In This Issue… Letter from NJGT Director … 2 Tournament Results … 3 Tournament Photos ,,, 6-7 Featured Facility … 8 GolfTEC Tour Tips … 8 Site Director Spotlight … 8 Fitness Facts … 10 USGA Handicap Index … 11
Welcome
Letter from NGJT Director Joe Canny, PGA We are only a week into the season and we already have five events under our belts. From Lincoln to Council Bluff and Beemer to Columbus, the NJGT has toured the Eastern half of our territory this May. NJGT Membership Packets have been flying out the door and the majority of you should have received the shipment by now. For those who have not received their NJGT Membership Packet…it is on its way! I wanted to use this issues letter to congratulate our High School State Golf Qualifiers and Champions. I have had the opportunity to be at a number of the District and State Championships and it has really been a pleasure to finally meet many of you in person. I was not only impressed by the great golf I saw, but also by the professionalism and maturity of the junior golfers that make up the state of Nebraska. Congratulations to the following teams on your Nebraska State Titles:
Creighton Preparatory School – Class A
Runner-up - Lincoln Pius X Scottsbluff – Class B
Runner-up - Blair
Gibbon – Class C
Runner-up – Hastings St. Cecilia Thayer Central – Class D
Runner-up – Bancroft-Rosalie Thank you all for your participation in the 2013 Nebraska Junior Golf Tour. We have a great season ahead of us and look forward to meeting each of you at our events. Joe Canny, PGA Junior Golf Director – NJGT jcanny@njgt.org (402) 730-8364
Race for the Sandhills The first point standings will be published in the June 15th NJGT Newsletter. To get daily updates and point breakdowns for Farmers Mutual Regular Events and GolfTEC Premier Events, visit NJGT.org. Sand Hills Golf Club has consistently ranked as one of the United States’ best courses since opening in 1995 and will serve as our host for the Tour Championship for all 18-hole divisions. Qualification for this event will be based on each player’s best eight finishes through the Kearney Country Club Premier Event on July 15th. Cover Photo: NGJT Event at Holmes Park GC on May 28th Follow all of the latest Nebraska Junior Golf action on Facebook!
Visit www.NJGT.org to check out the 2013 schedule and more!
Questions? Contact NJGT: Ph: (402) 730-8364 E: jcanny@njgt.org
NJGT Event Results
May 28th - May 30th
Click HERE to view scores from each event.
NJGT Event at Holmes Park GC, May 28th Age Division
Top 3 Finishers
Boys 9 –Hole, 7-8
1-Bowdie Fox , Grand Island
Boys 9 –Hole, 9-11
1-Luke Gutschewski, Elkhorn
2-Richard Orth III, Omaha
3-Jason Kolbas, Lincoln
Boys 18 –Hole, 12-13
T1-Alex Zillig, Lavista
T1-Grant Johnson, Lincoln
3-Steven Strasheim, Lincoln
Boys 18 –Hole, 14-15
1-Dana Van Ostrand, Lincoln
2-Patrick Clare, Lincoln
T3-Jackson Hayes, Omaha
Boys 18 –Hole, 16+
1-Chase Keitges, Lincoln
2-Josh Nunnally, Lincoln
3-Chandler Duncan, Lincoln
Girls 9 –Hole, 9-11
1-Brynn Sundquist, Lincoln
2-Allyson Keitges, Lincoln
3-Neely Adler, Lincoln
Girls 9 –Hole, 12-13
1-Gillian Dean, Lincoln
Girls 18 –Hole, 14-15
T1-Murphy Sears, Crete
T1-Makenzie Fuss, Omaha
3-Lidia Jons, Lincoln
Girls 18 –Hole, 16+
1-Megan Vetrovsky, McCook
2-Madison Romjue, Lincoln
3-Emma Jacoby, Lincoln
3-John Canham, Norfolk
NJGT Event at Indian Trails CC, May 29th Age Division
Top 3 Finishers
Boys 9 –Hole, 9-11
1-Rockney Peck, Stanton
2-Dillon Barnes, Norfolk
Boys 18 –Hole, 12-13
1-Trent Wingate, Norfolk
2-Riley Huettner, Humphrey
Boys 18 –Hole, 14-15
1-Trevor Kosch, Humphrey
2-Brook Klinetobe, Stanton
Boys 18 –Hole, 16+
1-Preston Peters, Bancroft
2-Tucker Flodman, Eagle
3-Cole Meister, Omaha
Girls 18 –Hole, 14-15
1-Lacie Fox, Beemer
NJGT Event at Quail Run GC, May 30th Age Division
Top 3 Finishers
Boys 9 –Hole, 9-11
1-Rex Soulliere, Omaha
2-Dillon Barnes, Norfolk
3-Rockney Peck, Stanton
Boys 18 –Hole, 12-13
1-Caleb Badura, Aurora
2-Cade McCallum, Grand Island
3-Trent Wingate, Norfolk
Boys 18 –Hole, 14-15
1-Trevor Kosch, Humphrey
T2-Brook Klinetobe, Stanton
T2-Cabe DeBower, Columbus
Boys 18 –Hole, 16+
1-Blake Schroeder, Columbus
2-Lucas Leinen, Omaha
3-Marshall Dreifurst, Columbus
Girls 9 –Hole, 9-11
1-Danica Badura, Aurora
Girls 9 –Hole, 12-13
1-Aspen Luebbe
Girls 18 –Hole, 14-15
1-Paige Kristensen, Minden
2-Emerson Belitz, Columbus
T3-Allison Temple, Norfolk
Girls 18 –Hole, 16+
1-Samantha Beal, Columbus
2-Lauren Licking, Hastings
3-Sabrina Hernandez, Omaha
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NJGT Endorsed Golf Tournaments Check out these other great and prestigious events taking place in Nebraska in 2013: Nebraska Girls’ Match Play Championship The Country Club, Lincoln June 3-5 Click Here to Register! Nebraska Junior Match Play Championship The Country Club, Lincoln June 3-6 Click Here to Register! Nebraska Junior Golf Tour membership is open to boys and girls beginning at age 7 and extends through the summer following a golfer's graduation from high school, regardless of age.
2013 Season Membership Dues:
$60 annually for boys ages 12 & up and girls ages 14 & up $50 annually for boys ages 7-11 and girls ages 7-13 All dues are non-refundable. A golfer's age on July 1, 2013 determines their age group of competition for the entire summer and their applicable membership dues.
Eligibility: Boys ages 12 and older and girls ages 14 and old-
er receive eligibility to participate in all NJGT events. Boys ages 7 -11 and girls 7-13 receive eligibility to participate in regular NJGT events only.
Benefits: NJGT members receive the following benefits: 2013
PGA Junior Series
ArborLinks, Nebraska City June 10-12, 2013 Click Here to Register!
Junior PGA Championship
Wilderness Ridge Golf Club (13-18 yr division) June 18-19, 2013 Click Here to Register! Jim Ager Memorial Golf Club (7-12 yr division) June 27, 2014 Click Here to Register! Nebraska Girls’ Amateur Championship Stroke Play Oakland Country Club July 16-17 Click Here to Register!
Membership Gift from Nike Golf, Subsciption to the NJGT Electronic Newsletter, Membership Bag Tag, Membership Sticker, 2012-2015 USGA Rules of Golf Booklet, Consideration for the NJGT Tour Championship and Player of the Year Awards, Nebraska Golf Association Membership which includes a USGA Handicap Index, complimentary Cox Classic tickets, subscriptions to both Nebraska Golfer magazine and the NGA E-newsletter (24 editions) and eligibility to compete in NGA competitions.
Nebraska Junior Amateur Championship Stroke Play Oakland Country Club July 16-17 Click Here to Register!
To become a member & register for events, visit…
US Girls' Junior Amateur Championship Sycamore Hills Golf Club, Ind.
www.NJGT.org
USGA Championship Qualifiers Local Qualifier:
Elks Country Club, Columbus – July 1 Click Here to Register! US Junior Amateur Championship Martis Camp, Calif.
Local Qualifier:
Yankee Hill Country Club – July 1 Click Here to Register! 4
n listed i Events are d font bold, re ts. R even PREMIE
DATE
EVENT
CITY
DEADLINE
June 5
Tregaron GC
Bellevue
May 28
June 6
Eagle Run GC
Omaha
May 29
June 7
GC at Table Creek
Nebraska City
May 31
June 10
Crooked Creek GC
Lincoln
June 2
June 11
Eagle Hills GC
Papillion
June 3
June 11
Indianhead GC
Grand Island
June 3
June 12
College Heights CC
Crete
June 4
June 12
Whispering Creek GC
Sioux City, IA
June 4
June 13
Centura Hills GC
Cairo
June 5
June 13
Warren Swigart GC
Omaha
June 5
June 17
Yankee Hill CC
Lincoln
June 9
June 20
Benson Park GC
Omaha
June 12
June 20
Wayne CC
Wayne
June 12
June 21
Lake Maloney GC
North Platte
June 13
June 24
The Pines CC
Valley
June 16
June 25
Elmwood Park GC
Omaha
June 17
June 25
Heritage Hills GC
McCook
June 17
June 26
North Bend GC
North Bend
June 18
June 26
Westwood Heights GC
Omaha
June 18
June 27
Willow Lakes GC
Bellevue
June 19
July 2
York CC
York
June 24
July 3
Tiburon GC
Omaha
June 25
July 8
Woodland Hills GC
Eagle
June 30
July 9
Cross Creek GL
Cambridge
July 1
July 9
Pioneers GC
Lincoln
July 1
July 10
Meadowlark Hills GC
Kearney
July 2
July 11
Old Dane GC
Dakota City
July 3
July 11-12
NJGT Central Nebraska Junior (36 holes) Grand Island Jackrabbit Run GC & Riverside GC
July 3
July 12
The Knolls CC
Lincoln
July 4
July 15
Kearney CC
Kearney
July 7
July 15
Tara Hills GC
Papillion
July 7
July 17
Eldorado Hills GC
Norfolk
July 9
July 18
Highlands GC
Lincoln
July 10
July 22
River Wilds GC
Blair
July 14
July 23
River's Edge GC (Parent/Child)
North Plattte
TBD
July 24
NJGT Tour Championship Sand Hills GC
Mullen
Invitation
July 29
Mahoney GC
Lincoln
July 21
July 29
Sunset Valley CC
Omaha
July 21
July 30
Stone Creek GC
Omaha
Jul 22
July 31
Hidden Valley GC
Lincoln
July 23
July 31
Wild Horse GC
Gothenburg
July 23
August 1
Beatrice CC (Four-Ball)
Beatrice
July 24
August 1
NJGT Tour Championship Wilderness Ridge GC
Lincoln
Invitation
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NJGT Event at Holmes Park GC, May 28th
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NJGT Event at Indian Trails CC, May 29th
Winners of the boys 9-11 age group at Indian Trails Golf Course on Wednesday, May 29th were Rockney Peck, first; Dillon Barnes, second and John Canham, third.
Winners of the girls 14-15 age group as well as the boys 14-15 age group at Indian Trails Golf Course on May 29th. Lacie Fox, first; Trevor Kosch, first and Brook Klinetobe, second.
Winners of the boys 12-13 age group at Indian Trails Golf Course on May 29th. Trent Wingate, first and Riley Huettner, second.
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Featured Facility Wayne Country Club
Wayne Country Club is one of Nebraska’s finest golf courses and will once again be hosting a NJGT Event on June 20th. About two hours north of Omaha and Lincoln, Wayne is a great town for the whole family to visit and the golf course will not disappoint. The Par 72, 18-hole layout features immaculate conditions and a unique layout in the hills of Northeast Nebraska. The signature hole is #11, a Par-4 chosen by the Nebraska Golf Association as one of the hardest holes in the state. I encourage all NJGT Members to make the trip to Wayne this June for a wonderful event. For more information on Wayne Country Club, visit WayneCountryClub.org.
‘s Tour Tips This weeks GolfTEC Tour Tip comes from GolfTEC Instructor Mark Stava, PGA. Mark is a PGA member of the Nebraska Section and have been working in the golf business and playing competitive for over 12 years. Currently Mark has taught over 1,400 lessons throughout internships and while working at GolfTEC. The most valuable break through that I learned which launched my ability to perform on the course is to try to mow the grass with your club. Trust that the loft of the club will hit the ball in the air. Make sure to take practice swings to feel this mowing of the grass where the ball is sitting and then take that swing into your shot. This will help you hit solid shots that get in the air and will also make golf more fun! All Nebraska Junior Golf Tour Members receive a 60Minute Performance Evaluation for $69 and 20% off all lesson plans and programs. Mention you are a NJGT Member when scheduling your first 60-minute evaluation. Offer good until August 31, 2013. Book a lesson with Mark Stava or any of the experienced instructors at GolfTEC Omaha today! GolfTEC’s Tour Tips are provided by GolfTEC Omaha on North 114th St off West Dodge Road. GolfTEC Omaha has five accomplished instructors on staff who have the ability to help your golf game year round. To learn more about GolfTEC Omaha, meet the instructors and book a lesson; CLICK HERE.
Site Director Spotlight ~ Pam Gallagher My name is Pam Gallagher; I will be one of this year's Site Directors for Western & Central Nebraska. I am a retired school teacher who loves to golf and read books in just about equal portions. Last year I read 99 books and posted 96 rounds of golf. I was introduced to the game of golf when I was a teenager but didn't really have an opportunity to play much until I was 35. I quickly discovered that if one wanted to be good, it was going to take tons of practice and a good mental outlook. Consequently I spent lots of time at the driving range and on the practice putting green, besides playing just about every day in the summer. Many of my most memorable experiences related to golf were during the eight years I was the girls' golf coach at Kearney Senior High. Every year I was privileged to be around dedicated and talented golfers who were quite successful as individuals and as teams. Just as important, they were equally as talented and dedicated as students. Since retiring, I have been active in the Nebraska Women's Amateur Golf Association as a player, rules official, and as a member of the NWAGA Executive Board. I have also attended USGA and NGA rules sessions and for the last six years have volunteered as a rules official each spring and fall for the high school state golf tournaments. Every year I am impressed by the competitors at the state tournaments, not just because of how they play, but because of how they act on the golf course in conditions that are often not very nice. I am looking forward to my first experience as a Site Director and am anxious for the summer golf season to begin. 8
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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Fitness Facts Presented by The PGA Sports Academy powered by UnitedHealthcare The PGA Sports Academy is a youth golf program that will help you learn and develop golf skills using sports, games and other fun activities. Fitness and nutrition are very important in the PGA Sports Academy and this guide will provide you with exercises and information on how you can get more active. By making healthy food choices you will feel better and play better. So start making healthy choices today! Fitness is an important part of any sport. Golf is a sport, and golfers are athletes. A good fitness program starts with a good nutritional plan. Water is the most important part of a diet. Water helps the body and mind maintain energy and focus both on and off the golf course. It is important to drink water before you become thirsty. If you are thirsty, then your body is telling you that it needs more water. A good rule of thumb is to drink half of your body weight in ounces of water each day. For example, if you weigh 48 pounds, then they should drink 24 ounces of water. You can quench your body’s thirst faster with water because it does not contain sugar – which is regularly found in most soda and energy drinks.
Before Golf
During Golf
After Golf
Start drinking water 60 minute prior to playing Healthy Carbohydrates Whole Wheat Bread Vegetables Brown Rice Lean Protein Turkey (no skin) Turkey Bacon Chicken (no skin) Eggs Lentils Black Beans
Drink 8-12 ounces of water every tee shot (or every 15 minutes) 2:1 carbohydrate to protein ratio Protein bars Peanut butter and jelly on whole wheat Trail mix Avoid food and drinks with high fructose corn syrup and partially hydrogenated oils
Eat within 30 minutes
2:1 or 3:1 Carbohydrate to protein ratio Sports drink with scoop of whey protein Chocolate milk Protein bar Peanut butter and jelly on whole wheat
To find a PGA Sports Academy program near you, visit PlayGolfAmerica.com. 10
Using Your USGA Handicap Index (GHIN) As an NJGT Member you receive a membership into the Nebraska Golf Association and a USGA Handicap. A Handicap Index is computed using your ten best scores of your most recent twenty scores and the appropriate USGA Course Rating and Slope Rating for each course played. This number indicates the potential ability of a player as compared to an expert player on a course of average difficulty. A minimum of five 18-hole attested scores are required to establish a Handicap Index. The more scores you post the more accurate your Handicap Index will become. You have the ability to post 9hole and 18-hole scores. All rounds played in NJGT Tournaments will be automatically posted to your Handicap Index. You can also post scores from your practice rounds, play with family/ friends and other events. To begin posting scores to your record visit NebGolf.org.
FORE! Application Available FORE! is a statewide initiative allowing deserving youth the opportunity to play some of the state's best courses for $4 putting to use the life skills and values training they learn prior to membership. FORE! began in 2012 as a pilot program in the Omaha Metropolitan area. This year all NJGT Members age 7-17 can participate in markets such as Lincoln, Kearney, Omaha, Grand Island and more from June through August. Golfers age 7-11 are classified as “Supervised Access” members and must be accompanied by an adult when they play at an 18-hole facility. They may play at 9-hole facilities without restriction. Golfers age 12-17 are either classified as “Supervised Access” or “Full Access” based on certified program director’s recommendation. “Full Access” members may play each participating facility without adult supervision. FORE! membership includes membership in the Nebraska Golf Association and the benefits that accompany it. For more information on FORE! and to complete an application, Visit NebGolf.org today!
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Nike Overnight Camp University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE July 22-26, Ages 12-18 This camp is open to any and all entrants (must meet the age requirements)
University of Nebraska is not a sponsor or co-sponsor of this event
Nike Day Camps Eagle Hills Golf Course, Omaha, NE June 24-28, July 15-19, August 5-9 Ages 7-17, All ability levels welcome
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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. The PGA Golf Management University Program is available at 20 universities across the country. A list of accredited universities can be found at PGALinks.com.
Find out more about the PGA Golf Management University Program, including contact information, at www.pgalinks.com. 13