The Tour
The Nebraska Amateur Golfers Tour (NAGT) is an amateur tour designed to give local avid golfers the ability to compete and play like the pros. Each event is professionally managed to give amateur golfers an elite, professional experience that one could only dream of. The NAGT aims to provide that experience to golfers of all ages and abilities, who dreamed of competing on Championship Sundays while watching the PGA Tour. Our members are passionate about the game of golf and look forward to building local relationships through fellowship and sportsmanship both on and off the course.
The NAGT's mission is to deliver unrivaled, elite and competitive tournaments for local avid golfers, while providing a tour experience that enhances our community camaraderie on some of the most prestigious public and private courses in Nebraska. Tournaments will utilize stroke play and will consist of a single 18-hole round regulated by the USGA Rules of Golf. Players will compete in one of 5 divisions based off of the players handicap. Each individual division winner will be presented with a trophy at all tournaments. Prize money for top tournament finishers and all optional contest will be in the form of a VISA GIFT CARD. Members of the NAGT can also compete for "Player of the Year" honors by participating in 5 or more events. All season long, points will accumulate and the best players from each division will earn "Player of the Year" honors.
The NAGT consist of 15 tournaments. All tournaments will be held during the months of April and October. The NAGT's focus is to always put the member's experience first while maintaining a fun, exciting environment with friendly competition. The NAGT encourages golfers to reach out with questions in order to meet the players expectations and to truly make this tour a tour worth being proud to be a member of!
The nagt scholarship
We are thrilled to announce an opportunity that aims to make a positive impact on the lives of aspiring young golfers in our community. The NAGT is dedicated to raising funds for a scholarship program that will support local individuals pursuing a degree in PGA Golf Management, Turfgrass Science and Management, Sports Management or other similar degrees that will help grow the game of golf. By participating in this tour, not only will you have an opportunity to showcase your golfing skills and compete with fellow enthusiasts, but you will also contribute to the educational journey of a deserving young individual. Join us in this worthy cause as we come together to make dreams come true and create a lasting impact on the golfing community.
NAGT Member Benefits
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NAGT welcome pack
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Premium Trophies for every division winner at each event
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VISA GIFT CARDS for top finishers in each division and contests
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"Player of the Year" race for each division
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Professionally ran tournaments for an elite experience
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Live tournament scoring and stats backed by BlueGolf
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Fellowship with other local, avid golfers
FAQ's
WHAT IS THE NAGT?
The NAGT is an amateur golf tour designed to give local avid golfers the ability to compete and play like the pros and experience a professionally ran tournament. The NAGT aims to provide this experience to all golfers of all ages and abilities.
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WHO CAN BE A MEMBER OF THE NAGT?
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The tour is open to both men and women of all ages and abilities. Minimum age is 16 years old, must have turned 16 years old prior to April 1st for the year they are playing on the tour. We offer 5 divisions based off a players handicap in order to maintain a fair and competitive tour.
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HOW DO I BECOME A MEMBER?
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Golfers can sign up at www.NAGTgolf.com or contact support@NAGTgolf.com for further questions.
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HOW LONG ARE MEMBERSHIPS GOOD FOR?
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Tour memberships are $125 and it is good for one season.
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WHEN DO I RECEIVE MY WELCOME PACK?
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Members will receive their welcome pack at the sign in table at the member's first tournament.
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DO I NEED AN OFFICIAL USGA GHIN HANDICAP TO BECOME A MEMBER?
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No, any golfer can sign up and play in the NAGT. The NAGT does prefer a player to have an active GHIN, their lowest handicap in a 12 month stretch, in order to properly place the player in the appropriate division. If a player does not have an active GHIN, the tournament director for the NAGT will work with the player to find the appropriate division based on average score and the yardage commonly played, noting that strict measures will be in order to protect the integrity of the division and tour. Players without a current GHIN may not be eligible for prizes during their first tournament if the player shoots a score lower than their division. After a player has five (5) NAGT events, they will receive an official NAGT Tournament Index and be placed in the appropriate division accordingly. Until a player reaches these 5 tournaments they will be considered unvalidated and could be subject to disqualification for shooting a score outside of the division limits. The tour director has overall discretion on player movement.
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WHAT DIVISION DOES MY HANDICAP FALL INTO?
DIVISION
YARDAGES
SENIOR 60+
LADIES
DIVISION 1 3.5 OR LESS
6600 - 7000 yards
6200 - 6600 yards
5500 yards & Over
DIVISION 2 3.6 - 8.5
6200 - 6600 yards
5800 - 6200 yards
5000 - 5500 yards
DIVISION 3 8.6 - 13.5
6200 - 6600 yards
5800 - 6200 yards
5000 - 5500 yards
DIVISION 4 13.6 - 18.5
5800 - 6200 yards
5500 - 5800 yards
4500 - 5000 yards
DIVISION 5 18.6 & ABOVE
5800 - 6200 yards
5500 - 5800 yards
4500 - 5000 yards
CAN I USE MY HANDICAP FROM A DIFFERENT LEAGUE OR TOUR?
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Unfortunately you can NOT use a handicap established outside of the NAGT, unless it is a GHIN. The NAGT creates a Tournament Index based on the scores while playing on the NAGT. The GHIN is used to initially place you in the correct division but then superseded by the Tournament Index after two rounds. The Tournament Index is backed by BlueGolf and is used for several Amateur Tours across the nation.
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HOW MUCH DOES EACH TOURNAMENT COST AND WHAT IS INCLUDED?
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Tournament cost will vary based on the tournament location. The cost includes: course green fees, carts, driving range (if applicable), player prize fund, trophies, and scoring.
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HOW DO I REGISTER FOR TOURNAMENTS?
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Players and members can sign up at www.NAGTgolf.com or by by using the NAGTgolf App.
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HOW IS A PLAYER'S SCORE TRACKED DURING TOURNAMENTS?
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Score will be tracked via the NAGT app for live scoring purposes and also by a paper scorecard. The paper scorecard is the official card and all discrepancies will be verified by the paper scorecard. The card will be signed by both a witness and player. Each player will trade their official scorecard at the beginning of the round but will still be able to track their own score on their competitors scorecard.
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HOW DO I QUALIFY FOR PLAYER OF THE YEAR?
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Members will accumulate points throughout the year based on how they finish at tournaments. Members must play in at least 5 events to be eligible with only the top 8 tournaments counting towards the "Player of the Year" race. This prevents members winning "Player of the Year" by attendance vs. performance.
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ARE GUEST ALLOWED TO WATCH DURING TOURNAMENTS?
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Guest are welcome to attend and be spectators during all competitions. It should be assumed that guest will have to walk in the event that carts are not available. If carts are available, the course may charge a cart rental fee for spectators.
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ARE GUEST ALLOWED TO COMPETE DURING TOURNAMENTS?
Guest are allowed to compete but will be charged a non-member fee. Guest are only allowed to play in 2 events until they must become a member to continue playing on the tour. This gives the non-member the ability to try out the tour before joining. A non-member will not be eligible for prizes unless a verified GHIN can be obtained. If a non-member wins a tour event, the prize money will be in the form of a credit to be used towards membership. If a non-member becomes member, the points acquired will be counted towards the remainder of the season.
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WHAT RULES DO THE NAGT USE?
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The NAGT will abide by the rules set by the USGA Rules of Golf. Players will get a tournament page the day of the event outlining any additional rules set by the course. Rules will be strictly followed for the integrity of the tour. Any discrepancies will be handled by the NAGT tournament director with extreme effort to follow the USGA Rules of Golf to best of their understanding.
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WHAT DOES THE NAGT EXPECT OUT OF THEIR MEMBERS DURING TOURNAMENT PLAY?
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The NAGT expects members to abide by the Code of Conduct that is located in the player handbook. The NAGT wants all members to be able to enjoy a competitive environment with a heavy emphasis of fun and camaraderie.
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WHAT SHOULD MEMBERS EXPECT AT A NAGT EVENT?
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Members of the NAGT should expect a professional and organized tournament. Members should know that the NAGT is committed in bringing the members an experience that will make them proud to be a member of the tour.
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