March 2021
Pictured left to right,-Back Row: Greg Neujahr, PGA; Matt Shaner, PGA; Gil Russell, PGA; Brandon Wedding, PGA; Mike Antonio, PGA Front Row: Jonathan Mielke, PGA; Seth Scollard, PGA; Sarah Pravecek, PGA; Ryan Vermeer, PGA; Mike Coatman. Not pictured: Ted DiGiacomo, PGA & Matt Geschke
OFFICERS/BOARD
NEBRASKA PGA STAFF
President—Gil Russell, PGA
Executive Director/CEO—David Honnens, PGA
Vice President—Dawn Neujahr, PGA
Managing Director—Seth Scollard, PGA
Secretary—Mike Schuchart, PGA
Tournament Director—Vincent Bachteler, PGA
Honorary President—Nathan Kalin, PGA
Nebraska Junior Golf Director/PGA REACH Programming Assistant—Kurt Karcher, PGA
Board Member—Nick Wanderscheid, PGA
Operations Manager—Renee Tyson
Board Member—Joe Sutter, PGA
Development Officer—Bob Danenhauer Digital Media Specialist—Brett Renner
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The 2021 Spring Meeting was a huge success as we were able to gather together once again for an in-person meeting to hear from PGA of America President, Jim Richerson, PGA; District 8 Director, Greg Neujahr, PGA; Career Consultant, Jacque Madison, PGA and to honor our 2020 Special Award Winners including Golf Professional of the Year, Gil Russell, PGA of Happy Hollow Club. Prior to the Spring Meeting, President Richerson, PGA presented Ryan Vermeer, PGA the 2019 PGA Player of the Year Award at Happy Hollow Club on Saturday, March 27th . It was a great night of celebrating Ryan’s accomplishment. New this year, we kicked off the season with a fun Pro/Pro 2-man Scramble event following the Spring Meeting at Wilderness Ridge. Congratulations to the team of Scott Holly, PGA and Brad Bailey for clenching the win on this inaugural event. Special thank you to John Sheridan of Under Armour and Chesterman’s CocaCola Co for sponsoring our meeting. Thank you to everyone who attending the meeting. We look forward to seeing you on the course this year for our 2021 Tournament season. PAGE 6 Nebraska PGA News March 2021
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For the first time, Patriot Golf Day will be held in its rightful place during Memorial Day weekend. Folds of Honor is grateful to partner with the PGA of America and PGA Reach to conduct this lifechanging event. On behalf of the military families we serve and our veterans, thank you for your continued support. Since its inception in 2007, PGD has raised a total of $58 million equating to about 11,600 scholarships academic scholarships. And while the national numbers demonstrate your commitment, I would like to share with you the local impact you’ve made. During the last five years your section has collected $347,720.00 providing 71 scholarships. This has positively altered lives in your community.
Please find included a video that talks more about 2021 PGD.
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Lt. Col. Dan Rooney, founder of Folds of Honor, one of the most successful charitable organizations in golf, joins "18Strong" to talk about his work on and off the course. Rooney also is a PGA of America teaching professional and author of the new book "Fly Into the Wind."
Watch the video below or hit the link here to listen.
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2021 Compensation Profile Survey PGA Career Services is excited to announce the release of the newly updated Compensation and Benefits survey. Your data will be kept confidential and live within your PGA.org profile. Access the survey here and call your Career Consultant with any questions.
What Can a PGA Career Consultant Do For You? Our team of seasoned Career Consultants bring a wealth of diverse industry knowledge and experience to PGA Career Services. Your Career Consultant will guide you every step of the way through the PGA Career Planning process. Click here to learn more!
PGA Value Guide Trade-In Event Until April 18th, PGA Professionals will receive a 20% Trade-In Bonus with the PGA Value Guide! Get access to Trade-In Clubs and GPS/ Rangefinders during this special event! Click here to login or activate your account and trade today.
PGA Financial Assistance Fund Scholarship Application ***New deadline The application deadline for the PGA Financial Assistance Fund Scholarship has changed. The new deadline is Monday, April 5, 2021, 11:59 pm/ Pacific Time. The PGA Financial Assistance Fund Scholarship application is available online. Help put your kids on the fast-track to success with scholarship money from the PGA of America. Click here to access the application. PAGE 12 Nebraska PGA News March 2021
In the last few months we have had a significant number of our Members and Associates change employment. In an effort to keep your PGA information current, if you have changed your employment or member class, please fill out a change form online at pga.org or you may contact Renee Tyson at rtyson@pgahq.com or 402-489-7760.
Updates on Complimentary Access for PGA Members Interested in updates on complimentary access to Major Championships and Tour Events? We all continue to work through challenges presented by COVID-19 and appreciate your understanding. For the latest information on how you can attend these events please click here.
BY ART STRICKLIN
With PGA Frisco, Gil Hanse and the PGA of America are building a facility that is not only large in scope — it's Texas, after all — but should appeal to golfers of all levels Since designing and opening the 2016 Olympic Golf Course in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, architect Gil Hanse’s profile has shot higher than a Bryson DeChambeau tee shot. Renovations at famed courses Winged Foot, Merion, Oakland Hills and Baltusrol Golf Club have followed. Continue Reading…... PAGE 13 Nebraska PGA News March 2021
*Hole-In-One Sponsor……………………………………………………………………..$2,500 • Publication of company logo as primary sponsor on banner as well as all handouts • Publication of company logo on all tee markers used in the event • 4 golfers in the Spring Scramble on April 26th, 2021 *Albatross Sponsor……………………………………………………………...…………$1,000 • Publication of company logo as secondary sponsor on all handouts • Hole sponsor with company logo • 4 golfers in the Spring Scramble on April 26th, 2021 Eagle Sponsor……………………………………………………………………………....$500 • Publication of company as a supporting sponsor on all handouts • Company logo on signage located in practice and scoring areas • 4 golfers in the Spring Scramble on April 26th, 2021 Birdie Sponsor………………………………………………………………………..……..$100 • Hole sponsor sign with business name/logo Other Donation……………………………...………………………….…………….....….TBD • Recognition of donation at banquet
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Job Opportunity
Facility
Location
Application Deadline **some deadlines may be extended
Director of Golf
Oakland GC
Oakland, NE
3/28/21
Assistant Professional
The Prairie Club
Valentine, NE
3/31/21
Assistant Professional
The Field Club of Omaha
Omaha, NE
3/31/21
Assistant Professional
Council Bluffs CC
Council Bluffs, IA
3/31/21
Player Services
The Prairie Club
Valentine, NE
3/31/21
Shop Assistant
Sioux City CC
Sioux City, IA
4/1/21
Golf Professional/ Clubhouse Manager
Thornridge GC
Milford, NE
4/1/21
Certified Personal Coach
GolfTec
Omaha, NE
6/11/21
Caddie
CaddieNow LLC
Jacqueline Madison, PGA Career Consultant PGA Career Services Proudly serving the IA, MN, & NE
5/1/21 Check out our PGA Career Services Website and LinkedIn Page Click HERE to update your Job Preferences on pga.org Click HERE to start your personal career plan
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Hello Nebraska Section PGA friends, Spring is in the air and things are starting to green up! It’s great to have the Masters back in April and kicking the golf season off in major fashion. I hope you all have your plan in place to service your customers and players coming through your facility. It looks like 2021 is starting off where 2020 ended with golf still very much an activity the whole family can participate in. Make sure you are following the local and state guidelines regarding COVID protocols so that you are not putting yourself and your facility at risk. Check out the Coronavirus Resources for PGA Professionals page on pga.org to check out the most relevant up-to-date information. -PGA Jr. League Player registration for the 2021 season is open and PGA Professionals are encouraged to sign up as Captains now. Visit PGAJrLeague.com for more information and to register online. -2021 Member Dues The PGA of America will begin billing on May 1, 2021 for all PGA Professionals with the due date extended from June 30, 2021 to August 31, 2021, with no late fee or suspension. -PGA.Coach This is a great vehicle to help PGA Professionals understand the American Development Model (ADM) principles and how to apply them at your facility. There is no cost so go to www.PGA.Coach and sign up for a virtual training program (2 to 3 hours) which will give you access to the PGA Coach app. The app has some fantastic information if you are looking for ideas in clinics or for your junior golf program. -Rules of Amateur Status proposal I would like to thank District 8 for making the effort to submit responses to the USGA and the R & A specifically regarding payment of cash for prizes up to a set value limit. This would be a financial game changer for many golf shops, and we are hoping all the communication moves this decision in the right direction.
As I write this note, I just returned from Frisco, Texas with the National Board, Officers and Committee chairs. Many great things happening with our association and looking forward to reporting back to the membership. Stay well and safe and best of luck getting started for the new season…….please reach out to each other for help or mentorship. Sincerely, Greg Neujahr, PGA District 8 Director – National PGA
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By Keith Soriano, PGA
“Whatever else anything is, it ought to begin by being personal.” Meg Ryan as Kathleen Kelly | You’ve Got Mail. Your career is personal, and as such, it came as no surprise that a podcast that dives into the personal and professional areas of your life has elicited some deeply personal responses. Over the course of the first 6 episodes, we’ve asked our listeners to chime in with topics and questions that they want to be answered. You asked some great questions that deserved answers, and in episode 7 we begin to do just that. I invite you to listen to Episode 7 of Consultant Conversations, where Jason Boaz, Mike Mueller, Todd Smith, and I answer the following questions from our listeners; Moving on: How do you know when you are ready / it is time to look for another job? Standing Out: What are the qualities that stand out to employers? In other words, what makes a great golf professional (or any great employee)? Looking Back: What do you know now that you wished you knew as an assistant? You can find this, and all previous episodes on your favorite podcast platforms: Anchor
Breaker
Google Podcasts
Pocket Casts Radio Public Spotify
We'd also welcome the opportunity to have you submit topics for the four of us to bounce around over a good cup of coffee. I can't wait to hear what you have in mind.
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The PGA REACH Nebraska Grant Application Process is NOW OPEN! Watch for an email with application on 4/1 Consideration will be given to: -The degree of potential benefit to the golf community -Programs that target youth ages 18 and under, military personnel, people with disabilities, or minorities -The span of communities the project will reach -Whether the program targets the new golfer, lapse golfer, and core golfer PAGE 20 Nebraska PGA News March 2021
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2021 Nebraska Junior Golf Membership Registration Is Open Membership registration for the 2021 Nebraska Junior Golf season is live featuring playing opportunities for all ages and skill levels. With over 90 events on the schedule between our 9 & 18 Hole Tour events, Spring and Fall Junior Series events and TEAM Golf, Nebraska Junior Golf has everything to offer for young scholar athletes in our Section. To learn more about NJG, visit our website.
PGA Jr. League captain registration is now open. As a reminder, Captains must be PGA Members, PGA Associates or LPGA Members in good standing to register. Register HERE
Registration for the 2021 Drive, Chip and Putt is now open. Register your child HERE for your local DCP qualifying event.
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Terrance P. Riordan, PGA
4/1
Ky M. Molholm, PGA
4/14
Robert A. Walker, PGA
4/2
Tom E. Nelson, PGA
4/15
Nick P. Wanderscheid, PGA
4/2
Cody E. Pitman
4/15
Mike R. Schuchart, PGA
4/6
Jonathan S. Beaver, PGA
4/16
Chad L. Manes, PGA
4/7
Gerald Fitzpatrick, PGA
4/16
Todd C. Boeve, PGA
4/7
James B. White, PGA
4/16
Scott M. Allacher, PGA
4/8
Drake W. Lundeen, PGA
4/18
Tyler D. Hadden, PGA
4/8
Don Kruse, PGA
4/22
Robert G. Thomason, PGA
4/8
Britton R. Ward, PGA
4/23
Mallory L. Simmelink
4/9/
Jon D. Petersen, PGA
4/24
Bill Scarborough, PGA
4/11
David M. James, PGA
4/25
Steven P. Friesen, PGA
4/12
Mike Cornell, PGA
4/26
Nickolaus R. St. Onge, PGA
4/12
Matthew K. Nelson, PGA
4/26
Gregory K. Gilg, PGA
4/13
Jennifer A. Smith, PGA
4/28
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