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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)

  1. Open Shamble: Ages 14 and up, Gold Tees (6,600 yards)
  2. Mid-Am Shamble: Ages 30+, Blue Tees (6,000 yards)
  3. Senior Shamble: Ages 50+, Blue Tees (6,000 yards)
  4. 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
  1. Blue Tee Scramble (Net Only) - 6,000 yards
  2. White Tee Scramble (Net Only) - 5,200 yards
  3. 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 17th-18th

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

  1. Open Gross (Ages 14 and up)
    • Tee: Gold
    • Yardage: 6,600 yards
  2. Mid-Am Gross (Ages 30 and up)
    • Tee: Blue
    • Yardage: 6,000 yards
  3. Senior Gross (Ages 50 and up)
    • Tee: Blue
    • Yardage: 6,000 yards
  4. 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 31st – June 1st

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 13th, 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 14th-15th, 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 28th-29th, 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 7th-8th, 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 11th, 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 17th-20th, 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 9th-10th, 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 5th, 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 6th-7th, 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 20th-21st, 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 4th-5th, 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.