Overview

Dates

December 1st-3rd

Friday through Sunday

Location

Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort
(Sun Mountain Course)

10325 Nu-Wav Kaiv Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89124
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About

The National Invitational Tournament will launch in the Fall of 2017. The first National Invitational will take place at Paiute Resort in Las Vegas on the same weekend and at the same facility as the National Championship.

Key Features of the National Invitational

  • The winner of the National Invitational will receive a bid to the Spring 2018 NCCGA National Championship
  • Players will have the chance to meet and compete against Srixon Tour Pro Smylie Kaufman on Saturday after the round
  • The National Invitational will provide more teams of a similar skill level an opportunity to compete and win a national tournament
  • Teams that are only able to play in one NCCGA regional tournament will be eligible to qualify for the National Invitational

Schedule

Pre-Tournament

Practice Rounds (Thursday & Friday)

7:00 AM — 6:00 PM

Tournament participants are able to schedule practice rounds up to a week before the National Invitational at a discounted rate of 25% off the standard pricing. Practice rounds need to be booked directly with the golf course by calling (702) 658-1400. Practice rounds are first-come, first-serve and are subject to availability. Teams and individuals are recommended to book practice rounds ASAP to ensure availability. The National Invitational will be played on the Sun Mountain course each day.  On Friday at 10am there will be a shotgun on the Snow Mountain Course open to the first 120 players for $55 per player. You must reserve a place in the 10am shotgun with the NCCGA staff.

Friday

Careers in Golf Networking Event (Santa Fe Station Hotel & Casino, food provided)

5:00 PM — 8:00 PM

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The NCCGA is committed to helping our community off the course just as much as on the course. We have secured some of the top employers in golf to join us in Las Vegas to have an informal networking event during registration at the National Championship. Students will have the opportunity to schedule 5 minute interviews with each company attending. The NCCGA will also have staff on-site to help students with career and resume advice. Learn More

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Gift Bag Pick-up and Registration (Santa Fe Station Hotel & Casino)

5:00 PM — 8:00 PM

Tournament participants may register at any point between 5-8pm at the Santa Fe Station Hotel & Casino on Friday night.  Players will register and receive their gift bags. Teams need to register during their allocated time slots between 5-6, 6-7, or 7-8. Registration times

Saturday

The shotgun on the Sun Mountain course will take place at 10am. For the first time the Sponsor Contests and Grand Raffle will take place on Saturday after the round on the range.

  • 8:00 AM
    Range & Putting Green Open
  • 8:30 AM
    Team Photos at the Putting Green
  • 10:00 AM
    Shotgun start on Sun Mountain
  • Post-Round
    Tournament Scoring + Sponsor Demo and Raffle at the range

Sunday

All Sunday shotgun times are dependent on weather delays which could result in a later finishing time. Any groups needing to leave early will receive double par for any unfinished holes.

  • 8:00 AM
    Range & Putting Green Open
  • 10:00 AM
    Shotgun start on Sun Mountain
  • Post-Round
    Tournament Scoring and Awards

Awards

—  1st place team receive the championship trophy and pin flags
—  2nd & 3rd place team receive trophies
—  Medalist receives a red jacket, pin flag, ProQuip jacket, and trophy
—  The top 8 players all receive pin flags with their respective finishes
—  Year’s supply of Srixon Z-Star golf balls for lowest individual playing Srixon
—  National Invitational banners are given to the top teams

Travel & Lodging

Travel

In order to arrive on time for the (optional, but recommended) registration and gift bag pick up on Friday, teams will want to arrive the evening of Thursday the 31st or morning of Friday the 1st. If you are flying, it is recommended not to book flights Sunday before 7:00 PM. Any groups needing to leave early will receive double par for any unfinished holes.

Local Airports
McCarran International Airport
Las Vegas, NV
29.9 miles from course

Transportation Options

The NCCGA is sponsoring a shuttle for full tournament transportation from the airport to hotel and hotel to golf course. You will not need to rent a car for the Championship. Please speak to the NCCGA staff to schedule your airport shuttles. Transportation between the golf course and hotel will be on a set schedule daily. If you miss your scheduled shuttle, the NCCGA is not responsible for transportation to the course and an alternative form of transportation is needed (Uber or taxi).

Shuttle Schedule

Wednesday (11/29): No transportation provided

Thursday (11/30): Airport to hotel transfers. No transportation to and from golf course provided.

Friday (12/1): Airport transfers AND transportation from the hotel to golf course provided

Saturday (12/2): Transportation to and from the hotel to golf course provided

Sunday (12/3): Airport transfers AND transportation from the hotel to golf course provided

Lodging

Friday and Saturday night lodging included in tournament package price for teams (not individuals). Lodging for individual NCCGA participants is not included in the tournament price, but may be booked under the NCCGA discount block (email champ@nccga.org for details).

Santa Fe Station Hotel & Casino

4949 N Rancho Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 658-4900

Check-in time 3:00 PM. Check-out time 11:00 AM.

Contact

Matt Weinberger

Tournament Chair

champ@nccga.org
513-277-9992
@BergsUD

Mike Devlin

Press & Media

champ@nccga.org
617-990-6351

Supporting Partners

NCCGA Fall 2017 National Championship Sponsors

Media Partners

Golf Channel
Tournament Preview & Results Coverage
Global Golf Post
Announcing Winners on December 4th

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Qualifying Teams

Zone 1

Niagra University 

Niagra University

Zone 1

University of New Hampshire

UNH club golf

Zone 2

Yale University

Yale club golf

Zone 2

University of Pittsburgh

Pitt club golf

Zone 3

University of Maryland

Maryland club golf

Zone 3

University of Colorado- Boulder 

colorado boulder club golf

Zone 5

University of Central Florida

university of central florida club golf

Zone 5

GAA Carlsbad

Golf academy of america Myrtle Beach club golf

Wild Card 1

GAA Myrtle Beach

Golf academy of america Myrtle Beach club golf

Wild Card 2

Michigan State University

michigan state club golf

Wild Card 3

Arizona State University (B)

Arizona State University club golf

Wild Card 4

Clemson University

clemson club golf

Wild Card 5

Ferris State University 

ferris state club golf

Wild Card 6

Baylor (B)

Baylor University club golf (B)

Wild Card 7

Robert Morris University

Robert morris university club golf

Qualifying Individuals

Cole Kempinski

University of Kansas 

University of Kansas club golf

Nick Young

Albany State University

Albany State University club golf

Joey Manthis

University of Wisconsin- Stout

University of Wisconsin-Stout club golf

Sam Radenz

University of Wisconsin- Stout 

University of Wisconsin-Stout club golf

Blake Reifsnyder

Kutztown University

Albany State University club golf

Mason Schultz

Miami University (Ohio)

Miami University club golf

AJ Skinner

Rutgers University

Rutgerss University club golf

Michael Savitt

Duke University

Duke University club golf

Tanner Choate

University of California- Berkeley

University of California- Berkeley club golf

Nicholas Stewart

North Carolina State University

North Carolina State club golf

Michael Sullivan

Marquette University

Marquette university club golf

Marcus Sydow

Texas A&M University 

Texas A&M club golf

Jay Kroeger

University of Cincinnati 

University of Cincinatti club golf

Paul Difranco

Miami University (Ohio)

Miami University club golf