Newsletter
Dear Nebraska Junior Golf Tour, It is with a heavy heart but yet, excitement for Joseph Canny, PGA, his lovely wife Stephanie and son, Calhoon that we wish them well in their next endeavor, as Joseph has accepted the Player Development Supervisor position with the City of Lincoln. In Spring of 2013, we made a calculated decision to hire Joseph to not only give the NJGT Tour a “kick-start” but also lay the ground work for TEAM Golf, YMCA PGA Sports Academy and the growth of the “FORE” card across the state. Joseph did an exceptional job of elevating junior golf in Nebraska and we will miss him. However, our commitment to you and your scholar athletes remains the same, to provide a fun, safe and rewarding junior golf experience at a very high level!
Seth Scollard, PGA
With that said, we are pleased to announce Seth Scollard, PGA will serve as the Director of the Nebraska Junior Golf Tour (NJGT) and Player Development for the Nebraska Section PGA. Originally from Ponca, Nebraska, Seth is a 2014 graduate of the PGA Golf Management Program at UNL. Seth recently served as the Co-Head Professional at Firethorn G.C. where he was very instrumental in day to day operations, TEAM Golf and tournament operations for the club. Seth is an enthusiastic PGA Professional, who is passionate about creating a fun, social and energetic atmosphere for all the programs he is associated with. Seth will work closely with the Nebraska Golf Association and Nebraska Section PGA to continue the growth of the Nebraska Junior Golf Tour. He will also be in charge of player development initiatives supported by both the Nebraska Golf Association and Nebraska Section PGA. Seth and his wife, Makenzie, who is a Kindergarten teacher enjoy golfing together, working on projects around the house and traveling throughout Nebraska to see family and friends. We look forward to having Seth in the NJGT offices starting Monday, May 22nd.
Cassie Trumbley
With the considerable growth of the Nebraska Junior Golf Tour and Team Golf we have asked Cassie Trumbley to return and serve as our new Junior Golf Coordinator for the Nebraska Junior Golf Tour. Cassie recently graduated from Midland University in Fremont, NE with a major in Human Performance – Fitness/Sports Management and a compressed major in Business Marketing and minor in Coaching. So yes, Cassie does a tremendous job of time management! Cassie will be instrumental in coordinating our summer interns and Nebraska Junior Golf Tour Site Directors to ensure we help deliver great golf experiences at over 80 junior events this summer.
Again, we are excited for the 2017 Nebraska Junior Golf Tour presented by Famers Mutual of Nebraska to get underway and we are confident the improvements to the NJGT this season will increase you and your families enjoyment in all events the NJGT offers. As a reminder to you and your families as you book golf lessons, purchase insurance, decide where to eat or select a bank, please remember those who support youth golf and athletes like yourself!
Farmers Mutual of Nebraska – Presenting Sponsor of the Nebraska Junior Golf Tour Five Points Bank – Presenting Sponsor of NJGT TEAM GOLF & Central Nebraska Junior Amateur GolfTEC of Omaha – Presenting Sponsor of all Premier Championships PGA TOUR – Supporting Sponsor of the Nebraska Junior Golf Tour
Nebraska Golf Course Superintendents Association – Presenting Sponsor of the Capital City Championship Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers (Lincoln and Grand Island) – Supporting Sponsor of the NJGT Golf USA – Presenting Sponsor of the NJGT Points Race and Player of the Year Awards
We encourage you to review the Nebraska Junior Golf Tour website at NJGT.org to view all the 2017 season has in store including the complete schedule, new Stableford formats and more. It is an honor to serve you and your families! Sincerely,
Craig Ames Executive Director Nebraska Golf Association
David Honnens, PGA CEO Nebraska Section PGA 3
Cyber security has become headline news lately with a number of industries taking credit card information being hacked with card information being stolen. In order to ensure your credit card information is secure the PGA of America along with its’ partner organizations (NJGT) utilized Presidio Cyber Security to conduct a PCI (Payment Card Industry) compliance evaluation. To protect your financial information and privacy, we need to make some changes to the way we interact with your credit card information. At this time, the Nebraska Junior Golf Tour is establishing information handling standards related to our member and guest information, including a strict prohibition against accessing or interacting with your credit card information in any form or medium. To reduce the risk of unauthorized disclosure or loss, all credit card information must now be processed only through our event service provider – Tournament Pairing Program (TPP) Online (system you already use). How does this affect you? *We will no longer be able to accept credit/debit cards onsite, over the phone, or via email for any Section tournament or event. -This means no late registration options are available in 2017 and beyond. *All credit/debit card transactions will need to be done through Tournament Pairing Program. We know there will be a learning curve for all of us and we are happy to answer any questions that you might have on this issue. We will still be available to offer assistance in getting you registered for any tournament. Once our review and training process is complete, we will communicate any additional information to you as needed. Thank you for your patience during this transition and continued support of the Nebraska Junior Golf Tour.
4
PGA Sports Academy Fitness Tips Proper Preparation & Game Day Execution Summer is coming and you know what that means… warm weather! The heat presents many challenges to golf that many of us are not used to dealing with. Having success on the course during the heat all comes down to what you do to prepare and what you do on the course.
Prior to Event
Don’t wait until you are thirsty to drink water. Drink plenty of water the days leading up to an event.
Pack properly: -Bring a towel to wipe yourself down and provide shade when needed -Bring multiple water bottles and be ready to refill -Sunblock with high SPF and re-apply
Day of Event
Again – Drink and refill water often.
Clothing: -Hat with a bill -Shorts! -Wear breathable materials (many now have SPF and other tech which can help in heat) -Light colors -Sunglasses to protect your eyes
If you get light-headed please don’t hesitate to take a short break and sit in the shade.
5
This year’s 18-hole division NJGT Championship will be hosted at Dakota Dunes Country Club, ranked best in the state of South Dakota by both Golf Digest and Golf Week. Designed by Arnold Palmer, the course is a diamond in the Midwest with immaculate conditions, first class dining and more. The top point winners in each division as of July 21st will earn their spot in the field for this majestic golf course. Invitation numbers will be posted on the points page of NJGT.org on July 1st. Dakota Dunes Country Club is generously offering NJGT participants and parents practice rounds this season for a significantly reduced rate of $45 per player. Practice rounds are Tuesday-Sunday and must be booked through PGA Head Professional Justin Arlt at least nine days early. To keep up to date on the current points race and learn more about the NJGT Points System visit http://www.njgt.org/background/. 6
The 9-hole division championship will be hosted at The Field Club of Omaha once again for 2017. The oldest country club west of the Mississippi River, historic Field Club was the site of the 1941 US Amateur Championship as well as the home course for Nebraska legend Johnny Goodman. This tree-lined course will be the perfect ending to what looks to be another great season. Golfers will earn points through July 21st which will position them for an invite to the NJGT Championship. Invitation figures will be posted on the points page of NJGT.org on July 1st. You can learn more about the points system and stay in touch with your current standing at http://www.njgt.org/background/.
7
This year’s NJGT TEAM GOLF Championship will feature a post-season playoff. Facilities in the North Division will have a 16-team playoff at Fremont Golf Club July 26th with facilities in the South Division hosting their 16-team playoff field at Holmes Golf Course August 3rd. The top 15 teams in points within each division July 21st will be guaranteed a playoff spot in their division. The top two teams from each playoff site will move on to the NJGT TEAM GOLF Championship hosted at the Country Club of Lincoln.
8
Date
Site
City
Deadline
May 31
Platteview Country Club
Bellevue
May 23
June 1
Awarii Dunes
Axtell, NE
May 24
June 6
The Knolls
Omaha, NE
May 29
June 8
Firethorn Short Course
Lincoln, NE
May 31
June 9
The Bluffs
Vermillion, SD
June 1
June 14
Shoreline
Carter Lake, IA
June 6
June 15
Wilderness Ridge
Lincoln, NE
June 7
June 19
Floyd Park
Sioux City, IA
June 11
June 20
Ashland GC
Ashland, NE
June 12
June 23
Riverside
Grand Island, NE
June 15
June 28
Miracle Hill
Omaha, NE
June 20
June 29
Sioux City CC
Sioux City, IA
June 21
June 29
Jackrabbit Run
Grand Island, NE
June 21
July 5
Council Bluffs CC
Council Bluffs, IA
June 27
July 5
Jim Ager
Lincoln, NE
June 27
July 10
Mahoney
Lincoln, NE
July 2
July 11
Pacific Springs
Omaha, NE
July 3
July 11
Hidden Valley
Lincoln, NE
July 3
July 12
Dodge Riverside
Council Bluffs, IA
July 4
July 13
Lochland CC
Hastings, NE
July 5
July 19
Crooked Creek
Lincoln, NE
July 11
July 19
Tara Hills
Bellevue, NE
July 11
July 20
Two Rivers
North Sioux City, SD
July 12
July 26
North Division Playoffs
Fremont GC
Qualify
August 3
South Division Playoffs
Holmes GC - Lincoln
Qualify
August 11
NJGT TEAM GOLF
Country Club of Lincoln
Qualify
9
10
Boy's 2016 Championships NEBRASKA JUNIOR MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP conducted by the Nebraska Golf Association June 6-9, 2017 Wild Horse, Gothenburg Register on NebGolf.org
Girl's 2016 Championships NEBRASKA GIRLS' MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP conducted by the Nebraska Golf Association June 6-8, 2017 Wild Horse, Gothenburg Registration on NebGolf.org
NEBRASKA SECTION JUNIOR PGA CHAMPIONSHIP (13-18) conducted by the Nebraska PGA June 14-15, 2017 The Pines Country Club, Valley Registration on NebraskaPGA.com
NEBRASKA SECTION JUNIOR PGA CHAMPIONSHIP (13-18) conducted by the Nebraska PGA June 14-15, 2017 The Pines CC, Valley Registration on NebraskaPGA.com
NEBRASKA SECTION JUNIOR PGA CHAMPIONSHIP (12 and Under) conducted by the Nebraska PGA July 13, 2017 Jim Ager Golf Course, Lincoln Registration on NebraskaPGA.com
NEBRASKA SECTION JUNIOR PGA CHAMPIONSHIP (12 and Under) conducted by the Nebraska PGA July 13, 2017 Jim Ager Golf Course, Lincoln Registration on NebraskaPGA.com
NEBRASKA JUNIOR AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP conducted by the Nebraska Golf Association July 12-14, 2017 Indian Trails Golf Course, Beemer Registration on NebGolf.org
NEBRASKA GIRLS' AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP conducted by the Nebraska Golf Association July 12-13, 2017 Indian Trails Golf Club, Beemer Registration on NebGolf.org
LITTLE JUNIOR AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP (6-11) conducted by the Nebraska Golf Association July 13-24, 2017 Site: Sunset Valley Country Club, Omaha Age Divisions 6-7, 8-9, 10-11 Registration on NebGolf.org
LITTLE JUNIOR AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP (6-11) conducted by the Nebraska Golf Association July 23-24, 2017 Site: Sunset Valley Country Club, Omaha Age Divisions 6-7, 8-9, 10-11 Registration on NebGolf.org 11
Date
Site
City
Deadline
May 30
York CC
York, NE
May 22
May 31
Indianhead
Grand Island, NE
May 23
May 31
Crooked Creek
Lincoln, NE
May 23
June 1
Benson Park
Omaha, NE
May 24
June 5
GolfTEC Premier @ Norfolk CC
Norfolk, NE
May 28
June 6
Westwood Heights
Omaha, NE
May 29
June 6
River's Edge
North Platte, NE
May 29
June 6
River Wilds
Blair, NE
May 29
June 7
Tregaron
Bellevue, NE
May 30
June 8
Quail Run
Columbus, NE
May 31
June 12
GolfTEC Premier @ Kearney CC
Kearney, NE
June 4
June 13
Pioneers Park
Lincoln, NE
June 5
June 13
Cozad CC
Cozad, NE
June 5
June 14
Meadowlark Hills
Kearney, NE
June 6
June 14
Council Bluffs CC
Council Bluffs, IA
June 6
June 14
Whispering Creek
Sioux City, IA
June 6
June 15
Eagle Run
Omaha, NE
June 7
June 16
GolfTEC Premier @ Table Creek
Nebraska City, NE
June 8
June 19
Sunset Valley CC
Omaha, NE
June 11
June 19
Lake Maloney
North Platte, NE
June 11
June 19
Beatrice CC
Beatrice, NE
June 11
June 20
Elmwood Park
Omaha, NE
June 12
June 20
Hidden Valley
Lincoln, NE
June 12
June 21
Wild Horse
Gothenburg, NE
June 13
June 21-22
NGCSA Capital City Championship (Mahoney/Highlands)
Lincoln, NE
June 13 12
June 26
GolfTEC Premier @ Ashland CC
Ashland, NE
June 18
June 27
Holmes Park
Lincoln, NE
June 19
June 27
Old Dane
Dakota City, NE
June 19
June 27
Warren Swigart
Omaha, NE
June 19
June 29
Two Rivers
North Sioux City, SD
June 21
June 29
Jim Ager Memorial
Lincoln, NE
June 21
July 5
Awarii Dunes
Axtell, NE
June 27
July 6
Indian Trails
Beemer, NE
June 28
July 6-7
Five Points Bank CNJA (Jackrabbit Run & Riverside)
Grand Island, NE
June 28
July 10
Tara Hills
Papillion, NE
July 2
July 10
Woodland Hills
Eagle, NE
July 2
July 11
Wildwood
Nebraska City, NE
July 3
July 11
Tiburon
Omaha, NE
July 3
July 12
North Bend CC
North Bend, NE
July 4
July 13
Willow Lakes
Bellevue, NE
July 5
July 14
Centura Hills
Cairo, NE
July 6
July 18
Wayne CC
Wayne, NE
July 10
July 18
Eagle Hills
Papillion, NE
July 10
July 19
Stone Creek
Omaha, NE
July 11
July 20
College Heights
Crete, NE
July 12
July 20
Prairie Hills
Pleasanton, NE
July 12
July 27
NJGT Championship @ Dakota Dunes CC
Dakota Dunes, SD
Invitation
August 7
NJGT Championship @ Field Club of Omaha
Omaha, NE
Invitation
13
14
My teaching philosophy is to get every player that I teach to reach their potential in golf. We start with their technique on all aspects of the game. Then we progress to how they practice their game with drills, so they are ready to play their best golf when it matters most. I love working with all kinds of different players: young, old, beginners, etc., but I'm extremely passionate about working with juniors. This is somewhat selfish because TEAM GOLF has gotten both of my daughters involved in the game. Even though youth sports take up a lot of my daughters' time it is the one thing they talk about year-round. Chad Lydiatt, PGA Professional – Coach of UNK Lopers & TEAM GOLF Lopers
15
USGA Rules of Golf Videos
16
USGA Handicap System Q & A USGA Course Rating™, Slope Rating®, and Bogey Rating™ Q. What is a USGA Course Rating™, Slope Rating®, and Bogey Rating™? Slope Rating®, and Bogey Rating™?
Q. What is a USGA Course Rating™,
A. Course Rating defines the USGA® mark indicating the evaluation of the playing difficulty of a course for scratch golfers under normal course and weather conditions. It is expressed as strokes taken to one decimal place, and is based on yardage and other obstacles to the extent that they affect the scoring ability of a scratch golfer. Course Rating is equivalent to the better half average of a scratch golfer’s scores under normal playing conditions. Bogey Rating is the evaluation of the playing difficulty of a course for the bogey golfer under normal course and weather conditions. It is based on yardage, effective playing length and other obstacles to the extent that they affect the scoring ability of the bogey golfer. Bogey rating is equivalent to the better half average of a bogey golfer’s scores under normal playing conditions. Slope Rating defines the USGA mark indicating the measurement of the relative difficulty of a course for nonscratch golfers compared to the Course Rating. Slope Rating is computed by the following formula: Bogey rating minus Course Rating multiplied by (5.381 men, 4.24 women) equals Slope Rating. The USGA Handicap Department has a National Course Rating and Slope Database™ consisting of ratings for all courses in the United States. Please visit Section 13 of the USGA Handicap System manual for further reference.
17
Each newsletter GolfTEC of Omaha provides you with swing tips, practice drills and more to help you improve your game. Watch the video below to see this month’s GolfTEC Tour Tip:
Tune in each newsletter to learn how to take your game to the next level. Next time you are looking for an instructor, visit the certified coaches at GolfTEC of Omaha:
18
2017 SITE DIRECTORS: Lincoln Market Hap Gay (5th Season) Mike Cobelens (5th Season) Kendra Trumbley (4rd Season) Omaha Market Mimi Ramsbottom (5th Season) Terry Hexum (5th Season) Derrick Thompson, PGA (3nd Season) Central Market Ryan Clark (1st Season) Northeast Nebraska, South Dakota and Northwest Iowa Market Kevin Peterson (5th Season) West Market Job Vigil (2nd Season) Interns: Spencer Schaulis – University of Nebraska, PGA Golf Management Cordell Weber – University of Nebraska, PGA Golf Management Bios on each will be included in future newsletters! 19
20
21
Snapshots of the NJGT TEAM GOLF presented by Five Points Bank Mahoney Golf Course - Lincoln — July 25, 2016
22
Snapshots of the NJGT TEAM GOLF presented by Five Points Bank July 28, 2016 — Lochland CC - Hastings, NE
23
Snapshots of the NJGT TEAM GOLF presented by Five Points Bank HiMark Golf Club - Lincoln, Nebraska — July 20, 2016
24
Snapshots of the NJGT Premier Championship presented by GolfTEC OMAHA The Pines CC - July 18, 2016
25
Snapshots of the NJGT TEAM GOLF presented by Five Points Bank Pacific Springs Golf Club - July 19, 2016
26
Snapshots of the NJGT TEAM GOLF presented by Five Points Bank July 21, 2016
27
28