EVENT REGISTRATION
Online and Traditional Registration - You can choose to mail in your Membership Application and dues, or you can join and pay online. You can also register for events either way. Simply follow the directions to make your online entries. A PayPal fee applies for online entries. This fee is not refunded if an online paid event is cancelled. If you are unable to locate a partner or your partner is unable to play you can click here to see a list of players looking for partners.
Recruiting Bonus - Any NSGA member who was active the previous year who recruits three new players during the current year is eligible for free entry into one weekly event. The event will be at the discretion of the Tournament Director and the free entry must be used during the year the three players were recruited. Credit can only be given if the recruiter’s name is in the “Recommended by” space at the bottom of a new player’s Membership Application.
Team Prizes - Each of our single day events will have a team gross flight (3 places) and two team net flights (4 places each). In the event of fewer than 20 teams entered in an event, we will have one gross and one net flight.
Playing Partners and Groups - Although we don’t encourage it for several reasons, the board decided to allow participants in our weekly events to designate who you want in your group with some reasonable restrictions. If you want to designate a specific foursome, you must do it prior to the close of entries for that event and preferably along with your initial event entry. This will reduce the likelihood of Teams being incorrectly paired. Also, if you mail your entries for other events, it’s a great help if you include your team coupon with both names and full payment in the same envelope. Entries for multiple events are welcome, provided it’s clear who the teams are and who’s playing together if two teams are to be a foursome.
Tee Assignments - Individuals please play the tees shown for you on your official scorecard! Playing the wrong tees results in an improper playing handicap, is unfair to other participants, and is grounds for disqualification under the Rules of Golf. Members 70 years and older play from the forward tees and players under 70 use the “regular” tees. The “regular” tees may not be the course Senior tees. Both sets of tees, when possible, may be specially set for our event based on yardages provided by the Tournament Director. Which tees each group plays will be announced before the round and will be shown on the scorecards. In all cases, players playing the shorter tees will sacrifice strokes according to the World Handicap System.
Cancellation Policy - If the Tournament Director is notified of a cancellation at least one week in advance of the event, there will be NO cancellation fee, but the processing fee for online entries cannot be refunded. If notice is given one week before the event, there will be a $25 per player cancellation fee. If notice is given after the 5pm entry deadline for that event, there will be a 50% cancellation fee. If a player/team cancels after 5 p.m. the Sunday before the event or doesn’t show up Monday, they forfeit their entry fee, and no refund will be provided. These restrictions are necessary because in most cases we still must pay the host club for the final number of entries we provided for their planning purposes. As in the past, there will be exceptions for these policies (death, accidents, etc.) and these will be decided on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Tournament Director. Refunds due from online entries will be made to the credit card used to pay the entry, minus the processing fee. Entries paid by check will be paid by check to the individual who paid the entry. The team is responsible for deciding how to disburse the funds if one member paid for the team.
New - If the Tournament Director is notified of a cancellation before the Entry Deadline time and date (usually 4 days before the event at 5 p.m.) entrant will be entitled to a full refund less the processing fees for online entries. If notice is given after the 5 p.m. deadline, refund will be at 50% of entry fee, less processing fees. If a player/team cancels anytime after 5 pm the day before the event or doesn’t show up at the event, they forfeit their entire entry fee. As in the past, there will be exceptions for this policy (death, accidents, etc.) and these will be decided on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Tournament Director. Refunds due from online entries will be refunded to the credit card used for the initial entry and again minus the online processing fee. Entries paid by check will be reimbursed by check to the individual who paid the entry. The team is responsible for deciding how to disburse the funds if one member paid for the team.
Late Partner Changes - The Tournament Director puts a tremendous effort into setting up and completing each weekly event and needs your cooperation. If you must make changes, notify him as soon as possible so he can make the necessary adjustments to the paperwork.
Dress Code - Players must wear appropriate golf attire at all events. We’re guests at nice clubs, so dress accordingly. Show you are part of a classy organization.
NO tee shirts
NO jeans
NO cut-off shorts
NO tank tops
Metal spiked shoes are prohibited at all NSGA events.
2022 NSGA State Tournament - The State Tournament will be played at the Fremont Golf Club on Monday and Tuesday, August 23 and 23. Fremont GC has always been a proud host site with both a great layout and overall conditions. Participants can play as individuals, as a two-man best ball team (as we play on Mondays), or both. The entry fee is $155 for an individual and $310 to enter as a team. Team members are also entered in the individual competition.
The team competition is based on 85% of the players’ handicaps. The individual competition will use 100% of the player’s handicap. The player groups will remain the same both days.
There will be at least three flights, based on age, but the composition of those flights will be decided equitably after all entries are in. There will be both gross and net payouts for each flight. To improve more participants’ chances of winning, a player may not win both gross and net prizes. Included in your entry fee will be two days of golf, buffet in the clubhouse after Tuesday golf, and door prizes.
Participants 70 and older will automatically play the forward tees UNLESS they want to compete for individual championship prizes. If a player 70 or older wants to play in the championship competition, please inform the Tournament Director BEFORE the close of entries so the appropriate course handicap can be provided. The August 12 handicap index will be used to determine all course handicaps for this competition.
Foursomes (two teams) will be set by the Tournament Director. Individuals will be paired by the Tournament Director and his committee. This will make them eligible to win in either team or individual competition.
Note: Online entries can be made from the “Events” section of this website, using PayPal or a credit or debit card. Entry deadline is Monday, August 9, 2021.
A meal and awards ceremony will take place following play Tuesday. On Monday, the club will have food and drinks available on a cash basis at the clubhouse.
Practice rounds can be arranged the week prior to the tournament by calling the Fremont Golf Club Pro Shop at 402-721-6642 for a tee time.
Hole-in-One Club - There’s no charge. You’re automatically in! If a player is fortunate enough to get a hole-in-one in one of our events, he will receive $100 from the general fund. No coupons to fill out. No money to pay. Just verification from reputable witnesses so the treasurer won’t feel uneasy writing the check!
NSGA Website - As you’re now aware, www.nebsrgolf.org is the web address for the NSGA website. It is no longer hosted or maintained on the Nebraska Golf Association website, www.nebgolf.org, although it can be accessed from there by linking to “Nebraska Senior Golf Association.”
NSGA and the Rules of Golf
Many of our members have told us they play in NSGA events because we respect and play by the Rules of Golf. 2019 marked a major change in the rules for all golfers. There are many sources like websites, booklets, YouTube and the USGA website you can find to familiarize yourself and refresh your memory on the new rules. Since the rules are relatively new to all of us, feel free to discuss and assist fellow players. Let’s avoid errors and violations before they happen.
Local Rule for a Ball Lost or Out of Bounds - One option the NSGA will use in all events is the local rule for Out of Bounds and Lost Ball. If your ball is lost or out of bounds and you did not hit a provisional, you can drop at a point at the nearest edge of the fairway with a 2-stroke penalty. Your drop must be equidistant from the hole in reference to the estimated location of the lost ball or the point where the ball crossed the boundary edge of the course. This is not an option for balls in penalty areas or an unplayable lie. A video of this rule is available in the “Events” section of this website.
Conceding putts - We ask that no putts that have a bearing on the team net score be conceded. One partner must hole out on every hole and the score must be identifiable as his. If a score for each hole can’t be identified for the player who made it, the team is liable for disqualification. If you pick up, the safest way is to put an X for your score, or the score you likely would have made, and make sure there’s a score on that hole for your partner.
Posting Scores - Please don’t post your score for any NSGA events. The Tournament Director will post all scores through the Tournament Management software once the scores are verified. That software automatically adjusts the score according to the World Handicap System so the score you had on your card may differ slightly from the posted score.
Pace of Play
The most critical feedback we get with our events is the time for the golf, the scoring and meal. The desired time to finish an NSGA round is four hours or less. We can all do a lot to make this a better experience and still not make anyone feel rushed. One slow deliberate group will affect the experience of 100 other golfers. Please help us with the following items.
Turn in Your Scorecard Immediately after Play - Before you put the clubs in the car, total up the cards and have one in your group immediately turn them all in to the scorer. Even if you had a poor day. We can’t post and announce results until all cards are turned in for scoring.
Keep Up with the Group Ahead - There is no reason in a shotgun start that some groups finish 45 minutes sooner than others. Talk to each other about keeping up and keep the group ahead in sight on most holes. Make the NSGA leadership aware of groups that continuously fall behind. Although it’s tempting on a great day, if you finish on hole 16, for example, don’t play holes 17 and 18 when returning to the clubhouse. Get your scorecards to the scoring location expeditiously so others don’t have to wait on your group.
Search Time - The rules allow only 3 minutes to find your ball once you begin searching. After 3 minutes it is lost, even if you find it and you decide it’s playable. If you find it after 3 minutes and play it from that spot, you are liable for a penalty which may include disqualification.
Other Recommendation to Speed Up Play:
· You have a choice to either hit a provisional ball or use the USGA Local Rule E-5 for Ball Lost or Out of Bounds. (see video on our Events page for USGA Local Rule E-5)
· Play ready golf. Hit your shot when you are ready and it’s safe to do so without endangering or distracting others. This is probably the most effective means of effecting Pace of Play.
· Practice continuous putting when appropriate.
Keep in mind, all of these, except search time, are recommendations we can use to speed up play and are not mandatory under the Rules of Golf. You still have other options under the rules if these don’t work in your case.
Just play expeditiously! We can all do our part to help with our group’s speed of play.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Event Registration
On-Line and Traditional Registration
Recruiting Bonus
Team Prizes
Playing Partners and Groups
Tee Assignments
Cancellation Policy
Late Partner Changes
Dress Code
NSGA State Tournament
Hole-in-One Club
NSGA Website
NSGA and the Rules of Golf
Local Rule for a Ball Lost or Out of Bounds
Conceding Putts
Posting Scores
Pace of Play
Turn in Your Scorecard Immediately after Play
Keep Up with the Group Ahead
Search Time
Other Recommendations to Speed Up Play