Explanation of NNGA Divisions & Event Points
Regular Series
The Regular Series of NNGA events has two divisions: Scratch and Net.
USGA Events
All USGA points are awarded at the completion of the tournament's final round. Players cannot collect USGA or NNGA points in both divisions for one event. Players that earn points in USGA events will have the points awarded in the division earned.
Regular NNGA Points
US Open, US Amateur, US Public Links, US Mid-Amateur, US Junior Amateur
Senior Points
US Senior Open, US Senior Amateur
Pacific Coast Points
Points will be awarded at the completion of the tournament's final round.
Senior Series
The Senior Series of NNGA events has three divisions: Blue Senior Scratch, Blue Senior Net (ages 50-59) and Silver Senior Scratch and Net (agest 60+).
Senior Blue Division
The Senior Blue Division players are required to choose scratch or net division for each event. The points accrue in the division chosen. The division you select will be the only division in which you will receive and accrue points. NOTE: Players are able to change their division at any time and start collecting points in their newly selected division starting at that date, there will be no carryover of points earned in the other division. Players Over 60 can choose to accrue points in the Blue Scratch or Net divisions.
Silver Senior Scratch and Net (Over 60)
Silver Senior Net players only accrue Net points. NNGA pays one Scratch winner in the Silver division. NEW! Silver Scratch players will be awarded points for first place only. The player that has the most points will be invited to participate in the Haase-Whalen Cup matches and the Oliver Cup Matches. In case of ties, the Silver Scratch player with the most merchandise total will be chosen.
Points
Below you will find a table of the points you are awarded for each tournament type.
Competitions & Championships
Below is a listing of competitions and championships that are used to determine the highest number of points during the specified time period.
Match Play Qualifying
Scratch Division
Total of sixteen (16) players qualify. State Match Play scratch points are listed on the website under Tournaments/Points Standings. Previous year winner and runner up are exempt along with top eight (8) on points list. The Match Play Qualifier tournament will determine the remaining qualifiers. This event can vary from year to year depending on the schedule. Please see the website tournament schedule for exact dates of the qualifier events.
State Amateur Qualifying
Scratch Division
State Amateur Scratch: There are a total of thirty (30) scratch player spots from each association available. State Amateur qualifier points are listed on the website under Tournaments/Points Standings. Players who placed in the top 10 from the previous Nevada State Amateur are exempt from qualifying along with the remaining top 10 from the scratch points list. The thirty (30) qualifying spots are reduced for each exempt player committed to play. The State Amateur Scratch Qualifier tournament will determine the remaining number of qualifiers. This event can vary from year to year depending on the schedule. Please see the website tournament schedule for exact dates of the qualifier events.
Net Division
The Nevada State Net Amateur Championship There are a total of thirty (30) player spots from each association available. Top 8 finishers (match play qualifiers) will have priority until deadline. Each association (30) spots will be reduced by the number of players in the top 8 from that association. There is no point list for this event. Players will sign up either online or by paper entry with the hosting association. All player spots for each association will be entered using postmark or received date in the case of electronic entry. A list of the players will be posted prior to deadline to help players note the numbers of spots remaining. This event is replacing the Nevada State Am Net and the Nevada State Net Match Play events.
State Mid-Amateur
Scratch Division
Total of twenty (20) players per association. State Mid Am points are listed on the website. The top four (4) finishers from the previous year are exempt. The remaining top 10 on the points list and the balance from a State Mid-Amateur Qualifier (if needed) or from entry by postmark. Players are required to have a 10.0 index or better to enter this event. Players will sign up either online or by paper entry with the hosting association. All player spots for each association will be entered using postmark or received date in the case of electronic entry. A list of the players will be posted prior to the deadline to help players note the number of spots remaining.
Pacific Coast Championship
Scratch Division
Total of three (3) players qualify. Pacific Coast points are listed on the website. The final points event for qualifying will be the Northern Nevada Amateur. See website for scheduled time and place.
3-Man Team
Scratch Division
The top three scratch players from Nevada State Golf Association qualify for this USGA event. For the 2010 tournament, two (2) players will be selected from the SNGA and one (1) player from the NNGA. The next event is 2012 and will rotate every two years which association receives the two (2) players. This event can vary every two years depending on the schedule. Please see the website tournament schedule for exact dates of points cutoff.
Brooks/Park Cup
Scratch Division
Total of twelve (12) players qualify each year. Each player must play in at least three events to qualify. Points are listed on the website. The top 11 from the Scratch division points list plus the Senior Blue Scratch Player of the Year qualify. Please see the website tournament schedule for exact dates of points cutoff.
Haase Whalen Cup Matches
Net Division
Total of twelve (12) players qualify each year. Each player must play in at least three events to qualify. Points are listed on the website. The top 10 from the Net Division points plus the Senior Blue Net Player of the Year and the Top Scratch Silver player qualify. Please see the website tournament schedule for exact dates and points cutoff.
Cobb Whalen Cup Matches
Net Division
Total of twelve (12) net players qualify. Each player must play in at least three events to qualify. Points are listed on the website. This is an all net event starting in 2012. Please see the website tournament schedule for exact dates of points cutoff.
Player of the Year
Scratch Division
The top point earner for the Scratch division is awarded Player of the Year. POY points are listed on the website. Please see the website tournament schedule for exact dates of point's cutoff.
Net Division
The top point earner for the Net division is awarded Player of the Year. POY points are listed on the website. Please see the website tournament schedule for exact dates of point's cutoff.
Senior Events & Points
State Senior Amateur Qualifying
Blue Scratch and Blue Net
Total of thirty (30), Fifteen (15) scratch and fifteen (15) net player spots from each association. Players must select scratch or net when entering. State Senior points are listed on the website. The top 5 players from the previous year and the 5 points leaders, (scratch and net) are automatically qualified and have priority until the entry closing date Please see the website tournament schedule for exact dates for points and or a qualifier tournament if needed.
Players will sign up either online or by paper entry with the hosting association. All player spots for each association will be entered using postmark or received date in the case of electronic entry. A list of the players will be posted prior to deadline to help players note the number of spots left.
Lou Oliver Cup
Seniors
Total of (12) twelve players, Top (5) five Blue Scratch and (1) one Silver Scratch player. Top (5) five Blue Net and Silver Net player. Points are listed on the website. Silver Scratch player will be chosen by number of wins during the point’s period.
Senior Player of the Year
Blue Scratch, Blue Net, Silver Scratch, Silver Net
The top points earner from each division is awarded Player of the Year. Points are listed on the website. Points are listed on the website. Silver Scratch Player of the Year will be determined by number of wins during the current year. Ties will be broken by merchandise awarded that year. Go to Tournament/Points Standings
Posting Scores
Attention Members: At the top of any page here at NNGA.org you will notice a link to 'Post Scores'. If you want to post scores, click this link. You will then enter your NNGA/GHIN # and click 'Login' or press enter to be taken to the User Panel where you are able to post scores, view your score history, lookup handicaps and edit your contact information.
If you would like, you are able to associate a password with your account. If you would like to do this, or if you run into any problems utilizing this new page, please send us a note.
Membership & Benefits
Schedule & Results
Quick Registration
| Deadline | Tournament |
|---|---|
| Full Schedule » | |
| Apr 9 | Carson Valley Senior
Add to Cart |
| Apr 23 | Northern Nevada Net Championship
Add to Cart |
| May 1 | US Open Qualifier
USGA.org |
| Apr 30 | Two Man Spring Senior Elko
Add to Cart |
| May 7 | Capital City Classic with State Amateur Qualifier
Add to Cart |