In This Issue… Letter from NJGT Director……..2 NJGT Leaderboard……………..3-5 NJGT Points Race…………...…....6 TEAM Golf Leaderboard.…….….7 Tournament Info……………...8-10 Drive, Chip & Putt…...………….12 Photo Highlights………………...15 Fore! Program…………………….17 Fitness Facts…………………….…18
Welcome
From the Desk of NGJT Director Joe Canny, PGA June 15th and the summer is in full swing! This time of year we are balancing numerous sports, family vacations and so much more that it can be hard to keep things straight. With all that is going on it can be easy to miss a deadline for the Nebraska Junior Golf Tour. That is why this month I thought it’d be best to highlight the procedures for late registration. First off we are happy to add players after the deadline but only if there is a spot open in their respective division. If there is an opening in the division all registrations after the deadline must be accompanied by a paper event registration form. This form can be found on our website by clicking HERE. A registration cannot be completed without this form. If there is not a spot open we also can place a player on a waitlist to be contacted in case of the withdraw of another player in the same division. No players are able to be added to an event within three days of the event. This gives the Site Director, Facility and myself time to prepare all the materials and software for the tournament. Hopefully this information can help as we move into the heart of our junior golf season. Make sure you do have fun this summer and enjoy all our area has to offer for summer activities. Well-rounded athletes make the best golfers so we encourage participation in a variety of activities! Thank you and see you at an event soon!
Sincerely, Joe Canny, PGA Junior Golf Director – NJGT (402) 730-8364 jcanny@njgt.org
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Questions? Contact NJGT: P: (402) 730-8364 E: jcanny@njgt.org
NJGT Event Results: June 1st—June 10th Click HERE to view scores from each event.
NJGT Event at Indianhead Golf Club, June 1st Age Division
Top 3 Finishers
Boys 9 –Hole, 7-8
T1– Riley Holling
T1– Tommy Kelley
3– Brayden Melchert
Boys 9 –Hole, 9-11
1– Ethan Smith
2– Marcus Holling
3– Tyson Wingate
Boys 18 –Hole, 12-13
1– Jake Kluver
2– Kody Sander
T3– Jake Ellis T3– Blake Barner T3– Marcus Eriksen
Boys 18 –Hole, 14-15
1– Grant Case
2– Luke Kluver
T3– Trent Wingate T3– Caleb Badura
Boys 18 –Hole, 16+
1– Blake Earnest
2– Jacob Wright
3– Skyler Good
Girls 9 –Hole, 7-8
1– Angelina Schademann
Girls 9 –Hole, 9-11
1– Hailey Kenkel
2– Karsen Morrison
Girls 9 –Hole, 12-13
1– Danica Badura
2– Lilly Zoellner
3– Lucille Dietz
Girls 18 –Hole, 16+
1– Amanda Fay
2– Madeline Murray
3– Sarah Vaughn
NJGT Event at Benson Park Golf Course, June 1st Age Division
Top 3 Finishers
Boys 9 –Hole, 7-8
1– Udyat Sarangdevot
2– Brody Rogers
Boys 9 –Hole, 9-11
1– Brock Charles Rogers
2– Parker Jones
3– Will Mullin
Boys 18 –Hole, 12-13
1– Luke Gutschewski
2– Connor Wickless
3– Jack Truscott
Boys 18 –Hole, 14-15
1– Tyler Jacobsen
2– Alex Zillig
3– Logan Kohler
Boys 18 –Hole, 16+
1– Jackson Hayes
2– Luke Krajewski
T3– Jacob Hudson T3– Jon Tschida
Girls 9 –Hole, 9-11
1– Kate Strickland
2– Pari Sarangdevot
Girls 9 –Hole, 12-13
1– Taylor Jazmine
Girls 18 –Hole, 14-15
1– Anna Boor
2– Alexis Rose
3– Brianne Krebs
Girls 18 –Hole, 16+
1– Grace Corrigan
2– Ahnna Alexis Schouten
3– Molly Durham
NJGT Event at Westwood Heights Golf Course, June 2nd Age Division
Top 3 Finishers
Boys 9 –Hole, 7-8
1– Udyat Sarangdevot
2– Trevor Gutschewski
3– Nathan Christensen
Boys 9 –Hole, 9-11
1– Will Mullin
2– Parker Jones
3– Zachariah LaRoda
Boys 18 –Hole, 12-13
1– Luke Gutschewski
2– Jake Boor
3– Jack Truscott
Boys 18 –Hole, 14-15
1– Nick Opsahl
2– Joshua Peters
3– Ryan Van Ostrand
Boys 18 –Hole, 16+
1– Alex Furjanic
2– Luke Krajewski
3– Miles Hock
Girls 9 –Hole, 7-8
1– Martha Mullen
Girls 9 –Hole, 9-11
1– Emily Karmazin
2– June Mullen
3– Pari Sarangdevot
Girls 9 –Hole, 12-13
1– Kaitlyn Hanna
2– Taylor Van Ostrand
3– Neely Adler
Girls 18 –Hole, 14-15
1– Anna Boor
2– Alexis Rose
3– Peyton Savington
Girls 18 –Hole, 16+
1– Rachel Peabody
2– Grace Corrigan
3– Claire Nelson 3
NJGT Event Results: June 1st—June 10th Click HERE to view scores from each event.
NJGT Event at Quail Run Golf Course, June 4th Age Division
Top 3 Finishers
Boys 9 –Hole, 9-11
1– Ethan Smith
2– Parker Jones
3– Brock Kuhlman
Boys 18 –Hole, 12-13
1– John Canham
2– Jack Truscott
3– Isaac Heimes
Boys 18 –Hole, 14-15
1– Grant Case
2– Reed Malleck
3– Bryce Vuncannon
Boys 18 –Hole, 16+
T1– Mason Hale
T1– Cabe DeBower
3– Brandon Johnston
Girls 9 –Hole, 9-11
1– Sage McCallum
2– Sarah Van Ostrand
Girls 9 –Hole, 12-13
1– Taylor Van Ostrand
2– Lauren Bosh
Girls 18 –Hole, 14-15
1– Kristin Goertz
2– Aspen Luebbe
Girls 18 –Hole, 16+
1– Kirsten Baete
2– Sam Redfern
3– Erika Smith
NJGT Event at The Golf Club at Table Creek, June 5th Age Division
Top 3 Finishers
Boys 9 –Hole, 7-8
T1– Jett Smeal
T1– Cannon Smeal
3– Thomas Bryson
Boys 9 –Hole, 9-11
1– Parker Jones
2– Jordan Biggs
3– Cooper Marvel
Boys 18 –Hole, 12-13
1– Jason Noah Kolbas
2– Jake Boor
3– Geran Sander
Boys 18 –Hole, 14-15
1– Josh Bartels
2– Hudson Schulz
3– Holton Harman
Boys 18 –Hole, 16+
1– Kobe Lee Rhodes
2– Trevin Little
3– James Brubaker
Girls 9 –Hole, 9-11
1– Nicole Kolbas
2– Pari Sarangdevot
3– Adaliea Maiyo
Girls 9 –Hole, 12-13
T1– Neely Adler
T1– Kate Swan
3– Georgia Witte
Girls 18 –Hole, 14-15
1– Anna Boor
2– Peyton Savington
3– Emily Collins
Girls 18 –Hole, 16+
1– Haley Wineman
2– Klaire Nuttelman
NJGT Event at Highlands Golf Course, June 9th Age Division
Top 3 Finishers
Boys 9 –Hole, 7-8
1– Thomas Bryson
2– Hayden Tenopir
3– Braxton Proctor
Boys 9 –Hole, 9-11
1– Parker Jones
2– Alexander Schademann
3– Brock Kuhlman
Boys 18 –Hole, 12-13
1– Jason Noah Kolbas
2– Jake Ellis
3– Richard Orth III
Boys 18 –Hole, 14-15
1– Steven Strasheim
2– Alex Zillig
3– Hudson Schulz
Boys 18 –Hole, 16+
1– Eshan Sood
2– Dana Van Ostrand
3– Nate Vontz
Girls 9 –Hole, 7-8
1– Angelina Schademann
Girls 9 –Hole, 9-11
1– Nicole Kolbas
2– Lauren Thiele
3– Adalia Maiyo
Girls 9 –Hole, 12-13
1– Brynn Sundquist
2– Neely Adler
3– Kate Swan
Girls 18 –Hole, 14-15
1– Megan Whittaker
2– Alyson Kuehn
Girls 18 –Hole, 16+
1– Faith Harris
2– Haley Wineman
T3– Abigail Fahleson T3– Murphy Sears 4
NJGT Event Results: June 1st—June 10th Click HERE to view scores from each event.
Premier Event at Norfolk Country Club, June 8th Age Division
Top 3 Finishers
Boys 18 –Hole, 12-13
1– Jake Kluver
2– Jason Noah Kolbas
3– Luke Gutschewski
Boys 18 –Hole, 14-15
1– Luke Kluver
2– Tyler Jacobsen
3– Reed Malleck
Boys 18 –Hole, 16+
1– Patrick Clare
2– Ryan Wittler
3– AJ Nolin
Girls 18 –Hole, 14-15
1– Nia Station
2– Kristin Goertz
3– Megan Whittaker
Girls 18 –Hole, 16+
1– Haley Thiele
2– Hannah Thiele
3– Samantha Knight
NJGT Event at Elmwood Golf Course, June 9th Age Division
Top 3 Finishers
Boys 9 –Hole, 7-8
1– Jett Smeal
2– Cannon Smeal
T3– Trevor Gutschewski T3– Tommy Kelley
Boys 9 –Hole, 9-11
1– Aidan Nelson
2– Jackson Benge
3– Will Mullin
Boys 18 –Hole, 12-13
1– Luke Gutschewski
2– Jason Cruise Jr.
3– Jake Boor
Boys 18 –Hole, 14-15
1– Tyler Jacobsen
T2– Nick Opsahl
T2– Chris Rasmussen
Boys 18 –Hole, 16+
1– Ben Broderick
2– Luke Krajewski
3– Rhyan Klabunde
Girls 9 –Hole, 9-11
1– Julia Karmazin
2– Emily Karmazin
3– June Mullen
Girls 9 –Hole, 12-13
1– Taylor Jazmine
Girls 18 –Hole, 14-15
1– Nia Station
2– Kristen Ann Nelson
3– Anna Boor
Girls 18 –Hole, 16+
1– Elia Healy
2– Rachel Peabody
3– Claire Nelson
NJGT Event at Awarii Dunes Golf Club, June 10th Age Division
Top 3 Finishers
Boys 9 –Hole, 7-8
1– Riley Holling
2– Brayden Melchert
Boys 9 –Hole, 9-11
1– Marcus Holling
2– JC Kehr
Boys 18 –Hole, 12-13
1– Jake Ellis
2– Blake Thiele
3– Jayden Jones
Boys 18 –Hole, 14-15
1– Cade McCallum
2– Steven Strasheim
3– Jacob Maaske
Boys 18 –Hole, 16+
1– Ryan Clark
2– Cody Troudt
3– Skyler Good
Girls 9 –Hole, 9-11
1– Karsen Morrison
Girls 9 –Hole, 12-13
1– Addison Marie Mitchell
2– Lucille Dietz
Girls 18 –Hole, 14-15
1– Brooke Speer
2– Izzi Puk
Girls 18 –Hole, 16+
1– Morgan Thiele
2– Kaylei Becker
3– Madeline Murray 5
Race to Omaha Country Club This year’s 18-hole division NJGT Championship presented by Stonehouse Golf Collections will be hosted at Omaha Country Club, site of the 2013 US Senior Open. The course, redesigned by Perry Maxwell, sits among the nation’s finest private clubs including Augusta National, Prairie Dunes, Southern Hills and Colonial – all of which are Maxwell designs. The top point winners in each division as of July 23rd 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. To keep up to date on the current points race and learn more about the NJGT Points System visit http://www.njgt.org/ background/.
Boys 12-13
Points
Gutschewski, Luke Truscott, Jack Boor, Jake Sander, Kody Kluver, Jake Sander, Geran Savington Jr., Dale Orth III, Richard Kolbas, Jason
230 200 165 159 150 146 113 110 100
Carroll, EV
94
Boys 14-15
Points
Jacobsen, Tyler Peters, Joshua Opsahl, Nick Strasheim, Steven Kluver, Luke Zillig, Alex Vuncannon, Bryce Malleck, Reed Case, Grant
190 170 159 146 145 142 135 125 120
Rogers, Ryan
103
Boys 16+
Points
Krajewski, Luke Hayes, Jackson Hale, Mason Klabunde, Rhyan Clare, Patrick Sood, Eshan Hock, Miles Wittler, Ryan Earnest, Blake Nolin, Aj Kuhlman, Mitchell
169 141 117 103 100 96 91 90 82 80 80
Girls 14-15 Boor, Anna Savington, Peyton Station, Nia Goertz, Kristin Whittaker, Megan Luebbe, Aspen Rose, Alexis Krebs, Brianne Thiele, Lindsey
Points 190 169 150 140 130 107 90 82 70
Speer, Brooke
62
Girls 16+
Points
Wineman, Haley Harris, Faith Thiele, Haley Corrigan, Grace Peabody, Rachel Thiele, Hannah Fay, Amanda Smith, Erika Knight, Samantha
130 109 100 95 95 90 89 87 80
Nelson, Claire R
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Race to The Field Club of Omaha The 9-hole division championship presented by Stonehouse Golf Collections will be hosted at The Field Club of Omaha for 2015. 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 23rd 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/. Boys 7-8
Points
Boys 9-11
Points
Girls 7-8
Points
Girls 9-11
Points
Sarangdevot, Udyat Kelley, Tommy Smeal, Jett Smeal, Cannon
135 125 100 95
100 50
85
Rogers, Brody Proctor, Braxton Christensen, Nathan
77 72 70
235 130 105 101 100 80 80 62 56
Schademann, Angelina Mullen, Martha
Gutschewski, Trevor
Jones, Parker Mullin, Will LaRoda, Zachariah Marvel, Cooper Smith, Ethan Benge, Jackson Kuhlman, Brock Nissen, Thomas Gonka, Mason
Bryson, Thomas
50
Nelson, Aidan
50
Holling, Riley
50
Rogers, Brock Charles
50
Sarangdevot, Pari Kolbas, Nicole Karmazin, Emily Karmazin, Julia Mullen, June Maiyo, Adalia Van Ostrand, Sarah Dumler, Kaitlyn Gutschewski, Isabelle Kenkel, Hailey McCallum, Sage Strickland, Kate
130 100 95 85 85 80 80 67 65 50 50 50
Girls 12-13
Points
Adler, Neely 135 Taylor, Jazmine 135 Van Ostrand, Taylor 127 Swan, Kate 90 Badura, Danica 50 Hanna, Kaitlyn 50 Sundquist, Brynn
50
Bosh, Lauren
45
Zoellner, Lilly Dietz, Lucille Witte, Georgia
45 40 40
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Presented by: Date June 17 June 19 June 23 June 26 June 30 July 8 July 13 July 14 July 15 July 17 July 20 July 21 July 23 July 27 July 28 August 5
Site Crooked Creek Riverside GC Knolls GC Sioux City CC Hidden Valley GC Miracle Hill Golf & Tennis Hillcrest Golf & CC Wilderness Ridge GC - Executive Dodge Riverside GC Floyd Park GC Mahoney GC Pacific Springs GC Two Rivers GC Tara Hills GC Kearney CC Championship - Fremont GC
City Lincoln Grand Island Omaha Sioux City, IA Lincoln Omaha Yankton, SD Lincoln Council Bluffs, IA Sioux City, IA Lincoln Omaha North Sioux City, SD Papillion Kearney Fremont
Deadline June 9 June 11 June 15 June 18 June 22 June 30 July 5 July 6 July 7 July 15 July 12 July 13 July 15 July 19 July 20 Invitation
TEAM GOLF Leaderboard Often called Nebraska’s Home for Junior Golf, Fremont Golf Club is the host of the 2015 NJGT TEAM GOLF Championship. A 16-team field of our top TEAM GOLF teams will compete in a pooled competition ending in a round robin championship for the coveted NJGT TEAM GOLF Championship Belt. Click HERE to view the TEAM GOLF schedule.
CLICK HERE To View the Current Leaderboard Click HERE to register for TEAM Golf
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EVENT REGISTRATION
CLICK HERE
DATE
SITE
CITY
DEADLINE
June 3
Council Bluffs CC *Rescheduled to July 15
Council Bluffs, IA
May 26
June 15
Meadowlark Hills GC
Kearney
June 7
June 15
Tara Hills GC
Papillion
June 7
June 16
GolfTEC Premier @ Kearney CC
Kearney
June 8
June 16
River Wilds GC
Blair
June 8
June 18
Eagle Run GC
Omaha
June 10
June 18
Centura Hills
Cairo
June 10
June 22
Mahoney GC
Lincoln
June 14
June 22
Sunset Valley CC
Omaha
June 14
June 23
Green Valley GC
Sioux City, IA
June 15
June 23
York CC
York
June 15
June 24
Old Dane GC
Dakota City
June 16
June 25
Holmes GC
Lincoln
June 17
June 29
GolfTEC Premier @ Ashland CC
Ashland
June 21
June 30
Wildwood GC
Nebraska City
June 22
June 30
Wayne CC
Wayne
June 22
July 1
Tregaron GC
Omaha
June 23
July 2
Two Rivers GC
North Sioux, SD
June 24
July 2
Warren Swigart GC
Omaha
June 24
July 6
GolfTEC Premier @ Pines CC
Valley
June 28
July 7
Tiburon GC
Omaha
June 29
July 7
Woodland Hills GC
Eagle
June 29
July 8
Knolls CC
Lincoln
June 30
July 8
North Bend GC
North Bend
June 30
July 9-10
Central Nebraska Junior AmateurJackrabbit Run & Riverside
Grand Island
July 1
July 13
Beatrice CC
Beatrice
July 5
July 14
Eagle Hills GC
Papillion
July 6
July 15
Council Bluffs CC *Rescheduled event from June 3
Council Bluffs, IA
July 7
July 15
Crooked Creek GC
Lincoln
July 7
July 16
Willow Lakes GC
Bellevue
July 8
July 20
Hidden Valley GC
Lincoln
July 12
July 21
Pioneers GC
Lincoln
July 13
July 22
Stone Creek GC
Omaha
July 14
July 22
Wild Horse GC
Gothenburg
July 14
July 23
College Heights CC
Crete
July 15
July 23
Indian Trails GC
Beemer
July 15
July 30 August 3 August 1
NJGT Championship presented by Omaha Stonehouse Golf—Omaha Country Club NJGT Championship presented by Omaha Stonehouse Golf- Field Club of Omaha NJGT Championship - Wilderness Ridge Lincoln
Invitation Invitation Invitation
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Other Local Junior Golf Championships Boy's 2015 Championships
Girl's 2015 Championships
NEBRASKA SECTION JUNIOR PGA CHAMPIONSHIP (13-18)
NEBRASKA SECTION JUNIOR PGA CHAMPIONSHIP (13-18)
conducted by the Nebraska PGA
conducted by the Nebraska PGA
July 1-2, 2015 Wilderness Ridge Golf Club, Lincoln Registration on NebraskaPGA.com
July 1-2, 2015 Wilderness Ridge Golf Club, Lincoln Registration on NebraskaPGA.com
NEBRASKA SECTION JUNIOR PGA CHAMPIONSHIP (12 and Under)
NEBRASKA SECTION JUNIOR PGA CHAMPIONSHIP (12 and Under)
conducted by the Nebraska PGA
conducted by the Nebraska PGA
July 3, 2015 Jim Ager Golf Course, Lincoln Registration on NebraskaPGA.com
July 3, 2015 Jim Ager Golf Course, Lincoln Registration on NebraskaPGA.com
NEBRASKA JUNIOR AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP
NEBRASKA GIRLS' AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP
conducted by the Nebraska Golf Association
conducted by the Nebraska Golf Association
July 14-16, 2015 Four Winds Golf Course, Kimball Registration on NebGolf.org
July 14-15, 2015 Four Winds Golf Course, Kimball Registration on NebGolf.org
LITTLE JUNIOR AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP (6-11)
LITTLE JUNIOR AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP (6-11)
June 28-29, 2015 Site: Sunset Valley Country Club, Omaha Age Divisions 6-7, 8-9, 10-11 Registration on NebGolf.org
June 28-29, 2015 Site: Sunset Valley Country Club, Omaha Age Divisions 6-7, 8-9, 10-11 Registration on NebGolf.org
conducted by the Nebraska Golf Association
conducted by the Nebraska Golf Association
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Date May 23-25 May 29-31 Jun 5-7 Jun 12-14 Jun 19-21 Jun 25-27 Jul 7-9 Jul 13-15 Jul 20-22
Aug 3-6
Tournament PGA Golf Club PGA GC - Ryder - Port Saint Lucie, FL Kearney Hill Golf Links Kearney Hill Golf Links - Lexington, KY Tierra Verde Golf Club Tierra Verde GC - Arlington, TX Columbia Country Club Columbia CC - Ridge/Tall - Blythewood, SC Carlton Oaks Golf Club Carlton Oaks CC - Santee, CA Bayonet & Black Horse B & BH - Bayonet - Seaside, CA Taconic Golf Club Taconic - Williamstown, MA Westbrook Country Club Westbrook CC - Mansfield, OH ArborLinks ArborLinks - Nebraska City, NE 40th Junior PGA Championship Miramont CC - Bryan, TX
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The 20th annual PGA Junior Series continues to provide global and national exposure for each of the 156+ player fields. Each event is Nationally Ranked in the GOLFWEEK/Sagarin Performance Index, Junior Golf Scoreboard and the World Golf Amateur Rankings. Approximately one-half of the participants in each field are from the host-state and one-half are from outside the host-state. The boy's 15-18 winner and overall girl's champion will earn exemptions into the Junior PGA Championship at Miramont Country Club in Bryan/College Station, Texas on August 3-6, 2015. Since its establishment in 1996, the PGA Junior Series has been a stepping stone for PGA and LPGA stars such as Hunter Mahan, Sean O'Hair, Jason Day, Amelia Lewis, Luke Guthrie, Jennifer Johnson and Justin Thomas. The Series has conducted 198 events in 41 states. Boys and girls ages 12-18 have participated from six continents, 30 countries and all 50 states with an average participation rate of 20 states per event. The Series is conducted from coast to coast across the U.S. from May to August. The mission of the PGA Junior Series and Junior PGA Championship is to promote the enjoyment of golf by junior golfers through affordable and competitive playing opportunities in professionally supervised events organized by The PGA of America and supported by PGA Professionals. With no membership fee and professionally run national junior events the PGA Junior Series is the cost effective road to college golf. 10
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Now that our NJGT Tournament Season is underway and many of you will be competing it is a good time to say thank you to all we have worked with this season. We are looking forward to seeing how you play in the regular season tournaments and especially at the GolfTEC Premier Series. To help you all on your journey throughout the season here are a few reminders to help you along the way:
‘s Tour Tips
Play to Your Strengths When you are playing in tournaments it is important for you to hit shots that you are comfortable with as opposed to hitting a shot that you rarely practice or do not have a good chance of executing. Although it’s not always the exciting strategy playing it safe will save you strokes and keep you from the high numbers on your scorecard. Use Your Practice Time Wisely The quickest way to shave strokes off of your round is to eliminate extra putts, chips and pitches. Use most of your practice time on the short game area or putting green. The more fun route is to pull the driver out on the range for a half hour and see how far you hit it but your score will come down by spending more time on the short game area and a shorter amount of time on the range tee. Keep a Pre-Shot Routine It is always important to have a pre-shot routine when playing golf but in tournaments it can be the hardest thing to keep steady. When you play golf with people you don’t know or just being in tournament atmosphere sometimes nerves can be a factor. Staying true to a pre-shot routine can help calm your nerves and keep you focused on the shot at hand. If you need assistance with your game make sure to stop by and visit our PGA Professionals and GolfTEC Certified instructors. To Learn more about GolfTEC of Omaha, Click HERE
Site Director Spotlight: Derrick Thompson, PGA NJGT Market: Omaha Years with NJGT: First Hometown: Ferndale, IA Home Course: Shoreline Golf Club Occupation: Golf Coach – Iowa Western Community College Hobbies: Spending time with family, camping and fishing Favorite Team: Seattle Seahawks Favorite Golf Moment: 2013 Champion of Labor Day Open @ Avondale Golf Club in Hayden Lake, ID Favorite Professional Golfer: Fred Couples 13
New for 2015 on the NJGT Schedule is Beatrice Country Club. This championship layout features tree lined fairways, undulating greens and pristine course conditions. Beatrice Country Club has played host to many championships for the Beatrice, Nebraska Nebraska Golf Association and Nebraska PGA and we are very fortunate to feature it as one of our host facilities for 2015. Beatrice Country Club offers so many great golf holes; it’s even difficult to select a signature one. Regardless of which nine you start on you will be faced with starting holes that feature tight landing areas requiring accurate drives. As you work through each nine you will encounter natural terrain, beautiful lakes and elevation changes that make the round as challenging as it is enjoyable. Beatrice Country Club will host the NJGT on July 13th and we look forward to seeing you there!
Site Director Spotlight: Terry Hexum NJGT Market: Omaha Years with NJGT: 4th Hometown: Omaha Home Course: Sunset Valley Country Club Occupation: Retired Hobbies: Lots of golf, travel and fishing Favorite Sports Teams: Green Bay Packers, Wisconsin Badgers and Kansas Jayhawks Favorite Golf Moment: Lipping out a double eagle Favorite Pro Golfer: Arnold Palmer
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Send Us Your “Swoosh” Moments! In each of the NJGT Junior Newsletters, we will be featuring NJGT members wearing and using gear from NIKE GOLF, presenting sponsor of the Nebraska Junior Golf Tour. Show off your swoosh videos and pictures by posting them to the NJGT Facebook Page or on Twitter by using #theNJGT.
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2015 Season in Full-Swing!
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Fitness Facts PGA Sports Academy Fitness Tips We are entering the heat of the season and now is a great time to remind all participants and parents about the importance of staying hydrated. Walking on a golf course for 4 ½ hours while carrying a 25 pound bag can lead to dehydration which will affect your golf game and potentially much worse. Even minor dehydration leads to loss off distance, accuracy and hand-eye coordination. Here are a few tips to keep you hydrated on the course:
3 ounces of non-caffeinated liquid every hole More on an extremely hot and humid day Once you have become thirsty you are likely already dehydrated. Stay ahead of the game to avoid being thirsty! Water and Gatorade are great choices for hydration. If water is your choice be sure to also include some salty snacks like pretzels or nuts Sweat contains high concentrations of sodium and needs replenished Hydration starts long before your round. Drink plenty of fluids the day before and morning of your event
Hopefully these easy to follow tips can keep you playing sharp and walking upright this NJGT Season!
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Non-caffeinated liquids
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Proper Sleep
Pretzels & Nuts
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Potassium
To find a PGA Sports Academy program near you, visit PlayGolfAmerica.com.
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