June 2012 Newsletter

JUNE 2012 N EWSLETTER

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

From the desk of the Executive Director Dear Members and Apprentices, Just seems like yesterday it was March and here we are days away from celebrating the 4th of July. If you can remember back to the Spring Meeting there was an emphasis placed on Golf 2.0 and showcasing various Player Development Programs at your facilities. Since this meeting, I have had the chance to talk with many of you regarding the exciting programs you have implemented thus far in 2012. I was reminded by a colleague of mine that Player Development is everyone and everything and it begins immediately as your members, customers and guests arrive at your facility. As PGA Professionals, we have enormous power to positively affect the lives of those who come and play our facilities. Whether it’s the member-guest day at the club or the junior golf program you are conducting at your facility, you and your staff ultimately set the tone for the success of these events.

Personally, I think that is a part of Player Development we could be overlooking. Developing and executing new programs is key to growing the game of golf and something we must do. Ultimately it starts when your member, customer or guest first comes in contact with a member of your professional staff and their experience at your facility.

Speaking of a wonderful golf experience the 2012 PGA Junior Series recently made a stop at ArborLinks in Nebraska City, Nebraska. Over 120 junior golfers from over 15 states were treated to perfect golfing conditions where the golf course provided a challenging test for some of the best junior golfers in the country. Jeff Porter, PGA, Gil Russell, PGA, Golf Course Superintendent, Curt Greiser and his staff worked side by side creating a first class golfing experience for those young people and their families. The professional staff at ArborLinks has solidified this event as being one of the premier junior tournaments in the country.

Lastly, the deadline for many of the various Section Championships are coming up soon and we have some spectacular facilities lined up for these Championships in August. In the days to come you will be receiving a call from a member of the Tournament Committee reminding you to register for one or more of these Championships. Lets continue the trend of increasing participation in these championships!

See you on the tee,

David Honnens, PGA Executive Director Nebraska Section PGA

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The Nebraska Section PGA took part in the 7th Annual CureSearch Walk at Village Point Mall on Saturday, June 2nd that celebrates and honors children whose lives have been affected by childhood cancer, while raising funds for lifesaving research. Local PGA Professionals were on hand giving FREE golf lessons all morning. Special thanks to Dawn Nejuahr, PGA from Champions Run who is very instrumental in this cause that raised over $122,000 for this walk and over $900,000 to date. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the over 3,000 children and families who were on hand for this very special day.

Visit the website to learn more about the mission to fund and support children’s cancer research. Click HERE to go there now.

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NEBRASKA SECTION PGA AWARDS OVER $10,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS The PGA of America’s Financial Assistance Fund Scholarship Program, marking its 27th anniversary, received more than 800 applications this year, with scholarships awarded to 134 students totaling $292,000.

Founded in 1986, the PGA Financial Assistance Fund Scholarship Program has awarded more than $4.8 million to 2,394 students. Since the inception of this program, $104,000 has been awarded to 54 Nebraska Section PGA 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 501(c)3 fund) from PGA members and other donors.

The PGA Financial Assistance Fund Scholarship Program announced the names of 134 students who will receive its scholarship assistance for the upcoming school year, and there are three Nebraska PGA youngsters among them. This year’s $2,000 recipients are: Matt Nielsen, grandson of Dave Williams, PGA, Ryan Sutter, son of Joe Sutter, PGA and Tanner Lubach, son of Bruce Lubach, PGA. Remaining applicants were eligible for scholarships from the Nebraska PGA. This year, the Nebraska PGA Scholarship Committee awarded a record amount of over $10,000 to the following students: Dylan Dravlan, son of Don Dravland, PGA; Alison Sutter, daughter of Joe Sutter, PGA; Nicholas Wiemers, son of Greg Wiemers; PGA, Nathan Kuta, son of Brian Kuta, PGA; Anna Antonio, daughter of Mike Antonio, PGA; Martha Nielsen, granddaughter of Dave Williams, PGA; Elizabeth Graham, daughter of Don Graham, PGA; Nicole Mooberry, daughter of Mark Mooberry, PGA; Hayden Thomson, son of Chris Thomson, PGA; Lauren Davies, daughter of Lawrence Davies, PGA; Austin Fruchtl, son of Dennis Fruchtl, PGA; Katharine Riley, daughter of Sean Riley, PGA; Oliva Ash, daughter of Tom Jeffers, PGA; Sierra Hogan, daughter of Steve Hogan, PGA; David Germer, son of Don Germer, PGA and Elizabeth Chilton, granddaughter of Tom Weeks, PGA. Since the inception of the Nebraska Scholarship fund, $31,250 has been awarded to 41 students in their pursuit of a college education.

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The new logo for the PGA Championship (left) will be used for the first time at the 2013 Championship at Oak Hill.

PGA of America announces new PGA Championship logo

By PGA of America

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. -- The PGA of America announced the launch of a new official logo for the PGA Championship, which showcases the Season's Final Major while also supporting its host venues and its worldwide golf appeal.

The PGA of America engaged PS212 of New York City as design consultant, to support its objective to capture the significance of a Championship that originated in 1916, the spirit of golf and enthusiasm of unscripted entertainment that is live sports. The first usage of the new logo begins with the 95th PGA Championship in August 2013 at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, N.Y. "For more than 95 years, golf enthusiasts around this country have embraced a world-class PGA Championship field that competes for the Rodman Wanamaker Trophy," said PGA of America President Allen Wronowski. "That sparkling trophy and The PGA of America brand also have connected

with many of the finest venues in our sport. The new PGA Championship logo reflects a proud, distinctive history while also paying tribute to magnificent hosts."

David Gaglione, PS212's founder, said that the new PGA Championship logo, with its centerpiece Wanamaker Trophy, features four pennants representing golf's four major championships and captures the celebratory spirit that the Championship delivers. The branding of the PGA Championship logo was a six-month endeavor that, Gaglione said, "combined the teamwork of future host sites."

"The banner and circle are familiar visual references in golf. The shading, color, and effects used in the creation of the PGA Championship logo deliver a strong reinterpretation of these classic elements," said Gaglione. "The rich blue used for the logo emanates from The PGA of America's core colors that are found in The PGA's seal."

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View the one-hour Get Golf Ready special which aired last month. The show highlights how the golf industry is making the game more fun and enjoyable while building life relationships among multiple segments of society.

Golfweek continues its series 'It's Grow Time' which spotlights the individuals, programs and facilities that are striving to make golf thrive again.

In the May 25 issue of the magazine, the series focuses on a plan to create golf's version of the "bunny slope" by the American Society of Golf Course Architects and The PGA of America.

A monthly feature in PGA Magazine that looks at how PGA Professionals are keeping the game entertaining.

To read the complete articles, click on the image above.

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E M P L OY M E N T How is the start of the summer going for you? In talking with a few of you in the last month, some are seeing rounds and sales up for 2012- a good thing! Obviously, the weather we have been given has helped in a big way. Hopefully, the coming months continue the trend in rounds and sales to produce a better 2012.

Developing players to increase both rounds and sales is something you have been doing or trying to do for years. Back in the early days of my career in the 80’s, the idea of player development was not so prevalent in the thought process. Sure, we wanted the people we taught to take their game to the course, but to say it was a major concern, I cannot say that.

Golf 2.0 and specifically, the Player Development Playbook is your “one-stop” place to look for ideas to increase rounds and revenue. The “It’s Personal” theme is hopefully resonating with you. I have been through the first three Player Development Action Steps so let’s move onto the fourth step- Marketing.

All of us are in the recreation business. It is our job to understand and cater our programs to what our customer wants so we can retain and then hopefully reach new customers. The Boston Consulting Group determined through surveys that there are over 60 million golfers that have expressed an interest in playing the game again. Your personal challenge is to connect with those people who have shown an interest and get them excited about playing golf at your facility. Your marketing message should include: The Game of Golf: Friends- Family- Fun – Golf is affordable, welcoming, good for your health and great for your facility.  Your Programs- what separates your programs from the competition.  Yourself- does this make you uncomfortable? It shouldn’t!! You are viewed by many customers as the “Expert”! Show them you are!! 

Here are some ideas as to the “How” to market.     

Community Marketing- make an effort to get out into the community to promote yourself, the game and your facility.

Special Events- deliver a golf experience to a large group of potential customers.

Direct Email/Mail- one-on-one personal communication is utilized for marketing and promotions.

Digital- how is your website? Is it user- friendly? Do your customers tell you how much they enjoy looking at it? Do new players feel welcome?

On-Site- existing customers can be a valuable resource through word-of-mouth referrals. Make sure your signage is fresh and fits your target audience.

There are additional ways to market (cross promotions, public relations and traditional advertising). The above ideas are meant to give you ideas to get you moving to increasing your value to your employer.

Bruce Lubach, PGA, is The PGA of America Employment Consultant for the Iowa, Midwest, Minnesota and Nebraska Sections. blubach@pgahq.com | (402) 261-3604.

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T OURNAMENT N EWS Birdies and Eagles were the key...

Vermeer, Oak Hills Country Club with 41 points.

Vermeer’s scorecard featured three birdies on the front nine and one on his closing nine holes.

BELLEVUE, NE, Birdies and Eagles were the key in the Miller and Sons/E-Z-GO Pro-Am at Platteview Country Club in the race for the individual and teams titles. Rather than counting the total number of strokes taken, as in stroke play, the modified stableford scoring system was used with the objective to accumulate the highest score. Raul Cortes de la Riva, York Country Club birdied three of his final six holes to propel him into a tie with Ryan York Country Club Oak Hills Table Creek GC Highlands Platteview Country Club Eagle Hills GolfTEC - Omaha Miracle Hill Golf & Tennis West Nine & Learning Center Wildwood Golf Course Champions Run Shadow Ridge CC Quail Run Green Valley Golf Course Wilderness Ridge Happy Hollow Oak Hills Bent Tree Golf Club Univ of Nebraska/Lincoln - PGM Shadow Ridge CC Dick's Sporting Goods Council Bluffs Country Club Wayne Country Club Happy Hollow

The senior division was captured by Steve Diehm, PGA, Table Creek Golf Course, after finsishing with 40 points.

A special thanks to Platteview Country Club, Randy Prince of Miller and Son’s, Omaha Steaks and Vinnie Krikac, Agent State Farm Insurance Agency for sponsoring this event.

Team Division

Professional Division T1 Raul Cortes de la Riva T1 Ryan Vermeer T3 Steve Diehm T3 Shane Zywiec 5 Bobby O'Keefe T6 Michael Stolarskyj T6 Ryan Norman 8 Jon Petersen T9 Jim White T9 Jonathan Casey T9 Mike Cornell 12 James Sieckmann T13 Douglas Dunbar T13 Nick Wanderscheid T13 Mike Schuchart 16 Mike Antonio T17 Rob Brown T17 Kyle Schellpeper T17 Joe Madsen T17 Scott Holly 21 Nick Shanahan T22 Tim Kruse T22 Ted DiGiacomo 24 Troy Harder 25 Chris Cover

Cortes de la Riva didn’t just help out his own cause on Monday but led his team to a first place finish in the team division after finishing at 106 points. 106 points was good enough for a six shot lead in the 25 team field. The team of Bobby O’Keefe, PGA, Platteview Country Club, Mike Stenger, Roger Wageman and Rob Conover finished tied for second with Michael Stolarskyj, Eagle Hills Golf Course, Mark Healy, Terry Healy and Ryan Healy.

37-33--70 41 35-36--71 41 34-38--72 40 36-39--75 40 35-41--76 39 38-35--73 38 36-36--72 38 36-38--74 37 35-40--75 35 43-37--80 35 38-38--76 35 41-36--77 34 37-41--78 33 38-40--78 33 39-38--77 33 40-37--77 32 39-39--78 31 38-40--78 31 38-40--78 31 37-42--79 31 38-42--80 30 38-42--80 28 42-39--81 28 42-39--81 27 42-45--87 24

1 Raul Cortes de la Riva Tom Vanous Mike Winquest Bob Feldman T2 Bobby O'Keefe Mike Stenger Roger Wageman Rob Conover T2 Michael Stolarskyj Mark Healy Terry Healy Ryan Healy 4 Steve Diehm Carl Diver Hamilton Kennedy Dylan Heng T5 Jon Petersen Bill Richards Dick Boyer Rick Kanne T5 Ryan Vermeer Steve Buroker Doug Smith Jay Sudbeck 7 Shane Zywiec Mike Vanier Scott Buller Nick Van Newkirk 8 Mike Schuchart Scott Tridle Alan Friesen Jeff Warner 9 Douglas Dunbar Matt Krings Mike Wiester Gary Oakeson 10 Rob Brown John Knicely John Turek Lee Tate T11 James Sieckmann Mark Crowther Jeff McPherson Doug McGregor T11 Nick Wanderscheid Tim Vaughn Mike Gregg Mike Pape T13 Kyle Schellpeper Jay Buckley Jeff Kahler Joe Riha T13 Jonathan Casey Marv Penning Tim Spangler Fran Casey 15 Tim Kruse Greg Rhodes John Bierbower Jc Cramer 16 Joe Madsen Cliff Johnson Bob Bender Rich Kramer T17 Jim White Charlie Huff Scott Davis Tiffany White T17 Ted DiGiacomo Tony Merksick Eric Wilson Dan Sidzyik T17 Ryan Norman Logan Grenko Don Kroupa Tim Palmer 20 Nick Shanahan Tony Caputo Gene Chevalier Justin Rolfes T21 Scott Holly Brian Green Bob Borders Tim Frank T21 Mike Cornell Pat McNeil Russ Dokken Steve Purdy 23 Troy Harder Kelly Hansen Joel Ankeny Mike Bentjen 24 Mike Antonio Joe Falcone Michael Pettis Bruce Thayer 25 Chris Cover Vinnie Krikac Jay Cagge Brian Speer

65-64--129 106 63-71--134 100 67-65--132 100 64-67--131 99 66-68--134 95 65-69--134 95 67-69--136 93 68-69--137 92 65-73--138 91 69-68--137 90 71-68--139 88 66-71--137 88 72-66--138 87 70-72--142 87 71-68--139 86 66-74--140 85 68-73--141 82 72-71--143 82 70-70--140 82 71-73--144 81 68-76--144 80 72-71--143 80 75-69--144 79 74-71--145 78 73-77--150 72

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ZYWIEC’S IMPRESSIVE PERFORMANCE LEADS TO FIRST PLACE FINISH IN BOTH DIVISIONS COLUMBUS, Neb- Shane Zywiec, PGA of Highlands golf course lead the way in the Professional division at the Yamaha Pro-3AM at Quail Run Golf Course in Columbus, NE after shooting a three under-par, 69.

His performance was good enough for a two shot win over Raul Cortes de la Riva, York Country Club and Jon Petersen, PGA, Miracle Hill Golf and Tennis Center and Jim White, PGA MP, West Nine and Learning Center.

Cortes and White both took first in the Assistants division and Senior division respectively.

Zywiec’s four birdies and one eagle round also motivated his team to a first place finish in dominating fashion. The 2 net of 4 best ball compeShane Zywiec, PGA winner of the tition was won by the team of Shane Zywiec, PGA, Highlands Golf Yamaha Pro-3AM at Quail Run G.C. Course, Jason Brownell, Forrest Dalton and Vinnie Krikac who finished with an 18 under-par, 126. The team total of 126 was four shots better than the teams lead by professionals Jim White, PGA MP and Jon Petersen, PGA. The Nebraska Section PGA would like to thank Quail Run for hosting this great event as well as Yamaha, Vinnie Krikac of State Farm Insurance Agency and to all of those that played in this year’s events.

Professional Results: 1 Shane Zywiec T2 Raul Cortes de la Riva T2 Jon Petersen T2 Jim White 5 Nick Shanahan 6 Ted DiGiacomo 7 Mike Cornell T8 Chris Wiemers T8 Ryan Norman T10 Douglas Dunbar T10 Mike Schuchart 12 Ryan Vermeer T13 Troy Harder T13 David Honnens 15 Derek Benson

Team Results: Highlands York Country Club Miracle Hill Golf & Tennis West Nine & Learning Center Shadow Ridge CC Council Bluffs Country Club Champions Run Happy Hollow GolfTEC - Omaha Quail Run Wilderness Ridge Oak Hills Wayne Country Club Nebraska Section Schuyler Golf Club

35-34--69 -3 38-33--71 -1 37-34--71 -1 37-34--71 -1 36-37--73 +1 37-37--74 +2 39-36--75 +3 36-41--77 +5 38-39--77 +5 41-39--80 +8 40-40--80 +8 40-41--81 +9 39-43--82 +10 44-38--82 +10 39-45--84 +12

1 Shane Zywiec Vinnie Krikac Jason Brownell Forrest Dalton T2 Jim White Brett Beal Paul Sanderson Larry Micek T2 Jon Petersen James Borer Tom Lange Bill Podraza 4 Ryan Norman Rick Grenko Randy Daehling Skip Semin T5 Ted DiGiacomo Eric Wilson Tony Merksick Dan Sidzyik T5 Mike Schuchart Scott Tridle Alan Friesen Jeff Warner 7 Raul Cortes de la Riva Joe Portela Gary Troha Doug George T8 Derek Benson Karl Dierman Rick Benson Jon Misfeldt T8 Nick Shanahan Bill Dreifurst Chris Dreifurst Larry Smith 10 Chris Wiemers Tom Kester Todd Erb Ben Cliffton 11 David Honnens Jeff McPherson Hap Gay Bob Planansky 12 Douglas Dunbar Randy Schaefer Terry Peterson Matt Krings 13 Mike Cornell Rick Young Chet Slump Greg Hosch 14 Troy Harder Chuck Parker Paul Combs Mike Grosz 15 Ryan Vermeer Tim Goodnight Sr Lauren Faist Anthony Sanchez 16 Jon Hoesing Carly Christensen Tom Cobler Jesse Hochstein

65-61--126 -18 67-63--130 -14 63-67--130 -14 66-65--131 -13 68-67--135 -9 66-69--135 -9 66-70--136 -8 69-68--137 -7 67-70--137 -7 65-73--138 -6 71-68--139 -5 65-75--140 -4 70-72--142 -2 72-71--143 -1 77-70--147 +3 73-79--152 +8

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TAYLORMADE/ADIDAS/ASHWORTH PRO-3AM TO BENEFIT THE N EBRASKA PGA S CHOLARSHIP F UND

Troy Harder, PGA from Wayne C.C. Tees off on the 16th Hole at Happy Hollow Club

On Monday, June 18th 46 Nebraska PGA Professionals and 137 amateurs competed in the TaylorMade/adidas/Ashworth Pro-3AM to benefit the Nebraska PGA Scholarship Fund at Happy Hollow Club in Omaha.

All 46 teams braved the extreme heat, heavy winds and the tough layout of Happy Hollow Club. Three teams proved they could handle the difficult conditions finishing in a tie at 11 under-par in the one net plus one gross format. The teams consisted of:

Platteview C.C. Bobby O’Keefe, PGA .Tom VonDorn Kevin Bernth Adam Cordes

Highlands G.C. Denis Vontz, PGA Bob Borders Brian Green Aaron Plas

Iron Horse G.C. Brian Kuta, PGA Jeff Hellman Tony Zabawa John Fox

Chris Wiemers, PGA of Happy Chris Wiemers of Happy Hollow Club finished tied with James Kinney, PGA of GolfTEC-Omaha at top of the Professional division after they both posted an even-par round of 72. This is both of their first times winning this year.

The Senior division went to Mike Cornell, PGA of Champions Run who finished at one over-par. Cornell’s round featured three birdies including his final birdie on 17 which placed him one shot ahead of Mike Schuchart, PGA of Wilderness Ridge Golf Club.

The Nebraska PGA was able to raise over $4,000 for the Nebraska PGA Scholarship Fund including a $1,000 donation from Tod Puetz and Mike Long TaylorMade/adidas/Ashworth. The Nebraska PGA Scholarship is awarded to children and grandchildren of a Nebraska PGA Professionals. This year three high school seniors and 13 college students were awarded scholarships.

The Nebraska PGA would like to thank Happy Hollow Club for hosting this great event as well as tournament sponsors; TaylorMade/adidas/Ashworth, Vinnie Krikac State Farm Insurance Agency and Omaha Steaks.

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VERMEER CAPTURES CLUB CARTAYLORMADE/ADIDAS/ASHWORTH PRO-3AM

LINCOLN, Neb- Ryan Vermeer of Oak Hills Country Club scorches the field on the hot and humid day at the Club Car – TaylorMade/adidas/Ashworth Pro-3AM at Firethorn Golf Club on Monday. Vermeer posted a three under-par 68 which was good for a two shot win over Nick Wanderscheid of Green Valley Golf Course and his sixth tournament win of the 2012 season.

Vermeer and Wanderscheid finished first and second in the Assistants division as well.

The team division was a very close race but the team lead by Bill Jacobsen of Pacific Springs Golf Course and amateur partners Mark Healy, Pete Maschka and Philip Maschka carded a 15 under-par 92 and a one shot lead in the two net on the front nine and one net on the back nine format.

Joe Madsen, PGA of Bent Tree Golf Club won the Senior division after an even-par 71 which was good enough for a four shot win over Steve Diehm, PGA of The Golf Club at Table Creek. Madsen’s round featured four birdies including one on the challenging par-3 13th hole.

The Nebraska PGA would like to give a special thanks to Don Brudny of Club Car, Tod Puetz of TaylorMade, Mike Long of adidas/Ashworth and to Firethorn Golf Club for making the Club Car – Taylormade/adidas/Ashworth Pro-3AM a great event.

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TAYLORMADE/ADIDAS/ASHWORTH PRO—3 AM GREEN VALLEY GOLF COURSE JULY 28-29, 2012

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CARSON SCHAAKE, DANIELLE LEMEK CAPTURE 2012 NEBRASKA JUNIOR PGA CHAMPIONSHIP LINCOLN, Nebraska - Carson Schaake of Omaha, NE and Danielle Lemek of Doniphan, NE won the 2012 Nebraska Junior PGA Championship presented by Under Armour and Heritage F.S.E. Thursday, June, 21 at Highlands Golf Course in Lincoln, NE. By winning the boys’ and girls’ divisions respectively, Schaake and Lemek qualified for the 36th Junior PGA Championship, Presented by Under Armour and Heritage F.S.E., July 31-Aug. 5, 2012, at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Ind. Schaake 17, posted a final-round 73 for a two-day total of 142 and edged Greg Stanek by making a birdie on the third playoff hole. Lemek, 18, had a final-round 71 for a two-day total of 145 and a 10-stroke victory over Haley Thiele of Wahoo.

The Junior PGA Championship, Presented by Under Armour and Heritage F.S.E., 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 and who have not started college.

Schaake’s younger brother also became a champion in the Boy’s 13-15 division. Alex Schaake of Omaha had a final round 72 for a two-day total of 145 and a four stroke lead over David Hansen of Omaha. Haley Thiele of Wahoo captured the Girls 13-15 division by posting a final round 79 for a two-day total of 155 and a 12-stroke victory over her sister, Hannah Thiele of Wahoo.

The Junior PGA Championship, Presented by Under Armour and Heritage F.S.E., 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: Stewart Cink, In-Bee Park, Jim Furyk, Trevor Immelman, Cristie Kerr, Anthony Kim, Dottie Pepper, Justin Leonard, Michelle McGann, Phil Mickelson, Sean O’Hair, Grace Park, Scott Verplank, David Toms, Michelle Wie and Tiger Woods.

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Nebraska JR PGA Championship Boys 16-18

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38

Carson Schaake Greg Stanek Andrew Holloway Andrew Hansen Tanner Johnson Spencer Lindahl Clayton Peterson Trey Petitt Cale Benson Garrett Morehead Tyler Dowling Brady Barrett Cameron Bargell Ryan Rearick Tommy Hamilton Jack Burmeister II Keevan Statz Ryan Milks Brett Beal Preston Walford Alexander Strom Michael Hadden Joel Bittner Clayton Malone Daniel VanKirk Zachary Davis Baylor Bond Matthew Unruh Collin Petri Travis Baker Samuel Hartmann Hank Kutilek Nick Cepure Cory Leffler Ross Gerber Kyle Murray John Danek Zachary Flodman

Omaha, NE Bellevue, NE Scottsbluff, NE Omaha, NE Broken Bow, NE Lincoln, NE Lincoln, NE Lincoln, NE Grand Island, NE Bellevue, NE Kearney, NE Hastings, NE North Platte, NE Omaha, NE Omaha, NE Lincoln, NE Lincoln, NE Gibbon, NE Columbus, NE Tekamah, NE Norfolk, NE Scottsbluff, NE Lincoln, NE Lincoln, NE Sutton, NE Wahoo, NE Lincoln, NE Lincoln, NE Kearney, NE Nofolk, NE Fremont, NE Omaha, NE Lincoln, NE Kearney, NE Norfolk, NE Beatrice, NE Lincoln, NE Eagle, NE

DID NOT FINISH WD Mitchell Klooz WD Riley Meuret WD Sam Meuret

69-73--142 73-69--142 72-71--143 73-71--144 74-73--147 73-74--147 75-72--147 69-78--147 75-72--147 73-76--149 74-75--149 76-74--150 76-74--150 75-76--151 74-78--152 77-76--153 74-79--153 76-77--153 77-77--154 80-75--155 80-75--155 80-78--158 80-78--158 81-78--159 83-77--160 79-81--160 82-82--164 81-84--165 85-81--166 82-84--166 86-81--167 86-82--168 83-85--168 83-86--169 84-86--170 88-83--171 87-84--171 91-81--172

-2 -2 -1 E +3 +3 +3 +3 +3 +5 +5 +6 +6 +7 +8 +9 +9 +9 +10 +11 +11 +14 +14 +15 +16 +16 +20 +21 +22 +22 +23 +24 +24 +25 +26 +27 +27 +28

Laurel, NE Brunswick, NE Brunswick, NE

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Nebraska JR PGA Championship Boys 13-15

1 2 3 T4 T4 T4 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Alex Schaake David Hansen Jack Minnick Josh Wilson Aaron Ficek Collin Brown Justin Coffey Vance Janssen Jeff Paschal Derek Carlson Luke Janning Dana Van Ostrand Mitch Grosserode Nathan Hill Mark Nichting Ethan Anderson Samuel Martin Trenton Rohde Gus Langley Peyton Weller

DID NOT FINISH WD Harrison Grasso

Omaha, NE Omaha, NE Lincoln, NE Papillion, NE Lincoln, NE Fremont, NE Lincoln, NE Blair, NE Papillion, NE Lincoln, NE Omaha, NE Lincoln, NE Lincoln, NE Council Bluffs, IA Omaha, NE Papillion, NE Elkhorn, NE Lincoln, NE Tehameh, NE Lincoln, NE

73-72--145 +1 75-74--149 +5 77-75--152 +8 78-75--153 +9 78-75--153 +9 76-77--153 +9 77-77--154 +10 76-79--155 +11 76-80--156 +12 83-75--158 +14 80-79--159 +15 80-84--164 +20 89-77--166 +22 82-85--167 +23 85-84--169 +25 76-94--170 +26 88-84--172 +28 90-86--176 +32 104-89--193 +49 108-100--208 +64

Lincoln, NE

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Nebraska JR PGA Championship Girls 16-18

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Danielle Lemek Sarah Pravecek Madeleine Koenig Annie Pearson Elizabeth O'Doherty Shyler Funck Makenna Kroeker Kayla Bahle Alexa Ruwe Sydney Roenfeldt Kaylee Kubik Sydney Childers

Doniphan, NE Omaha, NE Lincoln, NE Omaha, NE Lincoln, NE Dakota Dunes, SD Lincoln, NE Norfolk, NE Omaha, NE Norfolk, NE Aurora, NE Elkhorn, NE

74-71--145 +1 81-76--157 +13 84-81--165 +21 82-87--169 +25 87-85--172 +28 89-86--175 +31 91-88--179 +35 96-84--180 +36 97-86--183 +39 101-96--197 +53 106-99--205 +61 108-113--221 +77

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Nebraska JR PGA Championship Girls 13-15

1 2 3 4

Haley Thiele Hannah Thiele Allison Vondra Katie Irvin

Wahoo, NE Wahoo, NE Papillion, NE Papillion, NE

76-79--155 +11 85-82--167 +23 98-103--201 +57 106-107--213 +69

Overall Girls 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Danielle Lemek Haley Thiele Sarah Pravecek Madeleine Koenig Hannah Thiele Annie Pearson Elizabeth O'Doherty Shyler Funck Makenna Kroeker Kayla Bahle Alexa Ruwe Sydney Roenfeldt Allison Vondra Kaylee Kubik Katie Irvin Sydney Childers

Doniphan, NE Wahoo, NE Omaha, NE Lincoln, NE Wahoo, NE Omaha, NE Lincoln, NE Dakota Dunes, SD Lincoln, NE Norfolk, NE Omaha, NE Norfolk, NE Papillion, NE Aurora, NE Papillion, NE Elkhorn, NE

74-71--145 +1 76-79--155 +11 81-76--157 +13 84-81--165 +21 85-82--167 +23 82-87--169 +25 87-85--172 +28 89-86--175 +31 91-88--179 +35 96-84--180 +36 97-86--183 +39 101-96--197 +53 98-103--201 +57 106-99--205 +61 106-107--213 +69 108-113--221 +77

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7-12 Y EAR OLD JUNIORS COMPETE IN THE 2012 NEBRASKA JUNIOR PGA CHAMPIONSHIP LINCOLN, NE - Jim Ager Memorial was host to the younger divisions of the Nebraska Jr. PGA Championship presented by Under Armour and Heritage Food Service Group. This event includes junior golfers between the ages of 7-12. Twenty four boys and girls from across the state of Nebraska competed in either the 7-9 division or 10-12 division. The 7-9 divisions played nine holes while the 10-12 divisions played the nine hole par three course twice.

Luke Kluver, from Grand Island, Nebraska captured the Boys 10-12 division after finishing with a five over-par 60. Kluver had a sensational first nine holes shooting a one over- par 28. Things were a lot closer on the second nine as Kluver began to make a few more bogeys and Ryan Van Ostrand, Lincoln, Nebraska, continued his steady play but fell one shot short finishing at six over-par 61.

Lindsey Thiele from Wahoo, Nebraska finished on top of the Girls 10-12 division after finishing at 18 over-par 72. Thiele paced herself as she matched her first round score of 36 with another 36 in the second round to win by 16 shots over Gillian Dean, Lincoln, Nebraska.

The Boys 7-9 division was a close race as all four competitors finished within four shots of one another. Sam Johnson, Lincoln, Nebraska, used a good start to grasp the first place plaque after finishing at 16 over-par 43. Johnson's 43 was two shots better then Blake Waring, Lincoln, Nebraska, who finished in second place after carding an 18 over-par 45.

Brynn Sundquist, Lincoln, Nebraska, stole the show in the girls 7-9 division. Sundquist played steady throughout the round and finished 11 shots clear of second place after she finished with a 12 over-par 39. Taylor Van Ostrand, Lincoln, Nebraska, jumped out of the gates making a par on the opening hole of the Championship but was not able to match Sundquist's performance and finished in second place.

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Nebraska JR PGA Championship Girls 7-12

Boys 7-12

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Golfzilla Kearney Play Golf America day on Saturday, June 16th at Meadowlark Hills Golf Course featured, “Golfzilla� and over 75 junior golfers learning the game of golf. Local PGA Professionals, David James, PGA, Scott Bruha, PGA, Matt Shaner, PGA and Devon Kastler teamed up with the local Chamber of Commerce to offer two hours of free golf instruction, lunch and prizes for all the junior golfers who attended. Special thanks to Jan Rodehorst, Executive Director of the Kearney Chamber of Commerce and to PGA Professional staff on hand who made this first annual event a huge success.

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

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Cox Classic Points Race

Nebraska PGA Cup Series Points Race Current Standings as of June 27, 2012

Current Standings as of June 27, 2012

Place

Name

Total Points

Place

Name

Total Points

1

Raul Cortes de la Riva

401.25

1 2

Ryan Vermeer Shane Zywiec

518.75 510.5

2

Ryan Vermeer

384.75

3

Raul Cortes de la Riva

507.85

3

Jon Petersen

346.50

4

Jon Petersen

450.5

4

Jim White

334.50

5

Jim White

434.5

5

Mike Schuchart

225.10

Click HERE for complete standings.

Omaha Steaks Holes of the Week Leaderboard Current Standings as of June 27, 2012

Place

Name

Score

Thru

T1

Jim White

-5

8

T1

Shane Zywiec

-5

8

3

Jon Petersen

-4

8

T4

James Kinney

-3

8

T4

Raul Cortes

-3

6

T4

Ryan Vermeer

-3

8

Click HERE for complete standings.

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Click Here for complete 2012 Nebraska PGA Schedule

Event

Date

Mizuno/Club Car Pro - 3 Am The Country Club of Lincoln - Lincoln, NE

Jul 2

Info

Siouxland Golf Charities Pro - 3 Am Whispering Creek - Sioux City, IA

Jul 9

Info

Golf Fore The Troops Firethorn GC - Lincoln, NE

Jul 16

Info

Laser Link Golf Pro - 3 Am Oak Hills - Omaha, NE

Jul 23

Info

Jul 28-29

Info

COX Classic Monday Qualifier Bent Tree - Council Bluffs, IA Tiburon GC - GWH - Omaha, NE

Jul 30

Info

National Car Rental Asst Championship Iron Horse GC - Ashland, NE

Aug 6

Info

NE PGA Senior Professional Championship Happy Hollow - Omaha, NE

Aug 6-7

Info

Nebraska PGA Professional Championship ArborLinks - Nebraska City, NE

Aug 13-14

Info

Taylormade/adidas/Ashworth Pro- 3 Am Green Valley GC - Sioux City , IA

Registration

Register

Register

Register

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WILL ADVANCE TO PLAY IN THE NEBRASKA PGA CUP CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY VINNIE KRIKAC STATE FARM INSURANCE AGENCY Nebraska Section PGA | 8700 Executive Woods Dr., Ste 100 | Lincoln, NE 68512 | Ph: (402) 489-7760 | Fx: (402) 489-1785 | www.nebraskapga.com

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Updates between 6/1/2012 - 6/30/2012

QUARTER CENTURY Name

Class

Kevin Chestnut, PGA

LMA

CLASS CHANGES NEWLY ELECTED MEMBERS Name

Facility

Anthony Driscoll, PGA Bent Tree Golf Club

Class

Elected

A-8

6/12/2012

Name Current Former Jonathan Benson, PGA A-1 A-8 Brett Mayo, PGA A-6 A-8

EMPLOYMENT CHANGES Name Facility Jonathan Benson, PGA Mahoney Golf Course

Class A-1

Nick Colabello, PGA Shoreline Golf Course Anthony Driscoll, PGA Bent Tree Golf Club Brett Mayo, PGA Awarii Dunes Golf Club

A-8 A-8 A-8

SECTION CHANGES Name Jason Shock, PGA Brett Mayo, PGA Nick Colabello, PGA

Class Current Former A-8 Nebraska Unaffiliated A-8 Nebraska Colorado A-8 Nebraska Midwest

JUNE BIRTHDAYS Pete Hagen, PGA

6/2

Robert Haumont, PGA 6/14

Nicholas Larson, PGA 6/2 Nick Shanahan, PGA 6/3

Brian Jerred, PGA James Rolls

6/16 6/19

Brandon Dougherty

6/3

Josh Haney, PGA

6/25

Doug Schultz, PGA Brad Kai, PGA Jerry Wilke, PGA Chris Wiemers, PGA

6/4 6/4 6/4 6/4

Ron Cash, PGA 6/25 Michael Brown, PGA 6/26 Mark Christensen, PGA 6/26 Jeff Porter, PGA 6/27

Ryan Bloomberg, PGA 6/6

Brett Lehr

6/27

Greg Johannesen, PGA 6/10 Jonathan Casey, PGA 6/11

Dan Zadalis, PGA James Kinney, PGA

6/27 6/30

STAFF

Tristan Jokela

6/13

David Honnens, PGA Executive Director dhonnens@pgahq.com

Thomas Harmon, PGA Tournament Director tharmon@pgahq.com

Renee Tyson Administrative Assistant rtyson@pgahq.com

Gary Gabrielson, PGA Greg Dennis Kaela J Burke Rick Gilliland, PGA Jared Andersen, PGA Brian Primavera John Frillman, PGA Rich Skinner, PGA Michael VunCannon, PGA Rob Spomer, PGA Mark Nygaard, PGA Max Hadenfeldt Brent McGrew Tad Petersen, PGA Jeff Rusin Gene Johnson, PGA Brandon Heck Shane McClure, PGA Mark Ruhga, PGA David Honnens, PGA Chris Nowlen, PGA James Sieckmann, PGA Scott Bruha, PGA Phil Palmer, PGA Tom McAndrew, PGA Don Germer, PGA

7/1 7/1 7/3 7/5 7/6 7/6 7/7 7/9 7/11 7/13 7/16 7/17 7/18 7/21 7/21 7/21 7/23 7/24 7/25 7/27 7/28 7/29 7/29 7/30 7/30 7/31

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