Emerald Valley Golf and Resort is Eugene’s finest destination from a casual round of golf with your buddies, a catered business meeting, or the formal wedding of your dreams! We have an elegant indoor event center and outdoor gazebo that can easily host 300 guests overlooking the golf course that has hosted several US Open and US Amateur qualifiers. This facility has hosted over 20 USGA Championship Sectional Qualifiers and is truly an old-school championship golf course. Emerald Valley is the home of L.A.B. Golf, a high-end custom putter company you may have recently heard of, as they make the putters that Adam Scott, Lucas Glover and Ben An .
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Eligibility & Registration
The NAGA National Amputee & Adaptive Championships will be a 54-hole stroke play event for both Men and Women with a verifiable USGA handicap. The NAGA Senior Amputee & Adaptive Championships will be a 36-hole stroke play event for both Men and Women over the age of 50 with a verifiable USGA handicap. Championships will follow The USGA's Rules of Golf for players with Disabilities.
ELIGIBILITY: Eligibility to play in the NAGA Amputee & Adaptive Championships is open to all NAGA members, Associate members (Non-Amputee adaptive golfers), and individual participants competing. Membership dues are included in registration for the NAGA Amputee & Adaptive Championships. Regular and Life memberships are open to any individual with an amputation at a major joint (wrist, elbow, shoulder, ankle, knee or hip) a player with the total loss of the use of a limb or congenital limb deficiency as defined by NAGA bylaws. An Associate membership is a non voting membership that is offered to anyone who wishes to join our group to participate in our annual championships. Associate membership is open and available to anyone who desires to support the National Amputee Golf Association.
In order to compete for the NAGA Championship trophy, the Senior NAGA Championship Trophy or the Women's NAGA Championship trophy the player must be an amputee at a major joint (shoulder, elbow, wrist, ankle, knee or hip), a player with the total loss of the use of a limb or congenital defect as described in the NAGA bylaws.
NAGA Championship: This is awarded to the lowest scoring player in the National Amputee & Adaptive Championship that has total loss of a limb or is an amputee at a major joint (wrist, elbow, shoulder, ankle, knee or hip) a player with the total loss of the use of a limb or congenital defect per the bylaws of NAGA.
Senior NAGA Championship: This is awarded to the lowest scoring player in the Senior Championship that has total loss of a limb or is an amputee at a major joint (wrist, elbow, shoulder, ankle, knee or hip) a player with the total loss of the use of a limb or congenital defect per the bylaws of NAGA.
Women’s NAGA Championship: This is awarded to the lowest scoring female player in the National Amputee & Adaptive Championship that has total loss of a limb or is an amputee at a major joint (wrist, elbow, shoulder, ankle, knee or hip) a player with the total loss of the use of a limb or congenital defect per the bylaws of NAGA.
Top 10 Lowest Scores (Medalists): lowest 10 scores of a amputee player playing in the National Adaptive Championship regardless of or gender.
Adaptive Division Champion: Lowest scoring adaptive player player whom is not an amputee.
Guest Division Champion: Lowest scoring non-adaptive player player.
SUBMISSION OF ENTRY: You can submit your entry form and payment online or by mail. You can mail forms and checks to:
Brandon Rowland
7 Barrett Place,
Jackson, TN 38305
All payments must be paid in US Dollars and checks made payable to the National Amputee Golf Championship.
ENTRY DEADLINE: September 1st, 2024.
LATE ENTRIES: Tournament Entry Applications received after the entry deadline of September 1st, 2024 will be accommodated on a first-come-first-serve basis until we have reached a full field per the Emerald Valley GHolf Club. Late entrants may or may not receive tournament merchandise, and will also be subject to paying a late fee. All entries will be confirmed by e-mail. The committee is working on some exciting ideas and additional information about the tournament will be passed along with your confirmation e-mail. Please be sure your e-mail address is included on the online form or indicated LEGIBLY on the mailed-in entry form.
REFUND POLICY: No full refund of fees will be made after September 1st, 2024. Should a cancellation of entry and request for refund become necessary, a written request including the reason for the request should be e-mailed to Tracy Ramin tracyramin@yahoo.com or Bradley Schubert at bradley.schubert@sbcglobal.net.
ELIGIBILITY: Eligibility to play in the NAGA Amputee & Adaptive Championships is open to all NAGA members, Associate members (Non-Amputee adaptive golfers), and individual participants competing. Membership dues are included in registration for the NAGA Amputee & Adaptive Championships. Regular and Life memberships are open to any individual with an amputation at a major joint (wrist, elbow, shoulder, ankle, knee or hip) a player with the total loss of the use of a limb or congenital limb deficiency as defined by NAGA bylaws. An Associate membership is a non voting membership that is offered to anyone who wishes to join our group to participate in our annual championships. Associate membership is open and available to anyone who desires to support the National Amputee Golf Association.
In order to compete for the NAGA Championship trophy, the Senior NAGA Championship Trophy or the Women's NAGA Championship trophy the player must be an amputee at a major joint (shoulder, elbow, wrist, ankle, knee or hip), a player with the total loss of the use of a limb or congenital defect as described in the NAGA bylaws.
NAGA Championship: This is awarded to the lowest scoring player in the National Amputee & Adaptive Championship that has total loss of a limb or is an amputee at a major joint (wrist, elbow, shoulder, ankle, knee or hip) a player with the total loss of the use of a limb or congenital defect per the bylaws of NAGA.
Senior NAGA Championship: This is awarded to the lowest scoring player in the Senior Championship that has total loss of a limb or is an amputee at a major joint (wrist, elbow, shoulder, ankle, knee or hip) a player with the total loss of the use of a limb or congenital defect per the bylaws of NAGA.
Women’s NAGA Championship: This is awarded to the lowest scoring female player in the National Amputee & Adaptive Championship that has total loss of a limb or is an amputee at a major joint (wrist, elbow, shoulder, ankle, knee or hip) a player with the total loss of the use of a limb or congenital defect per the bylaws of NAGA.
Top 10 Lowest Scores (Medalists): lowest 10 scores of a amputee player playing in the National Adaptive Championship regardless of or gender.
Adaptive Division Champion: Lowest scoring adaptive player player whom is not an amputee.
Guest Division Champion: Lowest scoring non-adaptive player player.
SUBMISSION OF ENTRY: You can submit your entry form and payment online or by mail. You can mail forms and checks to:
Brandon Rowland
7 Barrett Place,
Jackson, TN 38305
All payments must be paid in US Dollars and checks made payable to the National Amputee Golf Championship.
ENTRY DEADLINE: September 1st, 2024.
LATE ENTRIES: Tournament Entry Applications received after the entry deadline of September 1st, 2024 will be accommodated on a first-come-first-serve basis until we have reached a full field per the Emerald Valley GHolf Club. Late entrants may or may not receive tournament merchandise, and will also be subject to paying a late fee. All entries will be confirmed by e-mail. The committee is working on some exciting ideas and additional information about the tournament will be passed along with your confirmation e-mail. Please be sure your e-mail address is included on the online form or indicated LEGIBLY on the mailed-in entry form.
REFUND POLICY: No full refund of fees will be made after September 1st, 2024. Should a cancellation of entry and request for refund become necessary, a written request including the reason for the request should be e-mailed to Tracy Ramin tracyramin@yahoo.com or Bradley Schubert at bradley.schubert@sbcglobal.net.
Championships & Divisions
Note to all participants: If you wish to compete for the overall NAGA Championship you MUST play all three days, scoring from the NAGA Championship Tees for 54 holes. Seniors (55-69), Super Seniors (70+) will play from the signified Senior Tees. The Senior Championship will be a 36-hole tournament on Monday and Tuesday. Be sure to complete the Entry Form that you will be playing in the Senior Championship ONLY. A player who is over 55 wants to compete for the Overall Championship MUST COMPLETE THE OPEN DIVISION and PLAY from the Championship Tees and score 54 holes.
In the event of a tie for any of the Championships (Men/Womens/Seniors) there will be a sudden death playoff beginning on hole #18. All other ties will use a scorecard-playoff process in accordance with the USGA guidelines.
Hotel Accommodations
Comfort Inn and Suites, Creswell, OR, has offered a block of 60 rooms from 09/15/24 through 09/19/24 with 44 of those rooms available through 09/20/2024 at the NAGA Tournament Rate of $152/night so BOOK EARLY! This hotel is on the Emerald Valley property and during social events, transportation will be provided from the hotel to the golf club. You can make your hotel reservation by calling (541) 895-4025 or
https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/GH29U0 . Please indicate that you are with the “National Amputee and Adaptive Golf Tournament”. Many of these rooms are Double Queen and we are encouraging players to share a room with a buddy! Hotel will guarantee NAAGA rooms until August 1, 2024. Rooms will then be released. Any additional reservations will be accepted only as rooms are available and at the same rate if rooms are available. Please make your reservation as soon as possible. The Hotel provides a Complimentary Hot Breakfast from 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM, Mon – Fri and until 10:00 AM on Sat – Sun.
Lodging is also available at the Best Western Cottage Grove Inn, Cottage Grove, OR, located 10 min south off I-5 and numerous hotels in Eugene, OR, located 15 min north off I-5.
https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/GH29U0 . Please indicate that you are with the “National Amputee and Adaptive Golf Tournament”. Many of these rooms are Double Queen and we are encouraging players to share a room with a buddy! Hotel will guarantee NAAGA rooms until August 1, 2024. Rooms will then be released. Any additional reservations will be accepted only as rooms are available and at the same rate if rooms are available. Please make your reservation as soon as possible. The Hotel provides a Complimentary Hot Breakfast from 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM, Mon – Fri and until 10:00 AM on Sat – Sun.
Lodging is also available at the Best Western Cottage Grove Inn, Cottage Grove, OR, located 10 min south off I-5 and numerous hotels in Eugene, OR, located 15 min north off I-5.
Other Course & Tournament Details
DRESS CODE: “Proper golf attire is required on all the courses. For men, proper golf attire consists of a polo-style shirt with collar, turtleneck or mock turtleneck shirt, and slacks or Bermuda-length shorts. For women, proper golf attire consists of polo-style shirt with collar or other suitable shirt or blouse with or without a collar, and slacks, skirt or Bermuda-length shorts. Golf shoes with metal spike alternatives are required; however soft-soled shoes and tennis shoes are acceptable.”
PRACTICE ROUNDS: Practice rounds can be booked by registered players to play up to 14 days in advance of the tournament by calling the Emerald Valley Golf and Resort. We are being offered the residential weekend rates for practice rounds. The rates are $79.00. Please notify the clubhouse that you are with the National Amputee Golf Association when you book your practice round to get these special rates. Rounds will be booked based on availability.
PRACTICE FACILITIES: Pre-round range balls, daily, are included in the competition fee.
PACE OF PLAY: Emerald Valley Golf and Resort is committed to maintaining a reasonable pace of play. Should your play not meet our pace of play requirements appropriate action will be taken. Participants should arrive at least 45 minutes prior to play commencing to allow for sufficient time to warm-up on the range, then to be in their golf carts 20 minutes prior to hear the tournament announcements. Carts shall leave the staging area headed out onto the course 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.” ***In the event of not meeting pace of play requirements, the participant(s) slowing play may receive penalty strokes.***
SPECTATOR GOLF CARTS: Golf carts will be available for spectators on availability ONLY. Depending on participation level there is a possibility that there will not be any carts available and will be on a first come first serve basis.
PRACTICE ROUNDS: Practice rounds can be booked by registered players to play up to 14 days in advance of the tournament by calling the Emerald Valley Golf and Resort. We are being offered the residential weekend rates for practice rounds. The rates are $79.00. Please notify the clubhouse that you are with the National Amputee Golf Association when you book your practice round to get these special rates. Rounds will be booked based on availability.
PRACTICE FACILITIES: Pre-round range balls, daily, are included in the competition fee.
PACE OF PLAY: Emerald Valley Golf and Resort is committed to maintaining a reasonable pace of play. Should your play not meet our pace of play requirements appropriate action will be taken. Participants should arrive at least 45 minutes prior to play commencing to allow for sufficient time to warm-up on the range, then to be in their golf carts 20 minutes prior to hear the tournament announcements. Carts shall leave the staging area headed out onto the course 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.” ***In the event of not meeting pace of play requirements, the participant(s) slowing play may receive penalty strokes.***
SPECTATOR GOLF CARTS: Golf carts will be available for spectators on availability ONLY. Depending on participation level there is a possibility that there will not be any carts available and will be on a first come first serve basis.