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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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Dear Fellow NSGA Member,

Thanks for being with us this year. It promises to be both new and exciting, with several major changes for 2015. This is your organization and I am proud to be among those who serve you.

Our board has worked hard to address your feedback from last year. Changes include adding two scrambles at Beatrice and Oak Hills. A modified Stableford will be introduced at Wilderness Ridge and a Shamble will be played at Iron Horse. Beginning in July, we moved the start times for most events to 9:00 a.m. These changes will be announced weekly and we’re eagerly awaiting your feedback.

Still a major problem for us is the age-old issue of slow play. Please play ready golf by thinking about your next shot BEFORE it’s your turn. Everyone in the foursome is responsible for keeping up with the group ahead. Respect the game and your fellow golfers – we thank you for it!

Thanks to our course selection committee, headed by Randy Daehling, we have a great lineup of events with lower pricing for several. This year we start with ArborLinks (thanks Dave!) on April 27 with our last weekly event at York on August 17. Our 2-day NSGA State Tournament is at Shadow Ridge August 24 & 25. We will continue offering free golf for signing new members and this year we are also offering $$ discounts for playing in multiple events (see details later in the booklet).

Finally, I need to thank last year’s President, John Fecht, for his service, as well as current and off-going board members for all their hard work over the years. I have been a member of the NSGA for 10 years and I am just beginning to appreciate all the hard work “behind the curtain” that makes this so much fun.

Bert F. Newell, President Nebraska Senior Golf Association

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Nebraska Senior Golf Association

2015 OFFICERS

President……………….….………..……Bert Newell, Lincoln Vice President…………….……........George Haessler, Omaha Secretary/Treasurer…………...………….Gary Austin, Omaha Director of Tournaments………….…...Mick Shonsey, Omaha State Tournament Director…….……Randy Daehling, Lincoln

DIRECTORS

Bob Aitken…………………………………………..Falls City Gary L. Austin……………………….……….………...Omaha Randall K. Daehling………………………..……….…Lincoln John A. Fecht…………….…………..………………...Lincoln George Haessler………………………………………..Omaha John Haney…………………………………………….Lincoln Dave McEwen………………………………………….Lincoln Bob Menze……………………………………………..Seward Bert Newell………………………….…………………Lincoln Robert E. Schultz……………….……....……..….……Lincoln Mick Shonsey……………………….………….……....Omaha James Thalken……………………….………..…….Columbus Jack Wilkins……………………….…….……………Kearney

DIRECTORS EMERITUS

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

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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, Omaha 2014 John Fecht, Lincoln1980 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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Nebraska Senior Golf Association 2015 Schedule of Events

NSGA EVENTS ARE ALL TWO-MAN COMPETITIONS - 90% HANDICAP EACH EVENT WILL PAY PRIZES FOR LOW GROSS AND LOW NET

APR 27 MONDAY ARBORLINKS (80) NEBRASKA CITY 10:00 BEST BALL MAY 4 MONDAY BEATRICE CC BEATRICE 10:00 SCRAMBLE MAY 11 MONDAY LOCHLAND CC HASTINGS 10:00 BEST BALL MAY 18 MONDAY WILDERNESS RIDGE LINCOLN 10:00 STABLEFORD MAY 25 ***MEMORIAL DAY*** NGA Senior Amateur at Woodland Hills GC Jun 1 & 2 – No NSGA Event JUN 8 MONDAY FIRETHORN GC (120) LINCOLN 10:00 BEST BALL JUN 15 MONDAY HILLCREST CC LINCOLN 10:00 BEST BALL JUN 22 MONDAY IRON HORSE GC ASHLAND 10:00 SHAMBLE JUN 29 MONDAY QUARRY OAKS GC ASHLAND 10:00 BEST BALL NGA Senior Match Play at ArborLinks Jul 1-3 – No NSGA Event JUL 6 MONDAY CHAMPIONS RUN OMAHA 9:00 BEST BALL JUL 13 MONDAY SHADOW RIDGE CC OMAHA 9:00 BEST BALL JUL 20 MONDAY RIVERSICE GC (104) GRAND ISLAND 9:00 BEST BALL JUL 27 MONDAY ELKS CC COLUMBUS 9:00 BEST BALL AUG 3 ***Open Date*** AUG 10 MONDAY OAK HILLS CC OMAHA 10:00 SCRAMBLE AUG 17 MONDAY YORK CC YORK 9:00 BEST BALL

NSGA STATE TOURNAMENT

AUG 24 & 25 MONDAY & TUESDAY SHADOW RIDGE CC, OMAHA

All events are shotgun starts at the times listed. Player numbers are restricted at ArborLinks (80), Firethorn GC (120) and Riverside GC (104).

Entry forms for all the weekly NSGA events, April 27 through August 17, 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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2015 NSGA Tour Event Golf Clubs

Monday ArborLinks 6038 H Road April 27, 10:00 Nebraska City 402-873-4334 Jeff Porter – Pro

Monday Beatrice Country Club 1301 Oak Street May 4, 10:00 Beatrice 402-223-2710 Seth Ray – Pro

Monday Lochland Country Club 601 West Lochland Road May 11, 10:00 Hastings 402-462-8783 Hank McFarland – Pro

Monday Wilderness Ridge Golf Club 1800 Wilderness Woods Place May 18, 10:00 Lincoln 402-434-5106 Chris Thomson – Pro

Monday Firethorn Golf Club 9301 Firethorn Lane June 8, 10:00 Lincoln 402-488-6467 Wade Foreman – Pro

Monday Hillcrest Country Club 9401 East O Street June 15, 10:00 Lincoln 402-489-7111 Mike Brown – Pro

Monday Iron Horse Golf Club 900 Clubhouse Drive June 22, 10:00 Ashland 402-944-9800 Brian Kuta – Pro

Monday Quarry Oaks Golf Club 16600 Quarry Oaks Drive June 29, 10:00 Ashland 402-944-6000 Joe Sutter – Pro

Monday Champions Run 13800 Eagle Run Drive July 6, 9:00 Omaha 402-498-8989 Greg Neujahr – Pro

Monday Shadow Ridge Country Club 1501 South 188th Plaza July 13, 9:00 Omaha 402-333-0500 Gary Gabrielson – Pro

Monday Riverside Golf Club 2820 Riverside Drive July 20, 9:00 Grand Island 308-382-2648 Dennis Fruchtl – Pro

Monday Elks Country Club 5113 63rd Street July 27, 9:00 Columbus 402-434-5106 Mike VunCannon – Pro

Monday Oak Hills Country Club 12325 Golfing Green Drive August 10, 10:00 Omaha 402-895-4383 Mel Baker – Pro

Monday York Country Club 1016 West Elm August 17, 9:00 York 402-362-3721 Bill Thomas – Pro

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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, Omaha2014 R.B. Loomis, Omaha Murray Krambeer, Bellevue

*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 Elkhorn2014 Randy Daehling Lincoln

*Denotes a tie

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NSGA STATE

SENIOR TOURNAMENT

MONDAY & TUESDAY AUGUST 24 & 25, 2015

SHADOW RIDGE COUNTRY CLUB 1501 SOUTH 188TH PLAZA

OMAHA, NEBRASKA 68130

GARY GABRIELSON – PRO

RANDY DAEHLING – TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE BERT NEWELL – TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE BOB SCHULTZ – TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE

DAVE McEWEN – TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE

INFORMATION WILL BE PROVIDED TO ALL MEMBERS IN JUNE 2015

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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 Chart Course Handicap Maximum Score to Post 0-9 Double Bogey 10-19 7 20-29 8 30-39 9 40 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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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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PLAYER(S) OF THE YEAR COMPETITION)

This year we’re trying the Player of the Year and Team of the Year competition once again, but in a modified format using a reduced number of events. The four NSGA team events will be ArborLinks, Firethorn, Champions Run and the 2-day State Tournament at Shadow Ridge CC. The individual events will include the Nebraska Golf Association (NGA) Senior Amateur Championship and the Senior Match Play Championship, as well as the four NSGA team tournaments.

Also different, for the NSGA team competition, the teams must be the same two players for all four events. You can sign up with other partners for other events, but if you play in three of the NSGA team point events with one partner and the fourth with someone different, you can earn points for only three events.

Ten points will be awarded for both the gross and net winners for individuals for each of the six events and points will be given to the top ten finishers in each category, with the tenth place finisher receiving 1 point. The same point breakdown applies to the four team events. Obviously, an individual can win or place even though his team might not be in the money.

At the end of the season, there will be six trophies awarded – one for gross and one for net to the winners in both the individual and team categories.

We’re hoping this new format will generate more interest among players. It will be much easier to track point standings than the previous system where a player could have multiple partners throughout the season.

If you have questions, contact Bert Newell at 402-430-6150.

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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 Friday, April 10, 2015. 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. This is the only random drawing that will be held. All other events will be filled on a first come, first served basis.

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

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:

Riverside GC/ArborLinks ($310 entry fee) Elks CC/Firethorn GC ($280 entry fee) York CC/Shadow Ridge CC ($250 entry fee)

Using the combination coupons, if you sign up for Riverside GC AND ArborLinks, you are guaranteed a spot at ArborLinks. If you sign up for Elks CC AND Firethorn GC, you are guaranteed a spot at Firethorn. If you sign up for York CC AND Shadow Ridge CC, you’re guaranteed a spot at Shadow Ridge. We are trying to promote participation at places where numbers have declined in recent years or have never been full. Unfortunately, because of the way this year’s schedule worked out, the more desirable venues are all played before the ones in which we’re trying to promote participation. If you sign up for both to get into the popular one, please play in both. Trying to circumvent the system will probably result in more difficulty getting a refund if, for instance, you play at ArborLinks and then request your money back for Riverside. The last three coupons are designed to sign up for these combinations. Please use the Combination Coupons if you want to take advantage of this opportunity.

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2015 EVENT PARTNERS DATE EVENT LOCATION PARTNER APR 27 ARBORLINKS NEBRASKA CITY ____________________

MAY 4 BEATRICE CC BEATRICE ____________________

MAY 11 LOCHLAND CC HASTINGS ____________________

MAY 18 WILDERNESS RIDGE GC LINCOLN ____________________

JUN 8 FIRETHORN GC LINCOLN ____________________

JUN 15 HILLCREST CC LINCOLN ____________________

JUN 22 IRON HORSE GC ASHLAND ____________________

JUN 29 QUARRY OAKS GC ASHLAND ____________________

JUL 6 CHAMPIONS RUN OMAHA ____________________

JUL 13 SHADOW RIDGE CC OMAHA ____________________

JUL 20 RIVERSIDE GC GRAND ISLAND ____________________

JUL 27 ELKS CC COLUMBUS ____________________

AUG 10 OAK HILLS CC OMAHA ____________________

AUG 17 YORK CC YORK ____________________

STATE TOURNAMENT

AUG 24 & 25 SHADOW RIDGE CC, OMAHA ____________________

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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 competitions 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 index 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 three 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 Association 663 N 132nd St #152 Omaha NE 68154

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NEBRASKA SENIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION MONDAY, APRIL 27 10:00 SHOTGUN ARBORLINKS, NEBRASKA CITY 2-MAN BEST BALL 90% OF HANDICAP $170 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 4 10:00 SHOTGUN BEATRICE COUNTRY CLUB, BEATRICE 2-MAN SCRAMBLE 90% OF HANDICAP $110 TEAM ENTRY FEE 70 & OLDER PLAY SENIOR TEES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED (Reg)_____(Sen)_____

NAME__________________________________________ GHIN ___________________

NAME______________________________________ ____GHIN ___________________


NEBRASKA SENIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION MONDAY, MAY 11 10:00 SHOTGUN LOCHLAND COUNTRY CLUB, HASTINGS 2-MAN BEST BALL 90% OF HANDICAP $140 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, MAY 18 10:00 SHOTGUN WILDERNESS RIDGE GOLF CLUB, LINCOLN 2-MAN MODIFIED STABLEFORD 90% OF HANDICAP $136 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 ASSOCIATIONMONDAY, JUNE 8 10:00 SHOTGUN FIRETHORN GOLF CLUB, LINCOLN2-MAN BEST BALL 90% OF HANDICAP $140 TEAM ENTRY FEE70 & 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 NUMBERAND HANDICAP TO ENTER. ENTRY FEES AND INFORMATION MUST BE COMPLETE.MAIL TO: NSGA 663 N 132ND ST #152 OMAHA NE 68154

NEBRASKA SENIOR GOLF ASSOCIATIONMONDAY, JUNE 15 10:00 SHOTGUN HILLCREST COUNTRY CLUB, LINCOLN2-MAN BEST BALL 90% OF HANDICAP $140 TEAM ENTRY FEE70 & 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 NUMBERAND HANDICAP TO ENTER. ENTRY FEES AND INFORMATION MUST BE COMPLETE.MAIL TO: NSGA 663 N 132ND ST #152 OMAHA NE 68154

NEBRASKA SENIOR GOLF ASSOCIATIONMONDAY, MAY 18 10:00 SHOTGUN WILDERNESS RIDGE GOLF CLUB, LINCOLN2-MAN MODIFIED STABLEFORD 90% OF HANDICAP $136 TEAM ENTRY FEE70 & 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 NUMBERAND 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 8 10:00 SHOTGUN FIRETHORN GOLF CLUB, LINCOLN 2-MAN BEST BALL 90% OF HANDICAP $140 TEAM ENTRY FEE 70 & OLDER PLAY SENIOR TEES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED (Reg)_____(Sen)_____

NAME__________________________________________ GHIN ___________________

NAME__________________________ ________________GHIN ___________________


NEBRASKA SENIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION MONDAY, JUNE 15 10:00 SHOTGUN HILLCREST COUNTRY CLUB, LINCOLN 2-MAN BEST BALL 90% OF HANDICAP $140 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 22 10:00 SHOTGUN IRON HORSE GOLF CLUB, ASHLAND 2-MAN SHAMBLE 90% OF HANDICAP $132 TEAM ENTRY FEE 70 & OLDER PLAY SENIOR TEES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED (Reg)_____(Sen)_____

NAME__________________________________________ GHIN ___________________

NAME__________________________________________GHIN ___________________


NEBRASKA SENIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION MONDAY, JUNE 29 10:00 SHOTGUN QUARRY OAKS GOLF COURSE, ASHLAND 2-MAN BEST BALL 90% OF HANDICAP $140 TEAM ENTRY FEE 70 & OLDER PLAY SENIOR TEES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED (Reg)_____(Sen)_____

NAME__________________________________________ GHIN ___________________

NAME___________________________________________GHIN ___________________


NEBRASKA SENIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION MONDAY, JULY 6 9:00 SHOTGUN CHAMPIONS RUN, OMAHA 2-MAN BEST BALL 90% OF HANDICAP $140 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 13 9:00 SHOTGUN SHADOW RIDGE COUNTRY CLUB, OMAHA 2-MAN BEST BALL 90% OF HANDICAP $140 TEAM ENTRY FEE 70 & OLDER PLAY SENIOR TEES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED (Reg)_____(Sen)_____

NAME__________________________________________ GHIN ___________________ NAME___________________________________________GHIN ___________________


NEBRASKA SENIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION MONDAY, JULY 20 9:00 SHOTGUN RIVERSIDE GOLF CLUB, GRAND ISLAND 2-MAN BEST BALL 90% OF HANDICAP $140 TEAM ENTRY FEE 70 & OLDER PLAY SENIOR TEES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED (Reg)_____(Sen)_____

NAME__________________________________________ GHIN ___________________

NAME___________________________________________GHIN ___________________


NEBRASKA SENIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION MONDAY, JULY 27 9:00 SHOTGUN ELKS COUNTRY CLUB, COLUMBUS 2-MAN BEST BALL 90% OF HANDICAP $140 TEAM ENTRY FEE 70 & OLDER PLAY SENIOR TEES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED (Reg)_____(Sen)_____

NAME__________________________________________ GHIN ___________________

NAME___________________________________________GHIN ___________________


NEBRASKA SENIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION MONDAY, JULY 13 9:00 SHOTGUN SHADOW RIDGE COUNTRY CLUB, OMAHA 2-MAN BEST BALL 90% OF HANDICAP $140 TEAM ENTRY FEE 70 & OLDER PLAY SENIOR TEES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED (Reg)_____(Sen)_____

NAME__________________________________________ GHIN ___________________ NAME___________________________________________GHIN ___________________


NEBRASKA SENIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION MONDAY, JULY 20 9:00 SHOTGUN RIVERSIDE GOLF CLUB, GRAND ISLAND 2-MAN BEST BALL 90% OF HANDICAP $140 TEAM ENTRY FEE 70 & OLDER PLAY SENIOR TEES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED (Reg)_____(Sen)_____

NAME__________________________________________ GHIN ___________________

NAME___________________________________________GHIN ___________________


NEBRASKA SENIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION MONDAY, JULY 27 9:00 SHOTGUN ELKS COUNTRY CLUB, COLUMBUS 2-MAN BEST BALL 90% OF HANDICAP $140 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 10 10:00 SHOTGUN OAK HILLS COUNTRY CLUB, OMAHA 2-MAN SCRAMBLE 90% OF HANDICAP $130 TEAM ENTRY FEE 70 & OLDER PLAY SENIOR TEES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED (Reg)_____(Sen)_____

NAME__________________________________________ GHIN ___________________

NAME___________________________________________GHIN ___________________


NEBRASKA SENIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION MONDAY, AUGUST 17 9:00 SHOTGUN YORK COUNTRY CLUB, YORK 2-MAN BEST BALL 90% OF HANDICAP $110 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 COMPETITIONS 90% OF HANDICAP $1908 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 RIVERSIDE GOLF CLUB/ARBORLINKS $310 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 ELKS CC/FIRETHORN GOLF CLUB $280 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 YORK CC/SHADOW RIDGE CC $250 TEAM ENTRY FEE 70 & OLDER PLAY SENIOR TEES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED (Reg)_____(Sen)_____

NAME__________________________________________ GHIN ___________________

NAME___________________________________________GHIN ___________________


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NSGA

WEB PAGE WWW.NEBGOLF.ORG/NSGA

1. Active members and their phonenumbers can be found under “Events” and then “Membership” near the bottom of the page 2. About the NSGA (AdministrativeGuidelines) 3. Officers and Directors4. How to join (Membership Application)5. List of events and openings6. List of event winners7. Point Standings8. Access to NGA and USGA information

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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 (for example, Elks CC or Stone Creek GC) $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 Association 6618 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, 2015.

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 1/2015

Website: www.nebraskapga.com

Office: 610 J StreetSuite 10Lincoln, NE 68508

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

ATTENTION SENIOR GOLFERS:

THE NEBRASKA GOLF ASSOCIATION HAS TWO STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR

GOLFERS FIFTY & OLDER

17th Nebraska Senior Amateur Championship The 2015 Nebraska Senior Amateur Championship will be held at the Woodland Hills Golf Club in Eagle on Monday and Tuesday, June 1 and 2, 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 that want to compete for the overall Senior Amateur title may do so by playing from the championship tees. These golfers remain eligible for both gross and net prizes within their respective age divisions. In addition, golfers 50-64 have the option of competing for net prizes only. They will be moved up to the forward tees and are ineligible for any gross prizes.

5th Nebraska Senior Match Play Championship The 2014 Nebraska Senior Match Play Championship will be contested at the ArborLinks in Nebraska City. This event is scheduled Wednesday-Friday, July 1-3, and offers multiple 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 and seeds 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 net flights only will offer consolation brackets, guaranteeing all entrants two rounds of competitive golf in addition to the other perks (meals & awards) golfers receive with their entry fee.

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

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

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