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2009 Fall Tee Off Time 111109:2006SpringTeeOffTime 11/25/09 2:28 PM Page 1 NEBRASKA WOMEN S AMATEUR GOLF ASSOCIATION Tee Off Time is the official publication of the Nebraska Women s Amateur Golf

net Central Director: Jean Armstrong 1016 East 47th Kearney, NE 68847 308-237-7798 jean.armstrong@charter.net EXECUTIVE BOARD President: Pam Gallagher 1910 Rainbow Rd.

org Junior: Anne Robertson 33 Lakeshore Drive Columbus, NE 68601 402-564-4681 anne.robertson@cps-ne.org Eastern Director: Bettie Butts 6803 Summerset Ct.

1 2009 Fall Tee Off Time :2006SpringTeeOffTime 11/25/09 2:28 PM Page 1 NEBRASKA WOMEN S AMATEUR GOLF ASSOCIATION Tee Off Time is the official publication of the Nebraska Women s Amateur Golf Association. Editor: Judy Duffy Membership: Penny Yekel 1327 Meadowlark Drive Scottsbluff, NE pendog@charter.net Central Director: Jean Armstrong 1016 East 47th Kearney, NE jean.armstrong@charter.net EXECUTIVE BOARD President: Pam Gallagher 1910 Rainbow Rd. Grand Island, NE pamgolfsalot@charter.net PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID LINCOLN, NE PERMIT NO Tee Off Time NWAGA 6618 So. 118th Street Omaha, NE Junior: Anne Robertson 33 Lakeshore Drive Columbus, NE anne.robertson@cps-ne.org Eastern Director: Bettie Butts 6803 Summerset Ct. Lincoln, NE tb53348@windstream.net Vice President: Debbie Sandstedt 1221 Cork St. Papillion, NE dsandstedt@hotmail.com Rules: Pam Gallagher 1910 Rainbow Road Grand Island, NE pamgolfsalot@charter.net COMMITTEE CHAIRWOMEN Tournament: Jean Gamerl 803 Bluff St. Bellevue, NE jgaceplus@gmail.com Secretary: Patty Kelley 5302 Oriole Scottsbluff, NE gkelley2@charter.net Nominating: Dottie Bowman th Avenue Kearney, NE Teresa Snoozy 5921 S. 118th Plz. Omaha, NE tjsnoozy@gmail.com Treasurer: Diane Oppliger rd Ave. Columbus, NE doppliger2@neb.rr.com Tee Off Time: Judy Duffy Fieldcrest Drive Omaha, NE judyduffy@aol.com Diana Mayben 132 Lakeshore Dr. Columbus, NE dlm@wmayben.com Executive Secretary: Susan Marchese Frances St. Omaha, NE smarchese@omahaneon.com NWAGA Executive Director Johnna Rathje Cell: nwaga@nebgolf.org Advisor: Bobbie Hopp 1425 Utah St. Fremont, NE bhopp123@msn.com Western Director: Michele Gill 406 N. Cherokee Rd. McCook, NE (308) gillm@npcc.edu N E B R A S K A W O M E N S G O L F A S S O C I A T I O N Volume 37 Fall 2009 Issue No Four State Team Brought the Trophy Back to Nebraska Pictured(left to right): Nicole Mooberry of Norfolk, McKenzie O Connell of Sidney, McKayla Anderson of Fremont, Stephanie Rodgers of Unadilla, and Danielle Lemek of Doniphan. Congratulations, girls! (See story on page 2)

2009 Fall Tee Off Time 111109:2006SpringTeeOffTime 11/25/09 2:28 PM Page 2 2 Tee Off Time Tee Off Time 11 On the Cover: 2009 Four State Team finishes first!

This is the first time since 2003 Nebraska has been able to bring the celebration back to the good life. Members of the Nebraska team were chosen using the junior ranking system.

On Thursday, June 25, the team was tied for first with Missouri. Nebraska had a team total of 335, Iowa 344, Kansas 342, and Missouri 335.

2 2009 Fall Tee Off Time :2006SpringTeeOffTime 11/25/09 2:28 PM Page 2 2 Tee Off Time Tee Off Time 11 On the Cover: 2009 Four State Team finishes first! The 2009 Junior Four State Team made Nebraskans proud when they finished first at the Four State Junior Girl s Competition at Mission Hills Country Club in Kansas City, Missouri. This is the first time since 2003 Nebraska has been able to bring the celebration back to the good life. Members of the Nebraska team were chosen using the junior ranking system. This year s team members are: Danielle Lemek of Doniphan, McKayla Anderson of Fremont, Nicole Mooberry of Norfolk, Stephanie Rodgers of Unadilla, and captain s choice McKenzie O Connell of Sidney. On Thursday, June 25, the team was tied for first with Missouri. Nebraska had a team total of 335, Iowa 344, Kansas 342, and Missouri 335. The second day of competition Danielle Lemek came back and shot seven strokes better than the first day of competition. Lemek ended up beating Missouri golfer Kate Gallagher in a one-hole playoff. Lemek was crowned medalist for the event carding a two-day total of 159 (83-76). Nebraska took home the glory with a twoday total of 654 ( ). Missouri followed with a two-day total of 658 ( ). Third place was Kansas shooting a 676 ( ) twoday total and finishing fourth was Iowa. Iowa shot a two-day total of 698 ( ). Congratulations, girls, we are all so proud of you! NWAGA 2009 Play Day Winners 9-HOLES 18-HOLES Ashland Country Club Debbie Sandstedt Benson Ladies League Yo Tierney Eldorado Hills Golf Club Charlene Anderson Jackie McCoy Fairplay Golf Course Rhonda Sellin Field Club of Omaha Marilyn Mailliard Dede Johnson Firethorn Golf Club Darlene Lipert Four Winds Ladies Golf Assn Donna Loyd Fremont Golf Club Carol Schmidt Dolores Bang Happy Hollow Club Mary Gay Gordon Hidden Valley Golf Course Helen Burks Holdrege Country Club Dana Kness Johnny Goodman Golf Course Nancy Iverson Kearney Country Club Deb Jensen Margie Landon Lochland Country Club Barbara Kerr Meadowlark Hills Judy Farber Northridge Country Club Marlene Keding Bev Guzinski The Pines Country Club Stephanie Krijan Linda Lopeman Riverside Golf Club Bonnie Apfel Rolling Golf Course Ellen Ramig Scotts Bluff Country Club Marsha Neifert Kathy Reub Syracuse Country Club Diana Carlson Valley View Golf Club Sarah King Tracy Arett From the President by Pam Gallagher, President The 2009 NWAGA tournament season has come to a close, and while disagreeable weather shortened some events, it was another successful, competitive season with thanks owed to many people who made it possible. Thank you to all of the tournament chairs of this year s events. They not only made the events successful but also helped raise significant money to assist NWAGA s efforts to promote junior girls and collegiate women s golf in Nebraska. Thank you to Sarah Hannon, this year s P.J. Boatwright intern. Sarah was an active, efficient, and pleasant presence at all of our events this summer; we wish her luck in her future endeavors and hope that she continues to have an active involvement with NWAGA whether as a player or a volunteer. There are not adequate words to properly thank the outgoing Executive Board members, Bobbie Hopp, Kay Brown, Kay Bowman, Teressa Yung, Jean Gamerl, and Lisa Poorman and Tournament Chairpersons, Laura Saf and Yvonne Davenport. They are all to be commended for the jobs they have done for NWAGA and for the tremendous amount of time and wisdom they have given to the organization. It is difficult to imagine NWAGA as successful as it is without the gifts each of them brought to the organization. Thank you also to our Executive Director, Johnna Rathje, for working so hard to see that our events run smoothly, for keeping our web site up-to-date and informative, for assisting with the junior girls program, and for efficiently managing the NWAGA office. The 2010 tournament season for NWAGA is set, and while dates for some events may vary from recent years, there will be no substantive changes in tournament formats. Our tournament sites include courses that have frequently partnered with NWAGA as well as courses hosting their first NWAGA events. What will be new for 2010 is much of the make-up of the NWAGA Executive Board. Speaking for myself and new Board members, I would like to say that we are excited, if not a touch nervous, to be taking on these new roles. Speaking for all of the Board, I want to let the membership know that we intend to be responsive to our membership and are anxious to do all that we can to promote and conserve the best interests and true spirit of the game of golf for all women in the state of Nebraska. Meet 2009 P.J. Boatwright Intern, Sarah Hannon Sarah Hannon of York was the 2009 P.J. Boatwright intern for NWAGA. She graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University where she competed on the women s golf team for four years. Sarah has played golf competitively since high school and is excited to compete in tournaments again after her internship with NWAGA. This internship has taught me a lot, and I am thankful for the opportunity to work with such a great organization. Post-internship plans are to pursue a career with her degree in sports management. I would like to thank the USGA, Bobbie, Johnna, and the Board for everything they have done for me this summer. It was a pleasure working with all of you this summer, and I can t wait to see you on the course next summer.

2009 Fall Tee Off Time 111109:2006SpringTeeOffTime 11/25/09 2:29 PM Page 3 10 Tee Off Time Tee Off Time 3 2009 FOUR-WOMAN

traveled to Platteview Country Club in Bellevue to finish the 2009 season in the Four-Woman Scramble. The Dr.

Perfect temperatures, great food, and, of course, good golf set the stage for a great tournament.

finished eight strokes under par with a 64, but the second-place team was only two strokes behind the leaders.

Zehr of Lincoln and Sherri Rounsborg, Jane Thomson, Shelly Bauer, and Rita Lammle, all of Lincoln.

Itkin/ F. Hutnick T2. T. Whitley/ S. Dinkelman/ J. Tanner/ S. Zehr T2. S. Rounsborg/ J. Thomson/ S. Bauer/ R. Lammle 1. D. Oppliger/ N.

Riewer Championship Flight Winners 1. L. Lempka/ D. Carmean/ T. Poe/ H. Loomis 2. D. Eisenhart/ D. Friehe/ M. Wellman/ D.

Butts/ D. Cogswell/ D. Hubbell T3. S. Russell/ M. Small/ L. Adams/ L. Krehbiel T3. E. Tomasevicz/ C. Miller/ K. Sailer/ C.

cool and wet at Indian Trails Country Club in Beemer; however, the players remained hot.

Marchese won the tournament by three strokes over J.C.

Third place went to Kylie Smith from Omaha who carded a 155 two-day total (80, 75), just a stroke behind Stevenson.

Knopik of Papillion. Championship Flight: 1. Susan Marchese 1. Rebecca Pollock 1. Julie Hall 1. Jeannine Foster 2. J.C. Stevenson 2.

Betsy Conry 4. Lisa Mayer Missy Hunke 4. Laura Saf Katie Keiser Kayla Knopik Fourth Flight: Fifth Flight: Sixth Flight: 1.

3 2009 Fall Tee Off Time :2006SpringTeeOffTime 11/25/09 2:29 PM Page 3 10 Tee Off Time Tee Off Time FOUR-WOMAN SCRAMBLE PLATTEVIEW COUNTRY CLUB BELLEVUE, NE SEPTEMBER Afull field of 144 NWAGA members from across the state traveled to Platteview Country Club in Bellevue to finish the 2009 season in the Four-Woman Scramble. The Dr. Seuss-themed tournament was a success in many ways. Perfect temperatures, great food, and, of course, good golf set the stage for a great tournament. After the first day of competition, the leaders Deb Denbeck, Linda Willis, Marsha Itkin, and Felicia Hutnick of Omaha finished eight strokes under par with a 64, but the second-place team was only two strokes behind the leaders. Denbeck, Willis, Itkin, and Hutnick were able to hang on and win the 2009 Scramble shooting a two-day total of 132 (64-68), 12 strokes under par. Finishing in a tie for second place were the teams of Tracy Whitley of Bellevue, Suzie Dinkelman, Jana Tanner, and Sherry Zehr of Lincoln and Sherri Rounsborg, Jane Thomson, Shelly Bauer, and Rita Lammle, all of Lincoln. Both teams finished with a two-day total of 135, nine strokes under par. Championship Flight: 1. D. Denbeck/ L. Willis / M. Itkin/ F. Hutnick T2. T. Whitley/ S. Dinkelman/ J. Tanner/ S. Zehr T2. S. Rounsborg/ J. Thomson/ S. Bauer/ R. Lammle 1. D. Oppliger/ N. Totten/ B. Hughes/ D. Utecht T2. D. Bills/ P. Starman/ D. Rowse/ M. Duffy T2. K. Brown/ B. Hopp/ C. Glathar/ J. Riewer Championship Flight Winners 1. L. Lempka/ D. Carmean/ T. Poe/ H. Loomis 2. D. Eisenhart/ D. Friehe/ M. Wellman/ D. Walter 3. S. Nimmo/ D. Neill/ D. Rogondino/ S. Martig T1. P. Meister/ P. Dalhauser/ S.Eikmeier/ C. Parks T1. J. Braun/ B. Butts/ D. Cogswell/ D. Hubbell T3. S. Russell/ M. Small/ L. Adams/ L. Krehbiel T3. E. Tomasevicz/ C. Miller/ K. Sailer/ C. Berger 2009 EASTERN STROKE PLAY TOURNAMENT INDIAN TRAILS COUNTRY CLUB BEEMER, NE JUNE 8-9 The 2009 NWAGA season started off cool and wet at Indian Trails Country Club in Beemer; however, the players remained hot. Susan Marchese of Omaha took home the trophy this year, while carding a two-day total of 151 (75, 76). Marchese won the tournament by three strokes over J.C. Stevenson from Grand Island who finished with a two-day total 154 (76, 78). Third place went to Kylie Smith from Omaha who carded a 155 two-day total (80, 75), just a stroke behind Stevenson. Medalist Katie Keiser of Columbus tied for fourth finishing with a total of 156 tying with Betsy Conry of Omaha and Kayla Knopik of Papillion. Championship Flight: 1. Susan Marchese 1. Rebecca Pollock 1. Julie Hall 1. Jeannine Foster 2. J.C. Stevenson 2. Amy Powell 2. Maggie Peters 2. Debby Sorenson 3. Kylie Smith 3. Jane Pohlman T3. Bev Guzinski 3. Jean Gamerl T4. Betsy Conry 4. Lisa Mayer Missy Hunke 4. Laura Saf Katie Keiser Kayla Knopik Fourth Flight: Fifth Flight: Sixth Flight: 1. Bev McKillip 1. Joyce Braun 1. Maralyn Reznicek 2. Jackie Anderson T2. Diane Oppliger 2. Helen Langel 3. Donna Utecht Kathy Machmuller 3. Darcy Scharf 4. Chris Seberger 4. DiAnn Peitzmeier 4. Marti Carter 1st Flight Winners 2nd Flight Winners Top row from left: 1st Flight winner Rebecca Pollock; 2nd Flight winner Julie Hall; 3rd Flight winner Jeannine Foster; 4th Flight winner Bev Mckillip. Bottom row from left: 5th Flight winner Joyce Braun; 6th Flight winner Maralyn Reznicek; thank you to the kids who helped spot golf balls! 3rd Flight Winners 4th Flight Winners

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temperatures and low scores was the forecast at the State Stoke Play Championship at The Country

The 2009 Championship was a two-day event this year due to a weather cancellation on Monday, June

Championship. J.C. Stevenson of Grand Island was crowned champion after finishing with a two-day

Medalist Danielle Lemek of Doniphan (77, 79) and Abby Bartlett of Grand Island (79, 77) battled

77). Championship Flight: 1. J.C. Stevenson 2. Danielle Lemek 3. Abby Bartlett 4.

Debbie Wilbeck T3. Belinda Rude T3. Dee Mayben 1. Linda Wolfe 2. Debbie Sandstedt 3.

Flight Winner Yo Tierney 5th Flight Winner Nita Totten 3rd Flight Winner Sandy Dose 6th Flight

Flight winner Judy Duffy; not pictured, 4th Flight winner Kelly Nelson. JC.

the Year. Stevenson accumulated 2,095 points throughout the summer to help her capture the award.

and the Western Stroke Play Tournament at Cross Creek Links in Cambridge.

Stevenson s great play throughout the summer led her to becoming Amateur of the Year.

Katie Keiser of Gothenburg, 1,157 pts; Abby Bartlett of Grand Island 1,150 pts; and Kayla Knopik

7th Flight Winner Judi Lood 8th Flight Winner Hap Loomis / Sylvia Debus 9th Flight Winner

4 2009 Fall Tee Off Time :2006SpringTeeOffTime 11/25/09 2:29 PM Page 4 4 Tee Off Time Tee Off Time STROKE PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP THE COUNTRY CLUB OF LINCOLN LINCOLN, NE JUNE High temperatures and low scores was the forecast at the State Stoke Play Championship at The Country Club of Lincoln. The 2009 Championship was a two-day event this year due to a weather cancellation on Monday, June 22. The weather didn t stop players; they battled through the heat which led to a fun Championship. J.C. Stevenson of Grand Island was crowned champion after finishing with a two-day total of 155 (79, 76). Medalist Danielle Lemek of Doniphan (77, 79) and Abby Bartlett of Grand Island (79, 77) battled it out with Stevenson in the final group on Wednesday, but fell just one stroke behind Stevenson both carding a two-day total 156. Kylie Smith of Omaha finished fourth, two shots behind Stevenson with a two-day total 157 (80, 77). Championship Flight: 1. J.C. Stevenson 2. Danielle Lemek 3. Abby Bartlett 4. Kylie Smith Fourth Flight: 1. Kelly Nelson 2. Ann Weidner 3. Jean Armstrong 1. Julie Olson 2. Debbie Wilbeck T3. Belinda Rude T3. Dee Mayben 1. Linda Wolfe 2. Debbie Sandstedt 3. Kathy Teshack T4. Denise Rogondino T4. Diana Carlson 1. Judy Duffy 2. Courtney Smith T3. Sandy Dose T3. Teri O Grady 1st Flight Winner Sally Bryson 4th Flight Winners Jean Gamerl and Rose Hoeppner 2nd Flight Winner Yo Tierney 5th Flight Winner Nita Totten 3rd Flight Winner Sandy Dose 6th Flight Winner Jannelle Dart From left: 1st Flight winner Julie Olson; 2nd Flight winner Linda Wolfe; 3rd Flight winner Judy Duffy; not pictured, 4th Flight winner Kelly Nelson. JC. Stevenson, a University of Nebraska golfer from Grand Island was named the NWAGA 2009 Amateur of the Year. Stevenson accumulated 2,095 points throughout the summer to help her capture the award. In 2009 summer season Stevenson won the Stroke Play Championship at The Country Club of Lincoln and the Western Stroke Play Tournament at Cross Creek Links in Cambridge. At the Match Play Championship in Kearney, she was runner-up to Kayla Knopik of Papillion. Stevenson s great play throughout the summer led her to becoming Amateur of the Year. Congratulations J.C.! Others in the running for the award were Susan Marchese of Omaha 1,345 pts; Katie Keiser of Gothenburg, 1,157 pts; Abby Bartlett of Grand Island 1,150 pts; and Kayla Knopik 1,132 pts. 7th Flight Winner Judi Lood 8th Flight Winner Hap Loomis / Sylvia Debus 9th Flight Winner Cathleen Bollinger Nebraska s State Team he 2009 USGA Women s State Team J.C. Stevenson, Amateur of the Year TChampionship was held September 1-3 at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Each state, as well as the District of Columbia, sends a team of three women. The event consists of three rounds of stroke play competition. Nebraska determines its team based on the NWAGA point system. Representing Nebraska were Susan Marchese, Omaha; Jane Pohlman, Omaha; and Anne Robertson, Columbus. The team finished 11 places better than two year ago. Nebraska placed 36th out of 49 teams in the field.

2009 Fall Tee Off Time 111109:2006SpringTeeOffTime 11/25/09 2:29 PM Page 5 8 Tee Off Time Tee Off Time 5 The Golden Girls accepted the challenge of playing York Country Club in Senior Stroke Play

After the three-day Championship Jane Pohlman led the field of 122 to capture her 4th Senior Stroke Play Championship.

Julie Hall of Norfolk finished in third place shooting a three-day total of 240 (77, 83, 80). Diane Hull of McCook also played in the final foursome with Championship Flight: 1. Jane Pohlman 2.

Sherri Monson 1. Sandy Dose 2. Polly Huebert 3. Pat Ourada 4. Sharon Hoffman T5. Ethel Watson T5. Marcy Rowe T5. Ruth Svoboda T5. Sandy Harrison Eclectic Division: T1. Phyllis Hall & Julie Hall T1.

Donna Utecht & Sue Denton T7. Geri Warford & Carol Lynch T7.

three-day total of 248. The 49 ers Partner Eclectic Tournament was a close battle between all of the teams.

The winning teams were Phyllis Hall and Julie Hall of Norfolk, Sherri Rounsborg and Linda Bieck of Lincoln, Bev McKillip of Norfolk and Bev Guzinski of Tekamah, and Katie Crump of Papillion and Marcy

5 2009 Fall Tee Off Time :2006SpringTeeOffTime 11/25/09 2:29 PM Page 5 8 Tee Off Time Tee Off Time 5 The Golden Girls accepted the challenge of playing York Country Club in Senior Stroke Play Championship/ Partner Eclectic Event. The ladies had to keep the ball out of the trees and cross the many water hazards safely in order to score well at YCC. After the three-day Championship Jane Pohlman led the field of 122 to capture her 4th Senior Stroke Play Championship. Pohlman shot a three-day total of 231 (76, 81, 74) winning the Championship by six strokes over Peggy Williams of Omaha who carded a 237 (80, 80, 77). Julie Hall of Norfolk finished in third place shooting a three-day total of 240 (77, 83, 80). Diane Hull of McCook also played in the final foursome with Championship Flight: 1. Jane Pohlman 2. Peggy Williams 3. Julie Hall 4. Diane Hull 1. Sally Bryson 2. Belinda Rude 3. Jeannine Foster T4. Dana Kness T4. Kay Bowman 1. Yo Tierney 2. Judy Duffy 3. Jid Banker T4. Bettie Butts T4. Sherri Monson 1. Sandy Dose 2. Polly Huebert 3. Pat Ourada 4. Sharon Hoffman T5. Ethel Watson T5. Marcy Rowe T5. Ruth Svoboda T5. Sandy Harrison Eclectic Division: T1. Phyllis Hall & Julie Hall T1. Sherri Rounsborg & Linda Bieck T1. Bev McKillip & Bev Guzinski T1. Katie Crump & Marcy Rowe T5. Barb Buller & Tina Domeier T5. Kay Bowman & Elda Rodgers T7. Pat Ourada & Dana Kness T7. Donna Utecht & Sue Denton T7. Geri Warford & Carol Lynch T7. Linda Hodges & Marjorie Lyons 2009 SENIOR STROKE PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP/ 49 ERS PARTNER ECLECTIC YORK COUNTRY CLUB YORK, NE AUGUST Pohlman, Williams, and Hall and finished in fourth place carding a three-day total of 248. The 49 ers Partner Eclectic Tournament was a close battle between all of the teams. There was a four-way tie for first place with the winning teams carding an eclectic total of 61. The winning teams were Phyllis Hall and Julie Hall of Norfolk, Sherri Rounsborg and Linda Bieck of Lincoln, Bev McKillip of Norfolk and Bev Guzinski of Tekamah, and Katie Crump of Papillion and Marcy Rowe of Omaha. Tying for fifth place carding a 62 was Barb Buller of York and Tina Domeier of Bruning and Kay Bowman and Elda Rodgers of Kearney. Fourth Flight: T1. Jean Gamerl T1. Rose Hoeppner 3. Donna Utecht 4. Teri O Grady Fifth Flight: 1. Nita Totten 2. Jean Armstrong T3. Geri Warford T3. Karen Stuart Sixth Flight: 1. Jannelle Dart 2. Linda Bieck 3. Peggy Lindquist 4. Cathy Day Seventh Flight: 1. Judi Lood 2. Joyce Braun 3. Arline Wilhelm 4. Deb Denbeck Eighth Flight: T1. Hap Loomis T1. Sylvia Debus 3. Susan Alberry Ninth Flight: 1. Cathleen Bollinger 2. Delaine Horn 3. Tari Maaske Senior Medalist and Champion Jane Pohlman 2009 WESTERN STROKE PLAY CROSS CREEK GOLF LINKS CAMBRIDGE, NE JUNE The 2009 Western Stroke Play was full of fun, laughter, and good golf at Cross Creek Golf Links in Cambridge. State Stroke Play Champion J.C. Stevenson of Grand Island was also victorious in Cambridge. Stevenson won the tournament by four strokes over Susan Marchese of Omaha. Stevenson carded a twoday total 141 (70, 71) and also took medalist honors after round one of competition. Marchese came in second with a two-day total of 145 (76, 69). Armana Christianson of Omaha took third place carding a 77 first round and 69 second round to finish with a two-day total of 146. Championship Flight: 1. J.C. Stevenson 2. Susan Marchese 3. Armana Christianson 1. Theresa Coyle 2. Chris Seberger 3. Pat Synder 4. Juanita Nielson 1. Teri Schafer 2. Kressy Ristine 3. Doris Eisenhart T4. Jackie Anderson T4. Sandy Parker 2009 Holes in One! Jan Barrett, #15, Happy Hollow Club, Omaha Bev Ward, #3, deanza Country Club, California Jean Gamerl, #7, Hammerhead, Tiburon Golf Club Pat Connoly, #10, Kearney Country Club Carol Codella, #10, Oakland Golf Club Karen Thompson, #7, Reynolds Landing, Georgia Kathy Hickey, #3, Shadow Ridge Golf Club Karen Stuart, #6, Hidden Valley Golf Course Mary Morrissey, #12, Oak Hills Country Club Polly Huebert, #9, Oak Hills Country club Teresa Snoozy, #15, Oak Hills Country Club Barb Muldoon, #2, Oak Hills Country Club 1. Geri Warford 2. Elda Rodgers 3. Jane Gerhard 4. Michelle Gill From left: 1st Flight winner Theresa Coyle; 2nd Flight winner Teri Schafer; 3rd Flight winner Geri Warford. Look for 2010 s Tournament Schedule online: nwaga.org/ tournaments. html

2009 Fall Tee Off Time 111109:2006SpringTeeOffTime 11/25/09 2:29 PM Page 6 6 Tee Off Time Tee Off Time 7 The toughest golfers from all over the state were ready for the Challenge to compete head to

Eighteen teams competed in the Challenge Tournament, and fifteen Match Play competitors competed for the Championship.

Number-one seed Marchese reached the semifinal match before she was eliminated by number-four seed Kayla Knopik of Papillion 2 and 1. Number-two seed J.C.

In the final match between Knopik and Stevenson, Knopik defeated Match Play Championship: Kayla Knopik J.C. Stevenson Semifinalist: Susan Marchese Anne Robertson Challenge Tournament: Babe Didrickson Zaharias: 1.

Merilyn Anderson / Sandy Janssen 2009 MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP AND THE NWAGA CHALLENGE FOUR-BALL MATCH PLAY PARTNER TOURNAMENT KEARNEY COUNTRY CLUB KEARNEY, NE JULY 6-8 Champion Kayla Knopik Stevenson

In the Babe Didrickson Zaharias Flight, Debbie Sandstedt and Judy Duffy took first place with 26 points. Theresa Coyle and Sally Bryson finished second in that flight with 23 points.

The Mickey Wright Flight was won by Carolyn Peterson and Judy Farber with 27 points. In second place, Merilyn Anderson and Sandy Janssen finished with 26.5 points. The Challenge Players Runner-Up J.

winners Carolyn Peterson and Judy Farber. Everyone stayed cool in Grand Island at the Four-Ball Tournament with the Chilly Pad towels that were given to each golfer as a gift.

Due to the rainout the Four-Ball Tournament was a two-day event this year. Linda Hodges of Pawnee City and Marjorie Lyons of Dawson stormed through the field of 48 teams and shot their way to the top.

Milner T5. M. Gill/ J. Spomer T5. K. Colan/ B. Meyer Four-Ball Net winners Marjorie Lyons/ Linda Hodges T5. A. Yung/ T. Yung 9. D. Bills/ M. J. Logsdon T10. B. Conry/ D. Conry T10. Seberger/J.C. Stevenson T10.

John and Candi Hoffman of Hastings rallied during round two and shot a net 58 to take second place with a two-day total of 126.

6 2009 Fall Tee Off Time :2006SpringTeeOffTime 11/25/09 2:29 PM Page 6 6 Tee Off Time Tee Off Time 7 The toughest golfers from all over the state were ready for the Challenge to compete head to head in Matches at Kearney Country Club for the 2009 NWAGA Match Play Championship and The NWAGA Challenge. Eighteen teams competed in the Challenge Tournament, and fifteen Match Play competitors competed for the Championship. Susan Marchese of Omaha received medalist honors after she carded a 73 in the stroke play qualifying round. Number-one seed Marchese reached the semifinal match before she was eliminated by number-four seed Kayla Knopik of Papillion 2 and 1. Number-two seed J.C. Stevenson of Grand Island defeated eleventh seed Anne Robertson of Columbus also in the semifinals 6 and 5. In the final match between Knopik and Stevenson, Knopik defeated Match Play Championship: Kayla Knopik J.C. Stevenson Semifinalist: Susan Marchese Anne Robertson Challenge Tournament: Babe Didrickson Zaharias: 1. Debbie Sandstedt / Judy Duffy 2. Theresa Coyle / Sally Bryson Kathy Whitworth: 1. Pat Connolly / Jo Baldwin 2. Kay Bowman / Elda Rodgers Mickey Wright: 1. Carolyn Peterson / Judy Farber 2. Merilyn Anderson / Sandy Janssen 2009 MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP AND THE NWAGA CHALLENGE FOUR-BALL MATCH PLAY PARTNER TOURNAMENT KEARNEY COUNTRY CLUB KEARNEY, NE JULY 6-8 Champion Kayla Knopik Stevenson 1 up on the 18th green. The final match between these two Husker golfers was exciting all 18 holes. The 2nd NWAGA Challenge consisted of five 9-hole rounds in a four-ball match play tournament. In the Babe Didrickson Zaharias Flight, Debbie Sandstedt and Judy Duffy took first place with 26 points. Theresa Coyle and Sally Bryson finished second in that flight with 23 points. Pat Connolly and Jo Baldwin took first place with 28.5 points and Kay Bowman and Elda Rodgers finished second with 25.5 points in the Kathy Whitworth Flight. The Mickey Wright Flight was won by Carolyn Peterson and Judy Farber with 27 points. In second place, Merilyn Anderson and Sandy Janssen finished with 26.5 points. The Challenge Players Runner-Up J. C. Stevenson Challenge results from left: Babe Didrickson Zaharias flight winners Judy Duffy and Debbie Sandstedt; Kathy Whitworth Fight winners Pat Connolly and Jo Baldwin; Mickey Wright Flight winners Carolyn Peterson and Judy Farber. Everyone stayed cool in Grand Island at the Four-Ball Tournament with the Chilly Pad towels that were given to each golfer as a gift. Although the towels were given for competitors to stay cool, they used them to dry off after a downpour on Tuesday which led to cancellation of round two. Due to the rainout the Four-Ball Tournament was a two-day event this year. Linda Hodges of Pawnee City and Marjorie Lyons of Dawson stormed through the field of 48 teams and shot their way to the top. Together Hodges and Lyons shot a net 59, 66 for a two-day total of 125. Net Results: 1. L. Hodges/ M. Lyons 2. L. St John/ C. Hoffman 3. G. Warford/ J. Sculley 4. S. Bryson/ P. Catchpool T5. G. Heath/ S. Milner T5. M. Gill/ J. Spomer T5. K. Colan/ B. Meyer Four-Ball Net winners Marjorie Lyons/ Linda Hodges T5. A. Yung/ T. Yung 9. D. Bills/ M. J. Logsdon T10. B. Conry/ D. Conry T10. Seberger/J.C. Stevenson T10. S. Bauer/ R. Lammle T10. L Imel/ S. Kraus T10. C. Seberger/ J.C. Stevenson T10. K. Garrelts/ A. Bear Low Gross winners Chris Seberger/ J.C. Stevenson 2009 FOUR-BALL TOURNAMENT INDIANHEAD GOLF CLUB GRAND ISLAND, NE JULY Lisa St. John and Candi Hoffman of Hastings rallied during round two and shot a net 58 to take second place with a two-day total of 126. Taking third place was Geri Warford of Ord and Janis Sculley of Osceola with a two-day total 127. J.C. Stevenson and Chris Seberger of Grand Island won the low gross division. Stevenson and Seberger remained consistent shooting a 71, 71 for a two-day total of 142. Just one stroke behind, the mother/daughter duo of Debbie and Betsy Conry took second with a two-day total of 143 (73, 70). 15. S. Kaufman/ P. Ourada T16. J. Hall/ S. Marchese T16. E. Ommen/ R. Pollock T16. K. Benjamin/ D. Kness T16. D. Oppliger/ S. Harrison T16. C. Lynch/ J. Armstrong Top Finishers at 2009 Four-Ball Tournament NWAGA 2010 Spring Meeting April 18-19, 2010 Holdrege Country Club, Holdrege Entry Fee--$60 8:30 a.m. Rolls/Coffee 9:30 a.m. Meeting 11:30 a.m. Box Lunch/Shotgun Start We encourage all Club Representatives to attend the Meetings. We depend on the opinions and vote of each Representative in determining the best way to serve our members. If you are unable to attend, please send your alternate.

2010 TOURNAMENT RESULTS

N E B R A S K A W O M E N S G O L F A S S O C I A T I O N Volume 38 Fall 2010 Issue No. 2 2010 TOURNAMENT RESULTS 2 Tee Off Time From the President by Pam Gallagher, President As I write this, it s a sunny