of a prize ceremony, when all scores have been approved by the Committee.
GOLF BALLS; DRIVER HEADS
Only brands of golf balls on the most current List of Conforming Golf Balls and driver heads on the most current List of Conforming Driver Heads may be used. Updated lists may be found on the USGA website at www.usga.org or by contacting the USGA Equipment Standards Department at (908) 234-2300. See Model Local Rules G-1 and G-3.
FOOTWEAR
The Local Rule as prescribed in Section 8 of the Committee Procedures is in effect. Model Local Rule G-7.
CADDIES
A player may provide his own caddie. If he wishes the host club to furnish a caddie, he should ask NebGolf because sufficient caddies may not be available at the host club. Caddies are required to wear a caddie bib.
TRANSPORTATION
Automotive transportation is permitted.
DIGITAL SCORING
A player or caddie will be required to enter scores hole-by-hole for all players in their grouping.
PUBLICITY and PROMOTION; BROADCASTING
I understand that NebGolf or its designees, may record, film, photograph, or otherwise capture my likeness, image, voice, biography, references to me, my quoted statements, and my play in the Championship (the foregoing, together with my name, my “Appearance”). In consideration of the opportunity to participate in the Championship, by submitting this Application, I grant (and/or have the authority to grant to NebGolf in the case of a parent/guardian of a minor or other authorized representative submitting the Application on my behalf) to NebGolf, and its licensees, successors and assigns, the perpetual, transferable, assignable, worldwide, royalty-free, irrevocable right to use my Appearance, in whole or in part, in all manner (including exhibition, distribution, reproduction, publication, display, broadcast, transmission or otherwise), and media now known or hereafter invented or discovered, and for any purpose whatsoever. The rights granted herein include, without limitation, the right to use the Appearance, or portions thereof, in promotion of the Championship and future championships through any of the foregoing means of distribution, as well as in the design, manufacture and distribution of merchandise related to the Championship or other championships, that include elements of my Appearance. NebGolf is not obligated to use my Appearance in any matter, and materials embodying any aspect of my Appearance do not need be submitted to me for approval. I release and discharge NebGolf, its licensees, successors and assigns from any claims arising from use of my Appearance, including claims for misrepresentation of me, my character, or my person by any means. As between NebGolf and me, NebGolf shall own all right, title and interest, including the copyright(s), in and to any works created by NebGolf, its licensees, successors and assigns, that include all or a portion of my Appearance. This grant shall be binding on my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, and the successors and assigns of NebGolf. I hereby waive all privacy, publicity, defamation, libel, and proprietary rights relating to the Appearance as used by NebGolf in conjunction with these terms. Players are required to cooperate with representatives of the media; however, no pre-Championship activities outside of those activities which are part of the Championship will be required. Authorized representatives of the media will not interfere with the player’s Championship play in an unreasonable manner.
SCORE POSTING
All scores will be posted for handicap purposes. Players should not post these scores individually.
PRACTICE PRIVILEGES
Complete details on practice rounds will be available on both the championship web site and in the player memorandum.
PERSONAL APPEARANCE
Players must be neat in appearance with respect to personal grooming and clothing.
LOCAL RULES; TERMS OF COMPETITION; SCHEDULES
The NebGolf Tournament Committee/on-site Rules Committee reserves the right to alter any of the Local Rules, Terms of the Competition, provisions and/or schedules herein. The decision of the NebGolf Tournament Committee/on-site Rules Committee in any matter will be final.
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
Information on the Championship will be e-mailed after the close of entries. If you have not received information within two days of the Championship, it is your responsibility to contact NebGolf (402) 505-4653. Tournament information will also be available on the championship site accessible through the NebGolf website www.nebgolf.org.