Tournament Descriptions - North Dakota Golf Association

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NDGA Short Course Championship – Wee Links, Minot – May 3, 2025

Golf Tournament Information

Lunch: 11:30 AM
Shotgun Start: 12:00 PM
Entry Fee: $100 per team (includes cart)
Replay Fee: $30

Divisions:

Men's
Women's & Girl's
Mixed Pairs

Format:

2-Person Teams

Each player must have an active GHIN number from a North Dakota member golf course and an established handicap with at least three 18-hole scores posted to GHIN within the current calendar year.
It is recommended that both players maintain an active NDGA GHIN.

NDGA Shamble/Scramble – Bully Pulpit GC, Medora – May 16, 2025

Tournament Information

Format: 2-Person Teams
Requirements:

Each player must have a GHIN number from a North Dakota member golf course.
An established handicap with at least 3 scores posted in the current calendar year.

Tournament Details

Start Time: 12:00 PM (Mountain Time) Shotgun Start

Divisions & Tees

Shamble Divisions (Gross Only)

Open Shamble: Ages 14 and up, Gold Tees (6,600 yards)
Mid-Am Shamble: Ages 30+, Blue Tees (6,000 yards)
Senior Shamble: Ages 50+, Blue Tees (6,000 yards)
Super Senior Shamble: Ages 65+, White Tees (5,200 yards)

Note: Requires a minimum of 8 teams to proceed.

Net Only Divisions (Any Age)

Teams select the tee they prefer to play from. Handicap adjustments are made based on the selected tee. Playing a shorter tee results in a lower handicap allowance.
Net Handicap Calculation:

35% of the lower handicap
15% of the higher handicap

Blue Tee Scramble (Net Only) - 6,000 yards
White Tee Scramble (Net Only) - 5,200 yards
Red Tee Scramble (Net Only) - 4,600 yards

Additional Information

Lunch Provided
Tee Prize, Trophies, and Gift Cards: Awarded to the top 1/3 of the field in each division

Player Requirements:

Both team members must have an active NDGA GHIN.
Each player must have posted three 18-hole scores (or equivalent) to their GHIN in the current calendar year.

Players are encouraged to post all rounds, including 9-hole scores (which count toward the handicap calculation).

For Net Divisions, players can select any tee they prefer to play from, regardless of handicap. Handicaps are adjusted according to the tee selected.

NDGA Scramble Championship – Bully Pulpit, Medora – May 17^th-18^th

Tournament Details

Format: 2-Person Teams
Handicap Requirement: Each player must have an active GHIN number from a North Dakota member golf course, with an established handicap and at least 3 posted scores.

Schedule

Saturday: Shotgun start at 12:00 PM (Mountain Time)
Sunday: Shotgun start at 9:00 AM (Mountain Time)

Divisions

Open Gross (Ages 14 and up)

Tee: Gold
Yardage: 6,600 yards

Mid-Am Gross (Ages 30 and up)

Tee: Blue
Yardage: 6,000 yards

Senior Gross (Ages 50 and up)

Tee: Blue
Yardage: 6,000 yards

Net (All Ages)

Players can choose their tee:

Blue Tees: 6,000 yards
White Tees: 5,200 yards
Red Tees: 4,600 yards

Handicap Calculation:

35% of the lower handicap and 15% of the higher handicap.
Handicaps adjust based on the tee chosen. Playing a shorter tee reduces the allotted handicap.

Games Available

Deuce Pot, Net Skins, and Hole-in-One (Registration available online only)

Prizes

Top 1/3 of the field in each division will receive trophies and gift cards.
Tee Prize and Lunch provided to all participants.

Important: Both players must have posted a minimum of three 18-hole scores to GHIN in this calendar year. For scores from 9-hole rounds, the system calculates an 18-hole differential if entered as hole-by-hole scores.

Note for Net Division: Net players can select their preferred tees, regardless of handicap level, with handicaps adjusted according to the selected tee distance.

NDGA 4-Ball – CrossRoads GC, Carrington – May 31^st – June 1^st

Team Requirements:

Each player must have an active GHIN number with a handicap established at a North Dakota member golf course.
At least three 18-hole scores must be posted to GHIN in this calendar year.

Tee Times:

Starting at 8:00 AM on both Saturday and Sunday.

Games Available (Online Registration Only):

Deuce Pot
Net Skins
Hole-in-One Competition

Divisions:

Open Division (Gross Only):

Age: 14 and up
Tees: Gold
Distance: 6800 yards

Mid-Am Division (Gross Only):

Age: 30+
Tees: White
Distance: 6400 yards

Senior Division (Gross Only):

Age: 50+
Tees: Red
Distance: 6000 yards

Net Division (All Ages):

Tees: Player’s Choice
Distance: Based on tee selection:

White Tees: 6400 yards
Red Tees: 6000 yards
Yellow Tees: 5200 yards

Handicaps are calculated from the selected tees (shorter tees result in fewer handicap strokes).
Net handicaps use 35% of the low handicap and 15% of the higher handicap for scoring.

Additional Information:

Lunch and Tee Prizes will be provided.
Trophies and gift cards will be awarded to the top one-third of the field in each division.
Each player is required to post all rounds played (9-hole or more). When 9-hole scores are entered with individual hole scores, they will count toward an 18-hole differential.

Note: For the Net Division, play from the tees of your choice regardless of handicap. Handicaps will be adjusted based on the selected tees.

Mixed Pairs Best Ball – Riverwood GC, Bismarck – June 13^th, 2025

Date & Time

Tee times start at 12:00 PM on Friday.

Tournament Divisions

Gross Only Division
Net Only Division (Choose tees for this division)

Requirements

Each participant must have a GHIN number from a North Dakota member golf course and an established handicap with at least three posted scores.

Tees

Open, Mid-Am, and Senior divisions will play from assigned tees, as chosen during registration.
For Net Only, teams can select their preferred tees. Handicaps are adjusted based on the chosen tees. Playing from a shorter tee results in a lower handicap.

Handicap Calculation for Net Division

35% of the lower handicap and 15% of the higher handicap.

Games Available (Registration Required Online)

Hole-in-One Pot
Deuce Pot
Net Skins

Additional Information

Carts are included with entry.
Lunch, tee prizes, and trophies provided. Gift cards awarded to the top third of the field in each division

Missouri River Classic – Riverwood GC, Bismarck – June 14^th-15^th, 2025

Tournament Details

Format: 36-Hole Stroke Play (2 Rounds of 18 Holes each)
Divisions:

Open Division: Ages 14+
Mid-Am Division: Ages 30+
Senior Division: Ages 50+
Net Divisions: All players compete in a single net division, selecting their preferred tee regardless of handicap.

Tee Times: Shotgun start at 9:00 AM each day.
Meals & Range Balls: Included each day.
Carts: Not included in the entry fee.

Men's Divisions

Men's Open: Black Tees (7,000 yards) - Gross Only
Men's Mid-Am (30+): Gold Tees (6,400 yards) - Gross Only
Men's Senior (50+): Blue Tees (6,000 yards) - Gross Only
Men's Net Division Tees:

Gold Tees - 6,400 yards
Blue Tees - 6,000 yards
White Tees - 5,100 yards

Women's Divisions

Women's Open: Blue Tees (6,000 yards) - Gross Only
Women's Mid-Am (30+): White Tees (5,100 yards) - Gross Only
Women's Senior (50+): White Tees (5,100 yards) - Gross Only
Women's Net Division Tees:

White Tees - 5,100 yards
Green Tees - 3,600 yards

Handicap and Eligibility Requirements

Players must have an active NDGA GHIN.
Score Posting: Each player must have three 18-hole scores posted to GHIN within the current calendar year. Players should post all scores, including 9-hole rounds, as 9-hole scores count toward 18-hole differential calculations.
Net Division Play: Players may choose their preferred tee, and handicaps will adjust based on the selected tee.

NDGA State Stroke Play Championship – Riverwood GC, Bismarck

June 28^th-29^th, 2025

Join us for the most exciting event of the season: the 54-Hole ND Stroke Play Championship! The winner of this tournament will earn a prestigious spot in the USGA Amateur Championship.

We anticipate our strongest field yet and look forward to a fantastic competition.

Tournament Divisions:

Open Championship Division – 7000 yards
Mid-Am Division (30+) – Gold Tees, 6400 yards
Senior Division (50+) – Blue Tees, 6100 yards

In addition, we offer:

Gross-Only Championship: For competitors playing within their designated divisions.
Net-Only Championship: All players in the Net Division may choose their tee and compete in one unified division.

Net Division Tee Options (Tom O'Leary):

Blue Tees
White Tees

Net Divisions:

Players can choose any tee to play from, regardless of their handicap.
Handicap Adjustments: Handicaps will be adjusted according to the tee selected. The farther forward the tee, the lower your handicap will be.

ND High School, Junior, & College Championship – Riverwood GC, Bismarck – July 7^th-8^th, 2025

Tournament Details:

Tee Prizes will be provided for each participant.
Registration includes range balls, snacks, and water for both rounds.
Eligibility:

Juniors ages 10 and up can participate in their respective divisions.
College Age Players with a ND GHIN number are welcome to compete.
College Championship: Open to current rostered student-athletes in junior college or college, including out-of-state students.

Division & Yardages:

Boys 10-12: 9 Holes, 2000 yards
Girls 10-12: 9 Holes, 2000 yards
Boys 13-15: 18 Holes, Blue Tees, 6000 yards
Girls 13-15: 18 Holes, White Tees, 5100 yards
High School Boys: 18 Holes, Gold Tees, 6400 yards
High School Girls: 18 Holes, White Tees, 5100 yards
College Men: 18 Holes, Black Tees, 7000 yards
College Women: 18 Holes, Blue Tees, 6000 yards

Additional Information:

Complimentary range balls will be provided before the start of each round.
Players do not need a North Dakota GHIN number to register.

NDGA 2-Man Alternate Shot Championship – Pheasant Country, South Heart – July 11^th, 2025

Event Format:

One-day event with a 12:00 PM shotgun start
Alternate shot format

Divisions:

Gross Only Divisions

Men’s Open: Blue Tees – 6400+ yards
Men’s Mid-Am (30+): White Tees – 6000+ yards
Men’s Senior (50+): White Tees – 6000+ yards
Women’s Open: Red Tees – 5000+ yards

Net Only Divisions

Mixed Pairs: Men - Blue Tees (6400+ yards), Women - Red Tees (5000+ yards)

Net Divisions:

Players can choose any tee to play from, regardless of their handicap.
Handicap Adjustments: Handicaps will be adjusted according to the tee selected. The farther forward the tee, the lower your handicap will be.

Entry Fee Includes:

Golf car rentals
Range balls
Lunch included

NDGA State Match Play – Jamestown CC – July 17^th-20^th, 2025

Divisions:

Open: 14+
Mid-Am: 30+
Nicklaus: 50+
Palmer: 65+
Hogan: 75+ (Handicaps used in matches for Hogan Division)

Mixed Flights:

Players who do not wish to qualify, and non-qualifiers, will make up the Mixed Flights.
Handicaps will be used in the Mixed division flights.
Tees for Mixed Flights are assigned based on registration and the choice of non-qualifying round participants.

Schedule:

Thursday Afternoon:

Palmer Qualifier
Hogan Practice Round
Hogan Division will exchange shots within the division.

Friday:

Morning:
Shotgun start for:

Open Division Qualifier
Mid-Am Division Qualifier
Nicklaus Qualifier

Afternoon:

First match for all divisions
Hogan Division will be seeded by handicap

Saturday:

Morning: Matches for Open, Nicklaus, Hogan, and Palmer Divisions
Afternoon:

Matches for Open and Nicklaus Divisions
6:30 PM: ND Golf Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony

Sunday:

Morning:

Championship matches for Open, Nicklaus, Mid-Am, Palmer, and Hogan Divisions
Crier’s Tournament

Afternoon:

Open and Nicklaus Championship matches
Consolation Championship matches

Additional Information:

Meals: Provided on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Tee Prizes: Included
Carts: Not included
Range Balls: Included

Hole-in-One Registration: Pre-paid at registration

Qualifying Round (Friday):

Open and Mid-Am Qualifying: Friday AM
Senior Qualifying (Nicklaus, Palmer, Hogan): Friday PM

Nicklaus 50+: Top 15 and past champions qualify
Palmer 65+: Top 7 and past champions qualify
Hogan 70+: Top 7 and past champions qualify

Friday Afternoon:

Open Matches: Shotgun start

Saturday Matches:

Morning: Matches for all divisions
Afternoon:

Open and Nicklaus Semifinals
Mid-Am Semifinals
Open Division Consolation Matches

Sunday Matches:

Morning: All matches, Consolation, and Crier's Tournament
Afternoon:

Open Championship
Open Consolation Championship

NDGA Best Ball Match Play Championship – Rose Creek, Fargo – August 9^th-10^th, 2025

Divisions:

Open Division: Blue Tees
Mid-Am Division: White Tees
Senior Division: White Tees
Super Senior and Legends Divisions: 18-hole matches each day
Net Division: One round each day

Net Divisions:

Players can choose any tee to play from, regardless of their handicap.
Handicap Adjustments: Handicaps will be adjusted according to the tee selected. The farther forward the tee, the lower your handicap will be.

Schedule:

Friday:

Super Senior & Legends: 18 holes (afternoon)
Senior & Net Divisions: 1 round

Saturday:

Qualifiers for Open, Mid-Am, and Senior divisions: 1 round (morning)
Super Senior & Legends: 18 holes (morning)
First Match (Open, Mid-Am, Senior): After lunch
Net Division: 1 round

Sunday:

Super Senior & Legends: 18 holes (morning)
2 Matches Guaranteed for Open, Mid-Am, Senior
Net Division: 1 round

Additional Details:

Range Balls: Included in registration; available at Pebble Creek and Riverwood before rounds.
Meals: Included in registration.
Awards: Gift certificates and trophies for winners of each division (Net and Gross).

State Putting Championship – TBD

CASH PAYOUT – GROSS ONLY – 3-Man Scramble – Dakota Winds, Hankinson – September 5^th, 2025

CASH PAYOUT - GROSS ONLY 3-Man Scramble

Shotgun at 1:00 PM

Meal Included

Open Division 7000 Yards

Senior Division 6000 Yards

NDGA State 3-Man Best Ball Championship – Dakota Winds, Hankinson – September 6^th-7^th, 2025

Golf Tournament Information

Carts and Range Balls: Included.
Meals:

Saturday Dinner: Included.
Sunday Breakfast: Included.

Divisions:

Gross Only: Separate divisions based on age and tee selection.
Net Only: All teams in this division will play from their selected tees using handicaps.

Tee Options for Net Only Division:

White Tees – 6400 yards
Red Tees – 5970 yards
Yellow Tees – 5273 yards
(All teams in Net Only play in one division, regardless of tee selection.)

Hole-in-One:

A Hole-in-One prize is paid during registration.
50% of total collected for the year is awarded for the first hole-in-one made during the event.

Deuces and Net Skins:

Paid out as a team.
Payouts for Deuces and Net Skins will be based on the first day’s play.

Complimentary Meals:

Saturday Lunch: Complimentary after the round.
Sunday Breakfast: Included before the round.

Sign-Up Options:

Gross Only: Sign up by age and tee choice.
Net Only: Sign up for the tee you want to play, and all teams will compete in the Net Only division from their selected tees.

NDGA 2-Man Scramble Championship – Souris Valley, Minot – September 20^th-21^st, 2025

Tournament Format:

Two-Man Teams may choose between the following options:

Gross Only: Available in the Open, Mid-Am 30+, or Senior 50+ Divisions.
Net Only: Teams may select from one of three tees – Hawk, Eagle, or Owl – in the Net Only Division. Please note that handicaps will adjust based on the length of the tee played.

Tournament Details:

Open Division (Gross Only): 6700 yards
Mid-Am Division (Gross Only): 6200 yards
Senior Division (Gross Only): 6000 yards

Net Only Division (Choose Tees): Choose any of the three tees (Hawk, Eagle, Owl).

Net Divisions:

Players can choose any tee to play from, regardless of their handicap.
Handicap Adjustments: Handicaps will be adjusted according to the tee selected. The farther forward the tee, the lower your handicap will be.

Inclusions:

Carts and Range Balls are included in the entry fee.
Dinner on Saturday evening following the round.
Breakfast on Sunday morning.
Tee Prize for each participant.

Eligibility:

All participants must have an NDGA GHIN (Golf Handicap and Information Network) to compete in NDGA events.
Both players must have an active NDGA GHIN, with at least 3 scores posted to GHIN in this calendar year.

NDGA 4-Man Shamble Championship – Hawktree GC, Bismarck – October 4^th-5^th, 2025
This tournament will be played in a 4-person shamble format, where all players hit a tee shot, and then the team selects the best tee shot. From there, each player plays their own ball until the hole is completed. The team’s score will be based on the best shot at every point.

Schedule:

Saturday: 12:00 PM shotgun start
Sunday: 10:00 AM shotgun start

Tournament Amenities:

Tee Prize: Each player will receive a tee prize.
Saturday: A meal will be provided after the round.
Sunday: Breakfast and lunch will be provided for all players.

Net Divisions:

Players can choose any tee to play from, regardless of their handicap.
Handicap Adjustments: Handicaps will be adjusted according to the tee selected. The farther forward the tee, the lower your handicap will be.