Nebraska Section PGA June Newsletter

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2013

Corporate Sponsors

Scholarship Winners Nebraska PGA Professional Making an Impact

Marketing Strategies to Help Grow Your Business

June 2013 Nebraska Section PGA | 8700 Executive Woods Dr., Ste 100 | Lincoln, NE 68512 | Ph: (402) 489-7760 | Fx: (402) 489-1785 | www.nebraskapga.com

Newsletter Contents 2013

ON THE COVER 2013 PGA Scholarship Winners

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Marketing Strategies to Help Grow Your Business

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Patriot Golf Day—Participating Facilities

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NEW Corporate Sponsors

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PGA Professional Making an Impact...

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Tournament News

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INSIDE

In This Issue...

Have You Heard

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PGA Golf Management University Program Summer Experience

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Omaha Steaks Hole in One

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PGA Championship Deadlines

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Member Updates

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S TUDENTS N AMED R ECIPIENTS OF 2013 PGA F INANCIAL A SSISTANCE F UND S CHOLARSHIPS Since 1986, the PGA Financial Assistance Fund Scholarship Program has awarded more than $5.4 million to 2,666 students. The PGA of America's Financial Assistance Fund Scholarship Program, marking its 28th anniversary, received 592 applications this year, with scholarships awarded to 140 students totaling $325,000. Founded in 1986, the PGA Financial Assistance Fund Scholarship Program has awarded more than $5.4 million to 2,666 students. The program encourages and promotes the attainment of higher education goals for children and grandchildren of PGA members. Funding for these scholarships is made possible through voluntary contributions to the PGA Financial Assistance Fund (a tax deductible 501c3 fund) from PGA members and other donors. The 2013 scholarship recipients follow: Anna M. Antonio Omaha, NE daughter of Mike Antonio, PGA Savannah G. Dennis Wilson, WY daughter of H. Gregory Dennis, PGA Nicholas Knopik Lincoln, NE grandson of Dave Williams, PGA Nathan B. Kuta Omaha, NE son of Brian R. Kuta, PGA Tanner J. Lubach Lincoln, NE son of Bruce Lubach, PGA Kelsey F. Petersen Loveland, CO daughter of Jon D. Petersen, PGA

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Connecting with Her Marketing Strategies to Help Grow Your Business The world and the golf industry have continued to change with new technologies reshaping our economy. The cultural and social changes have made significant changes to every aspect of our lives. With these changes there has been a shift in priorities and a shift in the way people, particularly women, participate in this changing world order. Women now account for more than 52% of the population and 50 percent of the workforce. American women now represent $5 TRILLION of economic spending. This is bigger than many of the countries in the world.

Women account for 93% of grocery purchases, 66% of personal computer purchases, 80% of healthcare purchases and 65% of new car purchases. But when we look at the golf industry, women account for less than 20% of spending. This number is not due to lack of interest as 42% of the 90 million people who have expressed interest in golf are women according to the Boston Consulting Group’s Golf 2.0 Study.

Now you see the gap and the opportunity that it provides us to grow our business. It is because of this gap that The PGA of America and Nebraska PGA Section have been focusing so much this year on the Connecting with Her Strategic Initiative of the Golf 2.0 study. At the 2013 Nebraska Spring Meeting we were fortunate enough to have Sandy Cross, Director of Women’s & New Market Initiatives for The PGA of America visit and share her expertise. This article will focus on simple tactics to market to women and retain them as customers in your golf shop.

Marketing Materials When men walk into a place they have laser-like focus on the task at hand, women are the ones who are far more likely to shop and view the marketing materials you have around the shop. There are several materials in your golf shop used to market your products. You have standup signs highlighting the newest offering from Callaway, there is a sign on the wall providing information on your lesson rates, photos are hung, emails are flying out and inside the locker room you have paper on the bulletin board with registration information for an upcoming scramble or league event. Take the time to walk through your entire facility and audit all your communication to determine how it impacts women.

Here are some tactics when creating programs and materials targeted to women: 1. Women value experiences over product details. a. Lower COG on irons is less important than the fun she will have hitting the ball higher and keeping it on the green and putting for birdie.

2. Women will factor value through the eyes of those for whom she is responsible. a. Flyers from upcoming events should not only focus on her, but also include items those she associates with.

3. Women appreciate clear, clean and well-designed messages. a. Fewer images with short copy. Include a picture of what the experience is like and clear sentences including choice words like “We” or “Together”.

4. It’s all about people and story-telling. a. Make it about her and her family.

5. Emotions matter. a. Women look for context and the storyline that will create an emotional connection.

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Marketing Strategies to Help Grow Your Business continued Social Media Women are the social drivers of our world and in turn make up the majority of social media. Women make up 55% of Facebook profiles (Ogilvy) and spend approximately 2.2 hours per day online (Yahoo!).

Additionally BlogHer found that more than 80% of women trust the information they find on social media, and separately 92% of women pass along information on the best shopping deals to their friends (Ogilvy). Each woman represents a group of women or various groups of women. Use existing women customers to reach new groups. For these reason it is important to incorporate social media into your marketing strategies.

1. Twitter a. Twitter currently has over 500 million users and allows each to use 140-character messages called tweets to instantaneously update members of this social network. It represents not only a way to send messages to your customers, but also interact with them and respond to their concerns from anywhere. Examples of tweets include: i. New Ladies Get Golf Ready Classes starting July 1st. Grab some friends and learn together in a fun and social atmosphere. ii. Ladies League tonight at 5:00. Can’t wait for friends, family and fun! Still time to join the party. Contact the golf shop. iii. New Adidas Women’s Line in today. Check out these photos of their great new products available for purchase in our golf shop.

2. Facebook a. Facebook is the world’s largest social network with more than 1 billion active users.

People and organizations can connect and share photos, videos and text updates.

Keeping up-to-date in formation and photos is a great way to drive traffic to your page and the other messages you want them to read.

3. Pinterest a. Pinterest is a social photo-sharing website that allows users to create and manage theme based photo collections. It is the fastest site ever to gather 10 million unique visitors and is still growing. Demographics are heavily female and a great way for golf facilities to highlight merchandise, event photos and more. It is great at high lighting brands in a very visual manner!

Leveraging Existing Relationship Getting started is always the hardest point, but thanks to the nature of women, they are generally happy to help! Showing interest, a request and hospitality on your end will go a long way. Here are some suggestions provided by the Connecting with Her Playbook: 1. Ask a family friend, spouse or mother to put together a group. a. Remember: Each women potentially represents many groups 2. Utilize “Bring a Friend.”

3. Work with local businesses and groups.

4. Mother/Daughter or Father/Daughter outings.

5. Work with the great Women PGA Professionals we have right here in the Nebraska PGA Section!

Make the commitment today to make your golf facility more women-friendly and see all areas of your facility grow. To learn more about marketing to women and read the entire Connecting with Her Playbook, visit PGALinks.com.

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August 30 - September 2, 2013

The seventh annual Patriot Golf Day速 takes place August 30-September 2, 2013. Golfers nationwide are asked to donate a minimum of $1 to benefit the Folds of Honor Foundation速 to provide educational scholarships for children and spouses of military service men and women killed or disabled while serving our great nation. During the past six years, Patriot Golf Day has raised more than $17 million dollars and the Folds of Honor Foundation has awarded more than 3,500 scholarships.

PGA Professional Dan Rooney, a former F-16 fighter pilot in the Oklahoma Air National Guard, is the founder of the Folds of Honor Foundation. Major Rooney has served three tours in Iraq. 'We have lost so many soldiers who have given the ultimate sacrifice. America can come together in the spirit of golf and have a dramatic impact. We have an opportunity to make a difference for the families who have made the ultimate sacrifice.'

OFFICIAL PATRIOT GOLF DAY HOST FACILITIES! As of July 1, 2013

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Show Information 2013 Show Dates & Hours: PGA Expo Demo Night: Monday, August 19 PGA Expo Exhibits: Tuesday, August 20 PGA Expo Exhibits: Wednesday, August 21

6:00pm – 9:00pm 9:00am – 5:00pm 9:00am – 4:00pm

2013 Conference Dates & Hours: Monday, August 19 CPP 2.0 Player Development FlightScope Certification Session Instructional Workshop

9:00am – 2:30pm 9:00am - 2:30pm 4:00pm – 6:00pm

Tuesday, August 20 Fast Track to Leadership Development A Symposium on Technology

10:15am – 1:00pm 3:00pm – 5:00pm

Wednesday, August 21 Realigned Education Programming Peer to Peer Roundtables

8:30am – 11:30am 2:00pm – 3:00pm

WELCOME to The PGA! Jake Dylan Bevacqua Born Saturday, June 22, 2013 6:22 pm Proud parents Tiffany and Pete Bevacqua, PGA CEO

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University of Nebraska, Lincoln Lincoln, Nebraska July 14-17, 2013

FEE $500 (not including airfare)

July 14-17, 2013 SUMMER EXPERIENCE The Summer Experience is a 4-day program including the following:  Engagement in team building activities with other students with similar educational goals  Sample key courses required to obtain the PGA Golf Management designation  Receive enrollment information  Instruction from PGA of America and PGA Golf Management University Program staff, students and alumni  Participate in golf activities  Opportunity to live in a university residence hall  Preview of university life

ENROLLMENT To be considered for the Summer Experience, candidates must apply directly to the University hosting the session they wish to attend. A current USGA handicap of 18 or less is required.

Contact: Dr. Alan Baquet Director, PGA Golf Management Program University of Nebraska, Lincoln 402-472-7467 Abaquet1@unl.edu

Registration Deadline: July 1, 2013

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The Nebraska Section PGA Foundation would like to welcome our two new corporate partners, Five Points Bank and PM Financial. Check presentations were made from both companies to the foundation for the inaugural pro-am held at Happy Hollow Club.

Pictured: PM Financial - Val Madia, David Honnens, PGA & Kent Porter

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Nebraska PGA Professional Making an Impact in the Fight Against Childhood Cancer Every day 36 children are diagnosed with cancer and these young people are also at the greatest risk of losing their battle with cancer. For many families across the country this is a very real situation.

Nationally children’s cancer has drawn attention thanks to the University of Nebraska Football Team and Team Jack.

Jack Hoffman, a seven-year-old kid who is battling brain cancer took the field at the Nebraska Football team’s Spring Game wearing his favorite No. 22 jersey (Rex Burkhead) and ran for a 69-yard touchdown.

This was definitely a moment that left the crowd of 60,000 at Memorial Stadium misty -eyed.

Locally, CureSearch for Children’s Cancer, a national non-profit foundation is making a From left to right, Team G.I. Jake and Jake Beresh pictured in the touchdown of their own by leading the way grey sweatshirt and on far right end, Dawn Neujahr, PGA. to make treatment possible and a cure probable. Dawn Neujahr, PGA from Champions Run has helped champion this effort in Omaha, NE by helping raise over $1.1 million in eight years. “The annual CureSearch Walk at Village Point Mall the first weekend in June celebrates and honors children whose lives have been affected by childhood cancer, while raising funds for lifesaving research,” said Neujahr. Neujahr has been instrumental in helping many families but one in particular, Team G.I. Jake (Jake Beresh). Jake is a young man who was diagnosed at age 6 with Ewings Sarcoma of his skull. Jake has endured 14 rounds of harsh inpatient chemotherapy, 6 weeks of radiation (in which he suffered a 3rd degree burn) and multiple surgeries, including one in which he lost 8 units of blood. “The CureSearch walk in Omaha, NE allows us to raise money and honor kids like Jake and the thousands of other families who know the pain of having cancer,” said Neujahr. “Jake has taught me and the thousands of lives he has touched to never give up,” said Neujahr.

Neujahr also coordinates a FREE lesson experience during the CureSearch walk that has brought joy to many of these kids. “A majority of these kids never really have the chance to play sports due to their battle with cancer and for them to learn a game they can enjoy brings many smiles”, said Neujahr. “Dawn is a very special PGA Professional who has grasped the concept of ‘changing lives through golf.’ When you see the hundreds of smiles she brings each year through the free golf lesson experience its truly a sight to see,” said David Honnens, PGA, CEO of the Nebraska Section PGA.

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Zywiec Claims Five Points Bank Pro-Am Drew and Amateurs Win Team Division Omaha, NE- Nebraska PGA Professionals and their amateur teammates gathered at Happy Hollow Club for the Five Points Bank Pro-Am presented by PM Financial and E-Z-GO to benefit the newly formed Nebraska Section PGA Foundation. Shane Zywiec, PGA Teaching Professional at Highlands Golf Course, led the professional division after a two-underpar 69 and a two shot victory over Jim White, PGA MP, Tim Kruse, PGA, and Ryan Vermeer.

It was an extremely tight race in the team division but the team of Kevin Drew, PGA Head Golf Professional at The Fox Run Golf Course, Lowell Kennedy, Bill Roach and Russ Manners finished at 17-under-par in the two net of four format. They finished one shot ahead of Tim Kruse, PGA of Dick’s Sporting Goods, Don Kruse, Bill Cemer and Dan Meyer after finishing at 16-under-par.

Jim White, PGA MP of West Nine & Learning Center, captured the senior division after his even-par round of 71 to win by five shots over Mike Antonio, PGA Director of Golf at Happy Hollow Club.

The Five Points Bank Pro-Am presented by PM Financial and E-Z-GO benefited the Nebraska Section PGA Foundation. This newly formed foundation was created to aid programs that allow Nebraska Section PGA Professionals to share the game of golf to people of all ages living within the Nebraska Section PGA boundaries.

The Nebraska Section PGA Foundation would like to thank Tom Kelley and the staff at Five Points Bank, Kent Porter and Val Madia of PM Financial, Randy Prince of Miller and Sons Golf Cars and to all of this year’s supporting sponsors and competitors for their support of the Foundation.

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Vermeer and Team Wins Younes Hospitality 36-Hole Pro-Am Dunbar wins low senior professional Kearney, NE- Ryan Vermeer of Oak Hills Country Club stole the show at the Younes Hospitality 36hole Pro-Am that was held at Kearney Country Club and Awarii Dunes. Vermeer accumulated 87 points in the modified stableford format to win the professional division by seven points over Chad Lydiatt, PGA Head Professional at Awarii Dunes, after shooting a morning round of six under-par 65 at Kearney Country Club followed up by an afternoon round of nine under-par 63 at Awarii Dunes.

Vermeer’s performance also aided his team to a first place in the team division by six points after finishing with a 36-hole total of 181 points in the two net modified stableford format. Alongside Vermeer were Don Kavalec, Guy Ingels and Mike Vanier who put together an impressive second round score of 97 points to erase a six point deficit to the team of Kyle Schellpeper of Oak Hills Country Club, Jay Buckley, Mike Aikens and Bruce Henderson.

Doug Dunbar, PGA Head Professional at Quail Run, was low senior professional and tied for third place with Devon Kastler of Kearney Country Club and Chris Wiemers, PGA of Happy Hollow Club in the overall professional division.

The Nebraska Section PGA would like to give a special thank you to Younes Hospitality for their support of this tournament as well as The Kearney Visitors Bureau and Nebraskaland Distributors.

Diehm takes Low Professional Honors at All Star Pro Golf/ E-Z-GO Pro-3Am Bellevue, NE- Platteview Country Club showed its teeth for the All Star Pro Golf/E-Z-GO Pro-3Am as the greens were slick, the rough was thick and the winds were up. Steve Diehm, PGA head professional at Table Creek GC, faired the best out of all the professionals to claim the professional and senior divisions after finishing his round at one over-par which was good enough for a one shot victory over Scott Holly, PGA. Course knowledge paid off for the team of Nathan Munford, PGA head professional at Platteview CC, and his amateur teammates Adam Cordes, Kevin Bernth and Tom Vondorn who captured the team division after finishing at 15 under-par. Their score led them to a five shot victory over Scott Holly, PGA of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and his amateur teammates Jeff McPherson, Tony Caputo and Gene Chevalier. The team format for this event was one net on the first nine holes and two net on the final nine holes.

Ryan Vermeer, of Oak Hills Country Club, earned low assistant honors after finishing at three over-par which was two shots better than Brent McGrew, of Quail Run GC. The Nebraska Section PGA would like to extend a special thank you to All Star Pro Golf, Randy Prince of Miller and Sons Golf Cars, Vinnie Krikac State Farm Insurance Agency, Omaha Steaks and CIP for their support of this event.

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Zywiec Sets Course Record and Wins for Second Straight Week Columbus, NE- It was a one person show at the Jani-King Pro-3Am as Shane Zywiec, PGA Teaching Professional at Highlands Golf Course, set the course record as he posted an eight-under-par 64 to capture the professional division and help his team to win the team division as well at Quail Run Golf Course. Zywiec’s round was good enough for a six-shot victory over Ryan Vermeer of Oak Hills Country Club.

Craig Kubicek, Dennis Kubicek and Kirby Roth teamed up with Zywiec in the team division where their team total of eleven-under-par was good enough for a one shot victory over a two way tie at second place.

Zywiec grew up playing Quail Run Golf Course as a kid and the prior knowledge paid off as he made one eagle and seven birdies. His only blemish of the day came on the par four third hole.

Doug Dunbar, PGA Head Golf Professional at Quail Run Golf Course, captured the senior division after finishing at four-over-par which was good enough for a seven-shot victory over Denis Vontz, PGA Director of Golf at Highlands Golf Course and Mahoney Golf Course.

Ryan Vermeer of Oak Hills Club was the low assistant professional after shooting a two-under-par 70 and a two-shot margin of victory over Brent McGrew of Quail Run Golf Course.

The Nebraska Section PGA would like to thank Jani-King for their support of this tournament as well as the staff at Quail Run Golf Course for their hard work.

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PETITT, THIELE CAPTURE 2013 NEBRASKA JUNIOR PGA CHAMPIONSHIP

Trey Petitt of Lincoln, NE and Haley Thiele of Wahoo, NE won the 2013 Nebraska Junior PGA Trey Petitt & Halen Thiele Championship presented by Under Armour and Hotel Fitness Wednesday, June, 19 at Wilderness Ridge Golf Club in Lincoln, NE.

The Junior PGA Championship has traditionally been a stepping-stone for many of today’s PGA and LPGA Tour professionals as well as current collegiate stars. Past Junior PGA Championship competitors who have gone on to successful professional careers include: In-Bee Park, Jim Furyk, Luke Guthrie, Trevor Immelman, Cristie Kerr, Justin Leonard, Michelle McGann, Phil Mickelson, Grace Park, Dottie Pepper, Jordan Spieth, David Toms, Alexis Thompson. Michelle Wie and Tiger Woods.

RESULTS

By winning the 16-18 boys’ and 16-18 girls’ divisions respectively, Petitt and Thiele qualified for the 38th Junior PGA Championship presented by Under Armour and Hotel Fitness, July 30-Aug. 2, 2013, at Trump National Golf Club – Washington D.C. in Potomac Falls, Va. Petitt, 17, posted a final-round 74 for a two-day total of 143 and a four-stroke victory over Benjamin Maschka of Omaha, NE. Thiele, 16, had a final-round 73 for a two-day total of 150 and a four-stroke victory over Sarah Pravecek of Omaha, NE. Noah Hofman of McCook, NE and Hannah Thiele finished first in the 13-15 boys and 13-15 girls divisions respectively. Hofman, 15, posted a finalround 75 for a two-day total of 145 and a six-shot victory over Blake Tooley from Omaha, NE. Hannah Thiele, 15, had a final-round 81 for a two-day total of 168 and a 21-shot victory over Makenzie Fuss of Omaha, NE. The Junior PGA Championship, Presented by Under Armour and Hotel Fitness, is open to one boy and one girl champion from each of the 41 PGA Sections, winners of the nine PGA Junior Series events and a few other national junior tournaments conducted throughout the year and special invitees who have yet not reached their 19th birthdays as of the final round of the championship.

Results continued on next page

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Kolbas, Walling and Thiele sisters capture Nebraska Junior PGA Championship Lincoln, NE- Jim Ager Memorial Golf Course played host to the Nebraska Junior PGA Championship 7 -9 & 10-12 year old divisions. Jason Kolbas of Lincoln, NE won the boys 10-12 year old division after finishing at eight-over-par after eighteen holes and outlasting Luke Gutschewsk of Elkhorn, NE in a four hole playoff. Linsey Thiele of Wahoo, NE captured the girls 10-12 year old division after finishing at 11-over-par after eighteen holes which was good enough for a four shot victory over Megan Whittaker of Elkhorn, NE. In the boys 7-9 year old division Tanner Walling from Wayne, NE finished at six-over-par after nine holes which was good enough for a 12 shot victory over Trevor Gutschewski of Elkhorn, NE. The girls 7-9 year old division was another close contest but Lauren Thiele won after finishing at 18-over-par after nine holes and was able to beat Nicole Kolbas of Lincoln, NE on the first playoff hole.

This year’s championship was full of excitement and great golf. The Nebraska Section PGA would like to give a special thank you to Scott Weihe, PGA of Jim Ager Memorial Golf Course for hosting the championship and to this year’s sponsors, Under Armour and Hotel Fitness.

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16-18 Girls

16-18 Boys

13-15 Boys

13-15 Girls

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The Nebraska PGA tournaments below will feature 2 Omaha Steaks holes of the week. Players are automatically entered and must play 8 of the 16 Omaha Steaks holes of the week to be eligible to win. Players will post their lowest scores relative to par on 8 of the Omaha Steaks holes of the week to compete for the Omaha Steaks holes of the week title.

Each week amateurs will not be left out of the equation either! Amateurs will have a chance to win Omaha Steaks Gift Cards!!!

2013 Omaha Steaks Holes Of The Week Schedule Date

Event

Omaha Steaks Holes

Omaha Steaks Holes

July 1

Country Club of Lincoln Pro-3Am

#8 Par 5

#14 Par 3

July 22

Oak Hills Country Club Pro-3Am

#2 Par 3

#15 Par 3

September 9

Firethorn Golf Club Pro-3Am

#4 Par 3

#13 Par 3

**2 Holes Per Event Will Be Selected As The Omaha Steaks Holes Of The Week** *1st Place Tie Breaker1. Player who has played the greater amount of Omaha Steaks Holes of the Week 2. Player with the greater amount of Cup Series Points 3. Coin Flip

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Nebraska PGA Professional Championship Now OPEN for REGISTRATION Click here to register ArborLinks - Nebraska City, NE August 12-13, 2013 Entry deadline is 5:00 p.m., EDT, Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Nebraska Senior PGA Professional Championship Quarry Oaks - Ashland, NE August 5-6, 2013 Entry deadline is 5:00 p.m., EDT, Tuesday, July 16, 2013

National Car Rental Assistant Championship Iron Horse GC - Ashland, NE Quarry Oaks - Ashland, NE August 5, 2013 Entry deadline is 5:00 p.m., EDT, Tuesday, July 23, 2013

The Nebraska Section would like to congratulate our PGA scholarship winners!

Anna M. Antonio Savannah G. Dennis Nicholas Knopik Nathan B. Kuta Tanner J. Lubach Kelsey F. Petersen

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Updates between 6/1-6/30

NEWLY REGISTERED APPRENTICES Name

Class

Facility

Adam J Harter

B-8

Johnny Goodman Golf Course

Scott E. Martin

B-8

The Pines Country Club

CLASS CHANGES Name

Facility

NEW Class Former Class

Scott Harmelink, PGA

Green Valley Golf Course

A-4

A-1

Nick Wanderscheid, PGA

Green Valley Golf Course

A-1

A-8

STAFF David Honnens, PGA Executive Director dhonnens@pgahq.com

Thomas Harmon, PGA Tournament Director tharmon@pgahq.com

Joe Canny, PGA Junior Golf Director/ Player Development Coordinator jcanny@pgahq.com

Renee Tyson Administrative Assistant rtyson@pgahq.com

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