Prizes in NIMAGA tournaments consist of prize certificates which are redeemable at many pro shops and sporting goods stores throughout the Chicago area (Who Accepts NIMAGA Gift Certificates). The prize certificates are distributed at or are mailed out after each tournament. Generally, about the top 30% of the entrants in each division receive prizes. The number and amount of prize certificates awarded in each tournament is determined by the number of entries in the tournament. In addition to a prize certificate the winners of each division receives a plaque commemorating his achievement.
The NIMAGA board strongly recommends that each NIMAGA member report all accumulated scores every two weeks excluding tournament scores which will be reported by the Tournament Director. NIMAGA Tournament Directors will report all regular and midweek event scores to Certified Golf.
In order to be fully eligible to win prizes in a NIMAGA Tournament, a member must have recorded on the Certified Golf Handicaps, Inc. handicap revision sheets the following number of scores:
The minimum number of scores indicated below:
| Event Name | Month | Minimum Scores |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Thaw, Midweek | April | no requirement |
| May Jamboree | May | at least 1 |
| Summer Classic, Midweek, Seniors | June | at least 2 |
| Freedom Open, Midweek | July | at least 4 |
| August 2-day, Classic | August | at least 6 |
| Players Championship | September | at least 8 |
| Two Man Event | October | at least 10 |
Any member who does not fulfill the foregoing requirements for a tournament will be eligible in that tournament to win no more than a $15 minimum prize.
New Members - A new member is not eligible to win more than a $15 prize in any NIMAGA event until his handicap being used for the event reflects a least five scores made as a member during the current year and has submitted a score from one NIMAGA tournament for his NIMAGA handicap.
There will be no exception to the application of the foregoing eligibility rules for any reason. Refunds or credits will not be given.
