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NEBRASKA SENIOR GOLF

ASSOCIATION

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS AND MEMBERSHIP

Website: www.nebraskapga.com

Office: 610JStreet Suite10 Lincoln,NE68508

Phone: 402-489-7760Fax: 402-489-1785Email: [email protected]

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IN MEMORY OF OUR GOOD FRIEND, RON PURDY

The Nebraska Senior Golf Association lost a stalwart on February 26, 2014 when Ron Purdy succumbed to a battle with cancer. Ron was a true Nebraskan, born in Grand Island in 1930. Along with his involvement in a most impressive list of civil organizations, he was on the NSGA board for nearly 20 years. Most of that time was served as Secretary/Treasurer, culminating with his final year on the board as our President in 2012.

Ron spent countless hours ensuring attention to every detail and keeping board members pointed in the proper direction. Probably the thing most remember is him taking over every golf event as emcee. He would not only ensure every winner/team was recognized, but also entertained everyone with his great jokes that he loved to tell. Ron traveled to every single NSGA event, making sure they were properly staged. He recruited more members than any other participant. I really doubt there is anyone who has been a member for more than four years who doesn’t have a memory or two of Ron.

Despite declining health, he teamed with his son at his home course (Riverside) two years ago and not only won prize money, but received a standing ovation when introduced to the crowd. That ovation was fitting for an outstanding individual like Ron and I hope each of you thinks of him when you tee off at your first NSGA event this year.

It’s doubtful anyone in the history of the organization contributed more to its success. For his untiring dedication we all owe him a great debt of gratitude. Thanks for the memories, Ron, and may you “Rest in Peace.”

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To my fellow senior golfers

March 2014

Hi Men:

As we approach spring, and winter is behind us now, the thought of golfing again on a regular schedule is becoming more and more possible. The excitement starts to build and we don’t have to just watch golf on TV.

I hope the 2014 schedule appeals to you and you’re all able to play a lot of senior events this year. Line up your partners and let’s get to playing.

The first event is May 5th in Beatrice and now is the time to get geared up, choose your partner for that event and consider as many others as you can!

I look forward to seeing large turnouts each week we play.

I hope this letter finds you in good health and ready to get started.

Thanks for being a member of the NSGA. All the best and great golfing this year!

John Fecht, President Nebraska Senior Golf Association

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Nebraska Senior Golf Association

2014 OFFICERS

President……………….….………..….John A. Fecht, LincolnVice President…………….……...........Mick Shonsey, OmahaSecretary/Treasurer…………...………….Gary Austin, OmahaDirector of Tournaments………….…...Mick Shonsey, OmahaState Tournament Director……….…….…John Fecht, Lincoln

DIRECTORS

Gary L. Austin……………………….……….………...OmahaJohn J. Cannella, MD……………….………...…Grand IslandRandall K. Daehling………………………..……….…LincolnJohn A. Fecht…………….…………..………………...LincolnGeorge Haessler………………………………………..OmahaBob Menze……………………………………………..SewardBert Newell………………………….…………………LincolnRobert E. Schultz……………….……....……..….……LincolnMick Shonsey……………………….………….……....OmahaJames Thalken……………………….………..…….ColumbusJack Wilkins……………………….…….……………Kearney

DIRECTORS EMERITUS

Robert E. Emerson…………………….……….…...Columbus Glen R. Gabrielson………………………………….....OmahaGarry E. Meyer……………………………….….Grand Island

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Nebraska Senior Golf Association 2014 Schedule of Events

EVENTS ARE TWO-MAN BEST BALL - 90% HANDICAP EACH EVENT WILL PAY PRIZES FOR LOW GROSS AND LOW NET

MAY 5 MONDAY BEATRICE CC BEATRICE 10:00 SHOTGUN MAY 12 MONDAY LOCHLAND CC (100) HASTINGS 10:00 SHOTGUN MAY 19 MONDAY FREMONT GC FREMONT 10:00 SHOTGUN JUN 2 No NSGA Event – NGA Senior Amateur at Elks CC Jun 2 & 3 JUN 9 MONDAY FIRETHORN GC (120) LINCOLN 10:00 SHOTGUN JUN 16 MONDAY HILLCREST CC LINCOLN 10:00 SHOTGUN JUN 23 MONDAY CHAMPIONS RUN OMAHA 10:00 SHOTGUN JUN 30 MONDAY QUARRY OAKS GC ASHLAND 10:00 SHOTGUN JUL 7 MONDAY PLATTEVIEW CC BELLEVUE 10:00 SHOTGUN JUL 14 MONDAY SHADOW RIDGE CC OMAHA 10:00 SHOTGUN JUL 21 MONDAY RIVERSICE GC (104) GRAND ISLAND 10:00 SHOTGUN JUL 28 MONDAY ELKS CC COLUMBUS 10:00 SHOTGUN AUG 4 No NSGA Event – NGA Senior Match Play at Riverside GC Aug 4-6 AUG 11 MONDAY INDIAN TRAILS CC BEEMER 10:00 SHOTGUN AUG 18 MONDAY OAKLAND GC OAKLAND 10:00 SHOTGUN

NSGA STATE TOURNAMENT

AUG 25 & 26 MONDAY & TUESDAY FREMONT GC FREMONT

Player numbers are restricted at Lochland CC (100), Firethorn GC (120) and Riverside GC (104).

Entry forms for all the weekly NSGA events, April 29 through August 19, are in the back of this booklet or available on the internet at the NSGA website. Information on the NSGA State Tournament will be mailed and made available on the website in June. For those interested in playing in the two NGA senior events listed, information and entry forms are available on the NGA website, www.nebgolf.org.

Nebraska Senior Golf Association 2014 Schedule of Events

EVENTS ARE TWO-MAN BEST BALL - 90% HANDICAP EACH EVENT WILL PAY PRIZES FOR LOW GROSS AND LOW NET

MAY 5 MONDAY BEATRICE CC BEATRICE 10:00 SHOTGUN MAY 12 MONDAY LOCHLAND CC (100) HASTINGS 10:00 SHOTGUN MAY 19 MONDAY FREMONT GC FREMONT 10:00 SHOTGUN JUN 2 No NSGA Event – NGA Senior Amateur at Elks CC Jun 2 & 3 JUN 9 MONDAY FIRETHORN GC (120) LINCOLN 10:00 SHOTGUN JUN 16 MONDAY HILLCREST CC LINCOLN 10:00 SHOTGUN JUN 23 MONDAY CHAMPIONS RUN OMAHA 10:00 SHOTGUN JUN 30 MONDAY QUARRY OAKS GC ASHLAND 10:00 SHOTGUN JUL 7 MONDAY PLATTEVIEW CC BELLEVUE 10:00 SHOTGUN JUL 14 MONDAY SHADOW RIDGE CC OMAHA 10:00 SHOTGUN JUL 21 MONDAY RIVERSICE GC (104) GRAND ISLAND 10:00 SHOTGUN JUL 28 MONDAY ELKS CC COLUMBUS 10:00 SHOTGUN AUG 4 No NSGA Event – NGA Senior Match Play at Riverside GC Aug 4-6 AUG 11 MONDAY INDIAN TRAILS CC BEEMER 10:00 SHOTGUN AUG 18 MONDAY OAKLAND GC OAKLAND 10:00 SHOTGUN

NSGA STATE TOURNAMENT

AUG 25 & 26 MONDAY & TUESDAY FREMONT GC FREMONT

Player numbers are restricted at Lochland CC (100), Firethorn GC (120) and Riverside GC (104).

Entry forms for all the weekly NSGA events, April 29 through August 19, are in the back of this booklet or available on the internet at the NSGA website. Information on the NSGA State Tournament will be mailed and made available on the website in June. For those interested in playing in the two NGA senior events listed, information and entry forms are available on the NGA website, www.nebgolf.org.

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NSGA STATE

SENIOR TOURNAMENT

MONDAY & TUESDAY AUGUST 25 & 26, 2014

FREMONT GOLF CLUB 2710 N SOMERS AVE

FREMONT, NEBRASKA 68025

NATHAN KALIN – PRO

John Fecht – NSGA DIRECTOR Mick Shonsey – COMMITTEE

Randy Daehling – COMMITTEE

INFORMATION WILL BE PROVIDED TO ALL MEMBERS IN JUNE 2014

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NSGA Tour Event Golf Clubs

Monday Beatrice Country Club 1301 Oak Street May 5 Beatrice 402-223-2710 Seth Ray – Pro

Monday Lochland Country Club 601 West Lochland Road May 12 Hastings 402-462-8783 Hank McFarland – Pro

Monday Fremont Golf Club 2710 North Somers Avenue May 19 Fremont 402-721-6642 Nathan Kalin – Pro

Monday Firethorn Golf Club 9301 Firethorn Lane June 9 Lincoln 402-488-6467 Wade Foreman – Pro

Monday Hillcrest Country Club 9401 East O Street June 16 Lincoln 402-489-7111 Mike Brown – Pro

Monday Champions Run Country Club 13800 Eagle Run Drive June 23 Omaha 402-498-8989 Greg Neujahr – Pro

Monday Quarry Oaks Golf Club 16600 Quarry Oaks Drive June 30 Ashland 402-944-6000 Joe Sutter – Pro

Monday Platteview Country Club 4215 Platteview Road July 7 Bellevue 402-291-5927 Bobby O’Keefe – Pro

Monday Shadow Ridge Country Club 1501 South 188th Plaza July 14 Omaha 402-333-0500 Gary Gabrielson – Pro

Monday Riverside Golf Club 2820 Riverside Drive July 21 Grand Island 308-382-2648 Dennis Fruchtl – Pro

Monday Elks Country Club 5113 63rd Street July 28 Columbus 402-434-5106 Mike VunCannon – Pro

Monday Indian Trails Country Club 1128 River Road August 11 Beemer 402-528-3404 Adam Person – Pro

Monday Oakland Golf Club 100 Parson Avenue August 18 Oakland 402-685-5339 Nick Onken – Pro

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Past Presidents 1965 John E. Everroad, Omaha 2000 Howard Hogan, Hastings1966 John E. Everroad, Omaha 2001 Donald R. Sammet, Lincoln1967 Carl M. Poling, Beatrice 2002 Ed Keating, Omaha1968 Carl M. Poling, Beatrice 2003 Glen Gabrielson, Omaha1969 Carl M. Poling, Beatrice 2004 Glen Gabrielson, Omaha1970 Forest W. Rose, Hastings 2005 Robert Emerson, Columbus1971 Dr. Ora C. Schreiner, Norfolk 2006 Richard Shipwright, Omaha1972 Ben H. Cowdery, Omaha 2007 Dale Ames, Norfolk1973 Fred W. Sieman, North Platte 2008 Larry “Skip” Semin, Lincoln1974 George M. Farley, Lincoln 2009 Larry “Skip” Semin, Lincoln1975 Albert P. Olson, Omaha 2010 Garry Meyer, Grand Island1976 Forrest W. Rose, Hastings 2011 Randy Daehling, Lincoln1977 Dean N. Christofferson, Norfolk 2012 Ron Purdy, Grand Island1978 Harold J. Barker, Omaha 2013 Robert Shultz, Lincoln1979 John M. Schumacher, Omaha1980 Larry E. Rowan, Lincoln1981 Cecil R. Hatfield, Falls City1982 Jerry G. Treadway, Kearney1983 Wayne Barber, Norfolk1984 Edward G. Lehnert, Lincoln1985 Douglas Larsen, Lincoln1986 Douglas Larsen, Lincoln1987 Wayne Barber, Norfolk1988 Forrest W. Rose, Hastings1989 Richard W. Weir, Fremont1990 Robert E. Ley, Grand Island1991 Claude E. Davis, Lincoln1992 Bobby Roberts, Norfolk1993 Chet Peitsch, Columbus1994 Howard Hogan, Hastings1995 Robert E. Ley, Grand Island1996 Ed Keating, Fremont1997 Leonard E. Alber, Norfolk1998 Chet Peitsch, Columbus1999 Robert E. Ley, Grand Island

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Past Champions

CHAMPION RUNNER-UP

1965 Fred Melchior, Omaha Mark Fowler, Omaha1966 Gene Chadwell, Lincoln Ed Printz, Omaha1967 Gene Chadwell, Lincoln Ed Printz, Omaha1968 Gene Chadwell, Lincoln Carl Poling, Beatrice1969 Ben Cowdery, Omaha Carl Poling, Beatrice1970 Ben Cowdery, Omaha Carl Poling, Beatrice1971 Ben Cowdery, Omaha Maurice Olson, Waterloo1972 Ben Cowdery, Omaha Lou Dropiski, Omaha1973 Peter Czura, Lincoln Gene Chadwell, Lincoln1974 Virgil West, Lincoln Ben Cowdery, Omaha1975 Gordon Saffer, Omaha Larry Rowan, Lincoln1976 Larry Rowan, Lincoln Ben Cowdery, Omaha1977 Don Bridge, Norfolk Fred Marconnit, Norfolk1978 *Lou Dropiski, Omaha Don Bridge, Norfolk1979 Dale Hansen, Lincoln Marvin Eden, Fremont1980 Gene Chadwell, Lincoln Larry Rowan, Lincoln1981 Ken McCoy, Danburg Bob Frazier, Omaha1982 Dick Dykes, Omaha Phil Hare, Omaha1983 Dick Dykes, Omaha Wally Hopp, Hastings1984 John Tomasiewicz, Omaha Dick Dykes, Omaha1986 Dick Patrick, Papillion Dick Dykes, Omaha1987 Fred Marconnit, Norfolk Jute Strasheim, Norfolk1988 Dick Bolin, Gering John Tomasiewicz, Omaha1989 Jerry Riggins, Fremont Dick Dykes, Omaha1990 *Dick Bolin, Gering Dick Dykes, Omaha1991 Dick Dykes, Omaha Jack Curtis, Lincoln1992 John Tomasiewicz, Omaha Bill Allinder, Omaha1993 Bill Allinder, Omaha Dick Bolin, Gering

Ed George, Omaha1994 Jim Lowe, Lincoln Bill Allinder, Omaha1995 *Ed George, Omaha Bill Allinder, Omaha1996 Chuck Domant, Lincoln Ed George, Omaha1997 Dick Bolin, Gering Bob Hughett, Lincoln1998 Gary Bowen, Omaha Chuck Jensen, Grand Island1999 Roger Harms, Grand Island Gayle Larson, Hastings

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Past Champions (Continued)

CHAMPION RUNNER-UP

2000 Roger Harms, Grand Island Ted Kastler, Ord2001 Tom Olson, Omaha Tom Tidball, Lincoln

Dick Bolin, Gering2002 Tom Olson, Omaha Jerry Riggins, Fremont2003 *Jerry Knispel, Fairbury Sam Martin, Wahoo

Mac McConnell, Elkhorn2004 Roger Harms, Grand Island Jerry Knispel, Fairbury2005 Jim Brownfield, Cozad Dick Bolin, Gering2006 Roger Harms, Grand Island Bob Hughett, Lincoln2007 Larry “Skip” Semin, Lincoln Gary Bowen, Omaha2008 John A. Fecht, Lincoln Mac McConnell, Elkhorn2009 Larry “Skip” Semin, Lincoln Tom M. Olson, Omaha

John A. Fecht, Lincoln2010 Tom Olson, Omaha Murray Krambeer, Bellevue2011 Tom Olson, Omaha Murray Krambeer, Bellevue

John Haney, Lincoln2012 Tom Olson, Omaha John Haney, Lincoln

Murray Krambeer, Bellevue2013 John Haney, Lincoln Tom Olson, Omaha

*Won playoff

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JOHN SCHUMACHER MEMORIAL TROPHY PAST CHAMPIONS

(STATE TOURNAMENT LOW NET)

1986 John Betterman Omaha1987 Wayne Barber Norfolk 1988 Harold Nellor Beemer1989 Calvin Mallette Syracuse1990 George Welton Wahoo1991 Fred Kudym Omaha1992 *Ernie Staack Syracuse

*Joe Blank Omaha1993 *Nels Nelson Valparaiso

*Duane Brown Schuyler1994 Harlen Beideck Lincoln1995 *Keith Eickmann Superior

*Joe Blank Omaha1996 Larry Godwin Falls City1997 Val Heim Superior1998 Dick Patrick Omaha1999 John Johnson Omaha2000 *Russell Barber Omaha

*Dan Coffey Hastings*Dale Landercasper Gothenburg*George Welton Omaha

2001 Joe Blank Omaha2002 Vergil Flodman Eagle2003 Ray Otto Ceresco2004 Larry Coffin Grand Island2005 Richard Patrick Boise, ID2006 Jim Bartlet St. Paul2007 Vergil Flodman Eagle2008 Bert Newell Lincoln2009 *Larry Semin Lincoln

*Garry D. Parker Columbus2010 Mac McConnell Elkhorn2011 Tom Olson Omaha2012 Robert Schultz Lincoln2013 Karl Porzelt Elkhorn

*Denotes a tie

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NSGA PLAYERS OF THE YEAR

INDIVIDUAL LOW GROSS

2011 Murray Krambeer, Bellevue 2012 Murray Krambeer, Bellevue 2013 John Haney, Lincoln

INDIVIDUAL LOW NET

2011 Gary Austin, Omaha 2012 Bob Schultz, Lincoln 2013 Deryl Dean Fox, Fairbury

LOW GROSS TEAM

2011 Murray Krambeer, Bellevue/Mick Shonsey, Omaha 2012 David McEwen, Lincoln/Bert Newell, Lincoln 2013 David McEwen, Lincoln/Bert Newell, Lincoln

LOW NET TEAM

2011 Bob Schultz, Lincoln/Larry “Skip” Semin, Lincoln 2012 Mike Beachler, Fairbury/Deryl Fox, Jr, Fairbury 2013 Steve Earl, Omaha/Karl Porzelt, Elkhorn

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SANDBAGGING CONCERNS?

The handicap system is one of the great things about the game, because it enables players of all abilities to compete against one another on a level playing field. At least it’s supposed to. But if you sit down in any grillroom, you’ll hear complaints about players whose handicaps are, shall we say, a bit suspect.

The NSGA is doing its part to combat this problem by taking steps to strengthen its own Handicap Committee. The Handicap Committee, with your help, will act as a watchdog and have the power to step in, if necessary, and adjust a player’s handicap index.

The most important safeguard against sandbagging is what the USGA calls “peer review.” Peer review is the process of providing a reasonable and regular opportunity for members of a golf club to play golf with each other, and of providing access to scoring records and USGA Handicap Indexes for inspection by others. It’s basically your obligation to note concerns and report them before they result in a net 59 or 60.

The NSGA recognizes that any player can have a great round. But when there’s a pattern of low scores in tournaments, it raises a red flag. The nature of the handicap system, which is based on the best 10 of the previous 20 scores instead of a player’s average score, militates against low net numbers. This means that even rounds in which the player “merely” shoots to his Course Handicap (i.e., his net score matches the Course Rating) is actually a strong showing, because that should happen in roughly only one of every four rounds. A net score of three strokes below the Course Rating is a once-a-year occurrence for most players with honest handicaps, while a net score in the low 60s is a once-in-a-lifetime thing, if you’re lucky.

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Without peer review and the power of the Handicap Committee, the system alone can’t stop a determined sandbagger. The human element is important. Virtually all sandbagging falls into one of three categories. The simplest way to sandbag is by “forgetting” to post all your scores. A more nefarious method is for a player to post a score higher than he actually shot. A third way can be much more subtle, under the heading of manipulating the round.

Ignorance of the system is unacceptable. The sad fact about sandbagging is that its existence spoils some of the fun of competition for the vast majority of golfers with honest handicaps, whether they win or lose. That’s why the NSGA wants your help to really do something about sandbagging.

Begin by posting all your scores using Equitable Stroke Control (ESC) which sets a maximum score you can take on any hole,based on your course handicap. A chart is provided below for those unfamiliar with ESC. Next, practice peer review. If you want to review a player’s scoring record you can do so on the web in the comfort of your home at www.ghin.com. Finally, we encourage you to contact an NSGA Board member if you think there might be a problem.

Equitable Stroke Control ChartCourse Handicap Maximum Score to Post0-9 Double Bogey10-19 720-29 830-39 940 or higher 10

Let’s work together under the guidelines of the USGA Handicap System to make NSGA competitions as fair and equitable as possible.

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NSGA

WEB PAGE WWW.NEBGOLF.ORG/NSGA

1. Active members and their phone numbers can be found under “Events” and then “Membership” near the bottom of the page 2. About the NSGA (Administrative Guidelines) 3. Officers and Directors 4. How to join (Membership Application) 5. List of events and openings 6. List of event winners 7. Point Standings 8. Access to NGA and USGA information

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GOT TIME ON YOUR HANDS AND LOVE GOLF?

BECOME A NEBRASKA GOLF ASSOCIATION VOLUNTEER! Because it administers nearly 60 days of competition and conducts over 25 Course Ratings each year, the NGA is always looking for good volunteers. Whether it's the starter on the first tee, an official in the scoring tent or a course rating team leader - every organized event and rating needs great volunteers. Currently we have three categories of NGA volunteers: rules officials, tournament volunteers and course rating volunteers. Rules Officials provide on-course assistance to tournament players regarding the Rules of Golf and pace of play. Rules officials are given assignments by the NGA based on their knowledge of the Rules of Golf and their experience in officiating. To assist officials the NGA offers numerous educational opportunities and necessary training. Tournament Volunteers assist in activities that don’t require extensive training. Examples are on-course scoring, registration, pace of play check-point monitors, scoring assistants, starters, spotters and standard bearers. Course Rating Volunteers assist the NGA in rating over 25 golf courses per year. This program is vitally important to the integrity of the USGA Handicap System since the entire system revolves around accurate USGA Course and Slope Ratings. Individuals who would like to serve as a course rater receive training before becoming part of a rating team. Successful course raters are analytical by nature and enjoy working with numbers. For information on becoming an NGA volunteer please call the NGA office at (402) 505-4653 or email Gary Austin at [email protected].

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NSGA IMPORTANT NOTICE As in the past, the NSGA has limited the number of players to 128 for all events. However, player numbers for three events have been restricted to fewer than 128 by the courses. These numbers will help complete play in a reasonable time IF everyone keeps up with the group ahead. With this many people there will be occasional hold-ups, but try to keep up! Slow play is the biggest complaint we get from participants!

A ten-day sign-up period, commencing the day booklets are mailed or made available on the website, will allow members to get their entries submitted. A drawing will take place on Thursday, April 10, 2014. All entries received within those ten days will be separated by event. A lottery-type drawing will be conducted for events with more than the maximum allowed entries to determine the field. Up to ten more teams will be drawn for a standby list.

When the teams are finalized, they will be posted on the NSGA website, along with the list of standby teams.

This is the only random drawing that will be held. All other events will be filled on a first come, first served basis.

Entries for events not full after the initial ten-day period will also be posted on the website and will be updated as other entries are received. A standby list will be posted when these events are full.

Those entries not drawn will be returned to one of the team members, along with the submitted check or a refund check from the NSGA. Please be patient. This may take a while, particularly if you’re on the standby list. You may make it in later due to cancellations.

We strongly recommend players check the events on the website to ensure your team is listed if you think you are signed up for a certain event.

With the number of members we have, we obviously can’t guarantee every team will get into every event they want to play, unless the team buys the “All Events Coupon”. We feel these procedures provide the fairest way to get

maximum participation and be fair to all members.

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LATE PARTNER CHANGES

Players making partner changes have until 24 hours before the scheduled start time of an event to notify the Director of Tournaments. After that time, teams that change players can still play in the tournament and eat at the dinner, but will NOT be part of the competition. In other words, they will be playing for fun and will be ineligible for prize payouts.

CANCELLATION POLICY

The more lenient cancellation policy used last year, changed from previous years, will remain in effect this year. To better accommodate members signing up for events in advance, there will be NO cancellation fee if the Director of Tournaments is notified of a change at least one week in advance.

If notice is given one week before the event, there will be a $25 per player cancellation fee.

If notice is given three days or less before the event, there will be a 50% per player cancellation fee.

As in the past, there will be exceptions to these cancellation policies (death, accidents, etc.) and these will be decided on a case-by-case basis.

DRESS CODE

Players must wear appropriate golf attire. No tank top shirts, cut-off shorts, or jeans will be allowed. Metal spiked golf shoes are prohibited in all NSGA events.

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PLEASE NOTE(Guaranteed Event Entry)

This year we are again pairing several events together:

• Beatrice CC/Firethorn GC ($258 entry fee)• Shadow Ridge CC/Platteview CC ($268)

If you sign up for Beatrice CC AND Firethorn GC, you are guaranteed a spot at Firethorn. If you sign up for Shadow Ridge CC AND Platteview CC, you areguaranteed a spot in Shadow Ridge.

We are trying to promote participation at places where numbers have declined in recent years or have never been full. This does not mean you cannot sign up for these individually, just that if you really want to play Firethorn and are also willing to play Beatrice, for example, you know you will be in the Firethorn event.

The last two coupons are designed to sign up for these combinations. Entry fees due with these coupons are$258 for Beatrice/Firethorn and $268 for Shadow Ridge/Platteview. These fees are less than the normal $280 because reduced fees were negotiated at Beatrice and Platteview. Please use the Combination Couponsif you want to take advantage of this opportunity.

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2014 EVENT PARTNERS DATE EVENT LOCATION PARTNER MAY 5 BEATRICE CC BEATRICE ____________________

MAY 12 LOCHLAND CC HASTINGS ____________________

MAY 19 FREMONT GC FREMONT ____________________

JUN 9 FIRETHORN GC LINCOLN ____________________

JUN 16 HILLCREST CC LINCOLN ____________________

JUN 23 CHAMPIONS RUN OMAHA ____________________

JUN 30 QUARRY OAKS GC ASHLAND ____________________

JUL 7 PLATTEVIEW CC BELLEVUE ____________________

JUL 14 SHADOW RIDGE CC OMAHA ____________________

JUL 21 RIVERSIDE GC GRAND ISLAND ____________________

JUL 28 ELKS CC COLUMBUS ____________________

AUG 11 INDIAN TRAILS CC BEEMER ____________________

AUG 18 OAKLAND GC OAKLAND ____________________

STATE TOURNAMENT

AUG 25 & 26 FREMONT GC FREMONT ____________________

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PLEASE READ AND COMPLY

ENTRY FORM INFORMATION

In filling out your entry forms, please comply with the following instructions:

1. Show your name EXACTLY as it is on your GHIN Handicap card.

2. All events are 2-man best ball using 90% of handicap. You must enter as a team. We award prizes for low gross and low net. If you are having trouble finding a partner, please contact Mick Shonsey, Tournament Director, at 402-659-2078 (cell), 402-330-4192 (home) or 402-334-6282 (office). He will try to find you a partner. We are trying to make it possible for all our members to play in our events, so please work with us!

3. Enter your GHIN number as shown on your GHIN card. We are asking for your preference of tees because some members, regardless of age, prefer to play from the back tees. Members 70 years and older may play from the senior tee boxes, as well as anyone else who requests them because of physical limitations. We now have your age in the database, so if the “age” and “tee” boxes are blank on your application, you will be assigned a tee according to your age. Players under 70 will play from the regular tees.

4. We will get your current handicap for each event from the USGA reports as supplied by the GHIN system. All members must have an active GHIN number and current handicap to enter NSGA events.

5. For further information, call Mick Shonsey, Tournament Director, whose phone numbers are listed in paragraph 2 above.

6. Individual GPS units are allowed in our events.

7. One single coupon (All Events Coupon) can be used to sign up with the same partner for all events. The last two coupons in this booklet are to sign up for the special combination events we’re having this year.

8. Mail entry forms, along with entry fees to:

Nebraska Senior Golf Association663 N 132nd St #152Omaha NE 68154

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NEBRASKA SENIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION MONDAY, MAY 5 10:00 SHOTGUN BEATRICE COUNTRY CLUB, BEATRICE 2-MAN BEST BALL 90% OF HANDICAP $114 TEAM ENTRY FEE 70 & OLDER PLAY SENIOR TEES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED (Reg)_____(Sen)_____

NAME__________________________________________ GHIN ___________________

NAME__________________________ ________________GHIN ___________________

FEE INCLUDES GREEN FEES, CART, LUNCH AND PRIZES. MUST HAVE A GHIN NUMBER AND HANDICAP TO ENTER. ENTRY FEES AND INFORMATION MUST BE COMPLETE. MAIL TO: NSGA 663 N 132ND ST #152 OMAHA NE 68154

NEBRASKA SENIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION MONDAY, MAY 12 10:00 SHOTGUN LOCHLAND COUNTRY CLUB, HASTINGS 2-MAN BEST BALL 90% OF HANDICAP $144 TEAM ENTRY FEE 70 & OLDER PLAY SENIOR TEES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED (Reg)_____(Sen)_____

NAME__________________________________________ GHIN ___________________

NAME______________________________________ ____GHIN ___________________


NEBRASKA SENIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION MONDAY, MAY 19 10:00 SHOTGUN FREMONT GOLF CLUB, FREMONT 2-MAN BEST BALL 90% OF HANDICAP $144 TEAM ENTRY FEE 70 & OLDER PLAY SENIOR TEES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED (Reg)_____(Sen)_____

NAME_________________________________________GHIN ____________________

NAME_________________________________________GHIN ____________________


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NEBRASKA SENIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION MONDAY, JUNE 9 10:00 SHOTGUN FIRETHORN GOLF CLUB, LINCOLN 2-MAN BEST BALL 90% OF HANDICAP $144 TEAM ENTRY FEE 70 & OLDER PLAY SENIOR TEES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED (Reg)_____(Sen)_____

NAME__________________________________________ GHIN ___________________

NAME__________________________________________GHIN ___________________

FEE INCLUDES GREEN FEES, CART, LUNCH AND PRIZES. MUST HAVE A GHIN NUMBER AND HANDICAP TO ENTER. ENTRY FEES AND INFORMATION MUST BE COMPLETE. MAIL TO: NSGA 663 N 132ND ST #152 OMAHA NE68154

NEBRASKA SENIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION MONDAY, JUNE 16 10:00 SHOTGUN HILLCREST COUNTRYCLUB, LINCOLN 2-MAN BEST BALL 90% OF HANDICAP $144 TEAM ENTRY FEE 70 & OLDER PLAY SENIOR TEES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED (Reg)_____(Sen)_____

NAME__________________________________________ GHIN ___________________

NAME__________________________ ________________GHIN ___________________


NEBRASKA SENIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION MONDAY, JUNE 23 10:00 SHOTGUN CHAMPIONS RUN, OMAHA 2-MAN BEST BALL 90% OF HANDICAP $144 TEAM ENTRY FEE 70 & OLDER PLAY SENIOR TEES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED (Reg)_____(Sen)_____

NAME__________________________________________ GHIN ___________________

NAME__________________________________________GHIN ___________________


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NEBRASKA SENIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION MONDAY, JUNE 30 10:00 SHOTGUN QUARRY OAKS GOLF CLUB, ASHLAND 2-MAN BEST BALL 90% OF HANDICAP $144 TEAM ENTRY FEE 70 & OLDER PLAY SENIOR TEES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED (Reg)_____(Sen)_____

NAME__________________________________________ GHIN ___________________

NAME__________________________________________GHIN ___________________


NEBRASKA SENIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION MONDAY, JULY 7 10:00 SHOTGUN PLATTEVIEW COUNTRY CLUB, BELLEVUE 2-MAN BEST BALL 90% OF HANDICAP $124 TEAM ENTRY FEE 70 & OLDER PLAY SENIOR TEES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED (Reg)_____(Sen)_____

NAME__________________________________________ GHIN ___________________

NAME___________________________________________GHIN ___________________


NEBRASKA SENIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION MONDAY, JULY 14 10:00 SHOTGUN SHADOW RIDGE COUNTRY CLUB, OMAHA 2-MAN BEST BALL 90% OF HANDICAP $144 TEAM ENTRY FEE 70 & OLDER PLAY SENIOR TEES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED (Reg)_____(Sen)_____

NAME__________________________________________ GHIN ___________________

NAME___________________________________________GHIN ___________________


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NEBRASKA SENIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION MONDAY, JULY 21 10:00 SHOTGUN RIVERSIDE GOLF CLUB, GRAND ISLAND 2-MAN BEST BALL 90% OF HANDICAP $144 TEAM ENTRY FEE 70 & OLDER PLAY SENIOR TEES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED (Reg)_____(Sen)_____

NAME__________________________________________ GHIN ___________________ NAME___________________________________________GHIN ___________________


NEBRASKA SENIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION MONDAY, JULY 28 10:00 SHOTGUN ELKS COUNTRY CLUB, COLUMBUS 2-MAN BEST BALL 90% OF HANDICAP $144 TEAM ENTRY FEE 70 & OLDER PLAY SENIOR TEES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED (Reg)_____(Sen)_____

NAME__________________________________________ GHIN ___________________

NAME___________________________________________GHIN ___________________


NEBRASKA SENIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION MONDAY, AUGUST 11 10:00 SHOTGUN INDIAN TRAILS COUNTRY CLUB, BEEMER 2-MAN BEST BALL 90% OF HANDICAP $106 TEAM ENTRY FEE 70 & OLDER PLAY SENIOR TEES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED (Reg)_____(Sen)_____

NAME__________________________________________ GHIN ___________________

NAME___________________________________________GHIN ___________________


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NEBRASKA SENIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION MONDAY, AUGUST 18 10:00 SHOTGUN OAKLAND GOLF CLUB, OAKLAND 2-MAN BEST BALL 90% OF HANDICAP $104 TEAM ENTRY FEE 70 & OLDER PLAY SENIOR TEES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED (Reg)_____(Sen)_____

NAME__________________________________________ GHIN ___________________

NAME___________________________________________GHIN ___________________


NEBRASKA SENIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION ALL EVENTS COUPON 10:00 SHOTGUN ALL EVENTS COUPON 2-MAN BEST BALL 90% OF HANDICAP $1744 TEAM ENTRY FEE 70 & OLDER PLAY SENIOR TEES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED (Reg)_____(Sen)_____

NAME__________________________________________ GHIN ___________________

NAME___________________________________________GHIN ___________________


NEBRASKA SENIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION COMBINATION COUPON COMBINATION COUPON BEATRICE COUNTRY CLUB/FIRETHORN GOLF CLUB $258 TEAM ENTRY FEE 70 & OLDER PLAY SENIOR TEES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED (Reg)_____(Sen)_____

NAME__________________________________________ GHIN ___________________

NAME___________________________________________GHIN ___________________


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NEBRASKA SENIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION COMBINATION COUPON COMBINATION COUPON SHADOW RIDGE CC/PLATTEVIEW CC $268 TEAM ENTRY FEE 70 & OLDER PLAY SENIOR TEES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED (Reg)_____(Sen)_____

NAME__________________________________________ GHIN ___________________

NAME___________________________________________GHIN ___________________


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NSGA MEMBERSHIP FEES

NSGA by-laws indirectly state that its members must belong to the Nebraska Golf Association (NGA), which maintains their USGA handicaps. Nearly all of our members belong to the NGA through NGA-member clubs throughout the state. A few have elected to have their USGA handicaps maintained solely through the Nebraska Senior Golf Association (NSGA). This is fine in practicality and we don’t discourage it, but under the single-fee system, a financial shortfall results for the NSGA. Therefore, we have established two membership fees:

$25 Member who has his NGA membership through a member club in his area $43 Member who wants his NGA membership through the NSGA (chooses NOT join another NGA-member club)

The following discussion will help explain the reasoning for two different fees. A service was set up by the NGA for individuals who wanted a USGA handicap, but don’t live close to an NGA-member golf facility. This service has evolved to include a few members who simply choose not to join a local golf club. Their handicaps are maintained through the NSGA by the NGA, that is, the NSGA serves as their NGA-member club. By paying only a $25 membership fee, two outcomes become evident. Either they’re getting a free USGA handicap or the NSGA is getting less than its $25 from their membership fees. Therefore, we need $43 from those members to keep the organization financially healthy and to maintain fairness among members.

Your membership dues are used to help provide competitive events to our members and to keep the organization solvent. Part of your annual dues also goes to the NGA each year to help promote junior golf throughout the state. Your understanding of this two-tier membership fee issue is appreciated as we look forward to another great year of NSGA events.

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APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP

The Nebraska Senior Golf Association6618 South 118th Street

Omaha NE 68137

I, _____________________________________, of ________________________________, Nebraska, do hereby apply for Membership in the Nebraska Senior Golf Association (NSGA) for a Membership Fee of $25 (or $43, as applicable). The $43 fee applies ONLY to those few members who want their USGA handicap solely through the NSGA, that is, they DO NOT plan to join an NGA-member club, but want to play in NSGA events. Membership is limited to men 50 years old and older with a valid USGA handicap. I understand that membership in this organization must be approved by the Association.

___________________________________________________________________________Applicant’s Signature Date of Birth___________________________________________________________________________Mailing Address___________________________________________________________________________City State Zip Code___________________________________________________________________________Phone Number GHIN Number Home Golf Course___________________________________________________________________________Email Address___________________________________________________________________________Recommended by NSGA Member (For new members only)

PLEASE NOTE: In an effort to increase membership and especially to increase event signup, the Board decided to once again this year send “Schedule of Events and Membership” booklets to all members active as of March 15, 2014. The Board also voted to return to the previous practice of including the names, addresses and phone numbers of all active members in the booklet. The newest version of the NSGA’s booklet will be still available on the NGA/NSGA website, www.nebgolf.org/nsga. The website version will contain coupons that can be printed, filled out, and submitted to enter the weekly events, so everything that’s in the booklet will be available online.

Rev 1/2014

ATTENTION SENIOR GOLFERS:

THE NEBRASKA GOLF ASSOCIATION HAS TWO STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR

GOLFERS FIFTY & OLDER

16th Nebraska Senior Amateur Championship The 2014 Nebraska Senior Amateur Championship will be held at the Elks Country Club in Columbus June 2-3 and offers 36-holes of stroke-play competition with gross and net prizes in three age divisions (50-57, 58-64 and 65+).

Each age division is assigned to a separate set of tees. Those golfers 58 and older thatwant to compete for the overall Senior Amateur title may do so by playing from thechampionship tees. These golfers remain eligible for both gross and net prizes withintheir respective age divisions. In addition, golfers 50-64 have the option of competingfor net prizes only. They will be moved up to the forward tees and are ineligible for anygross prizes.

4th Nebraska Senior Match Play Championship The 2014 Nebraska Senior Match Play Championship will be contested at theRiverside Golf Club in Grand Island. This event is scheduled August 4-6 and offersmultiple flights for all skill levels.

During the entry process golfers are required to select one of two divisions—gross or net. The gross division will compete in a stroke-play qualifier to determine flights andseeds for match play which begins on day two. The net division will be pre-flighted based on USGA Handicap Index and play net matches within their flights. The netflights only will offer consolation brackets, guaranteeing all entrants two rounds ofcompetitive golf in addition to the other perks (meals & awards) golfers receive with theirentry fee.

For entry information or complete details on either of these championships please visitthe competitions section of the NGA web site at www.nebgolf.org or contact the NGAoffice at (402) 505-4653.

NEBRASKA GOLF ASSOCIATION 6618 South 118th Street Omaha, NE 68137 402.505.4653 www.nebgolf.org

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