July 7-8, 2025
Columbus' Quail Run Golf Course to Host Four-Ball Tournament
The 2025 NWAGA Four-Ball Tournament will be played at Quail Run Golf Course in Columbus, July 7-8. The tournament will consist of 36-holes of Four-Ball stroke play. In Four-Ball, two players compete together as a side, with each playing their own ball. The side’s score for a hole is the lower score of the two. Winners will be recognized in both gross and net divisions. In addition, sides will be flighted in advance based on Team Handicap Index and compete for merchandise prizes based on net results. The field is limited to 54 sides (two-person teams). Entries open June 3 at 8 a.m. CDT and close July 1 at 5 p.m. CDT. For complete details link to the appropriate tab above.
Enter This Tournament Online
Entries Open: 8 am CDT on June 2, 2025
Entry Deadline: 5 pm CDT on June 30, 2025
ELIGIBILITY
Entrant must be a member of NWAGA. Entrant must also be a resident of Nebraska (see below) with an up-to-date USGA Handicap Index® issued by a “member club” of the Nebraska Golf Association. All players must conform to the Rules of Amateur Status as approved by the United States Golf Association and The R&A.
An individual is considered a resident of Nebraska if they: a) maintain either a primary or a secondary residence in Nebraska, or b) are an active duty member of the United States Military stationed in Nebraska, or c) are a student physically attending college in Nebraska within a time period four-months prior to the event, or d) are a graduate of a Nebraska high school attending an out-of-state college. If these criteria are in question, the NWAGA Tournament Committee shall render any final decision.
Handicaps: The NWAGA Handicap Committee requires that all participants in NWAGA tournaments have a minimum of 10 acceptable scores posted within 12 months of the registration deadline.
FIELD SIZE
Limited to 54 sides (108 players).
ENTRIES: FORM, FEE, CLOSING DATE
All sides must file an online entry application. Entry fee of $280 must be paid by every side. Entry fee will be refunded regardless of reason if NWAGA is notified (402-505-4653, ext. 103 or via e-mail at cpitkin@nebgolf.org) before the close of entries. After the close of entries, fee will be refunded in the event of medical condition, if requested before the first day of competition. No refund for any reason after that day. A $30 service charge will be deducted from all refunds. Entry includes 36-holes of competition; cart; prizes; player dinner and awards luncheon.
Entries open at 8:00 a.m. CDT on Monday, June 2, 2025. Entries must be received by NWAGA no later than 5:00 p.m. CDT on Monday, June 30, 2025. If the competition receives more than the maximum number of entries by 12:00 p.m. CDT on June 2, a drawing will be used to determine the field and wait list order. If the tournament does not receive more than the maximum number of entries by 12:00 p.m. CDT on June 2, the field will be determined by order of entry. Entries may be accepted after the deadline, if field is not full, at the discretion of NWAGA. Partner substitutions may be made prior to competition.
MAXIMUM HANDICAP INDEX
The maximum handicap index permitted for this event is 40.4. Golfers whose handicap index exceeds 40.4 will be reduced to the 40.4 maximum.
FOOD ALLERGIES
Participates with food allergies or special dietary needs are responsible for contacting the club to arrange any accommodation.
ENTRIES RECEIVED
FORMAT
The tournament will consist of 36-holes of Four-Ball stroke play. In Four-Ball, two players compete together as a side, with each playing their own ball. The side’s score for a hole is the lower score of the two.
DIVISIONS
All sides will compete in both Gross and Net Divisions.
FLIGHTS
Flights will be created in advance based on Team Handicap Index.
HANDICAP ALLOWANCE
Based on July 1 Handicap Revision. An individual’s Playing Handicap is 85% of their Course Handicap.
PAIRINGS
A side’s Team Handicap Index will determine round one shotgun starting position with the lowest Team Handicap Indexes starting on hole 1. For the final round of competition, sides will be grouped by round one net score within flights with the leading sides in flight 1 starting on hole 1.
CADDIES
Caddies are not permitted.
PERSONAL APPEARANCE & FOOTWEAR
Players must be neat in appearance with respect to clothing and personal grooming. Traditional spikes are prohibited. Model Local Rule G-7.
DETERMINING TIES
Ties for first place within a division or flight will be broken by scorecard playoff using the USGA method of comparing scores.
POSTING SCORES
NWAGA will post scores for handicap purposes.
Practice Rounds
$30 per-person including cart
Schedule
Monday, July 7
9:30am - Registration & Practice Areas Open
11:00am - Round One Shotgun Start
Burger/Grilled Chicken Buffett
Tuesday, July 8
7:30A.M. - Practice Areas Open
9:00A.M. - Round Two Shotgun Start
Following Golf - Awards and Luncheon
Lodging
TBA
Digital Scoring
It is required that one individual from each group enter hole scores for players in that group following each hole using the Golf Genius mobile app. Instructions for downloading the app will be included in pre-event material provided to players following the deadline.
Prizes
Net: Overall Low Net: Pewter cup awards; Flight Winners: Photo frame awards; Merchandise: Top third in each flight.
Gross: Overall Low Gross: Trophy plates.
Player Information
Player Information Sheet
Golf Genius Mobile App Instructions
Rules Documents
2024 NWAGA Local Rules and Terms of the Competition
2024 NWAGA Pace of Play Policy
Notice to Players - Quail Run Golf Course
Contact
Chad Pitkin, NGA
cpitkin@nebgolf.org; (402) 505-4653, x103
Quail Run Golf Course
327 S 5th St
Columbus, NE 68601
Golf Shop Phone - (402) 564-1313
Website - https://www.quailrungolf.com/
Head Golf Professional - Douglas Dunbar
Red Tees (5,147 Yards, Par 72, 70.3/116)
Course Yardage
HOLE | PAR | YARDAGE | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 4 | 302 | ||
2 | 4 | 322 | ||
3 | 4 | 295 | ||
4 | 3 | 147 | ||
5 | 5 | 411 | ||
6 | 4 | 252 | ||
7 | 5 | 428 | ||
8 | 3 | 117 | ||
9 | 4 | 270 | ||
Out | 36 | 2,544 |
HOLE | PAR | YARDAGE | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
10 | 5 | 435 | ||
11 | 3 | 100 | ||
12 | 4 | 327 | ||
13 | 5 | 402 | ||
14 | 3 | 98 | ||
15 | 4 | 296 | ||
16 | 4 | 295 | ||
17 | 4 | 329 | ||
18 | 4 | 301 | ||
In | 36 | 2603 | ||
Total | 72 | 5,147 |
Year | Net Winners | Hometown | Site |
---|---|---|---|
2024 | Julie Hall & Debbie Wilbeck | Norfolk & Omaha | Meadowlark Hills |
2023 | Kayla Barnes & Kylie Steel | Bellevue & Elkhorn | Champions Run |
2022 | Bev Guzinski & Nancy Johnson | Oakland | Oakland Golf Club |
2021 | Amy Westering & Beckie Stec | Grand Island | Indian Trails Country Club |
2020 | Shelly Liddick & Lisa Mayer | Bellevue & Valley | Tatanka Golf Club |
2019 | Kathy Dubas & Janis Sculley | Grand Island & Osceola | Lochland Country Club |
2018 | Amy Bear & Belinda Rude | Kearney | Norfolk Country Club |
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