40th ANNUAL NWGA SHOOTOUT

BIG RIVER GOLF COURSE, UMATILLA, ORE. | MAY 30-June 1, 2025

FIELD LIMIT: 80 (MEN, WOMEN & JUNIORS) ENTRY FEE $200/Golfer, $90/Social | ENTRY DEADLINE: May 20, 2025

Eligibility

Entries are open to NWGA members, guest (non-indexed golfers), and amateur golfers who have an up-to-date USGA Handicap Index issued by the USGA.

Field Limit

Field will be limited to the first 80 entrants. Entries will be accepted according to the time of receipt of entry and entry fee. NWGA reserves the right to modify the field limit to accommodate additional competitors.

Entries: Form, Fee and Closing Date

All players must have an entry application submitted either by: (1) on the FSGC website (firstategolfclub.com) with a credit card, or (2) by mail with a completed paper application form and check or credit card authorization form. Entry fee of $190 must be paid by every player. Payment will be processed at the time of entry. A full refund will be issued to players who are placed on a waiting list and do not make the starting field.

Entry applications, along with the appropriate fee, must be completed or received by NWGA by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2025. Late entry applications may be accepted and used to fill spots; contact Tournament Director after deadline close for waitlist inclusion.

Refund Policy

Refunds due to cancellation before the close of entry are subject to a $10 service charge and must be requested by May 27, 2025. After the close of entry, no refund will be issued except for cancellation of tournament by NWGA or closure of golf course.

Carts

Players are encouraged to ride in a golf cart. Cart fees are included in the entry fee; no refunds will be issued for walking competitors. Non-golfing spectators will be accommodated if cart space is available, RSVP for non-golfer can be made day of competition.

Tournament Schedule

Friday, May 30th, 2025

11:30 AM – 1:30 PM      Tee Times: 2-Person Best Ball (Optional)

4:00 PM                          Hotel Room Check-In Time

5:00 PM                          NWGA Fish Fry – The Big River GC Event Room

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM       NWGA Board Meeting – The Big River GC Event Room

8:00 PM – 10:00 PM    Party Night -The Big River GC Event Room, & Friday’s Event Payouts

Saturday May 31st, 2025

8:00 AM – 2:30 PM      Shotgun Start, Stroke Play Competition

2:30 PM – 4:30 PM      Putting Contest (Optional)

3:30 PM – 4:00 PM      Horse Race, Betting Windows Open

4:15 PM – 5:30 PM       Start, Horse-Race Competition

6:00 PM – 10:00 PM   Banquet Dinner @ GC Event Room, & Saturday’s Event Payouts

Sunday June 1st, 2025

8:00 AM – 1:30 PM   Shotgun Start, Team Scramble Play

11:00 AM                     Hotel Room Check-Out Time

01:45 PM                     Box Lunch to Go, Distributed

2:00 PM                      Sunday Event Payout: Scramble Team Winners

Hotel Accommodations

NWGA is recommending hotel accommodations at the following hotels; players and guest are encouraged to RSVP as soon as possible:

• Quality Inn Umatilla: 705 Willamette St, Umatilla, OR 97882, (541) 922-1101
  • Single queen $92.00 plus tax per night
    Single king $98 plus tax per night
    Double queen $98 plus tax per night
• Oxford Suites Hermiston: 1050 N 1st St, Hermiston, OR 97838, (541) 564-8000

Silent Auction Items

Below are 5 gift baskets to be auctioned during the Silent Auction.  Auction closes 6 pm on Saturday.

Tournament Rules

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