2015 NGA Media Guide

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1 2015 NGA Media Guide 2015 NGA Media Guide 1

2 2015 NGA Media Guide NGA Media Guide Nebraska Golf Association 6618 South 118th Street Omaha, NE Phone: (402) Fax: (402) Cover Photo: No. 9 green, The Pines Course, The Prairie Club, Valentine. By Brian Oar

3 2015 NGA Media Guide Schedule Competition Nebraska Four-Ball Championship Nebraska Senior Amateur Championship Dates of Event April June 1-2 Entries Close Entry Fee Notes Location April 21 $300 May 26 $130 Gross Stroke Play; Flighted Based on Round One Scores; Cart included in entry fee. Gross & Net Prizes; Age Divisions 50-57, and 65+ The Players Club, Omaha Woodland Hills GC, Eagle Nebraska Girls' Match Play Championship * June 3-5 May 29 $50 Junior Girls Gross, 18-hole Stroke Play Qualifier, 16 Player Match Play Bracket Kearney CC Nebraska Junior Match Play Championship June 3-6 May 29 $50 Junior Gross, 18-hole Stroke Play Qualifier, 32 Player Match Play Bracket Kearney CC Nebraska Match Play Championship June June 5 $150 Gross, 36-hole Stroke Play Qualifier, 32 Player Bracket The Prairie Club, Valentine Little Junior Amateur Championship June June 24 $50 Boys and Girls, Age Divisions 6-8, 9-10, 11 Sunset Valley CC, -12 Omaha Nebraska Senior Match Play Championship July 1-3 June 26 $130 Ages 50+; Gross & Net Divisions; Flights in ArborLinks, Nebraska each; Gross division includes 18-hole City Stroke Play qualifier; Net division preflighted for Match Play Nebraska Cup Matches July Man (10 ams, 4 seniors) Select Team Event vs. Pros, Invite Only Wilderness Ridge GC, Lincoln Nebraska Girls' Amateur Championship * July July 9 $75 Junior Girls Gross, 36-holes Stroke Play Four Winds GC, Kimball Nebraska Junior Amateur Championship * July July 9 $75 Junior Gross, 54-holes Stroke Play Four Winds GC, Kimball Nebraska Amateur Championship July July 8 $175 Gross, 72-holes Stroke Play; Non-exempt Indian Creek GC, players must pay balance of entry fee after Elkhorn Qualifying Qualifying - Nebraska Amateur Championship July 13 July 8 $75 Gross, 18-holes Stroke Play; Qualifiers Advance to Nebraska Amateur Willow Lakes GC, Bellevue Qualifying - Nebraska Amateur Championship July 15 July 8 $75 Gross, 18-holes Stroke Play; Qualifiers Advance to Nebraska Amateur Scotts Bluff CC, Scottsbluff Qualifying - Nebraska Amateur Championship July 16 July 8 $75 Gross, 18-holes Stroke Play; Qualifiers Advance to Nebraska Amateur Awarii Dunes, Kearney Nebraska-Kansas Junior Cup Matches * Aug Boys 8-Person Select Team Event vs. Kansas, Invite Only Quarry Oaks GC, Ashland Nebraska Mid-Amateur Championship Sept Sept. 15 $130 Ages 25+; Gross, Flighted; 36-holes Stroke Fremont GC Play NGA 8-Man Interclub Championship Sept Member Club Event; Invite Only Wild Horse GC, Gothenburg NGA 6-Man Interclub Championship TBA - - Member Club Event; Invite Only TBA Nebraska Intercollegiate Oct Nebraska Colleges, Invite Only; 36-holes Stroke Play Norfolk CC Directors Cup Matches Oct Person Select Team Event vs. Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska; Invite Only Mission Hills CC, Mission Hills, KS

4 2015 NGA Media Guide 4 Table of Contents NGA Board of Director 4 About the NGA 5 Presidents of the NGA 7 NGA Staff Championship Media and Photography Info Championship Sections Nebraska Four-Ball Championship Nebraska Senior Amateur Championship Nebraska Junior Match Play Championship Nebraska Girls Match Play Championship Nebraska Match Play Championship Nebraska Senior Match Play Championship Nebraska Junior Amateur Championship Nebraska Girls Amateur Championship Nebraska Amateur Championship Nebraska Mid-Amateur Championship Other Competition Sections USGA Qualifiers Nebraska Cup Matches Director s Cup Matches Kansas-Nebraska Junior Cup Matches

5 2015 NGA Media Guide 5 NGA Board of Directors 2015 Board of Directors Bill Ashburn, Lincoln (Hillcrest CC) Mike Bryson (Kearney CC) John Cannella, Grand Island (Riverside GC; The Prairie Club) Jim Carney, Scottsbluff (Scotts Bluff CC) Harris Frankel, Omaha (ArborLinks) Mike Jenkins, Lincoln (The CC of Lincoln) Robert Meyer, Omaha (Happy Hollow Club) Tom Kelley, Omaha (Happy Hollow Club; Omaha CC) John Knicely, Elkhorn (Indian Creek GC) Ryan Knispel, Omaha (Shadow Ridge CC, Indian Trails CC) Ryan Nietfeldt, Omaha (The Players Club) Doug Parrott, Omaha (Stone Creek GC) Bob Planansky, Lincoln (Yankee Hill CC) Kim Robak, Lincoln (The CC of Lincoln; Firethorn GC; Wilderness Ridge GC) Laura Saf, Lincoln (The CC of Lincoln; Firethorn GC) Steve Samuelson, Fremont (Fremont GC) Dave Shillinglaw, Papillion (Platteview CC) Bryan Slone, Omaha (Omaha CC) Darrel Smith, North Platte (Dismal River Club, Rivers Edge GC) Greg Stine, Omaha (Happy Hollow Club; The Prairie Club; Sand Hills GC) Warren Whitted, Omaha (ArborLinks) Past Presidents Committee Patrick Duffy, Omaha (Omaha CC) Skip Gist, Omaha (Firethorn GC) Pete Godwin, Omaha (The Pines CC) Bill Gottsch, Elkhorn (Indian Creek GC) Bob Hillis, Fremont (Fremont GC, Firethorn GC) Guy Ingles, Omaha (Oak Hills CC) Walt Radcliffe, Lincoln (The CC of Lincoln, Hillcrest CC, Wilderness Ridge GC) John Sajevic, Fremont (Fremont GC, Firethorn GC) Larry Sock, Lincoln (Firethorn GC)

6 2015 NGA Media Guide 6 About the NGA The Nebraska Golf Association, founded in 1966, is comprised of all members of public and private clubs and/or municipal or regional golf associations, and/or military installations which utilize an approved handicap service recognized by the USGA and provided by the NGA. The Association is governed by a Board of Directors elected by a majority of the delegates present at the annual meeting. The Association's Board of Directors is made up of up to twenty-one (21) members representing voting members in good standing of the NGA. If there are qualified candidates available, consideration is given to provide reasonable geographic representation to all parts of the State of Nebraska. At times when the full Board of Directors is not meeting, the Association is governed by an Executive Committee consisting of the President, Vice President, the chairman of the Finance and Budget Committee, the chairman of the Membership Committee, and the immediate Past-President of the NGA. The Executive Director is a ex-officio member of the Executive Committee.

7 2015 NGA Media Guide 7 What does the NGA do? Among the duties of the Association include the conduct of the state's amateur golf championships, governing of its member clubs, and serving as the handicapping and course rating authority for its member clubs and members. The Nebraska Golf Association conducts the Nebraska Amateur Championship, Nebraska Match Play Championship, Nebraska Four-Ball Championship, Nebraska Senior Amateur Championship, Nebraska Senior Match Play Championship and Nebraska Mid-Amateur Championship. On the junior level, championships include the Nebraska Junior Amateur, Nebraska Junior Match Play, Nebraska Girl's Amateur, Nebraska Girl's Match Play and Nebraska Little Junior Amateur. Select team events include the Directors Cup Matches and the Kansas- Nebraska Junior Cup. The NGA also conducts national qualifiers for USGA championships and works in conjunction with the Nebraska Section of the PGA to conduct the Nebraska Cup Matches, as well as present the Nebraska Junior Golf Tour. The Nebraska Golf Association also provides its member clubs with USGA Course Ratings; serves as a source for resolving questions regarding the Rules of Golf, USGA Handicapping, and Amateur Status; holds educational seminars on the GHIN handicap service, Rules of Golf, and USGA Procedures and Handicapping. The NGA also advises its member clubs about the process of conducting golf tournaments and serves as a clearinghouse for member tournaments to help avoid scheduling conflicts. Financial support is given to other Nebraska golf organizations that help make golf better in Nebraska as well. The Nebraska Women's Amateur Golf Association, the Nebraska Section of the PGA and the Nebraska Golf Hall of Fame all receive financial assistance from the NGA. By working directly with the United States Golf Association, the Nebraska Golf Association provides its member clubs with the latest in technological equipment, including the GHIN Handicapping System and Tournament Pairing Program and instructs the clubs on how to use the programs. The NGA also supports the USGA by conducting local qualifiers for national amateur championships and providing volunteers to serve on national committees.

8 2015 NGA Media Guide 8 Presidents of the NGA Robert G. Fraser P. M. Anderson Donald O. Bridge, Norfolk Del W. Ryder, Grand Island Thomas E. Ludwick, Lincoln Dennis M. Houlihan Gary K. Blakeman Orville A. Olson, Jr., Omaha I. B. Maurstad, Beatrice Robert L. Astleford, Omaha Robert H. Hughett, Lincoln Thomas M. Olson, Omaha Jerry P. Trimble, Lincoln Neal Butler John Breslow, Lincoln Robert M. Hillis, Fremont Warren R. Whitted, Jr., Omaha Darrell W. Vonnahme, Omaha Dave Ptak, Norfolk Guy Ingles, Omaha Larry Sock, Lincoln Paul (Pete) Godwin, Omaha William (Skip) Gist, Omaha Walt Radcliffe, Lincoln William L. Gottsch, Elkhorn John Sajevic, Fremont Roger Harms, Grand Island Patrick J. Duffy, Omaha Greg Stine, Omaha Current President, Greg Stine Omaha s Greg Stine is in his second year as President of the Nebraska Golf Association. Stine is the Founder and Chairman of Premier Bank. He is a member at Happy Hollow Club (Omaha), Sand Hills Golf Club (Mullen) and The Prairie Club (Valentine).

9 2015 NGA Media Guide 9 NGA Staff Executive Director Craig Ames cames@nebgolf.org (402) ext. 102 Assistant Executive Director Justin Ahrens jahrens@nebgolf.org (402) ext. 104 Manager of Association Services Ben Vigil bvigil@nebgolf.org (402) ext. 105 Volunteer Coordinator USGA Boatwright Intern USGA Boatwright Intern Gary Austin Mike Hannon Renee Santoyo

10 2015 NGA Media Guide 10 NGA Championship Media Info Thank you for your interest in covering the NGA state championships. We look forward to working with you and enjoying a great golf year together. Here are a few guidelines that should help you plan before you get to the golf course. Please also pay strict attention to the Media and Photography Regulations on the following pages. You are responsible for knowing and following these guidelines. Media credentials should be worn and visible at all times while on site. Schedule See page 3 of the media guide for the 2015 schedule of championships. Media Workspace If necessary and available, the NGA will provide workspace for any media members. Please call ahead to inform staff member Ben Vigil of any needs (402) ext Wireless/High-Speed Internet Access Please contact Ben Vigil if in need of internet access at a championship site, availability will depend on the host site. The NGA will arrange access if available. Media Assistance The NGA will have a member of its staff available for all championships to assist all working members of the media. If you have any problems, suggestions or comments, please ask us for assistance. Photo Requests The NGA staff will take a number of photos at each championship. Media members may submit requests for photos to use in coverage relating specifically to the championship, its players or the NGA. Please contact Ben Vigil (bvigil@nebgolf.org) to submit a request. Media Services A daily summary and scoring/match play results will be posted on the respective championship websites each day after completion of play. A detailed press release along with newspaper formatted results will be ed to the NGA s Media List after each day of competition. To ensure you receive this , please contact Ben Vigil (bvigil@nebgolf.org) to add your contact information to the NGA Media List.

11 2015 NGA Media Guide 11 NGA Media Regulations We are glad you have chosen to cover a state championship conducted by the Nebraska Golf Association. The intent of these guidelines and regulations is to be fair to all, especially the contestants. Their needs and concerns are more important than any others. Fair play requires that there be no noise or distractions during play. General Regulations The following regulations are to be followed by all members of the media: Media credentials are to be worn and visible at all times No media will be allowed on the teeing areas during the championship. Players are not to be distracted during play. Do not interview players or ask them to pose for photographs during their round. Do not interview players or ask them to pose for photographs during their practice sessions prior to their round except by prior arrangement with the player. If an interview is to be conducted in the practice areas, either the range or the putting green, it must be done by prior arrangement with the player and NOT conducted where it could be distracting to other players. Do not disturb players at the 18th green and/or scoring tent until after they have checked, signed and returned their scorecards. To avoid embarrassment to you and distractions to the contestants: Do not walk or stand in playing areas. Follow directions of NGA officials. Do not interview during play. Approach players after leaving the scoring area. Locker Room Access Fully accredited members of the media will be welcomed into the general locker room area, except during weather delays, to carry out their assigned duties. (Note: cameras are not permitted.) General All Photographers Photography is restricted to immediate news use. Commercial photography is prohibited at all times. A photographer must not ask a player to pose or in any way distract a player during a round. If a player or an official requests that no photographs be taken in a certain situation, the request must be honored immediately, without discussion. A camera must not be pointed at a player about to make a stroke in any manner which might tend to disturb him/her or distract his/her attention. At the final hole, photographers must not approach, delay or distract a player until that player has checked, signed, and returned a scorecard to the proper official. Under the Rules of Golf, a player returning an incorrect scorecard in stroke play may be disqualified. Golf carts will be made available to media members at no charge. Please contact either Ben Vigil or the Official-In-Charge to request a cart. Proper cart etiquette must be used, and the NGA may suspend cart privileges if not so followed. All photographs must be taken at appreciable distances, as far from the players as possible, and from angles which are not acute to the line of play. When working at the green, photographers must not position themselves directly in a player s putting line. Pictures, even from a distance, may not be made until the player has completed the stroke. The photographer must not release the camera shutter until the player s shot has been made.

12 2015 NGA Media Guide 12 14th Nebraska Four-Ball Championship The Players Club, Omaha April 25-26, 2015 Past NGA Championships at The Players Club Mid-Amateur 2008 Senior Amateur , 2012

13 2015 NGA Media Guide Nebraska Four-Ball Champions Adam Cordes, Papillion Brian Fehr, La Vista

14 2015 NGA Media Guide 14 14th Nebraska Four-Ball Championship April 25-26, 2015 The Players Club at Deer Creek, Omaha Par: 71 (Front/Back) Golf Course Architect: Palmer Course Design Yardage: 6,694 Opened: 2000 Contact Information The Players Club General Manager: Tim Halpine Deer Creek Drive Head Golf Professional: Don Germer Omaha, NE Superintendent: Ahren Wonderlich (402) NGA Official In Charge: Justin Ahrens - jahrens@nebgolf.org - (402) ext. 104 Championship Web Site - nebgolf.org/tournaments/2015/fourball

15 2015 Conditions of Play 2015 NGA Media Guide 15 Eligibility Entrants must be amateur golfers who are residents of Nebraska and members of the Nebraska Golf Association (NGA). The Championship field will be limited to 52 teams. If more than 52 entries are received by the April 21, 2015 deadline, the field will be determined by order of entry. Amateur Status: All players must conform with the USGA Rules of Amateur Status as specified in the USGA Rules of Golf. Entries; Form, Fee, Closing Date All players shall apply on NGA forms. Forms may be obtained from the NGA office or NGA web site, Entry fee of $300 shall be paid by every team. Fee includes two tournament rounds, cart both days, Sunday luncheon buffet, use of the range prior to play Saturday and Sunday and eligibility for merchandise prizes within each flight. Format 36-hole stroke play scoring the better ball on each hole. Note: Following the first round, the championship field will be separated into flights based upon first round score. Course set-up for will be around 6,700 yards. In Four-Ball stroke play, two competitors play as partners, each playing his own ball. The lower score of the partners is the score for the hole. Schedule SATURDAY, APRIL 25, First round, 18-holes. Morning 1/10 tee. SUNDAY, APRIL 26, Second round, 18-holes. Morning 1/10 tee. Lowest score for 36 holes will be champion. A tie for first place will be played off immediately, hole by hole, until a winner is determined. Prizes CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT WINNERS: Individual gold medals, crystal trophies and championship money clips along with custody of championship trophy, subject to such conditions as the NGA may establish. RUNNER-UP: Individual silver medals. MERCHANDISE PRIZES: TBA ALL OTHER FLIGHTS MERCHANDISE PRIZES: TBA Rules of Golf; Close of Competition Play will be governed by the Rules of Golf as approved by the USGA. Questions shall be settled by the Championship Committee, whose decision shall be final. Competition will deemed to have closed when the Championship trophy has been presented. Golf Balls Only brands of golf balls on the most current USGA List of Conforming Golf Balls may be used. This list is updated monthly and may be found on the USGA web site at or by contacting the USGA technical Department at (908) Footwear It is a condition of the competition that shoes with traditionally-designed spikes (regardless of composition, i.e., ceramic, plastic, etc.) or spikes, regardless of design, comprised either entirely or partially of metal (if such metal may come in contact with the course) are prohibited during the stipulated round. Penalty for breach of this condition: DISQUALIFICATION. Caddies A player may provide his own caddie. If he wishes the host club to furnish a caddie, he should ask the NGA because sufficient caddies may not be available at the host club. Publicity and Promotion By submitting an application, the player agrees to allow the NGA to use the player s photographic/video image for any NGA media related use(s). Score Posting All scores will be posted for handicap purposes. Players should not post these scores individually. Transportation Automotive transportation is permitted. The fee for carts is included in the entry fee. Practice Privileges Complete details on practice rounds will be available on both the championship web site and the pre-event player memorandum. Conditions; Schedules The NGA Tournament Committee reserves the right to alter any of the conditions and schedules herein. The decision of the NGA Tournament Committee in any matter shall be final. Personal Appearance Players must be neat in appearance with respect to clothing and personal grooming. Tournament Information A link to the contestant memo (including groupings and starting times) will be ed to entrants after the close of entries. If you have not received correspondence within three days of the Championship, it is your responsibility to contact the NGA. Tournament information will also be available on -line by linking to the championship web site from the competitions section of

16 2015 NGA Media Guide 16 Back-to-Back for Cordes and Fehr Much like last year, Adam Cordes of Papillion and Brian Fehr of La Vista battled the weather at the 13th Nebraska Four- Ball Championship. The result was no different in 2014 at Platteview Country Club, as Cordes and Fehr came out on top to become the first back-to-back Nebraska Four-Ball Champions. Yeah, the windier, the rainier, the better, Cordes added. At least it wasn t cold this year. Cordes and Fehr to to Platteview s par-4 first hole against Shillinglaw and Krumland. Momentum quickly swung in the defending champs direction, as both players left themselves makeable birdie putts. Shilinglaw and Krumland were left with tough up-and-downs for par. Cordes converted his short birdie putt after a sharp wedge from the fairway, sealing the win and back-to-back titles. It was pretty key to have two putts inside 20 feet for a chance to win it, Cordes said. I was a little nervous, just had to take a deep breath, stay focused, and as soon as I hit it, it was dead center the whole way, so Blaine s (Beebe, Superintendent) got the greens out here rolling fantastic, so if you get on the line, it s going to go in. It s just cool to get a lot of Nebraska Golf Association hardware, Fehr said. (We re) real excited about it. There will be no chance for a three-peat for the duo, as Fehr announced he is moving to Kansas and will not be eligible to compete. After a blustery Round 1, Cordes and Fehr were tied for the lead with Papillion s Dave Shillinglaw and Mike Krumland of Columbus at 3-under (69). Storms blanketed the area Sunday, and by the time they cleared, there was not enough daylight to complete the final round, which never got underway. However, there was a window to complete a playoff after the final round was canceled. We like to play in bad weather, Fehr joked. Last year s runners-up, Ryan Knispel and Ryan Nietfeldt finished third at 1-under (71), while seven teams tied for fourth at even-par 72. In the Net Division, Skip Semin and Randy Daehling s first round 68 (-4) held up over Graig Skartvedt and Mike Klemme s 70. Multiple teams tied for the First Flight, Second Flight, and Third Flight titles in the Gross Division.

17 2015 NGA Media Guide Championship Notes Leaders: Round 1 - Two Tied at 69 (-3): Adam Cordes, Papillion/Brian Fehr, La Vista and Mike Krumland, Columbus/Dave Shillinglaw, Bellevue. Notes: Though Round 1 was warm and sunny, with some breezy conditions, weather wreaked havoc on Round 2, as storms rolled through in the morning and only lifted late in the day, leaving no chance to complete Round 2. A short window appeared late, and the two teams tied after Round 1, were able to get out for a play-off. Cordes hit a wedge close on the first play-off hole (No. 1 at Platteview CC) and made his birdie putt for the win. Cordes and Fehr became the first back-to-back champions with the win. Though, Fehr announced he would be moving to Kansas and a three-peat would not happen.

18 2015 NGA Media Guide 18 13th Nebraska Four-Ball Championship Results April 26-27, 2014 Platteview Country Club Par: , Yardage 6,629 Entries: 143 Pos. Team Total R1 1 Brian Fehr / Adam Cordes Mike Krumland / Dave Shillinglaw Ryan Knispel / Ryan Nietfeldt T4 Trent Morrison / Brad Dubisar Even 72 T4 Will Andersen / Mitchell Holgate Even 72 T4 Rob Mullin / Kirby Smith Even 72 T4 Matt Carsey / Rob Bartness Even 72 T4 Travis Minzel / Scott Tridle Even 72 T4 Brian Csipkes / Jayson Brueggemann Even 72 T4 Tim Diehm / Mike Stenger Even 72 T11 Justin Hamilton / EJ Hamilton T11 Patrick Tryon / Mike Vanier T11 Aaron Stockton / Jon Deines T14 Steve Samuelson / David Clouse T14 Curt Taylor / Blake Giroux T14 Dan Huston / Patrick Hanzel T14 Matthew Geschke / Tyler Schaaf T14 Jay Muller / Ryan Turek T14 Will Hagel / Lee Olson T14 Tom Rowen / Dan Guinan T14 Bob Wellman / Jimmy Welsh T14 Spencer Hilsabeck / Neal Roehrs T23 Kevin Busch / Steve Mikkelsen T23 Micah Chaffee / Jason Lorenzen T23 Cole Grandfield / John Sutko T23 Alex Farrell / Garrett Goldsberry T23 Devon Wegner / Matt Ulrich T28 Michael Hillyard / Randy Christiansen T28 Kris Koelzer / Jordan Arensdorf T28 Brett Hoffman / Wesley Bernt T28 Michael Varley / Joey Baldwin T28 Chris Ober / Jayme Tschirren T33 Nate Kotera / Nevin Kotera T33 Eric Anderson / TJ McMillan T35 Barry Glanzer / Wes Kosch T35 Nick Swaney / Bode Hill T35 Dylan Heng / Ryan Fregeau T38 Mike Root / Morgan Strattan T38 Gary Craft / Collin Craft T38 Steve Buroker / Mark Wright T38 Matt Fischer / Andrew Oddo T38 Scott Brown / Jason Abboud James Clark / Joey Channell T44 Chris Kelly / Mark Nevrivy T44 Thomas Reynolds Jr / Chad Geiger Richard Ondrak / Steve Stevenson Brian Birch / Kortney Parks

19 2015 NGA Media Guide Championship Preview The championship that has seen the most change since a year ago is the Nebraska Four-Ball. The 14 th Nebraska Four- Ball Championship moves to a new venue on April 25-26, after two years at Platteview Country Club. The 2015 championship will be hosted by The Players Club in Omaha, and will now feature a morning start with starting times off of No. 1 and No. 10 starting at 8 a.m. The field will be limited to 52 teams. The decision was made to limit the number entries to 52 teams (104 players) to allow us to utilize a 1/10 tee start, Ahrens said. The past few years we have done shotgun starts with over 60+ teams and the pace of play was extremely slow because groups simply had nowhere to go. We heard many comments from players that it was slow and not a very enjoyable experience when you hit a shot then have to sit and wait to hit another. The 1/10 tee start will offer better flow with a quicker pace, which will lead to a more enjoyable experience. The Front/Back routing will be used at the 27-hole facility at The Players Club, and will be set up around 6,700 yards. The Players Club is a fantastic golf course that we feel is a good fit for the Four-Ball format, Ahrens said. Having a partner allows you to take a few more risks than you normally would, which can lead to some birdies. If you have a bad hole, you ve got a partner there to bail you out. Only one of the defending champions will be back to try and three-peat in 2015, as Brian Fehr has moved to Kansas, and is not eligible to compete. Fehr and Adam Cordes of Papillion won both of the championships hosted by Platteview Country Club, their home club.

20 2015 NGA Media Guide 20 Championship Results: Year Team Site 2014 Adam Cordes, Bellevue & Brian Fehr, LaVista Platteview Country Club, Bellevue 2013 Adam Cordes, Bellevue & Brian Fehr, LaVista Platteview Country Club, Bellevue 2012 David Easley, Lincoln & Joel Wisdom, Omaha ArborLinks, Nebraska City 2011 Travis Minzel, Lincoln & Scott Tridle, Lincoln ArborLinks, Nebraska City 2010 Jayson Brueggemann, Lincoln & Patrick Duffy, Omaha Quarry Oaks Golf Club, Ashland 2009 Knox Jones, Lincoln & John Sajevic, Fremont Willow Lakes Golf Course, Bellevue 2008 Brad Dubisar, Omaha & Trent Morrison, Omaha Willow Lakes Golf Course, Bellevue 2007 Jay Muller, Omaha & Curt Tate, Omaha Willow Lakes Golf Course, Bellevue 2006 David Easley, Lincoln & Joel Wisdom, Omaha Firethorn Golf Club, Lincoln 2005 Knox Jones, Lincoln & John Sajevic, Fremont Firethorn Golf Club, Lincoln 2004 Patrick Duffy, Omaha & Mark Nevrivy, Omaha Willow Lakes Golf Course, Bellevue 2003 Jeff Churchich, Omaha & Matt Petersen, Omaha Willow Lakes Golf Course, Bellevue 2002 Knox Jones, Lincoln & John Sajevic, Fremont Willow Lakes Golf Course, Bellevue Play-offs 2014: Cordes/Fehr def. Mike Krumland, Columbus/Dave Shillinglaw, Bellevue, 1 hole 2011: Minzel/Tridle def. David Easley, Lincoln/Joel Wisdom, Omaha, 2 holes 2007: Muller/Tate def. Craig Bakke, Bellevue/R.B. Loomis, Bellevue, 1 hole 2005: Jones/Sajevic def. Spencer Hilsabeck, Lincoln/Mark Iveland, Lincoln, 1 hole 2002: Jones/Sajevic def. Jeff Churchich, Omaha/Matt Petersen, Omaha, 1 hole

21 2015 NGA Media Guide 21 17th Nebraska Senior Amateur Championship Woodland Hills Golf Course, Eagle June 1-2, 2015 Past NGA Championships at Woodland Hills Golf Course Amateur 1999 Senior Amateur 2011

22 2015 NGA Media Guide Nebraska Senior Amateur Champion Mike Krumland, Columbus

23 2015 NGA Media Guide 23 17th Nebraska Senior Amateur Championship June 1-2, 2015 Woodland Hills Golf Course, Eagle Par: 71 Golf Course Architect: Jeffrey Brauer Yardage: TBA Opened: 1991 Contact Information Woodland Hills Golf Course Director of Golf: Todd Flodman 6000 Woodland Hills Drive Head Golf Professional: Tom Erlandson Eagle, NE Superintendent: Mark Kaufman (402) NGA Official In Charge: Craig Ames - cames@nebgolf.org - (402) ext. 102 Championship Web Site - nebgolf.org/tournaments/2015/senioramateur

24 2015 Conditions of Play 2015 NGA Media Guide 24 Eligibility Entries are open to amateur golfers who will have reached their fiftieth birthday by June 1, Entrant must be a resident of Nebraska and a member of the Nebraska Golf Association (NGA). If the NGA deems it necessary to limit the non-championship field, it will be done so based on order of entry. Amateur Status: All players must conform with the USGA Rules of Amateur Status as specified in the USGA Rules of Golf. Entries; Form, Fee, Closing Date All players shall apply on NGA forms. Forms may be obtained from the NGA office or NGA web site ( Entry fee of $130 shall be paid by every player. Fee includes two tournament rounds, two luncheon buffets, use of the range prior to tournament play and eligibility for applicable merchandise prizes. Format; Schedule; Divisions Stroke Play 36 Holes. MONDAY, JUNE 1, First Round, 18-holes. TUESDAY, JUNE 2, Second Round, 18-holes. Any tie for a first place gross prize will be played off immediately, hole by hole, until a winner is determined. AGE DIVISIONS: Entrants will be assigned to one of the following age divisions: 50-57; and 65 & older. If an entrant does not select a tee option on the application he will be assigned to his respective age divisional tee as follows (championship tee); (middle tee) and 65 & older (forward tee). CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISION: All golfers that elect to play from the championship tees are eligible for the senior amateur title. Golf Balls Only brands of golf balls on the most current USGA List of Conforming Golf Balls may be used. This list is updated monthly and may be found on the USGA web site at or by contacting the USGA technical Department at (908) Footwear It is a condition of the competition that shoes with traditionally-designed spikes (regardless of composition, i.e., ceramic, plastic, etc.) or spikes, regardless of design, comprised either entirely or partially of metal (if such metal may come in contact with the course) are prohibited during the stipulated round. Penalty for breach of this condition: DISQUALIFICATION. Caddies A player may provide his own caddie. If he wishes the host club to furnish a caddie, he should ask the NGA because sufficient caddies may not be available at the host club. Publicity and Promotion By submitting an application, the player agrees to allow the NGA to use the player s photographic/video image for any NGA media related use. Score Posting All scores will be posted for handicap purposes. Players should not post these scores individually. Transportation Automotive transportation is permitted. Practice Privileges Complete details on practice rounds will be available on both the championship web site and the pre-event player memorandum. Prizes CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISION WINNER: Gold medal, crystal award, championship money clip and custody of championship trophy, subject to such conditions as the NGA may establish. RUNNER-UP: Silver medal and crystal award. AGE DIVISIONS (50-57; & 65 and over) GROSS WINNERS: Crystal award. GROSS AND NET MERCHANDISE PRIZES: TBA Rules of Golf; Close of Competition Play will be governed by the Rules of Golf as approved by the USGA. Questions shall be settled by the Championship Committee, whose decision shall be final. Competition will deemed to have closed when the Championship trophy has been presented. Conditions; Schedules The NGA Tournament Committee reserves the right to alter any of the conditions and schedules herein. The decision of the NGA Tournament Committee in any matter shall be final. Personal Appearance Players must be neat in appearance with respect to clothing and personal grooming. Tournament Information A link to the contestant memo (including groupings and starting times) will be ed to entrants after the close of entries. If you have not received correspondence within five days of the Championship, it is your responsibility to contact the NGA. Tournament information will also be available on -line by linking to the championship web site from the competitions section of

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26 2015 NGA Media Guide 26 Krumland Wins 2nd Title on Home Course There s something to be said about playing on your home course in the Nebraska Senior Amateur Championship. Mike Krumland followed the trend, and became the second straight player to win on his home course, Elks Country Club in Columbus, to become the 16th Nebraska Senior Amateur Champion. It does kind of help to know the angles and all that kind of stuff, Krumland added. So playing at home doesn t hurt. Following the first round, Krumland found himself two-shots back from a logjam at the top. Four competitors were tied at 74 (+2), and Krumland (+4) was one of six players within two shots. Those in contention included two-time defending champion Samuelson (+2), and 2008 Champion John Sajevic (+4) of Fremont. The final round was delayed due to severe weather, and eventually forced a late morning shotgun start to get the tournament finished. The circumstances didn t throw Krumland off his game, as he exploded out of the gates, making birdie on three of his first four holes. The 2006 Champion didn t cool off from there, getting it to 6-under through 14 holes. I knew it was getting kind of tricky out there, and we started on No. 2 and I hit it to three feet, and No. 3 I hit it to a couple feet, No. 4 I had about six feet for birdie and missed it, and No. 5 I hit it to about two feet, Krumland said. So I m three-under through the first four holes we play, and I was going like, you know, this could be pretty good. It doesn t ever hurt to play your home course, Krumland said. And I ve been kind of struggling a little bit, but Sunday at Fremont I made five birdies in the 16 holes we played, and the longest one was about three feet, and today I made six, and the longest putt I made was about three feet. It doesn t really matter where you re playing when you re hitting wedges like that, you don t have to putt from very far. Krumland joined Steve Samuelson of Fremont, the 2012 and 2013 Champion, as the only two-time winners of the event. Samuelson also won his second title on his home course, Fremont Golf Club. It soon became a two-man race, as the leaders all fell back and Krumland found himself battling Sajevic, who was two-under through 13 holes and within three shots after back-to-back birdies. Krumland finally cooled off, but even a birdie on the closing hole by Sajevic couldn t close the gap. Sajevic s two-under 70 gave him a two-day total of 146, two shots behind Krumland at even-par 144 after his final round 68 (-4). It was the third straight runner-up trophy for Sajevic. It s great, Krumland said about winning his second title. I ve been trying really hard. David Clouse of Friend won the Age Division with a two -day total of 150 (+6). Krumland won the Age Division, and 2005 Champion John Haney won the 65 and Older division at 151 (+7).

27 2015 NGA Media Guide Championship Notes Leaders: Round 1 - Four Tied at 74 (+2): Steve Samuelson, Mike Root, Gregg Vonnahme, and Steve Peterson. Notes: Severe weather wreaked havoc on the final round, and eventually a late morning shotgun start was needed to get the round done before some of the most severe weather of the year was expected later that day. The championship concluded just in time, as strong winds and massive hail rolled through the area soon after the trophy presentation. Fremont s John Sajevic finished as the runner-up for the third straight year. Krumland s win tied him with Samuelson for the most Senior Amateur titles, both have two now.

28 2015 NGA Media Guide 28 16th Nebraska Senior Amateur Championship Results June 2-3, 2014 Elks Country Club, Columbus Par: , Yardage 6,600 Entries: 76 (All Divisions) Pos. Player City Total R1 R2 Total 1 Mike Krumland Columbus Even John Sajevic Fremont David Clouse Friend T4 John Haney Lincoln T4 Jay Muller Bennington T4 Dave Shillinglaw Bellevue T7 Steve Peterson Lincoln T7 Gregg Vonnahme Omaha T9 Mike Wiester Columbus T9 Doug Rose Wayne T9 Steve Samuelson Fremont Mike Root Omaha Scott Gardner Holdrege Jeff Epstein Omaha T15 Pete Godwin Omaha T15 Stan Tafoya Lincoln Larry Sock Lincoln T18 Jim Derby Omaha T18 Tony Caputo Omaha T20 William Lawson Jr. Omaha T20 Steve Ritzman Elkhorn David McEwen Lincoln Pete Maschka Omaha Tim Long Papillion T25 Jon Misfeldt Columbus T25 John Hawkins Gretna Bret Kumpf Columbus T28 Jeff McPherson Omaha T28 Bill Whitley Bellevue T28 Bennett Ginsberg Omaha Brian Hake Omaha Tim Conzemius Lincoln T33 Jeff Bowden Omaha T33 Roger Ybanez Lincoln Roland Manuel Omaha Job Vigil North Platte Charlie Callison Papillion David Evans Omaha WD Chris Mangan Omaha WD Ron Eckloff Kearney WD 87

29 2015 NGA Media Guide Championship Preview The 17th Nebraska Senior Amateur Championship will return to Woodland Hills Golf Course in Eagle on June 1-2. Lincoln s Knox Jones won the title the last time the championship was hosted by Woodland Hills in 2011, and Friend s David Clouse won the Nebraska Amateur title there in Clouse finished 3rd at the 2014 Nebraska Senior Amateur. It s well suited for senior golfers, a beautiful parkland style Woodland Hills Golf Course is a challenging course with many trees and plenty of water hazards for a player to avoid. The course measures just under 6,600 from the tips, though trouble lingers throughout the course. Woodland Hills is pleasing to the eye and rewards well executed shots greatly. Mike Krumland of Columbus swept both senior titles in 2014, becoming the first to ever do so, and the first to win both championships twice. Krumland also won the Nebraska Senior Amateur title in 2006 and the inaugural Nebraska Senior Match Play Championship in golf course which is great for all levels of senior golfers, Ames said about Woodland Hills. It does have plenty of obstacles, however, which will provide plenty of challenge, but it s done in a very fair manner. No one will leave disgruntled. The championship offers play for every level of golfer. The Senior Amateur is divided by age divisions (50-57, 58-64, 65+). Within those divisions, prizes are award for both gross and net performance. If an older division player wants to play for the Senior Amateur title, he can, by playing from the appropriate tees. He s still eligible for prizes within his age division. If a player in the younger age divisions is interested in playing for Net prizes only, he can play from a shorter set of tees.

30 2015 NGA Media Guide 30 Championship Results: Year Name Hometown Site 2014 Mike Krumland Columbus Elks Country Club, Columbus 2013 Steve Samuelson Fremont Fremont Golf Club 2012 Steve Samuelson Fremont The Players Club, Omaha 2011 Knox Jones Lincoln Woodland Hills Golf Course, Eagle 2010 David Clouse Friend ArborLinks, Nebraska City 2009 William Lawson Omaha Norfolk Country Club 2008 John Sajevic Fremont Oak Hills Country Club, Omaha 2007 Mike Hoefs Lincoln The Country Club of Lincoln 2006 Mike Krumland Columbus Platteview Country Club, Bellevue 2005 John Haney Lincoln The Players Club, Omaha 2004 Dave Pfaltzgraff Omaha Ironwood Golf & Country Club, Omaha 2003 Tom Olson Omaha Heritage Hills Golf Course, McCook 2002 Larry Irvine Lincoln Firethorn Golf Club, Lincoln 2001 Gary Bowen Omaha Ironwood Golf & Country Club, Omaha 2000 Tom Thomsen Fremont Fremont Golf Club 1999 Bob Hughett Lincoln Beatrice Country Club

31 2015 NGA Media Guide 31 26th Nebraska Junior Match Play Championship & 53rd Nebraska Girls Match Play Championship Kearney Country Club June 3-6, 2015

32 2015 NGA Media Guide Nebraska Junior Match Play Champion Alex Schaake, Omaha 2014 Nebraska Girls Match Play Champion Haley Thiele, Wahoo

33 2015 NGA Media Guide 33 26th Nebraska Junior Match Play Championship June 3-6, rd Nebraska Girls Match Play Championship June 3-5, 2015 Kearney Country Club Par: 71 Golf Course Architect: Charley Johnston Yardage: 6,115 (Boys); 5,711 (Girls) Opened: 1915 Contact Information Kearney Country Club Club Manager: Matt Shaner th Avenue Golf Professional: Ross Eickhoff Kearney, NE Superintendent: Scott Schurman (402) NGA Official In Charge: Ben Vigil - bvigil@nebgolf.org - (402) ext. 105 Championship Web Site - nebgolf.org/tournaments/2015/juniormatchplay nebgolf.org/tournaments/2015/girlsmatchplay

34 2015 Conditions of Play Girls 2015 NGA Media Guide 34 Eligibility Entrant must be a female amateur golfer who is a resident of Nebraska and a member of the Nebraska Golf Association (note: members of the Nebraska Junior Golf Tour are NGA members). A junior golfer is defined as an amateur golfer who has not yet reached the September 1 following graduation from secondary school. The championship field will be limited to 39 players. If more than 39 entries are received by the May 29, 2015 deadline, the field will be comprised of players that filed entries by the deadline in these categories: 1. Top 25 in the final 2014 NGA Girls Point Standings 2. Class winners of the 2014 NSAA High School Girls Golf Championships 3. Two (2) host club selections 4. Remainder of the field determined by order of entry Entries are subject to rejection at any time (including during the Championship) by the NGA. The reason for rejection may include unbecoming conduct. Amateur Status: All players must conform with the USGA Rules of Amateur Status as specified in The Rules of Golf. Entries; Form, Fee, Closing Date All players shall apply on NGA forms. Forms may be obtained from the NGA office or website, Schedule Competition will be in two stages: (A) Stroke Play 18 holes stroke play to determine 16 qualifiers for match play. A tie for the last qualifier s place will be decided immediately by a hole-by-hole play-off. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 18 holes. (B) Match Play General numerical draw will be used. For purposes of determining places in the draw, ties in qualifying rounds will be decided by a blind draw, except that places of those participating in a play-off shall be determined by the order on the public score board summary and by performance in the play-off. THURSDAY A.M., JUNE 4, First Round, 18 holes. THURSDAY P.M., JUNE 4, Quarterfinal Round, 18 holes. FRIDAY A.M., JUNE 5, Semifinal Round, 18 holes. FRIDAY P.M., JUNE 5, Final, 18 holes. In the event of a tied match, (a) the winner shall be decided immediately by a hole-by-hole play-off and (b) the stipulated round is deemed to extend to as many holes as are required for a match to be won. Prizes WINNER: Gold Medal, crystal trophy and custody of championship trophy, subject to such conditions as the NGA may establish. RUNNER-UP: Silver Medal and crystal trophy. OTHER SEMIFINALISTS: Bronze Medal LOWEST QUALIFYING SCORE: Silver medal; if a tie, duplicate medals will be awarded. Golf Balls Only brands of golf balls on the most current USGA List of Conforming Golf Balls may be used. This list is updated monthly and may be found on the USGA web site at or by contacting the USGA technical Department at (908) Footwear It is a condition of the competition that shoes with traditionally-designed spikes (regardless of composition, i.e., ceramic, plastic, etc.) or spikes, regardless of design, comprised either entirely or partially of metal (if such metal may come in contact with the course) are prohibited during the stipulated round. Penalty for breach of this condition: DISQUALIFICATION. Caddies A player may provide her own caddie. If she wishes the host club to furnish a caddie, she should ask the NGA because sufficient caddies may not be available at the host club. Exception: A player may not use a parent or guardian as a caddie during the championship. Transportation Players must walk at all times during a stipulated round. The optional condition prescribed in Appendix I of The Rules of Golf will be in effect. Publicity and Promotion By submitting an application, the player agrees to allow the NGA & NJGT to use the player s photographic/video image for any NGA & NJGT media related use(s). Score Posting All qualifying scores will be posted for handicap purposes. Players should not post these scores individually. Practice Privileges Available at a time convenient to Kearney Country Club one week prior to the championship at a rate of $25 (walking). To make arrangements for practice rounds, please contact the KCC golf shop at (308) Conditions; Schedules The NGA Junior Committee reserves the right to alter any of the conditions and schedules herein. The decision of the NGA Junior Committee in any matter shall be final. Personal Appearance Players must be neat in appearance with respect to clothing and personal grooming. Tournament Information A link to the contestant memo (including groupings and starting times) will be e -mailed to entrants after the close of entries. If you have not received correspondence after the deadline, it is your responsibility to contact the NGA. Tournament information will also be available on-line by linking to the championship web site from the competitions section of Rules of Golf; Close of Competition Play will be governed by the Rules of Golf as approved by the USGA. Questions shall be settled by the Championship Committee, whose decision shall be final. Competition shall be deemed to have closed when the Championship trophy has been presented.

35 2015 Conditions of Play Boys 2015 NGA Media Guide 35 Eligibility Entrant must be a junior amateur golfer who is a resident of Nebraska and a member of the Nebraska Golf Association (note: members of the Nebraska Junior Golf Tour are NGA members). A junior golfer is defined as an amateur golfer who has not yet reached the September 1 following graduation from secondary school. The championship field will be limited to 117 players. If more than 117 entries are received by the May 29, 2015 deadline, the field will be comprised of players that filed entries by the deadline in these categories: 1. Top 50 in the final 2014 NGA Junior Point Standings 2. Class winners of the 2015 NSAA High School Golf Championships 3. Two (2) host club selections 4. Remainder of the field determined by order of entry Entries are subject to rejection at any time (including during the Championship) by the NGA. The reason for rejection may include unbecoming conduct. Amateur Status: All players must conform with the USGA Rules of Amateur Status as specified in The Rules of Golf. Entries; Form, Fee, Closing Date All players shall apply on NGA forms. Forms may be obtained from the NGA office or website, Schedule Competition will be in two stages: (A) Stroke Play 18 holes stroke play to determine 32 qualifiers for match play. A tie for the last qualifier s place shall be decided immediately by a hole-byhole play-off. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 18 holes. (B) Match Play General numerical draw will be used. For purposes of determining places in the draw, ties in qualifying rounds will be decided by a blind draw, except that places of those participating in a play-off shall be determined by the order on the public score board summary and by performance in the play-off. THURSDAY A.M., JUNE 4, First Round, 18 holes. THURSDAY P.M., JUNE 4, Second Round, 18 holes. FRIDAY A.M., JUNE 5, Quarterfinal Round, 18 holes. FRIDAY P.M., JUNE 5, Semifinal Round, 18 holes. SATURDAY, JUNE 6, Final, 36 holes. In the event of a tied match, (a) the winner shall be decided immediately by a hole-by-hole play-off and (b) the stipulated round is deemed to extend to as many holes as are required for a match to be won. Competition shall be deemed to have closed when the Championship trophy has been presented. Golf Balls Only brands of golf balls on the most current USGA List of Conforming Golf Balls may be used. This list is updated monthly and may be found on the USGA web site at or by contacting the USGA technical Department at (908) Footwear It is a condition of the competition that shoes with traditionally-designed spikes (regardless of composition, i.e., ceramic, plastic, etc.) or spikes, regardless of design, comprised either entirely or partially of metal (if such metal may come in contact with the course) are prohibited during the stipulated round. Penalty for breach of this condition: DISQUALIFICATION. Caddies A player may provide his own caddie. If he wishes the host club to furnish a caddie, he should ask the NGA because sufficient caddies may not be available at the host club. Exception: A player may not use a parent or guardian as a caddie during the championship. Transportation Players must walk at all times during a stipulated round. The optional condition prescribed in Appendix I of The Rules of Golf will be in effect. Publicity and Promotion By submitting an application, the player agrees to allow the NGA & NJGT to use the player s photographic/video image for any NGA & NJGT media related use(s). Score Posting All qualifying scores will be posted for handicap purposes. Players should not post these scores individually. Practice Privileges Available at a time convenient to Kearney Country Club one week prior to the championship at a rate of $25 (walking). To make arrangements for practice rounds, please contact the KCC golf shop at (308) Conditions; Schedules The NGA Junior Committee reserves the right to alter any of the conditions and schedules herein. The decision of the NGA Junior Committee in any matter shall be final. Prizes WINNER: Gold Medal, crystal trophy and custody of championship trophy, subject to such conditions as the NGA may establish. Personal Appearance Players must be neat in appearance with respect to clothing and personal grooming. RUNNER-UP: Silver Medal and crystal trophy. OTHER SEMIFINALISTS: Bronze Medal LOWEST QUALIFYING SCORE: Silver medal; if a tie, duplicate medals will be awarded. Tournament Information A link to the contestant memo (including groupings and starting times) will be e -mailed to entrants after the close of entries. If you have not received correspondence after the deadline, it is your responsibility to contact the NGA. Tournament information will also be available on-line by linking to the championship web site from the competitions section of Rules of Golf; Close of Competition Play will be governed by the Rules of Golf as approved by the USGA. Questions shall be settled by the Championship Committee, whose decision shall be final.

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37 2015 NGA Media Guide 37 Schaake Keeps the Title in the Family The Final for the 25th Nebraska Junior Match Play Championship featured the younger brother of 2013 s champion against a local playing his home course. Omaha s Alex Schaake defeated McCook s Noah Hofman in the 36-hole Final 3 and 2 at Heritage Hills Golf Course. It s pretty cool, I guess, Schaake said about winning the title a year after his brother, Carson won. I get to go home and brag to him now, so that ll be fun. I kind of like seeing Schaake twice on the trophy, that ll be pretty cool. The Championship Final produced the best golf of the week, as both Schaake and Hofman came up with birdie after birdie. The two started setting off fireworks right from the start, as Schaake rolled in a birdie on No. 1, and Hofman answered with hole-out for eagle on the par-5 second hole. The match went back and forth throughout the first 18 holes, with Schaake taking a 1 up advantage after Hofman found the native grass on No. 18 and couldn t get out of it. Both players kept it rolling during the second 18 holes, each rolling in birdie putts on No. 1. Then Hofman hit it close on No. 2 and dropped his second eagle of the day on the hole to square the match. However, Schaake went on to win the next two holes and never again lost his lead, despite a Hofman birdie on No. 7. Both players played the front nine in 32 (-4) in the afternoon. Schaake s birdie on the 31st hole of the match (No. 13) put him 3 up with 5 to play, and he eventually closed out the match with a par on No. 16. We both made birdie on No. 1, and I knew it was just going to be tough today, said. I played good, I think me and Noah, both shot 5 or 6-under today. care of business again, winning 8 and 6. Schaake, the No. 4 seed, won his opening round match against Matt Unruh of Lincoln 2 up, and cruised into the Final from there. He didn t play more than 14 holes in any of his next three matches, winning 6 and 4 over Kyle Murray of Beatrice, and 6 and 4 in the quarterfinals over Norfolk s Luke Kluver. Lincoln s Justin Coffey came in to the semifinals as the No. 32 seed, after winning a 5-man playoff for the final spot in Match Play, but Schaake took Hofman also had some big wins on the way to the Final, but also a couple tough matches, including his opening match against Garrett Morehead of Bellevue. Hofman won that match 1 up, but followed with a 7 and 6 win over Cole Stenger of Bellevue and a 4 and 3 win over Papillion s Josh Wilson. Hofman then had a battle in the semifinals against 2014 Class A Individual State Champion Ben Maschka of Omaha. Hofman had a late lead, but Maschka forced 18 holes of play before Hofman closed out the 1 up victory on No. 18 with a par.

38 2015 NGA Media Guide 38 Haley Thiele Wins Back-to-Back Titles It was an all-sister Final for the 52nd Nebraska Girls Match Play Championship at Heritage Hills Golf Course in McCook, as defending champion Haley Thiele of Wahoo took on her younger sister Hannah. In the end, experience won out, and Haley came out on top again, defeating Hannah 3 and 2 for back-to-back titles. It means a lot, you know to win this out here for the second time on a pretty challenging course and walking these hills three straight days, Haley said. It s a good feeling, this one s pretty special. The Championship Final was a back-and-forth battle, as Haley jumped out to a 3 up lead through nine holes, only to see Hannah come back and win Nos. 10 and 11 to cut the lead to 1 up. Haley righted the ship with a birdie on the par-3 12th to move back to 2 up. Haley won No. 15 with a par and closed out the match on No. 16 with another par. It was my toughest match of the entire tournament, Haley said about playing her sister. I wasn t exactly thrilled when I had to play her, because we re pretty similar with how we hit and just our consistencies, so I knew it was going to be tough, because Hannah s a great player, but I guess in the end it worked out for me. Haley cruised through her first three matches, defeating Allison Vondra of Papillion 7 and 5, and 5 and 4 over Tori Peers of Grand Island on Tuesday. On Wednesday morning, Haley jumped out to an early lead and ended the semifinal match in just 11 holes, winning 8 and 7 over Jordan York of Scottsbluff. Hannah played just 18 holes on Tuesday, winning in 10 holes over Hannah Kohl of McCook (10 and 8), and in just eight holes in the afternoon quarterfinal after Nia Station of Omaha conceded the match due to illness. Hannah then faced McCook native Megan Vetrovsky in the semifinals and finally had a battle. It took all 18 holes to decide the match, and Hannah again came out on top with a par on No. 18 for a 2 up win.

39 2015 NGA Media Guide Championship Notes Stroke Play Qualifying: Defending champion Haley Thiele of Wahoo was the stroke play qualifying medalist for the girls, carding a 73 (+1), the low score by five strokes over her sister Hannah. Hebron s Jay Cottam fired an even-par 72 to claim medalist honors on the boys side, one stroke better than Omaha s Tommy Pieper (73). Cut: Thirty-two boys qualified for the match play field. Five players finished at 84 (+12) and entered a play-off for the final spot, won by Lincoln s Justin Coffey after one hole. Sixteen girls qualified for match play with Papillion s Allison Vondra claiming the final spot with a 103 (+31). Notes: During Monday s stroke play qualifying, Lincoln s Austin Reece used a 50-degree wedge to record a hole-in-one on the par-3 seventh hole. No. 32 seed Justin Coffey upset No. 1 seed Jay Cottam in the first round, and advanced all the way to the semifinals before losing to the eventual champion, Alex Schaake. Brother s Ben and Nolan Maschka of Omaha both won their first round matches in 19 holes, with nearly identical putts from 25+ feet on the 10th green. Fourteenyear-old Luke Kluver of Norfolk won two matches, advancing to the quarterfinals before losing to Schaake. Kluver also won the longest match of the championship, in 21 holes over Laurel s Mitchell Klooz. Papillion s Josh Wilson had the most decisive victory, winning 9 and 7 over Papillion-La Vista teammate Nolan Zikas. After winning his first match on the 18th Hole, Schaake won his next three matches in 14 holes or less. McCook native Noah Hofman won a lefty-lefty match up in the semifinals over Omaha s Ben Maschka. Hofman eagled the same hole (No. 2) twice during the 36-hole final against Schaake. Three Thiele sisters made match play on the girls side, with Haley and Hannah eventually meeting in the final, younger sister Lindsey (14), in her first NGA championship, fell in the first round to the 2014 NSAA Class A State Champion Nia Station of Omaha. Their cousin, Morgan Thiele of Kearney, also made match play.

40 2015 NGA Media Guide 40 52nd Nebraska Girls Match Play Championship Results

41 2015 NGA Media Guide 41 25th Nebraska Junior Match Play Championship Results

42 2015 NGA Media Guide 42 Complete Stroke-Play Qualifying Results June 16, 2014 Heritage Hills Golf Course Par: , Yardage 5,670 Entries: 17 1 Haley Thiele Wahoo Hannah Thiele Wahoo Megan Vetrovsky McCook Jordan York Scottsbluff T5 Emily Jezewski Omaha T5 Breanna Redl McCook T7 Lindsey Thiele Wahoo T7 Morgan Thiele Kearney T7 Tori Peers Grand Island Nia Station Omaha Brandi Lemek Doniphan Hannah Hunke Snyder Makenzie Fuss Omaha T14 McKinley Harm Gothenburg T14 Hannah Kohl McCook Allison Vondra Papillion Failed to Qualify 17 Rachel Blauert Sidney

43 2015 NGA Media Guide 43 Complete Stroke-Play Qualifying Results June 16, 2014 Heritage Hills Golf Course Par: , Yardage 6,809 Entries: 56 1 Jay Cottam Hebron Even 72 2 Tommy Pieper Omaha Josh Wilson Papillion T4 Alex Schaake Omaha T4 Mitchell Klooz Laurel T4 Cole Stenger Bellevue T7 Ben Maschka Omaha T7 Mark Nichting Omaha T7 Austin Reece Lincoln T7 Lucas Grossnicklaus Aurora Noah Hofman McCook T12 Henry Heeg Kimball T12 Trey Petitt Lincoln T12 David Hansen Omaha T12 Austin Murray Kearney Roger Sack Lincoln Josh Nunnally Lincoln T18 Collin Brown Fremont T18 Kyle Murray Beatrice T18 Alex Zillig Lavista T18 Nolan Maschka Omaha T18 Garrett Morehead Bellevue T23 Colin Wright Plainview T23 Garrett Wamsley Sidney T23 Luke Kluver Norfolk T23 Nick Zeplin Lincoln T23 Koy Potthoff Scottsbluff T23 Tucker Knaak Plainview T29 Nolan Zikas LaVista T29 Ethan Anderson Papillion T29 Matthew Unruh Lincoln Justin Coffey Lincoln Failed to Qualify Nash Holm Omaha Nathan Grossnicklaus Osceola Jordan Greenwood Kimball Jeff Paschal Papillion Joel Bittner Lincoln Luke Janning Omaha Patrick Clare Lincoln Garrett Josten Omaha Clayton Malone Lincoln Caleb Moyer Cambridge Sean Song Omaha Gannon Murray Omaha Lucas Leinen Omaha Tyler Schafer Omaha Myles Shonsey Omaha Will Porter Kearney Zack Stanek Omaha Nathan Dvorak Potter Riley Loop McCook Jackson Hayes Omaha Jack Jezewski Omaha Russell Langley Tekamah Josh Enholm Omaha WD Trevor Kosch Humphrey WD

44 2015 NGA Media Guide Championship Preview This year s championship site has a long history that aligns with junior golf in many fashions, and 2015 is a special year for the club. Kearney Country Club will host the 26 th Nebraska Junior Match Play Championship and the 53 rd Nebraska Girls Match Play Championship June 3-6. It will be a special occasion for all involved, as it is the first time Kearney Country Club has hosted an NGA championship, and 2015 marks the club s centennial anniversary. Any time we host a state event here at Kearney Country Club, its special, KCC General Manager Matt Shaner said. With this being our 100th birthday, it makes it more special and we are honored to host this great Championship. Originally, Kearney Country Club opened in 1915 as a seven-hole golf course. Charley Johnston, a Scottish immigrant, improved the course and expanded it to nine holes, also adding the signature par-3 second hole. In 1921, Kearney Country Club became the first 18-hole golf course outside of Omaha or Lincoln, in Nebraska. Kearney Country Club will be a fantastic mental test for match play, Vigil said. The beauty of match play is that many aggressive decisions will be made, and Kearney Country Club offers many opportunities for players to get aggressive and try to swing a match their way. The golf course measures just 6,115 yards from the tips, and will be played around there for the boys, but the players can expect to be challenged by anything from elevation changes to an island green on the par 5 17 th hole. The girls will play the course around 5,700 yards. The course is not a long course yardage wise, but with its small greens, rolling terrain, and quickness a stray shot can lead into a real challenge to save a hole, Shaner said. Lots of birdies can be made here and some others can come into play as well. That is the beauty of Match Play though. In hosting several NSAA State Championships and other junior events, Kearney Country Club has been very supportive of junior golf over the years. Though the club has never hosted a NGA boys championship, it hosted the 1994 Nebraska Girls Match Play Championship won by Kearney s very own Elizabeth Bahensky. The membership and the community are very supportive of us hosting state championships, Shaner said. The community welcomes the participants with open arms and our members love volunteering to help in any way they can. Alex Schaake, a Creighton Prep junior, will be back to defend his title in 2015, after cruising into the finals and defeating McCook s Noah Hofman in a highly contested match in A couple of Thiele sisters are back to compete for the title again. The elder sister, Haley, will attempt to win her third straight Nebraska Girls Match Play title, while Hannah, a two-time finalist, will try to win her first match play title, after winning her first Nebraska Girls Amateur title in I think the 2015 championships will present some of the best competition we have seen in years, Vigil said. The venues are such where anything can happen. Kearney Country Club is a great match play venue, and if someone is willing to take the risks, and can pull it off, crazy things can happen.

45 2015 NGA Media Guide 45 Nebraska Girls Match Play Championship Results: Year Champion Hometown Result Runner-Up Site 2014 Haley Thiele Wahoo 3 & 2 Hannah Thiele, Wahoo Heritage Hills Golf Course, McCook 2013 Haley Thiele Wahoo 5 & 4 Megan Vetrovsky, McCook The Country Club of Lincoln 2012 Danielle Lemek Doniphan 8 & 7 Hannah Thiele, Wahoo York Country Club 2011 Danielle Lemek Doniphan 6 & 5 Morgan Smejkal, Columbus Ashland Golf Club 2010 Danielle Lemek Doniphan 5 & 4 Isabella Baldacci, Norfolk Willow Lakes Golf Course, Bellevue 2009 Danielle Lemek Doniphan 8 & 7 McKenzie O Connell, Sidney Stone Creek Golf Course, Omaha 2008 Armana Christianson Omaha 1 up Katie Keiser, Gothenburg York Country Club 2007 Kylie Smith Omaha 19 holes Anna Christenson, Lincoln Wayne Country Club 2006 J.C. Stevenson Grand Island 1 up Mary Narzisi, Omaha The Field Club of Omaha 2005 Brittany Pepler Scottsbluff 6 & 4 Katherine Morell, McCook Eagle Hills Golf Course, Papillion 2004 Kristen Kosch Bellevue 5 & 4 Katherine Morell, McCook Cross Creek Golf Links, Cambridge 2003 Rachel Byleen Lincoln 1 up Kristen Kosch, Minden Yankee Hill Country Club, Lincoln 2002 Leigh Sutton Lincoln 1 up Kristen Kosch, Minden Quail Run Golf Course, Columbus 2001 Sara Sackett Cambridge 3 & 2 Jennifer Gloystein, York Wayne Country Club 2000 Beth Anne Cherry Lincoln 2 & 1 Sarah Ondrak, Lexington Riverside Golf Club, Grand Island 1999 Elizabeth Morell McCook 3 & 2 Kelly Zerzen, Grand Island The Country Club of North Platte 1998 Elizabeth Morell McCook 2 & 1 Kelly Benjamin, Holdrege Holdrege Country Club 1997 Megan O'Dea Kearney 3 & 2 Kristin Osberg, Grand Island Hillcrest Country Club, Lincoln 1996 Sarah Sasse Lincoln 3 & 2 Amy Roux, Kearney Fremont Golf Club 1995 Sarah Sasse Lincoln 19 holes Elizabeth Bahensky, Kearney Beatrice Country Club 1994 Elizabeth Bahensky Kearney 4 & 3 Jamie Schmidt, Grand Island Kearney Country Club 1993 Sarah Sasse Lincoln 1 up Jennifer Jeffrey, Lincoln Beatrice Country Club 1992 Maureen Reagan Omaha 1 up Molly Hallett, Omaha Lochland Country Club, Hastings 1991 Heidi Wall Lincoln 4 & 3 Michelle Uher, Omaha Oak Hills Country Club, Omaha 1990 Melissa Johnson Omaha 3 & 1 Michelle Patterson, Loomis Elks Country Club, Columbus 1989 Michelle Uher Omaha 1 up Molly Mullin, Scottsbluff Norfolk Country Club 1988 Angie Wilson Lincoln 5 & 3 Regina Korinek, Omaha Ashland Country Club 1987 Angie Wilson Lincoln 3 & 2 Kelli Smith, Omaha Happy Hollow Club, Omaha 1986 Angie Wilson Lincoln - - The Country Club of Lincoln

46 2015 NGA Media Guide 46 Nebraska Girls Match Play Championship Results: Year Champion Hometown Result Runner-Up Site 1985 Ann Guiberson Omaha 2 & 1 Lori Cimpl, Columbus Riverside Golf Club, Grand Island 1984 Ann Guiberson Omaha - Lori Cimpl, Columbus Fremont Golf Club 1983 Lisa Papes The Field Club of Omaha 1982 Kerre Dubinsky Lincoln - - Hillcrest Country Club, Lincoln 1981 Jan Houston Grand Island - - Beatrice Country Club 1980 Shelly Godeken Alma - - Omaha Country Club 1979 Cathy Nelson Omaha - - Elks Country Club, Columbus 1978 Val Skinner North Platte - - Oak Hills Country Club, Omaha 1977 Cathy Curry Columbus - - Lochland Country Club, Hastings 1976 Cathy Curry Columbus - - Norfolk Country Club 1975 Cathy Curry Columbus - - Happy Hollow Club, Omaha 1974 Val Skinner North Platte - - The Country Club of Lincoln 1973 Nanette Circo Omaha Nanette Circo Omaha Nanette Circo Omaha Gabrielle Matlock Grand Island Nancy Kirsch South Sioux City Evelyn Heineman Wahoo - Cynthia Friend, Hastings Kathy Waters Omaha - Cecilia Jones, Offutt AFB Kathy Waters Omaha - Kay Morrow, Hastings Kathy Waters Omaha 7 & 5 Evelyn Heineman, Wahoo Christie Swartzkopf Lincoln 6 & 5 Cherie Schafersman, Fremont B.E. Colway Omaha 7 & 6 Donna Parker, Pawnee City -

47 2015 NGA Media Guide 47 Nebraska Junior Match Play Championship Results: Year Champion Hometown Result Runner-Up Site 2014 Alex Schaake Omaha 3 & 2 Noah Hofman, McCook Heritage Hills Golf Course, McCook 2013 Carson Schaake Omaha 6 & 5 Sean Song, Omaha The Country Club of Lincoln 2012 Zach Taylor Omaha 2 up Cale Benson, Grand Island York Country Club 2011 Alex Totusek Omaha 2 & 1 Eric Krzyzanowski, Scottsbluff Oakland Golf Club 2010 John Spellerberg Fremont 7 & 6 Eric Krzyzanowski, Scottsbluff Fremont Golf Club 2009 Andy Sajevic Fremont 5 & 3 John Spellerberg, Fremont The Pines Country Club, Valley 2008 Josh Reinertson Gibbon 1 up Richard Schneider, Beemer Wild Horse Golf Club, Gothenburg 2007 Colin O'Connor Omaha 1 up Mike Coatman, Lincoln ArborLinks, Nebraska City 2006 Mike Coatman Lincoln 6 & 5 Ryan Blair, Omaha Willow Lakes Golf Course, Bellevue 2005 Mike Coatman Lincoln 6 & 5 Brandon Crick, McCook Wayne Country Club 2004 Joe Kubick Lincoln 3 & 1 Phil Hranec, Kearney Heritage Hills Golf Course, McCook 2003 Joe Kubick Lincoln 1 up Nate Jaeger, Lexington Firethorn Golf Club, Lincoln 2002 Trent Price Lincoln 11 & 10 Lance Morrow, Norfolk Beatrice Country Club 2001 Brady Bauer Lincoln 3 & 2 Alex Carper, Lincoln Yankee Hill Country Club, Lincoln 2000 Brady Schnell Omaha 3 & 2 Keth Malone, Lincoln Oak Hills Country Club, Omaha 1999 Chris Hartwig Lincoln 8 & 7 Chris Shives, Papillion Platteview Country Club, Bellevue 1998 Tyler Chapman York - - York Country Club 1997 Seth Porter Hastings 1 up Tyler Chapman, York Bay Hills Golf Course, Plattsmouth 1996 David Hersch Lincoln 5 & 4 Jamie Seim, Grand Island York Country Club 1995 Steve Friesen Lincoln 6 & 5 Greg Ernst, Gering Indian Trails Country Club, Beemer 1994 David Hersch Lincoln 3 & 2 Mark Wright, Omaha Wayne Country Club 1993 Ryan Nietfeldt Grand Island 19 holes Mark Wright, Omaha Field Club of Omaha 1992 Kit Grove Lincoln - - Mahoney Golf Course, Lincoln 1991 Mark Dahir Omaha 1 up Brian Johnson, Omaha Platteview Country Club, Bellevue 1990 Chad Lydiatt Kearney - - Ashland Country Club

48 2015 NGA Media Guide 48 Records Girls CHAMPIONS Most titles: 4, Danielle Lemek (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012) Other Multiple Champions: *Still eligible Danielle Lemek 4 Angie Wilson 3 Cathy Curry 3 Kathy Waters 3 Nanette Circo 3 Sarah Sasse 3 Ann Guiberson 2 Elizabeth Morell 2 *Haley Thiele 2 Val Skinner 2 Consecutive titles: 4, Danielle Lemek, 2009 to 2012; 3, Kathy Waters, 1965 to 1967; Nanette Circo, 1971 to 1973; Cathy Curry, 1975 to 1977; Angie Wilson, 1986 to 1988; 4 others with back-to-back titles Longest Span, First to Last Victory: 4 years, Val Skinner ( ); 3 years, Sarah Sasse ( ); Danielle Lemek ( ) Longest Span Between Victories: 4 years, Val Skinner ( ) Most Times Host Site: COURSE Wayne Country Club 2 Fremont Golf Club 2 Oak Hills Country Club, Omaha 2 Elks Country Club, Columbus 2 Happy Hollow Club, Omaha 2 Hillcrest Country Club, Lincoln 2 Lochland Country Club, Hastings 2 Norfolk Country Club 2 Riverside Golf Club, Grand Island 2 The Field Club of Omaha 2 MATCH PLAY Largest Winning Margin, 18-Hole Final: 8 & 7, Danielle Lemek, twice, 2009 defeated McKenzie O Connell (Stone Creek GC) and 2012 defeated Hannah Thiele (York CC) Longest Final Match: 19 holes, Sarah Sasse defeated Elizabeth Bahensky, 1995 (Beatrice CC); Kylie Smith defeated Anna Christenson, 2007 (Wayne CC) Most Consecutive Match Play Victories: 16, Danielle Lemek, 2009 to 2012 Most Runner-Up Finishes: *Never won **Still eligible MISCELLANEOUS Lori Cimpl 2* Kristen Kosch 2 Katherine Morell 2* Hannah Thiele 2** Beatrice Country Club 3 The Country Club of Lincoln 3 York Country Club 2

49 2015 NGA Media Guide 49 Records Most Times in Final: Danielle Lemek 4* Angie Wilson 3* Cathy Curry 3* Kathy Waters 3* Nanette Circo 3* Sarah Sasse 3* Kristen Kosch 3 *Never lost a Final

50 2015 NGA Media Guide 50 Records Boys CHAMPIONS Most titles: 2, David Hersch (1994, 1996); Joe Kubick (2003, 2004); Mike Coatman (2005, 2006) Consecutive titles: 2, Joe Kubick, 2003 to 2004; Mike Coatman, 2005 to 2006 Longest Span, First to Last Victory: 2 years, David Hersch ( ) Most Runner-Up Finishes: *Never won MISCELLANEOUS Mark Wright 2* Eric Krzyzanowski 2* Most Times in Final: Mike Coatman 3 Longest Span Between Victories: 2 years, David Hersch ( ) Brother Champions: Carson Schaake (2013) and Alex Schaake (2014) Most Times Host Site: COURSE York Country Club 3 Heritage Hills Golf Course, McCook 2 Platteview Country Club, Bellevue 2 Wayne Country Club 2 MATCH PLAY Largest Winning Margin, 36-Hole Match (Final): 11 and 10, Trent Price defeated Lance Morrow, 2002 (Beatrice CC) Most Consecutive Match Play Victories: 10, Joe Kubick, 2003 to 2004; Mike Coatman, 2005 to 2006

51 2015 NGA Media Guide 51 Brian Oar / The Prairie Club 48th Nebraska Match Play Championship The Prairie Club, Valentine June 11-15, 2015

52 2015 NGA Media Guide Nebraska Match Play Champion Bryce Brown, Lincoln

53 2015 NGA Media Guide 53 48th Nebraska Match Play Championship June 11-16, 2015 The Prairie Club, Valentine The Pines Course Par: 73 Golf Course Architect: Tom Lehman/Chris Brands Yardage: TBA Opened: 2010 The Dunes Course Par: 73 Golf Course Architect: Graham Marsh Yardage: TBA Opened: 2010 Contact Information The Prairie Club Director of Operations: Ross Buckendahl State Highway 97 Golf Professional: Loudan Steffes Valentine, NE Director of Agronomy: Roger Brashear (402) NGA Official In Charge: Justin Ahrens - jahrens@nebgolf.org - (402) ext. 104 Championship Web Site - nebgolf.org/tournaments/2015/matchplay

54 2015 Conditions of Play 2015 NGA Media Guide 54 Eligibility Entrant must be an amateur golfer who is a resident of Nebraska or a nonresident student that attends college in Nebraska; must also be a member of the Nebraska Golf Association (NGA). The championship field will be limited to 156 players. If more than 156 entries are received by the June 5, 2015 deadline, the field will be comprised of players that filed entries by the deadline in these categories: 1. Top 50 in the final 2014 NGA Point Standings 2. Those golfers that qualified for match play at the 2014 Nebraska Match Play Championship 3. Remainder of the field determined by order of entry Amateur Status: All players must conform with the USGA Rules of Amateur Status as specified in the USGA Rules of Golf. Entries; Form, Fee, Closing Date All players shall apply on NGA forms. Forms may be obtained from the NGA office or NGA web site ( Format; Schedule Competition will be in two stages. A) Stroke Play 36 holes stroke play to determine 32 qualifiers for match play. The 2014 champion and runner-up are exempt from qualifying and will be assigned the numbers one and two seeds. A tie for the last qualifier s place will be decided immediately by a hole-by-hole play-off. THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 18-holes. FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 18-holes. B) Match Play General numerical draw will be used. For purposes of determining places in the draw, ties in qualifying rounds will be decided by a blind draw, except that places of those participating in a play-off will be determined by the order on the public scoreboard summary and by performance in the play -off. SATURDAY A.M., JUNE 13, First Round, 18-holes. SATURDAY P.M., JUNE 13, Second Round, 18-holes. SUNDAY A.M., JUNE 14, Quarterfinal Round, 18-holes. SUNDAY P.M., JUNE 14, Semifinal Round, 18-holes. MONDAY, JUNE 15, Final, 36-holes. Prizes WINNER: Gold medal, championship money clip, commemorative framed bracket and custody of championship trophy, subject to such conditions as the NGA may establish. RUNNER-UP: Silver Medal and crystal trophy. OTHER SEMIFINALISTS: Bronze Medal. LOWEST QUALIFYING SCORE: Silver medal; if a tie, duplicate medals will be awarded. MERCHANDISE PRIZES: TBA Rules of Golf; Close of Competition Play will be governed by the Rules of Golf as approved by the USGA. Questions shall be settled by the Championship Committee, whose decision shall be final. Competition will deemed to have closed when the Championship trophy has been presented. Golf Balls Only brands of golf balls on the most current USGA List of Conforming Golf Balls may be used. This list is updated monthly and may be found on the USGA web site at or by contacting the USGA technical Department at (908) Footwear It is a condition of the competition that shoes with traditionally-designed spikes (regardless of composition, i.e., ceramic, plastic, etc.) or spikes, regardless of design, comprised either entirely or partially of metal (if such metal may come in contact with the course) are prohibited during the stipulated round. Penalty for breach of this condition: DISQUALIFICATION. Caddies A player may provide his own caddie. If he wishes the host club to furnish a caddie, he should ask the NGA because sufficient caddies may not be available at the host club. Caddies are required to wear a caddie bib for identification by officials. Publicity and Promotion By submitting an application, the player agrees to allow the NGA to use the player s photographic/video image for any NGA media related use. Score Posting All qualifying scores will be posted for handicap purposes. Players should not post these scores individually. Transportation Automotive transportation is permitted. Practice Privileges Complete details on practice rounds will be available on both the championship web site and the pre-event player memorandum. Conditions; Schedules The NGA Tournament Committee reserves the right to alter any of the conditions and schedules herein. The decision of the NGA Tournament Committee in any matter shall be final. Personal Appearance Players must be neat in appearance with respect to clothing and personal grooming. Tournament Information A link to the contestant memo (including groupings and starting times) will be e -mailed to entrants after the close of entries. If you have not received correspondence within five days of the Championship, it is your responsibility to contact the NGA. Tournament information will also be available on-line by linking to the championship web site from the competitions section of

55 2015 NGA Media Guide 55 Course Map The Dunes Course The Pines Course

56 2015 NGA Media Guide 56 Brown Completes Incredible Comeback It was an all-time Final for the 47th Nebraska Match Play Championship Friday at The Country Club of Lincoln. Bryce Brown of Lincoln completed a huge comeback to win 2 and 1 over Omaha s Carson Schaake in the 36-hole Final. foot for a conceded birdie, and following it up with another conceded birdie inside a foot on No. 9. Brown answered with a conceded birdie on No. 10, before both players made birdie on Nos. 11 and 13. It means the world, it really hasn t sunk in yet, Brown said. I ll have to take some time and think about the round, and what happened. I just have to say that Carson is an unbelievable player, and I really admired his short game. He has some shots in his bag, that I could never hit, so I really admire him. The putter started to get going, and I started to hit some shots close, Brown said. Carson kept making birdies on me, and I know that if I was going to happen to pull it out that I was just going to have to go lights out, and play probably the best golf of my life. Brown, who will be a redshirt senior at Kansas next year, found himself down 5 holes at one point during the first 18 Schaake hit it to inside 5 feet on the par 3 14th, but Brown again answered, nearly making an ace and it was yet another holes. Schaake won holes No. 6, 7 and 8 to go 2 up. The opponents then traded eagles on the back nine, with Brown making a 3 on the par 5 11th hole while Schaake made birdie. Schaake then hit it to 20 feet on No. 13 and made an eagle-3 to best Brown s birdie and go to 4 up. Schaake s lead grew to 5 up with a par on No. 16, but Brown closed the first round out with a birdie on No. 18 to cut the lead to 4 up. It s just a grind, you can t ever get down on yourself, and you just really have to stay positive, Brown said about Match Play. When the pressure is really on, you can do some things that you didn t think you could do otherwise. Brown then kicked off the second 18 with a birdie on No. 1, starting what would be a birdie fest over the next 17 holes. Brown birdied Nos. 4, 7 and 8, cutting the lead to 1 up. Schaake matched the birdie on No. 8, hitting it to within a conceded birdie. Schaake would miss his birdie putt, and his lead was just 1 up. Brown then won Nos. 15 and 16 with pars, before closing out the match and championship with a 10- foot birdie putt on No. 17. The birdie was his 10th in the last 18 holes played. The week began with 168 competitors for Stroke Play Qualifying on Monday, and the field was cut to 64 for Match Play. Andy Sajevic of Fremont, the defending champion was the automatic No. 1 seed, while Creighton s Kade Brown fired a 68 (-4) to claim medalist honors and the No. 2 seed. The Match Play field was completed with a 17-man playoff for 8 spots. Milford s Chaise Vegas claimed the first spot on No. 1, and Kearney s Barry Foster grabbed the final spot on the third hole.

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58 2015 NGA Media Guide Championship Notes Stroke Play Qualifying: Creighton University s Kade Brown was the medalist after a round of 68 (-4). He earned the No. 2 seed opposite defending champion and automatic No. 1 seed Andy Sajevic of Fremont. Cut: Sixty-three (63) players qualified for the match play field to join Sajevic, with the cut at 77 (+5). A 17-man play-off decided the final eight spots and lasted three holes. Weather: Weather was ideal throughout most of the championship, though a storm quickly rolled through during the semifinal matches and delayed play for less than an hour. Notes: The University of Nebraska s Nate Wong had one of the most interesting rounds during stroke play qualifying, as he came out on fire and carded a 5-under 31 on the front nine, only to post a 46 on the back nine. Wong nearly missed the cut, and was part of the 17-man playoff for the final eight spots, eventually earning the No. 60 seed. Several past champions made it to match play, with Jon Deines (2005) losing in the Round of 64, David Clouse (1992) losing in the Round of 32, Travis Minzel (2004), Ryan Nietfeldt (2003) and John Sajevic (1989, 1996) losing in the Round of 16, and Andy Sajevic (2013) losing in the quarterfinals. Besides the final, the Round of 16 match between Minzel and Omaha s Zach Taylor may have been the match of the championship. Taylor made a 50-foot putt on the 18th hole to square the match, before driving the 2nd green to within five feet of the hole for his third eagle of the week on the hole and the win in 20 holes.

59 2015 NGA Media Guide Championship Notes Stroke Play Qualifying: Creighton University s Kade Brown was the medalist after a round of 68 (-4). He earned the No. 2 seed opposite defending champion and automatic No. 1 seed Andy Sajevic of Fremont. Cut: Sixty-three (63) players qualified for the match play field to join Sajevic, with the cut at 77 (+5). A 17-man playoff decided the final eight spots and lasted three holes. Weather: Notes:

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61 2015 NGA Media Guide 61 Complete Stroke-Play Qualifying Results June 23, 2014 The Country Club of Lincoln Par: , Yardage 6,530 Entries: Brown, Kade Oberlin Taylor, Zach Omaha T3 Csipkes, Brian Gretna T3 Schaake, Carson Omaha T3 Reinertson, Rylee Gibbon T6 Dickson, Ross Lincoln T6 Grossnicklaus, Lucas Aurora T6 Vanier, Mike Lincoln T6 Peterson, Clay Lincoln T10 Johnston, Evan Omaha Even 72 T10 Vondrak, Nick Omaha Even 72 T10 Bargell, Cameron North Platte Even 72 T10 Ryan, Mitchell Omaha Even 72 T10 Reinertson, Josh Gibbon Even 72 T10 Brown, Bryce Lincoln Even 72 T10 Nietfeldt, Ryan Elkhorn Even 72 T10 Klug, Brett Lincoln Even 72 T10 Murray, Kyle Beatrice Even 72 T10 Meuret, Sam Brunswick Even 72 T20 Sajevic, John Fremont T20 Kracl, Clint Schuyler T20 Foust, Matt Lincoln T20 Schaake, Alex Omaha T20 Stanek, Greg Bellevue T20 Oliphant, Geoff Gretna T26 Falk, Baylor Fremont T26 Clouse, David Friend T26 Mohr, Paul Scottsbluff T26 Sidzyik, Taylor Omaha T26 Anania, Alec Grand Island T26 Siwa, Mike Omaha T26 Holloway, Andrew Scottsbluff T26 Russell, Miles Omaha T26 Hanzel, Patrick Lincoln T26 Peterson, Clayton Lincoln T36 Freeman, Calvin Table Rock T36 Pfeffer, Stephen Omaha T36 Unruh, Matthew Lincoln T36 Song, Sean Omaha T36 Andersen, Will Dakota City T36 Knispel, Ryan Omaha T36 Tryon, Patrick Lincoln T36 Hansen, Andrew Omaha T36 Maschka, Nolan Omaha T36 Colgate, Michael Kearney T36 Grandfield, Cole Omaha T36 Oltman, Konnor Firth T48 Deines, Jon Omaha T48 Rager, Chris South Sioux City T48 Thomas, Leighton York T48 Minzel, Travis Lincoln T48 Hoch, Michael Omaha T48 Wong, Aaron Lincoln T48 Pittenger, Trey Lincoln T48 Buroker, Steve Bennington T56 Reinertson, Jordan Gibbon T56 Geiger, Chad Lincoln T56 Hart, Aaron Papillion T56 Foster, Barry Kearney T56 Wong, Nate Lincoln T56 Holgate, Mitchell Homer T56 Vegas, Chaise Milford T56 Parsley, Myron Lincoln Failed to Qualify T56 Kiely, Max Lincoln T56 Barrett, Brady Hastings T56 Karmazin, Kelly Omaha T56 Cordes, Adam Papillion T56 Harshman, Kyle Lincoln T56 Brueggemann, Jayson Lincoln T56 Kontor, Kean Lincoln T56 Walford, Preston Tekamah T56 Price, Trent Lincoln T73 Pieper, Tommy Omaha T73 Reynolds Jr, Thomas Milford, T73 Thomas, John Omaha T73 Murray, Austin Kearney T73 Swaney, Nick Blair T73 Bryson, Kevin Lincoln T73 Bittner, Joel Lincoln T73 Baumberger, Phillip Lincoln T73 Brown, Collin Fremont T73 Clare, Patrick Lincoln +6 78

62 2015 NGA Media Guide 62 Complete Stroke-Play Qualifying Results T73 Raabe, Alec Omaha T73 Nigg, Brian Omaha T73 Clure, Brett Omaha T86 Statz, Keevan Lincoln T86 Kelley, Tom Omaha T86 Potthoff, Koy Scottsbluff T86 Labenz, Corey Lincoln T86 Huston, Dan Omaha T86 Giesselmann, Garret Fremont T86 Mangan, Chris Omaha T86 Nichting, Mark Omaha T86 Kirkholm, Tyler Homer T86 Zimmerman, Austin Lincoln T86 Morehead, Garrett Bellevue T86 Morrissey, Drew Omaha T98 Ringler, David Lincoln T98 Rau, Carter Lincoln T98 Moore, Jay Lincoln T98 Klooz, Mitchell Laurel T98 Arensdorf, Jordan Kearney T98 Rodehorst, Shawn Kearney T98 Svehla, Ben Lincoln T98 Shillinglaw, Dave Bellevue T98 Farrell, Cameron Lincoln T98 Keitges, Chase Lincoln T98 Stenger, Cole Bellevue T109 Milana, Tony Lincoln T109 Stevenson, Steve Lincoln T109 Hoffman, Brett Kearney T109 Paschal, Jeff Papillion T109 Dowling, Tyler Kearney T109 Petitt, Trey Lincoln T109 Barkley, Seth Lincoln T109 Maschka, Philip Omaha T109 Kontor, Jorgan Lincoln T109 Rudder, Max Lincoln T109 Easley, David Lincoln T109 Mattern, Steve Lincoln T109 Sjulin Jr., Carl Lincoln T122 Kotera, Nate Omaha T122 Nigro, Vince Omaha T122 Malone, Clayton Lincoln T122 Maschka, Ben Omaha T122 Regen, Kyle Omaha T122 Hartmann, Samuel Fremont T122 Grossnicklaus, Ben Aurora T122 Stockton, Aaron Omaha T122 Howerter, Scott Lincoln T122 Bernt, Wesley Kearney T122 Skarperud, Matt Omaha T122 Kula, Trevor Omaha T134 Maiyo, Philip Lincoln T134 Reece, Austin Lincoln T134 Moss, Michael Lincoln T134 Kosmicki, Justin Lincoln T138 Wisdom, Joel Omaha T138 Hadden, Michael Scottsbluff T138 Nunnally, Josh Lincoln T138 Janning, Luke Omaha T138 Ehresman, Tyler Omaha T138 Vetrovsky, Ben McCook T138 Sohl, Greg Wahoo T145 Meuret, Riley Brunswick T145 Matzner, Jake McCool Junction T145 Holm, Nash Omaha T145 Beal, Colin Bellevue T149 Tooley, Blake Omaha T149 McFalls, Cliff Omaha T151 Slocum, Kevin Franklin T151 Burt, Jack Lincoln T151 Davis, Zachary Wahoo T151 Seigel, Mitchell Papillion T151 Giesselmann, Hunter Fremont T151 Christ, Jack Omaha T157 Minnick, Jack Lincoln T157 Dosskey, Nick Lincoln T157 James, Charles Columbus T160 Cepure, Nick Lincoln T160 Phillips, Issac Lincoln Campbell, Christopher Apo Allen, Trent Omaha Tridle, Scott Lincoln NC Wiebe, Reid Sutton WD McPherson, Jeff Omaha WD Kopp, Joshua Lincoln WD Lassek, Patrick Lincoln WD

63 2015 NGA Media Guide Championship Preview The Prairie Club in Valentine will host its first championship in In just five years, The Prairie Club has built an impressive reputation. The club s two courses, The Dunes (No. 35) and The Pines (No. 75), have already cracked Golf Digest s Top 100 Public Courses in the United States. The Prairie Club will host the 48 th Nebraska Match Play Championship June The first time we ever visited The Prairie Club, it was apparent that the golf courses, and the whole facility at some point and time, would be a great venue for an NGA Championship, Assistant Executive Director of the NGA, Justin Ahrens said. Both The Dunes, designed by Graham Marsh, and The Pines, designed by Tom Lehman and Chris Brands, will be used for stroke play qualifying, which has been expanded to 36 holes for the 2015 championship. From the moment they step foot on property to the moment play qualifying will be on both courses, playing The Pines for round one and The Dunes for round two. We will set both courses up around 6,800-6,900 yards during stroke play qualifying. The Pines Course is a unique twist on sand hills golf, as it begins in much the same way as The Dunes, but suddenly winds down towards the Snake River Canyon with views that can t be seen many places in Nebraska. The holes twist through a forest of pines and finish spectacularly next to the clubhouse after a great par 5 finishing hole. The field will be cut to 32 players for match play, which will be conducted only on The Pines, which measures up to 7,403 yards, though the field will see a different set up each day. A course like The Pines offers nearly unlimited options for setting up the course, which will give players many different looks. Brian Oar / The Prairie Club they leave, they will know that they are at a special place, Ahrens said of what the players can expect. They can expect to play two great golf courses under championship conditions. The courses feature the diversity of the area in the northern part of Nebraska s sand hills. The Dunes course is everything one would expect from a sand hills course; waves upon waves of native grass surrounding massive rolling fairways, spotted with hundreds of deep blowout bunkers. Every hole is on its own prairie island, and the course can be stretched to an absurd 8,058 yards, though it will play significantly shorter for the Championship. We will utilize a variety of tees for both, Ahrens said. Stroke Once we get into match play, which will be played entirely on The Pines course, we will stretch it a little more, Ahrens said. The size of the greens provide us with all kinds of different hole locations, that are fair, but will require good control of your ball to get it close. During our site visit in April we will begin to finalize the tees we will use and communicate that to participants so they can properly prepare during their practice rounds. The first two rounds will be completed Saturday, June 13, with quarterfinals and semifinals to follow on Sunday. The 36-hole final will take place Monday. Though both courses present great championship venues, The Pines layout and proximity to the clubhouse presented a more

64 2015 NGA Media Guide Championship Preview favorable venue, logistically to stage the five rounds of match play, including the great par-5 18th hole. The main reasons for using the Pines Course for match play was the proximity to the clubhouse, and that final hole being such a great hole, where we could potentially get some pretty good drama as matches conclude, Ahrens said. Bryce Brown of Lincoln is the defending champion, staging a stunning comeback at the Country Club of Lincoln in 2014 to win the title. Brown was 5 down to Omaha s Carson Schaake after 17 holes, but recorded birdies on 10 of the next 18 holes to complete the comeback and win 2 and 1 with a birdie on the par-5 17th hole. That will be a tough final to top in tough to top because last year s final was so good. Ahrens said that the deal the players are getting for the $150 entry fee is a great one that includes two guaranteed rounds, one on each of the courses. Also, a Par 3 Tournament will be offered on The Horse Course following the first round of stroke play qualifying in conjunction with a Player s Reception. It s an opportunity to play in a state championship at one of Nebraska s finest golf courses, Ahrens said. If you ve never been out there, I can t think of a better opportunity to do so. I m confident once players are there, they ll be glad they entered. Well, you never know what you re going to get as far as how a match will play out over 36-holes, Ahrens said of trying to top such a great final. Ideally, we will get two players in complete control of their games going at one another that day. It will be Brian Oar / The Prairie Club

65 2015 NGA Media Guide 65 Championship Results: Year Name Hometown Result Runner-Up Site 2014 Bryce Brown Lincoln 2 & 1 Carson Schaake, Omaha The Country Club of Lincoln 2013 Andy Sajevic Fremont 4 & 2 Lance Lawson, Norfolk Elks Country Club, Columbus 2012 Kevin Stanek Bellevue 6 & 5 Nick Vondrak, Omaha Platteview Country Club, Bellevue 2011 Kevin Stanek Bellevue 8 & 7 Wes Bernt, Kearney Wild Horse Golf Club, Gothenburg 2010 John Hurley O'Neill 5 & 4 Brandon Crick, McCook Omaha Country Club, Omaha 2009 John Hurley O'Neill 7 & 6 Andy Sajevic, Fremont Willow Lakes Golf Course, Bellevue 2008 Brandon Crick McCook 5 & 4 Josh Reinertson, Gibbon ArborLinks, Nebraska City 2007 John Hurley O'Neill 11 & 10 Tom Kelley, Omaha Hillcrest Country Club, Lincoln 2006 Patrick Duffy Omaha 4 & 3 John Sajevic, Fremont Shadow Ridge Country Club, Omaha 2005 Jon Deines Beatrice 2 up Keth Malone, Lincoln Wild Horse Golf Club, Gothenburg 2004 Travis Minzel Lincoln 8 & 7 Travis Davis, Lincoln Norfolk Country Club 2003 Ryan Nietfeldt Omaha 9 & 8 Ryan Lanzen, Elkhorn Riverside Golf Club, Grand Island 2002 A.J. Elgert Lincoln 4 & 3 Rob Mullin, Omaha Indian Creek Golf Course, Elkhorn 2001 Pete Godwin Omaha 4 & 3 Knox Jones, Lincoln Elks Country Club, Columbus 2000 Knox Jones Lincoln 4 & 3 Matt Stutzman, Lincoln The Country Club of Lincoln 1999 Jason Bender Elkhorn 3 & 2 Larry Sock, Lincoln Firethorn Golf Club, Lincoln 1998 Steve Friesen Lincoln 4 & 2 Brent Hartman, Denton Hillcrest Country Club, Lincoln 1997 Judd Brewer Lincoln 1 up Steve Friesen, Lincoln Beatrice Country Club 1996 John Sajevic Fremont 4 & 3 Ryan Nietfeldt, Grand Island Highland Country Club, Omaha 1995 Pete Godwin Omaha 3 & 2 Ryan Nietfeldt, Grand Island Omaha Country Club 1994 Knox Jones Lincoln 3 & 2 Bill Spangler, Lincoln Happy Hollow Club, Omaha 1993 Scott Ahl Elkhorn 5 & 4 Knox Jones, Lincoln Platteview Country Club, Bellevue 1992 David Clouse Friend 8 & 7 Dave Maurstad, Beatrice Elks Country Club, Columbus 1991 Larry Sock Lincoln 4 & 3 David Clouse, Friend Heritage Hills Golf Course, McCook 1990 Larry Sock Lincoln 10 & 9 Pete Godwin, Omaha Willow Lakes Golf Course, Bellevue 1989 John Sajevic Fremont 1 up Mike Rack, Lincoln Fremont Golf Club 1988 Jim Sieckman Omaha 11 & 9 Tim Marchese, Omaha The Country Club of Lincoln 1987 Bill Spangler Lincoln 3 & 2 Rob Mullin, Gering Lochland Country Club, Hastings 1986 David Walker Omaha 3 & 1 Mike Rack, Lincoln Oak Hills Country Club, Omaha

66 2015 NGA Media Guide 66 Championship Results: Year Name Hometown Result Runner-Up Site 1985 Bryan Hughett Lincoln 3 & 2 Bill Spangler, Lincoln Highland Country Club, Omaha 1984 Scott Howerter Lincoln 4 & 3 Mark Maness, Lincoln Hillcrest Country Club, Lincoln 1983 Rennie Sasse Lincoln 6 & 4 Tim Marchese, Omaha Elks Country Club, Columbus 1982 Mike Schuchart Lincoln 2 & 1 Greg Chapman, Omaha Beatrice Country Club 1981 Mike Hughett Lincoln 2 & 1 Bryan Hughett, Lincoln Capehart Golf Club, Offutt AFB 1980 Tom Olson Omaha 39 holes Mike Hughett, Lincoln Highland Country Club, Omaha 1979 Knox Jones Lincoln 5 & 3 Mike Ley, Grand Island The Country Club of Lincoln 1978 Doug Smith Lincoln 6 & 5 Don Germer, Omaha Norfolk Country Club 1977 Larry Sock Lincoln 3 & 2 Mike Hughett, Lincoln Omaha Country Club 1976 Tom Olson Omaha 1 up Tom Sieckmann, Omaha Hillcrest Country Club, Lincoln 1975 Dan Bahensky Lincoln 7 & 5 Tom Olson, Omaha Capehart Golf Club, Offutt AFB 1974 Tom Sieckmann Omaha 4 & 2 Tony Pesavento, Omaha Skyview Golf Course, Alliance 1973 Charles Walter Lincoln 1 up Tom Sieckmann, Omaha Fremont Golf Club 1972 Mike Ley Lincoln 1 up Rick Schultz, Omaha Highland Country Club, Omaha 1971 Bill McNaught York 2 & 1 Don Bridge, Norfolk Lochland Country Club, Hastings 1970 Charlie Borner North Platte 4 & 2 Bob Astleford, Omaha The Country Club of Lincoln 1969 Matt Taber Lincoln 2 & 1 Frank Rose, Fairbury Happy Hollow Club, Omaha 1968 Tim Bateman Lincoln 4 & 3 Don Bridge, Norfolk Norfolk Country Club

67 2015 NGA Media Guide 67 Records AGE Youngest Winner: 19, Tom Sieckmann, Omaha, 1974 (Skyview GC) Youngest Finalist: 17, Tony Pesavento, Omaha, 1974 (Skyview GC); Josh Reinertson, Gibbon, 2008 (ArborLinks) CHAMPIONS Most titles: 3, John Hurley (2007, 2009, 2010); Knox Jones (1979, 1994, 2000); Larry Sock (1977, 1990, 1991) Other Multiple Champions: John Sajevic 2 Kevin Stanek 2 Pete Godwin 2 Tom Olson 2 Consecutive titles: 2, Kevin Stanek, 2011 to 2012; John Hurley, 2009 to 2010; Larry Sock, 1990 to 1991 Longest Span, First to Last Victory: 21 years, Knox Jones ( ); 14 years, Larry Sock ( ) Longest Span Between Victories: 15 years, Knox Jones ( ); 13 years, Larry Sock ( ) Brother Champions: Tom Sieckmann (1974) and Jim Sieckmann (1988); Mike Hughett (1981) and Bryan Hughett (1985) Father-Son Champions: John Sajevic (1989, 1996) and Andy Sajevic (2013) Most Times Host Site: COURSE The Country Club of Lincoln 5 Elks Country Club, Columbus 4 Highland Country Club, Omaha 4 Hillcrest Country Club, Lincoln 4 Willow Lakes/Capehart GC, Bellevue 4 Norfolk Country Club 3 Omaha Country Club 3 Happy Hollow Club, Omaha 2 Lochland Country Club, Hastings 2 Beatrice Country Club 2 Fremont Golf Club 2 Wild Horse Golf Club, Gothenburg 2 Platteview Country Club, Bellevue 2 MATCH PLAY Largest Winning Margin, 36-Hole Match (Final): 11 and 10, John Hurley defeated Tom Kelley, 2007 (Hillcrest CC) Longest 36-Hole Final Match: 39 holes, Tom Olson defeated Mike Hughett, 1980 (Highland CC) Most Consecutive Match Play Victories: 12, Larry Sock, ; John Hurley, ; Kevin Stanek, Most Runner-Up Finishes: MISCELLANEOUS Bill Spangler 2 Don Bridge 2* Knox Jones 2 Mike Hughett 2 Mike Rack 2*

68 2015 NGA Media Guide 68 Records *Never won Rob Mullin 2* Ryan Nietfeldt 2 Tim Marchese 2* Tom Sieckmann 2 Most Times in Final: Knox Jones 5 Larry Sock 4 John Hurley 3 John Sajevic 3 Pete Godwin 3 Tom Olson 3 Bill Spangler 3 Mike Hughett 3 Ryan Nietfeldt 3 Tom Sieckmann 3

69 2015 NGA Media Guide 69 5th Nebraska Senior Match Play Championship ArborLinks, Nebraska City July 1-3, 2015 Past NGA Championships at ArborLinks Amateur 2013 Match Play 2008 Senior Amateur 2010

70 2015 NGA Media Guide Nebraska Senior Match Play Champion Mike Krumland, Columbus

71 2015 NGA Media Guide 71 5th Nebraska Senior Match Play Championship July 1-3, 2015 ArborLinks, Nebraska City Par: 72 Golf Course Architect: Erik Larsen/Palmer Course Design Yardage: 6,882 Opened: 2002 Contact Information ArborLinks General Manager: Jeff Porter 6038 H Road Golf Professional: Gil Russell Nebraska City, NE Superintendent: Curt Grieser (402) NGA Official In Charge: Craig Ames - cames@nebgolf.org - (402) ext. 102 Championship Web Site - nebgolf.org/tournaments/2015/seniormatchplay

72 2015 Conditions of Play 2015 NGA Media Guide 72 Eligibility Entries are open to amateur golfers who will have reached their fiftieth birthday by July 1, Entrant must be a resident of Nebraska and a member of the Nebraska Golf Association (NGA). The field will be limited to 96 players (48 gross & 48 net) based on order of entry. Note: Division sizes may be increased following the close of entries based on the number and type of entries received. Amateur Status: All players must conform with the USGA Rules of Amateur Status as specified in the USGA Rules of Golf. Entries; Form, Fee, Closing Date All players shall apply on NGA forms. Forms may be obtained from the NGA office or NGA web site ( Divisions; Format; Schedule Gross Division - Comprised of those golfers with a GHIN Handicap Index of 7.0 or less and those that declare Gross. Gross Division Competition will be in two stages. A) Stroke Play 18 holes stroke play to determine flights and seeds for match play. A tie for the last qualifier s place in the championship flight will be decided immediately by a hole-by-hole play-off. WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 18-holes. B) Match Play General numerical draw will be used. For purposes of determining places in the draw, ties in qualifying rounds will be decided by a blind draw, except that places of those participating in a play-off will be determined by the order on the public scoreboard summary and by performance in the play-off. THURSDAY A.M., JULY 2, First Round (all gross flights), 18-holes. THURSDAY P.M., JULY 2, Quarterfinal Round (all gross flights), 18-holes. FRIDAY A.M., JULY 3, Semifinal Round (all gross flights), 18-holes. FRIDAY P.M., JULY 3, Finals (all gross flights), 18-holes. Net Division - Comprised of those golfers with a GHIN Handicap Index exceeding 7.0. Net Division B) Match Play The Net Division will be flighted based on GHIN Handicap Index. For purposes of determining places and seeds in flights, ties will be decided by a blind draw. WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, First Round (all net flights), 18-holes. THURSDAY. JULY 2, Quarterfinals (net & consolation flights), 18-holes. FRIDAY A.M., JULY 3, Semifinals (net & consolation flights), 18-holes. FRIDAY P.M., JULY 3, Finals (net & consolation flights), 18-holes. Prizes CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT (Gross Division) WINNER: Gold medal, championship money clip and trophy. RUNNER-UP: Silver medal and trophy. ALL OTHER FLIGHTS (Gross and Net) WINNER: Gold medal and Trophy. RUNNER-UP: Silver medal. Rules of Golf; Close of Competition Play will be governed by the Rules of Golf as approved by the USGA. Questions shall be settled by the Championship Committee, whose decision shall be final. Competition will deemed to have closed when the Championship trophy has been presented. Golf Balls Only brands of golf balls on the most current USGA List of Conforming Golf Balls may be used. This list is updated monthly and may be found on the USGA web site at or by contacting the USGA Technical Department at (908) Footwear It is a condition of the competition that shoes with traditionally-designed spikes (regardless of composition, i.e., ceramic, plastic, etc.) or spikes, regardless of design, comprised either entirely or partially of metal (if such metal may come in contact with the course) are prohibited during the stipulated round. Penalty for breach of this condition: DISQUALIFICATION. Caddies A player may provide his own caddie. If he wishes the host club to furnish a caddie, he should ask the NGA because sufficient caddies may not be available at the host club. Publicity and Promotion By submitting an application, the player agrees to allow the NGA to use the player s photographic/video image for any NGA media related use(s). Score Posting All gross division stroke play qualifying scores will be posted for handicap purposes. Players should not post these scores individually. Transportation Automotive transportation is permitted. Practice Privileges Complete details on practice rounds will be available on both the championship web site and the pre-event player memorandum. Conditions; Schedules The NGA Tournament Committee reserves the right to alter any of the conditions and schedules herein. The decision of the NGA Tournament Committee in any matter shall be final. Personal Appearance Players must be neat in appearance with respect to clothing and personal grooming. Tournament Information A link to the contestant memo (including groupings and starting times) will be ed to entrants after the close of entries. If you have not received correspondence within five days of the Championship, it is your responsibility to contact the NGA. Tournament information will also be available on-line by linking to the championship web site from the competitions section of ALL FLIGHTS: MERCHANDISE PRIZES TBD

73 2015 NGA Media Guide 73 Krumland Chips His Way to Championship Mike Krumland of Columbus used his short game to win the 4th Nebraska Senior Match Play Championship at Riverside Golf Club, chipping in twice on the final day to earn a sweep of the senior championships. Krumland won the 2014 Nebraska Senior Amateur Championship at Elks Country Club in Columbus in June, and is the first to win both senior championships. Krumland also won the 1st Nebraska Senior Match Play Championship in He has won the Senior Amateur twice, as well. It s really cool, Krumland said about winning the championship for a second time. I have good memories of Grand Island, playing the Michelob (Amateur), and (Steve Samuelson) this morning asked me how many times I ve played here, and I said about 200. I hit a couple shots today in spots that I ve never, ever been, so I just kind of got lucky a little bit, and hit some shots in the clutch that worked out, but it s pretty special to win twice. Krumland snuck into the Championship Final after never leading against Fremont s Steve Samuelson in their semifinal match. Samuelson entered the final hole with a 1 up lead, but Krumland used his short game magic to chip in for birdie on the par-5 18th hole, squaring the match. After both players parred their 19th hole (No. 1), Krumland hit his approach shot tight on No. 2 and sank the putt to win in 20 holes. The match with Samuelson was really hard, Krumland said. The guy is so good, I mean the guy s not going to give me any holes, so you kind of have to go out and earn them, so I sort of outlasted him. Allen Boltz of Grand Island advanced to the Final after a back and forth semifinal match against Oma-ha s Pete Godwin. Boltz lost a 2 up lead, but regained it with three holes to play. Godwin won the 17th hole to stay alive, but Boltz gave himself a short birdie putt on No. 18 and Godwin conceded after miss-ing his own birdie putt to give Boltz the 2 up win. Boltz started strong in the Final, and was 1 up until Krumland rolled in a birdie on the par-5 8th hole, his second of the day. Boltz got the match back to all square after Krumland bogeyed No. 11, but Krumland stuck his approach shot on No. 13 and two-putted for a win. An up-and-down for par on No. 14 gave Krumland a 2 up lead, and another chip-in, this time on No. 15 for birdie put him at dormie, 3 up with three to play. Krumland closed out the match by hitting his approach shot to 10 feet on No. 16. Boltz conceded the putt after missing his birdie putt. The (chip) I made on Samuelson was a fivepace shot, which I practice all winter, three, five and seven (pace chips), Krumland said. The one I chipped in on Boltz was a three-stepper, and the one I just missed on 14 was a seven-stepper, so I had all those covered. Those were easy little shots, I can make a lot of those, because I practice them a lot. In the President s Flight, Omaha s Mike Root defeated Jeff Bargell of North Platte in the semifinals. Root then went on to take down 1984 Nebraska Match Play Champion Scott Howerter of Lincoln in the Final, 4 and 2. In the Net Division, Lincoln s Bert Newell won the final over Kearney s Jack Wilkins 3 and 2. Mick Shon-sey of Lincoln won the Consolation Final 3 and 2 over Omaha s Gary Austin.

74 2015 NGA Media Guide Championship Notes Stroke Play Qualifying: Lincoln s John Haney, the 2005 Nebraska Senior Amateur Champion, was the stroke play qualifying medalist after shooting a 71 (-1). Krumland was in danger of missing out on the Championship Bracket, after a front nine 42 (+5), but an even-par back nine gave him the No. 7 seed after a 77 (+5). Notes: Krumland had to earn his way to the title, as he faced the defending champion, Chris Mangan, in the first round. He then defeated two-time Senior Match Play Runner-Up and the 2005 Nebraska Amateur Champion, Jay Muller in the quarterfinals, and took down two-time Senior Amateur Champion Steve Samuelson in the semifinals. Krumland became the first player in the short history of the championship to win the title twice. He also won the inaugural Nebraska Senior Match Play Championship in Every division final ended on the 16th green, as Krumland defeated Allen Boltz 4 and 2 in the Championship Final, Mike Root defeated Scott Howerter 4 and 2 in the President s Flight Final, and Bert Newell defeated Jack Wilkins 3 and 2 in the Net Division Final.

75 2015 NGA Media Guide 75 4th Nebraska Senior Match Play Championship Results August 4-6, 2014 Riverside Golf Club Par: , Yardage 6,751 Entries: 32 (All Divisions)

76 2015 NGA Media Guide Championship Preview The 5th Nebraska Senior Match Play Championship moves to a truly special venue on July 1-3, as the Palmer designed ArborLinks will host the championship. ArborLinks most recently hosted the 2013 Nebraska Amateur Championship, along with a U.S. Senior Open Sectional Qualifier that year. This pure championship venue offers tremendous views and a difficult but enjoyable golf course. ArborLinks is an outstanding golf course; in particular it s a great match play venue, Ames said. It s easy to make a big number on any given hole, but the beauty of it is you can pick up and give it a go again on the next hole and not be out of the tournament. Participants will love it (ArborLinks) like they always do. Mike Krumland of Columbus swept both senior titles in 2014, becoming the first to ever do so, and the first to win both championships twice. Krumland also won the Nebraska Senior Amateur title in 2006 and the inaugural Nebraska Senior Match Play Championship in The Senior Match Play has two divisions Gross and Net. Golfers with a USGA Handicap Index of 7.0 or less and those that declare comprise the Gross Division. They play an 18- hole stroke play qualifier on the first day to determine flights and seeds, so everyone gets to match play. From there, golfers advance within their brackets by winning. The Net Division includes golfers with a USGA Handicap Index of 7.1 and higher. It is pre-flighted and seeded based on USGA Handicap Index, and match play begins right away. Net flights include consolation brackets, so each golfer is guaranteed two rounds of golf. Both championships include at least one player meal with their entry, use of the practice facilities and eligibility for plenty of merchandise prizes.

77 2015 NGA Media Guide 77 Championship Results: Year Champion, Hometown Runner-Up, Hometown Site 2014 Mike Krumland, Columbus Allen Boltz, Grand Island Riverside Golf Club, Grand Island 2013 Chris Mangan, Omaha Jay Muller, Bennington The Pines Country Club, Valley 2012 Larry Sock, Lincoln Jay Muller, Bennington The Pines Country Club, Valley 2011 Mike Krumland, Columbus William Lawson, Omaha The Pines Country Club, Valley

78 2015 NGA Media Guide 78 47th Nebraska Junior Amateur Championship & 15th Nebraska Girls Amateur Championship Four Winds Golf Course, Kimball July 14-16, 2015

79 2015 NGA Media Guide Nebraska Junior Amateur Champion Alex Schaake, Omaha 2014 Nebraska Girls Amateur Champion Hannah Thiele, Wahoo

80 2015 NGA Media Guide 80 47th Nebraska Junior Amateur Championship July 14-16, th Nebraska Girls Amateur Championship July 14-15, 2015 Four Winds Golf Course, Kimball Par: 72 Golf Course Architect: Bruce Gilliland Yardage: 6,903 (Boys); 5,768 (Girls) Opened: 1970 Contact Information Four Winds Golf Course County Road 45 & Country Club Drive Kimball, NE (308) Golf Professional: Chad Wise Superintendent: Jeremy Williams NGA Official In Charge: Ben Vigil - bvigil@nebgolf.org - (402) ext. 105 Championship Web Site - nebgolf.org/tournaments/2015/junioramateur nebgolf.org/tournaments/2015/girlsamateur

81 2015 Conditions of Play Girls 2015 NGA Media Guide 81 Eligibility Entrant must be a female amateur golfer who is a resident of Nebraska and a member of the Nebraska Golf Association (note: members of the Nebraska Junior Golf Tour are NGA members). A junior golfer is defined as an amateur golfer who has not yet reached the September 1 following graduation from secondary school. Entries are subject to rejection at any time (including during the Championship) by the NGA. The reason for rejection may include unbecoming conduct. The championship field will be limited to 39 players. If more than 39 entries are received by the July 9, 2015 deadline, the field will be comprised of players that filed entries by the deadline in these categories: 1. Top 25 in the final 2014 NGA Girls Point Standings 2. Top 20 in the NGA Girls Point Standings published July 9, One (1) host club selection 4. Remainder of the field determined by order of entry Amateur Status: All players must conform with the USGA Rules of Amateur Status as specified in The Rules of Golf. Entries; Form, Fee, Closing Date All players shall apply on NGA forms. Forms may be obtained from the NGA office or website, Schedule Championship 36 holes. TUESDAY, JULY 14, First Round, 18-holes. WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, Second Round, 18-holes. Lowest score for 36 holes will be champion. A tie for first place will be played off hole-by-hole until a champion is determined. Prizes WINNER: Gold Medal, crystal trophy and custody of championship trophy, subject to such conditions as the NGA may establish. RUNNER-UP: Silver Medal and crystal trophy. TOP TEN: Bronze Medal. Rules of Golf; Close of Competition Play will be governed by the Rules of Golf as approved by the USGA. Questions shall be settled by the Championship Committee, whose decision shall be final. Competition shall be deemed to have closed when the Championship trophy has been presented. Golf Balls Only brands of golf balls on the most current USGA List of Conforming Golf Balls may be used. This list is updated monthly and may be found on the USGA web site at or by contacting the USGA technical Department at (908) Footwear It is a condition of the competition that shoes with traditionally-designed spikes (regardless of composition, i.e., ceramic, plastic, etc.) or spikes, regardless of design, comprised either entirely or partially of metal (if such metal may come in contact with the course) are prohibited during the stipulated round. Penalty for breach of this condition: DISQUALIFI- CATION. Caddies A player may provide her own caddie. If she wishes the host club to furnish a caddie, she should ask the NGA because sufficient caddies may not be available at the host club. Exception: A player may not use a parent or guardian as a caddie during the championship. Transportation Players must walk at all times during a stipulated round. The optional condition prescribed in Appendix I of The Rules of Golf will be in effect. Publicity and Promotion By submitting an application, the player agrees to allow the NGA & NJGT to use the player s photographic/video image for any NGA & NJGT media related use(s). Score Posting All scores will be posted for handicap purposes. Players should not post these scores individually. Practice Privileges Available at a time convenient to Four Winds Golf Course. Four Winds is a participating facility in the FORE! program, so FORE! members can play for just $4 a round (visit nebgolf.org/fore for more). Non-FORE! members may play a practice round at the Four Winds junior rate of $10. To make arrangements for practice rounds, please contact the Four Winds golf shop at (308) Conditions; Schedules The NGA Junior Committee reserves the right to alter any of the conditions and schedules herein. The decision of the NGA Junior Committee in any matter shall be final. Personal Appearance Players must be neat in appearance with respect to clothing and personal grooming. Tournament Information A link to the contestant memo (including groupings and starting times) will be ed to entrants after the close of entries. If you have not received correspondence within five days of the Championship, it is your responsibility to contact the NGA. Tournament information will also be available on-line by linking to the championship web site from the competitions section of

82 2015 Conditions of Play Boys 2015 NGA Media Guide 82 Eligibility Entrant must be a junior amateur golfer who is a resident of Nebraska and a member of the Nebraska Golf Association (note: members of the Nebraska Junior Golf Tour are NGA members). A junior golfer is defined as an amateur golfer who has not yet reached the September 1 following graduation from secondary school. Entries are subject to rejection at any time (including during the Championship) by the NGA. The reason for rejection may include unbecoming conduct. The championship field will be limited to 117 players. If more than 117 entries are received by the July 9, 2015 deadline, the field will be comprised of players that filed entries by the deadline in these categories: Footwear It is a condition of the competition that shoes with traditionally-designed spikes (regardless of composition, i.e., ceramic, plastic, etc.) or spikes, regardless of design, comprised either entirely or partially of metal (if such metal may come in contact with the course) are prohibited during the stipulated round. Penalty for breach of this condition: DISQUALIFICATION. Caddies A player may provide his own caddie. If he wishes the host club to furnish a caddie, he should ask the NGA because sufficient caddies may not be available at the host club. Exception: A player may not use a parent or guardian as a caddie during the championship. 1. Top 50 in the final 2014 NGA Junior Points Standings 2. Top 40 in the NGA Junior Point Standings published July 9, Two (2) host club selections 4. Remainder of the field determined by order of entry Amateur Status: All players must conform with the USGA Rules of Amateur Status as specified in The Rules of Golf. Entries; Form, Fee, Closing Date All players shall apply on NGA forms. Forms may be obtained from the NGA office or website, Schedule Championship 54 holes. TUESDAY, JULY 14, First Round, 18-holes. WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, Second Round, 18-holes. 40 lowest scores and anyone tying for 40 th place or anyone within 10 strokes of the leader for the first 36-holes continue play July 16; remainder eliminated after 36- holes. THURSDAY, JULY 16, Third Round, 18-holes. Lowest score for 54 holes will be champion. A tie for first place will be played off hole-by-hole until a champion is determined. Transportation Players must walk at all times during a stipulated round. The optional condition prescribed in Appendix I of The Rules of Golf will be in effect. Publicity and Promotion By submitting an application, the player agrees to allow the NGA & NJGT to use the player s photographic/video image for any NGA & NJGT media related use(s). Score Posting All scores will be posted for handicap purposes. Players should not post these scores individually. Practice Privileges Available at a time convenient to Four Winds Golf Course. Four Winds is a participating facility in the FORE! program, so FORE! members can play for just $4 a round (visit nebgolf.org/fore for more). Non-FORE! members may play a practice round at the Four Winds junior rate of $10. To make arrangements for practice rounds, please contact the Four Winds golf shop at (308) Conditions; Schedules The NGA Junior Committee reserves the right to alter any of the conditions and schedules herein. The decision of the NGA Junior Committee in any matter shall be final. Prizes WINNER: Gold Medal, crystal trophy and custody of championship trophy, subject to such conditions as the NGA may establish. Personal Appearance Players must be neat in appearance with respect to clothing and personal grooming. RUNNER-UP: Silver Medal and crystal trophy. TOP TEN: Bronze Medal. Rules of Golf; Close of Competition Play will be governed by the Rules of Golf as approved by the USGA. Questions shall be settled by the Championship Committee, whose decision shall be final. Competition shall be deemed to have closed when the Championship trophy has been presented. Tournament Information A link to the contestant memo (including groupings and starting times) will be e -mailed to entrants after the close of entries. If you have not received correspondence within five days of the Championship, it is your responsibility to contact the NGA. Tournament information will also be available on-line by linking to the championship web site from the competitions section of Golf Balls Only brands of golf balls on the most current USGA List of Conforming Golf Balls may be used. This list is updated monthly and may be found on the USGA web site at or by contacting the USGA technical Department at (908)

83 2015 NGA Media Guide 83 Schaake Wins Junior Amateur by 14 Strokes Omaha s Alex Schaake continued a dominant summer when he blew out the field at the 46th Nebraska Junior Amateur Championship at Beatrice Country Club. Schaake cruised to a 14-stroke win to claim his second Nebraska Golf Association title of Schaake, the 2014 Nebraska Junior Match Play Champion, posted an even-par 72 in the final round for the low round of the day, along with Koy Pothoff of Scottsbluff. Schaake had the low round each of the three days of competition, and finished as the only player under par, with his 211 (-5) total besting Lincoln s Justin Coffey (225) by 14 strokes. Not really, Schaake said about his final round being stressful. I just went out there and tried to hit fairways, hit greens and just make putts. and 2013 Champion Sam Meuret of Brunswick bogeyed to give Schaake a 12 stroke lead. The lead continued to grow on the back nine, as Schaake birdied the par-3 11th, and stuck his approach shot to five feet on No. 13 for another birdie to push the lead to 14 strokes. Schaake bogeyed the par-5 14th, but pars on his final four holes sealed the victory. No. 13 was a good birdie for me, definitely, just to keep me going, Schaake said. I think I got a little unfocused before that, so I think that made me get a little on track after that. The only real drama of the day came in the battle for second place, as Coffey posted a 73 (+1) to finished at 225 (+9) and Maschka birdied Nos. 14, 16, and 17. However, it was a triple-bogey on No. 15 that did Maschka in, and he finished at 226 (+10) after a final round 79, good for third place. Schaake began the final round with an eight-stroke lead, playing with former Creighton Prep teammate Ben Maschka. The lead quickly reached double digits, as Schaake birdied No. 3 to push it to nine strokes, and was the only player in the final two pairings to escape No. 7 without any damage. Maschka four-putted for triple-bogey, Jay Cottam of Hebron made a quadruple-bogey, Schaake led wireto-wire, firing a first round 70 (-2) for the low round of the day, and following up with the only sub-70 round of the championship in the second round a 69 (-3). In fact, only one other round under par was posted for the three days, as Cottam posted a one-under 71 in Round One. Schaake s win gives him a sweep of the NGA junior championships. He s the first to do that since Fremont s Andy Sajevic in Sajevic also won the Nebraska Junior Amateur at Beatrice Country Club in 2009.

84 2015 NGA Media Guide 84 Haley Thiele Wins Back-to-Back Titles It was a flashback to the Nebraska Girls Match Play Final, except a different sister came out on top this time. Hannah Thiele of Wahoo battled with her older sister, defending champion Haley, again at the 14th Nebraska Girls Amateur Championship at Beatrice Country Club, but finally pulled one out after Haley had won the past three Nebraska Golf Association girls titles. The lead changed hands a number of times throughout the day, as the sisters combined for five birdies on the front nine. Hannah seemed to take control after back-to-back birdies on Nos. 9 and 10. On No. 9, Hannah hit a long greenside bunker shot to two feet and made the putt for birdie. However, a double-bogey on No. 11 dropped her back into a tie with Haley. This one is pretty cool, it s pretty special, Hannah said. Haley played great too, and it was a great tournament overall, competitive between us two, but she played great. Haley followed with a double-bogey on No. 13 to drop two shots back, and Hannah pushed it to a three-shot lead with another birdie on No. 14. After dropping a shot on the par-3 15th, Hannah was able to get a shot back on No. 16, as Haley tried to go for the par-5 in two and came up short in the water. It wasn t much different, Hannah said about competing against her sister again. It just ended up my way this time, but it was a great, it was a great battle between us both, and com- Hannah finished with a two-day total of 145 (+1) to win by four strokes over Haley (149). Hannah made six birdies in the final round to help overcome a couple double-bogeys for an even-par 72. Her final birdie came on No. 18, as she was protecting a three-shot lead. Hannah hit a perfect drive, and perfect approach shot, before rolling in a short birdie to close out the championship. It was a pretty good feeling, Hannah said about her finishing birdie on No. 18. petitive, and we both played great. Hannah entered the final round with a two-stroke lead, after a first round 73 (+1) left her with the lead over Haley (75). Nicolle sat four strokes back at 77 (+5), and matched that in the final round to finish at 154 (+10), nine strokes out in third place. Megan Vetrovsky of McCook shot a pair of 79s to finish in fourth place at 158 (+14).

85 2015 NGA Media Guide Championship Notes Leaders: Round 1 - Hannah Thiele, at 73 (+1), by two strokes over Haley Thiele. Alex Schaake, at 70 (-2), by one stroke over Jay Cottam. Round 2 - Schaake, at 139 (-5), by eight strokes over Cottam and Ben Maschka. Boys Cut: At 163 (+19), with 42 players making the cut. Weather: The First Round was delayed significantly by storms, and all but one group finished on Monday, due to darkness. The remaining group finished prior to the Second Round on Tuesday morning. The remaining days were played in great weather. Notes: Hannah Thiele finally broke through for her first NGA Championship after finishing sixth in the 2012 and 2013 Nebraska Girls Amateurs, and losing to her older sister, Haley, in the 2013 and 2014 Nebraska Girls Match Play Championships. Hannah also lost in the finals of the 2012 Nebraska Girls Match Play Championship to 8-time NGA Champion, Danielle Lemek. Hannah recorded 11 birdies over the 36-hole championship, seven more than any girl in the field and matching boys champion Alex Schaake s 11 birdies over three days to lead the boys field. Her 11 birdies made up nearly a quarter of the 47 birdies made by the 24 girls competing. Alex Schaake became the first player to sweep the NGA s junior championships since 2009, when Fremont s Andy Sajevic won both titles. Sajevic also completed his sweet at Beatrice Country Club by winning the Nebraska Junior Amateur. Though Schaake s 14-stroke win is not an official record, as a complete archive of the 46-year history of the Nebraska Junior Amateur has not yet been compiled, it is certainly among the most dominating performances. Schaake posted the low round each day, including two of the three rounds under par for the championship, and was only matched by Scottsbluff s Koy Pothoff in the final round at even-par 72. Schaake just missed a birdie-putt on the final hole to post a third straight round under par.

86 2015 NGA Media Guide 86 14th Nebraska Girls Amateur Championship Results July 14-15, 2014 Beatrice Country Club Par: , Yardage 5,619 Entries: 24 Pos. Player City Total R1 R2 Total 1 Hannah Thiele Wahoo Haley Thiele Wahoo Nicolle Barmettler Omaha Megan Vetrovsky McCook Jordan York Scottsbluff Hannah Hunke Snyder Katie Irvin Papillion T8 Breanna Redl McCook T8 Morgan Wiemers Omaha Kirsten Baete Beatrice Lindsey Thiele Wahoo T12 Kristin Goertz Omaha T12 Spencer Roach Papillion T14 Allison Vondra Papillion T14 Brandi Lemek Doniphan Kendra Placke Seward Lidia Jons Lincoln Morgan Thiele Kearney Makenzie Fuss Omaha T20 Kendall Niehaus Fremont T20 Lacie Fox Beemer Rachel Blauert Sidney Hannah Baldacci Norfolk Chelsea Wilkinson Lincoln

87 2015 NGA Media Guide 87 46th Nebraska Junior Amateur Championship Results July 14-16, 2014 Beatrice Country Club Par: , Yardage 6,972 Entries: 98 Pos. Player City Total R1 R2 R3 Total 1 Alex Schaake Omaha Justin Coffey Lincoln Ben Maschka Omaha T4 Trevor Kosch Humphrey T4 Clayton Peterson Lincoln T4 Sam Meuret Brunswick T4 Jay Cottam Hebron T8 Koy Potthoff Scottsbluff T8 Lucas Grossnicklaus Aurora Matthew Unruh Lincoln T11 Max Kiely Lincoln T11 Nolan Maschka Omaha T11 Sean Song Omaha T11 Noah Hofman McCook T11 Alexander Strom Norfolk Nolan Zikas LaVista T17 Trey Petitt Lincoln T17 Patrick Clare Lincoln Blake Tooley Omaha Luke Janning Omaha T21 Nick Nabower Grand Island T21 David Hansen Omaha T23 Kyle Murray Beatrice T23 Jack Minnick Lincoln T23 Ryan Clark Kearney T23 Josh Nunnally Lincoln T27 Tucker Knaak Plainview T27 Leighton Thomas York T27 Garret Giesselmann Fremont T27 Austin Murray Kearney Josh Wilson Papillion T32 Drew Morrissey Omaha T32 Hunter Giesselmann Fremont Jeff Paschal Papillion T35 Dana Van Ostrand Lincoln T35 Mark Nichting Omaha Kellen Rossman Norfolk Ethan Anderson Papillion T39 Brook Klinetobe Stanton T39 Nick Zeplin Lincoln T41 Ben Svehla Lincoln T41 Jordan Greenwood Kimball

88 2015 NGA Media Guide 88 46th Nebraska Junior Amateur Championship Results Failed to Make Cut Marcus Miller Broken Bow Nick Dosskey Lincoln Mack Alspaugh McCook Tyler Dunn Omaha Collin Brown Fremont Cole Meschede Omaha Reece Rhodes Grand Island Joel Bittner Lincoln Samuel Hartmann Fremont Mitchell Klooz Laurel Tommy Pieper Omaha Chandler Duncan Lincoln Clayton Malone Lincoln Blayne Banghart Omaha Brad Kathol Hartington Austin Reece Lincoln James Brubaker Lincoln Matt Hansen St. Paul Caleb Moyer Cambridge Reid Frank Omaha Gannon Murray Omaha Alex Zillig Lavista Ben Broderick La Vista Ryan Wittler Norfolk Tyler Ehresman Omaha Nash Holm Omaha Max Petersen Omaha Luke Kluver Norfolk Tyler Riggert Omaha Tyler Knoepfel Fremont Colin Wright Plainview Myles Shonsey Omaha Aaron Ficek Lincoln Mitchell Seigel Papillion Thomas Skoch Hastings Austin Reynolds Broken Bow Ryan Stack Papillion Austin Grawe Omaha Russell Langley Tekamah Will Porter Kearney Roger Sack Lincoln Cade Niehaus Fremont Jackson Hayes Omaha Dylan Burenheide Beatrice Garrett Wamsley Sidney Ryan Van Ostrand Lincoln Josh Enholm Omaha Sam Pollock Lincoln Zack Stanek Omaha Mitchell Neujahr Omaha Nolan Anderson Papillion Tyler Wagner Beatrice 73 DQ Will Hupp Omaha 94 WD Nate Gotschall O'Neill WD Nathan Grossnicklaus Osceola WD Paul Vagts Lincoln WD

89 2015 NGA Media Guide Championship Preview Nebraska s juniors will have some unique opportunities to play championship golf in The Nebraska Golf Association s junior championships are hosted by venues with great history and community support. The 2015 junior championships offer a chance to play some great venues that many might never realize, Official-in-Charge of Junior Championships, Ben Vigil said. Both courses have a rich history, and present a finely prepared golf course with opportunities for many memorable moments. Four Winds Golf Course will host its first NGA championships July 14-16, when the 15 th Nebraska Girls Amateur Championship and the 47 th Nebraska Junior Amateur Championship are conducted at the Kimball course. Forty-five years ago, Bruce Gilliland built nine holes in Kimball, Nebraska. Though, Bruce was not originally selected to design the municipal course that received funding help from the state, Kimball might be lucky he did. Originally, a company in Omaha was asked to design the course, but when Bruce presented the proposed design to the board, he took a look at it and said he could do better than that. The board said why don t you, according to Bruce s wife, Wilma. supporters of junior golf in Nebraska, and we felt it was the right time to take a championship to Four Winds, Vigil said. After getting on property in the fall of 2014, we were very excited to bring our Junior Amateur to Kimball. A plaque on the first tee ensures that everyone who steps foot on the course will know exactly how much Bruce and Wilma mean to the golf course and the community. I really feel that golf is a wonderful sport for young people, Wilma said. When young people are on the golf course, many people will say why would you want kids on the golf course, and I say, can you think of a better place for them to be. I love the game, it teaches so many things. Four Winds will measure around 6,900 yards for the boys and 5,700 yards for the girls. It s an honor and people are excited about having it, Wilma said about hosting the championships. We think we have a pretty nice golf course, we re told that, and if the (NGA) is willing to bring a championship here, that sort of gives an excitement. It s exciting and people will enjoy watching the juniors play, and it ll be great for our junior program for the whole area. Bruce built a test green, as he heard the grass might not grow in the dry and high altitude climate in Kimball. The green took, with help from Wilma s mowing. The nine holes were completed and Wilma mowed those greens as well. When Gilliland first built the course, just one tree existed on the entire property. Gilliland planted many trees over the years, and now the course boasts many tree-lined fairways. The course had so much play that five holes were added with help from the community, and eventually the 18-holes were completed with help from a local bank. Bruce and Wilma, have run a great junior program for many years, and continue to stay involved in the Kimball golfing community to this day. As you pull of the interstate at the Kimball exit and make your way toward Four Winds Golf Course, it s not hard to see that the Gillilands have become synonymous with golf in Kimball. A right turn onto Gilliland Drive will lead you right to the modest golf shop at Four Winds. The Gillilands have been long-time friends of the NGA, and big

90 2015 NGA Media Guide 90 Nebraska Girls Amateur Championship Results: Year Champion Hometown Score Site 2014 Hannah Thiele Wahoo 145 Beatrice Country Club 2013 Haley Thiele Wahoo 148 Oakland Golf Club 2012 Danielle Lemek Doniphan 144 Norfolk Country Club 2011 Danielle Lemek Doniphan 153 The Country Club of Lincoln 2010 Danielle Lemek Doniphan 155 Wayne Country Club 2009 Danielle Lemek Doniphan 159 Beatrice Country Club 2008 Anna Christenson Lincoln 157 Indian Trails Country Club, Beemer 2007 Anna Christenson Lincoln 152 Pioneers Golf Course, Lincoln 2006 Alexis Holmes Lincoln 150 Scotts Bluff Country Club, Scottsbluff 2005 Katherine Morell McCook 156 Lochland Country Club, Hastings 2004 Kristen Kosch Bellevue 150 York Country Club 2003 Leigh Sutton Lincoln 147 Kearney Country Club 2002 Leigh Sutton Lincoln 151 The Pines Country Club, Valley 2001 Leigh Sutton Lincoln 156 Lochland Country Club, Hastings

91 2015 NGA Media Guide 91 Nebraska Junior Amateur Championship Results: Year Champion Hometown Score Site 2014 Alex Schaake Omaha 211 (-5) Beatrice Country Club 2013 Sam Meuret Brunswick 214 (-1) Oakland Golf Club 2012 Mitchell Klooz Laurel 207 (-9) Norfolk Country Club 2011 Drew Taylor Omaha 212 (-4) The Country Club of Lincoln 2010 Richard Schneider Beemer 208 (-8) Wayne Country Club 2009 Andy Sajevic Fremont 210 (-6) Beatrice Country Club 2008 John Rasmussen Omaha 215 (+2) Indian Trails Country Club, Beemer 2007 Kyle Jaacks Lincoln 215 (-1) Elks Country Club, Columbus 2006 Brandon Crick McCook 208 (-8) Scotts Bluff Country Club, Scottsbluff 2005 Ben Tewes Lincoln 208 (-8) Beatrice Country Club 2004 Chris Bruening Norfolk 213 (E) Indian Trails Country Club, Beemer 2003 Henry German Omaha 208 (-5) Meadowlark Hills Golf Course, Kearney 2002 Brady Bauer Lincoln 211 (-5) The Country Club of Lincoln 2001 Jeff Holm Gothenburg 223 (+7) Norfolk Country Club 2000 A.J. Elgert Lincoln 216 (E) Scotts Bluff Country Club, Scottsbluff 1999 J.J. Sullivan Omaha 223 (+7) Elks Country Club, Columbus 1998 Derek Butts Murray 145 (+1) Willow Lakes Golf Course, Bellevue 1997 Brant Arends Elwood 217 (+4) Wayne Country Club 1996 Michael Sullivan Grand Island 225 (+9) Elks Country Club, Columbus 1995 Steve Friesen Lincoln 218 (+2) Willow Lakes Golf Course, Bellevue 1994 Ryan Nietfeldt Grand Island 209 (-1) North Platte Country Club 1993 Ryan Nietfeldt Grand Island 219 (+6) Fremont Golf Club 1992* Kit Grove Lincoln 218 (+8) York Country Club (*first championship played at Stroke Play) 1991 Geoff Friesen Lincoln Wayne Country Club 1990 Derek Nannen Geneva The Pines Country Club, Valley 1989 Troy Petracek Crete York Country Club 1988 Jason Peterson Oakland Wayne Country Club 1987 Scott Hoffman Omaha Beatrice Country Club 1986 Jason Peterson Oakland Elks Country Club, Columbus 1985 Hap Pocras Lincoln Wayne Country Club 1984 Hap Pocras Lincoln Norfolk Country Club 1983 Mike Peterson Oakland Wayne Country Club 1982 Mike Peterson Oakland Lochland Country Club, Hastings 1981 Bryan Riemers Lincoln Fremont Golf Club 1980 Jeff Epstein Omaha Elks Country Club, Columbus 1979 Bill Spangler Lincoln Beatrice Country Club 1978 Frank Svoboda Albion Capehart Golf Course, Bellevue 1977 Kevin Chestnut Omaha Capehart Golf Course, Bellevue 1976 Knox Jones Lincoln Riverside Golf Club, Grand Island 1975 Steve Buel Omaha Norfolk Country Club 1974 Harry Lockwood Omaha Lochland Country Club, Hastings 1973 Jerry Ficke Lincoln Holmes Golf Course, Lincoln 1972 Dean Sukup Cozad Holmes Golf Course, Lincoln 1971 Craig Moyer Grand Island Holmes Golf Course, Lincoln 1970 Tom Sieckmann Omaha Holmes Golf Course, Lincoln 1969 Rick Gorham Lincoln Holmes Golf Course, Lincoln

92 2015 NGA Media Guide 92 Records Girls CHAMPIONS Most titles: 4, Danielle Lemek (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012); 3, Leigh Sutton (2001, 2002, 2003) Consecutive titles: 4, Danielle Lemek, 2009 to 2012; 3, Leigh Sutton, 2001 to 2003 Longest Span, First to Last Victory: 3 years, Danielle Lemek ( ) Sister Champions: Haley Thiele (2013) and Hannah Thiele (2014) Most Times Host Site: COURSE Beatrice Country Club 2 Lochland Country Club 2 SCORING Low Score, 36 Holes: 144 (E), Danielle Lemek, 2012 (Norfolk CC); 145 (+1), Hannah Thiele, 2014 (Beatrice CC) Highest Winning Score: 159 (+15), Danielle Lemek, 2009 (Beatrice CC)

93 2015 NGA Media Guide 93 Records Boys CHAMPIONS Most titles: 2, Mike Peterson (1982, 1983); Hap Pocras (1984, 1985); Jason Peterson (1986, 1988); Ryan Nietfeldt (1993, 1994) Consecutive titles: 2, Mike Peterson, 1982 to 1983; Hap Pocras, 1984 to 1985; Ryan Nietfeldt, 1993 to 1994 SCORING Low Score, 54 Holes: 207 (9 under), Mitchell Klooz, 2012 (Norfolk CC) Most Strokes Under Par, 54 Holes: 9 under (207), Mitchell Klooz, 2012 (Norfolk CC) Highest Winning Score: 225 (9 over), Michael Sullivan, 1996 (Elks Country Club, Columbus) Longest Span, First to Last Victory: 2 years, Jason Peterson ( ) Longest Span Between Victories: 2 years, Jason Peterson ( ) Brother Champions: Mike Peterson (1982 & 1983) and Jason Peterson (1986 & 1988); Geoff Friesen (1991) and Steve Friesen (1995) Most Times Host Site: COURSE Wayne Country Club 6 Beatrice Country Club 5 Elks Country Club, Columbus 5 Holmes Golf Course, Lincoln 5 Norfolk Country Club 4 Willow Lakes GC/Capehart GC 4 The Country Club of Lincoln 2 York Country Club 2 Fremont Golf Club 2 Lochland Country Club, Hastings 2 Indian Trails Country Club, Beemer 2

94 2015 NGA Media Guide th Nebraska Amateur Championship Indian Creek Golf Club July 27-30, 2015 Past NGA Championships at Indian Creek Golf Club Amateur 2006 Match Play 2002 Mid-Amateur

95 2015 NGA Media Guide Nebraska Amateur Champion David Clouse, Friend

96 2015 NGA Media Guide th Nebraska Amateur Championship July 27-30, 2015 Indian Creek Golf Club, Elkhorn Par: 72 (Black Bird/Gray Hawk) Golf Course Architect: Frank Hummel Yardage: TBA Opened: 1992 Contact Information Indian Creek Golf Club Club Manager: Brian Ziegenbein 3825 North 202nd Street Golf Professional: James T. Rolls Elkhorn, NE Superintendent: Jim Nedrow (402) NGA Official In Charge: Craig Ames - cames@nebgolf.org - (402) ext. 102 Championship Web Site - nebgolf.org/tournaments/2015/amateur

97 2015 Conditions of Play 2015 NGA Media Guide 97 ELIGIBILITY Entrant must be an amateur golfer who is a resident of Nebraska or a nonresident student that attends college in Nebraska; must also be a member of the Nebraska Golf Association (NGA). Sectional Qualifying Unless exempt, an entrant must qualify for the Championship Proper through Sectional Qualifying. The number of qualifier s places at each location will be determined by the NGA after entries close, based on size and playing quality of the field. A tie for the last qualifier s place or an alternate s place will be decided immediately by a play-off. A contestant may enter only once and attempt to qualify only one day, at one site. Sectional qualifying sites are limited as follows: Willow Lakes GC (144 players); Scotts Bluff CC (78 players) and Awarii Dunes (78 players). If more players register than the limit, the qualifying field at each site will be determined by order of entry. Additional entrants will be transferred to their alternate qualifying site. Championship qualifiers that withdraw will be replaced by alternates from the same qualifying site. The order of alternates selected will be based upon qualifying score and performance in any subsequent play-off at the sectional site. If an exempt player withdraws after the entry deadline, the open spot will be filled by a qualifying alternate. The sectional site used to fill the open spot will be based upon the NGA s re-allotment list published following the close of entries. Exempt Players: Refer to exemption list attached to this application. Exception: If less than 200 entries are received by the July 8, 2015 deadline, the Nebraska Golf Association will cancel sectional qualifying and the non-exempt field will be determined by order of entry. The championship field will be limited to 156 players. Amateur Status: All players must conform with the USGA Rules of Amateur Status as specified in the USGA Rules of Golf. ENTRIES; FORM, FEE, CLOSING DATE All players shall apply on NGA forms. Forms may be obtained from the NGA office or NGA web site, FORMAT; SCHEDULE Competition will be in two stages, at stroke play. 1. Sectional Qualifying 18 holes. For all except exempt players listed herein. Schedule of available Sectional Qualifiers on application. 2. Championship 72 holes. 156 players eligible comprised of place-winners in Sectional Qualifying Rounds and those exempt from qualifying stage. MONDAY, JULY 27, First Round, 18-holes. TUESDAY, JULY 28, Second Round, 18-holes. 60 lowest scores and anyone tying for 60 th place or anyone within 10 strokes of the leader for the first 36-holes continue play July 29-30; remainder eliminated. WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, Third Round, 18-holes. THURSDAY, JULY 30, Fourth Round, 18-holes. Lowest score for 72 holes will be champion. A tie for first place will be played off hole by hole until a champion is determined. PRIZES WINNER: Gold medal, crystal award, championship money clip and custody of championship trophy, subject to such conditions as the NGA may establish. RUNNER-UP: Silver Medal; if a tie, duplicate medals awarded and crystal award. JUNIOR RETURNING THE LOWEST 72-HOLE SCORE: Gold medal; if a tie, duplicate medals awarded. MERCHANDISE PRIZES: TBA SECTIONAL QUALIFYING ROUNDS Lowest Score: Silver medal; if a tie, duplicate medals awarded. RULES OF GOLF; CLOSE OF COMPETITION Play will be governed by the Rules of Golf as approved by the USGA. Questions shall be settled by the Championship Committee, whose decision shall be final. Competition shall be deemed to have closed when the Championship trophy has been presented. GOLF BALLS Only brands of golf balls on the most current USGA List of Conforming Golf Balls may be used. This list is updated monthly and may be found on the USGA web site at or by contacting the USGA technical Department at (908) FOOTWEAR It is a condition of the competition that shoes with traditionally-designed spikes (regardless of composition, i.e., ceramic, plastic, etc.) or spikes, regardless of design, comprised either entirely or partially of metal (if such metal may come in contact with the course) are prohibited during the stipulated round. Penalty for breach of this condition: DISQUALIFICATION. CADDIES A player may provide his own caddie. If he wishes the host club to furnish a caddie, he should ask the NGA because sufficient caddies may not be available at the host club. Caddies are required to wear a caddie bib for identification by officials. PUBLICITY and PROMOTION By submitting an application, the player agrees to allow the NGA to use the player s photographic/video image for any NGA media related use(s). SCORE POSTING All scores will be posted for handicap purposes. Players should not post these scores individually. TRANSPORTATION Automotive transportation is permitted. PRACTICE PRIVILEGES Sectional Qualifying Rounds Practice Rounds may be available for a fee at the discretion of the host facility. Championship Complete details on practice rounds will be available on both the championship web site and the pre-event player memorandum. CONDITIONS; SCHEDULES The NGA Tournament Committee reserves the right to alter any of the conditions and schedules herein. The decision of the Tournament Committee in any matter shall be final. PERSONAL APPEARANCE Players must be neat in appearance with respect to clothing and personal grooming. TOURNAMENT INFORMATION A memo to contestants including groupings and starting times will be ed after the close of entries. If you have not received a memo within two days of the Qualifier or Championship, it is your responsibility to contact the NGA Championship Department. Tournament information will also be available at

98 2015 Exemptions 2015 NGA Media Guide 98 Players in the following categories will be considered exempt and receive priority status during the application process. A complete list of exempt players is available on the Nebraska Amateur Championship web site (nebgolf.org/tournaments/2015/amateur) Exempt players who wish to participate in the championship must file an entry no later than 5 p.m. C.D.T. on Wednesday, July 8, NEBRASKA GOLF ASSOCIATION A. Winners of the Nebraska Amateur Championship for the last 10 years ( ) B. Winners of the Nebraska Match Play Championship for the last 10 years ( ) C. Winners of the Nebraska Mid-Amateur Championship for the last 5 years ( ) D. Winner of the Nebraska Junior Amateur Championship for the last 5 years ( ) E. Winner of the Nebraska Junior Match Play Championship for the last 5 years ( ) F. Winners of the Nebraska Four-Ball Championship for the last 3 years ( ) G. Winners of the Nebraska Senior Amateur Championship for the last 3 years ( ) H. Winners of the Nebraska Senior Match Play Championship for the last 3 years ( ) I. Low Amateur at the Nebraska Open for the last 3 years ( ) J. From the 2014 Nebraska Amateur Championship, the lowest 35 scorers and anyone tying for 35 th place K. Round of 32 participants from the 2015 Nebraska Match Play Championship L. From the 2014 Nebraska Mid-Amateur Championship, the lowest 10 scorers and anyone tying for 10 th place M. From the 2015 Nebraska Junior Amateur Championship, the lowest 5 scorers and anyone tying for 5 th place N. From the 2015 Nebraska Senior Amateur Championship, the lowest 5 scorers and anyone tying for 5 th place O. Semifinalists from the 2015 Nebraska Junior Match Play Championship P. From the NGA PLAYER RANKINGS, the top 50 point leaders as of January 1, 2015 Q. From the NGA POINT STANDINGS, the top 25 point leaders as of July 8, 2015 R. Playing members of the Nebraska Cup Team for the last 3 years ( ) S. Playing members of the Nebraska Directors Cup Team for the last 2 years ( ) T. Playing members of the 2014 Nebraska Junior Cup Team U. Nebraska Amateur Golfer of the Year Award recipients for the last 10 years ( ) V. Nebraska Senior Amateur Golfer of the Year Award recipients for the last 2 years ( ) W. Nebraska Junior Amateur Golfer of the Year Award recipients for the last 3 years ( ) X NGA Boy s Junior All-Star Team Members Y NGA Fall Junior Series All-Star Team Members Z. Host Course Exemptions (2) AA. Special Exemptions selected by the NGA Board of Directors UNITED STATES GOLF ASSOCIATION BB. Qualifiers for a U.S. Open Championship Sectional for the last 5 years ( ) CC. Qualifiers for the U.S. Senior Open for the last 3 years ( ) DD. Qualifiers for the U.S. Amateur Championship for the last 5 years ( ) EE. Qualifiers for the U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship for the last 3 years ( ) FF. Qualifiers for the U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship for the last 3 years ( ) GG. Qualifiers for the U. S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship for the last year (2015) HH. Qualifiers for the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship for the last 3 years ( ) II. Qualifiers for the U.S. Senior Amateur Championship for the last 2 years ( ) JJ. Playing members of the Nebraska USGA State Team for the last 4 years ( )

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100 2015 NGA Media Guide 100 Clouse Turns Back the Clock Friend s David Clouse stepped on the gas during the final round of the 106th Nebraska Amateur Championship and never let up, as he cruised to a seven-stroke win at Norfolk Country Club. Clouse, also the 1999 Champion, shot the round of the championship, a bogey-free, six-under 66, to finish at 275 (-13) for the championship. The 54-year-old became the oldest Nebraska Amateur Champion, breaking Tom Olson s record when he won the 1997 title at age 51. It was a breakthrough for Clouse, who after reaching the top of his game in 1999, dealt with back issues and had to quit playing golf. It s an absolute dream come true, Clouse said. I played awful well in 1999, I think I won six major tournaments that year and was awarded player of the year, and was ready to continue that type of play. Then the next year I went down with an injury. Clouse said he eventually had surgery in 2004 to repair the injury, and took several years to heal up. The difference between being able to go out and play golf, and play championship golf is quite a step, Clouse said. It takes a lot of practice, and a lot of work to try to get back to that level. Clouse caught fire late on the front nine, after five straight pars, he made birdie from short of the green on No. 6. He made it back-to-back birdies on the par-3 seventh hole, hitting it tight and sinking the putt to get to nine-under for a four-shot lead. Clouse then hit it long over the difficult ninth green, but hit a perfect chip that struck the middle of the flagstick and dropped for another birdie. I was (in the zone), Clouse said about his final round. I ve been practicing well, and playing pretty well for the last two years, and haven t been able to put together a win yet, and things really came together this week. Renen Sahr, a junior on the Midland University golf team, started the day tied with Clouse for the lead, but bogeyed two of the first four holes and eventually fell five back after nine holes. However, Sahr, bounced back with a birdie on No. 10 to cut the lead back to four. Clouse answered, though, rolling in a birdie putt on No. 11 and nearly holing out from the fairway on No. 12, then making the putt for another birdie, his fifth in seven holes. I had to try really hard to stay in the present tense today, because my normal mind likes to wander ahead a little bit, and gets me in trouble when I do that, So I worked really hard on that coming into this tournament, to practice that and do that, and I was successful in doing that today. Clouse then made five straight pars and had a six-stroke lead playing No. 18. He hit a wedge to 10-feet and sank the putt to seal the win. Sahr shot a 74 (+2) to finish in third at 283 (-5). Gibbon s Rylee Reinertson played the best nine holes of the championship on the back nine, firing a 31 (-5) that included a chip-in eagle on No. 16, and a birdie on No. 18. The strong finish for a 68 (-4) and a total of 282 (-6) gave him Runner-Up and Low Junior Amateur honors. Carson Schaake of Omaha made a run early in the final round, making birdie on two of the first four holes to get within two strokes of Clouse. However, tree trouble on the tricky par-5 sixth hole led to a triple-bogey and dropped him out of contention. He finished at 287 (-1) after a final round 74 (+4), good enough for sixth place. Defending Champion Andy Sajevic of Fremont finished in a tie for seventh, 15-shots back at 290 (+2). He was the only competitor in the Top 15 to fail to break par each of the four days ( ). His father and 1989 Champion, John Sajevic finished in a tie for 10th at 291 (+3). The 2002 Champion Ryan Nietfeldt of Elkhorn had a 295 (+7) total, which put him in a tie for 22 nd place. Clouse had a share of the lead each day. After Round One, Clouse s 68 (-4) tied four others for the lead after 18 holes. A second round 70 (-2) put him alone at the top, with Sahr a stroke behind, while his third round 71 (-1) left him tied with Sahr at -7 heading into the final round. Overall, just six players finished under par for the championship.

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102 2015 NGA Media Guide Championship Notes Leaders: Round 1 - Five Tied at 68 (-4): David Clouse, Travis Minzel, Josh Reinertson, Renen Sahr and Greg Stanek. Round 2 - Clouse, at 138 (-6), by one stroke over Sahr. Round 3 - Clouse and Sahr, at 209 (-7), by three strokes over Phillip Baumberger. Cut: At 154 (+10), with 62 players making the cut. Notes: Clouse became the oldest champion at 54 years old, breaking Tom Olson s record when he won the 1997 Nebraska Amateur at Fremont Golf Club at the age of 51. Clouse s 15 years between Nebraska Amateur titles was not a record. That record belongs to Fairbury s Frank Rose, who won in 1969 and also 17 years later in Clouse has the second longest span between wins.

103 2015 NGA Media Guide th Nebraska Amateur Championship Results July 21-24, 2014 Norfolk Country Club Par: , Yardage 6,812 Entries: 143 Rounds Total Pos Player Name Overall Score 1 David Clouse, Friend Rylee Reinertson, Gibbon Renen Sahr, Gordon T4 Josh Reinertson, Gibbon T4 Phillip Baumberger, Lincoln Carson Schaake, Omaha T7 Greg Stanek, Bellevue T7 Andy Sajevic, Fremont T7 Joey Baldwin, Wayne T10 John Sajevic, Fremont T10 Kris Koelzer, O'Neill T10 Sam Meuret, Brunswick T13 Will Pieper, Omaha T13 Lance Lawson, Norfolk T13 Lance Morrow, Norfolk T16 Preston Walford, Tekamah T16 Mike Vanier, Lincoln T18 Calvin Freeman, Table Rock T18 Travis Minzel, Lincoln T18 Tyler Schaaf, Lincoln T18 Michael Colgate, Kearney T22 Ryan Nietfeldt, Elkhorn T22 Scott Sheldon, Omaha T22 Patrick Tryon, Lincoln T25 Chris Rager, South Sioux City T25 Matthew Unruh, Lincoln T25 Tanner Johnson, Broken Bow T25 Matt Record, Lincoln Richard Schneider, Omaha T30 Andrew Holloway, Scottsbluff T30 Mitchell Ryan, Omaha T30 Lucas Grossnicklaus, Aurora T30 Alex Schaake, Omaha Chase Keitges, Lincoln Nathan Fuerhoff, Columbus T36 Wesley Bernt, Kearney T36 Johnny Spellerberg, Omaha T36 Koy Potthoff, Scottsbluff T36 Alec Raabe, Omaha T40 Brady Vancura, Columbus T40 Andrew Hansen, Omaha

104 2015 NGA Media Guide th Nebraska Amateur Championship Results T40 Jacob Frodyma, Lincoln T40 Nick Methe, Papillion T40 Brett Hoffman, Kearney T40 Cameron Farrell, Lincoln Cameron Bargell, North Platte Sean Backer, McCook T48 Nick Vondrak, Omaha T48 Kyle Murray, Beatrice T48 Brian Csipkes, Gretna Mike Siwa, Omaha T52 Clayton Peterson, Lincoln T52 Sean Song, Omaha T52 Clint Kracl, Schuyler T52 Paul Mohr, Scottsbluff T52 Nick Swaney, Blair Ben Maschka, Omaha Jack Burmeister, Lincoln Ryan Butler, Superior Patrick Clare, Lincoln Dave Shillinglaw, Bellevue Ryan Knispel, Omaha WD WD WD Missed Cut T63 Steve Buroker, Bennington T63 Scott Tridle, Lincoln T63 Jay Muller, Bennington T63 Stephen Pfeffer, Omaha T63 Miles Russell, Omaha T63 Riley Meuret, Brunswick T63 Timothy Jensen, Syracuse T63 Aaron Hart, Papillion T71 Taylor Sidzyik, Omaha T71 Keevan Statz, Lincoln T71 Alec Anania, Grand Island T71 Myron Parsley, Lincoln T71 Nolan Maschka, Omaha T71 Philip Maschka, Omaha T77 David Easley, Lincoln T77 Josh Wilson, Papillion T77 Corey Labenz, Lincoln T77 Zach Taylor, Omaha T77 Drew Morrissey, Omaha T77 Smokey Cornelius, Cozad T77 Ben Vetrovsky, McCook T77 Dillon Saltzman, Seward T77 Justin Kosmicki, Lincoln T86 Jay Moore, Lincoln T86 Travis Baker, Norfolk T86 John Thomas, Omaha T89 Joel Bittner, Lincoln T89 Tommy Pieper, Omaha T89 Nate Nemer, Omaha T89 Zach Sudbeck, Norfolk T89 Matt Guynan, Bennington T94 Collin Brown, Fremont T94 Greg Sohl, Wahoo T94 Blake Tooley, Omaha

105 2015 NGA Media Guide th Nebraska Amateur Championship Results T94 Mitchell Holgate, Homer T94 Luke Kluver, Norfolk T99 Mitchell Klooz, Laurel T99 Ben Grossnicklaus, Aurora T99 Leighton Thomas, York Alexander Strom, Norfolk T103 Jordan Reinertson, Gibbon T103 Tyler Kirkholm, Homer T103 Jerrod Ingram, Omaha T106 Ben Svehla, Lincoln T106 Chris DeBusk, Lincoln T106 Ryan Brenden, Norfolk T106 Doug Tegler, Eagle T106 Riley Knake, Norfolk Tyler Erwin, Omaha T112 Brady Barrett, Hastings T112 Josh Nunnally, Lincoln T112 Kyle Deets, Elkhorn David Baker, Omaha T116 Tyler Dowling, Kearney T116 Steve Blocher, West Point T116 Broderick Baker, Norfolk Matthew Geschke, Omaha Mark Wright, Omaha T121 Trevor Spiegel, Kearney T121 Les Johnson, Fremont T123 Payton Baker, Norfolk T123 Michael Hadden, Scottsbluff T123 Trevor Kosch, Humphrey T126 Jeff Bargell, North Platte T126 Shawn West, Norfolk T128 Jack Christ, Omaha T128 James Ginal, Omaha T130 Austin Reece, Lincoln T130 Jake Blum, Gretna Steve Ritzman, Elkhorn Austin Thelander, Grant Kyle Regen, Omaha Joseph Peterson, Omaha Trey Rodgers, Kearney

106 2015 NGA Media Guide Championship Preview The crown jewel of the NGA s championships returns to the Omaha-Metro area for the first time since Indian Creek Golf Course is a veteran among this year s schedule, as the 27-hole facility in Elkhorn has hosted both of the NGA s major championships and multiple other events since opening in All three nines have been renovated since the NGA was last there in 2006 for the 98 th Nebraska Amateur Championship. Indian Creek has always been a strong supporter of amateur golf and has hosted several NGA Championships, Executive Director of the NGA, Craig Ames said. Our golfers enjoy the test it presents and with the renovation work they ve recently done, it only enhances that test. It s a wonderful facility and ideal for conducting the Amateur. Former Husker Brady Schnell, who is now competing on the Web.com Tour, won the championship in 2006, winning by a wide margin over McCook s Brandon Crick. Crick tied the Nebraska Amateur scoring record with a 7-under 65 in the first round, but Schnell, who carded a 67 that day, still cruised to a nine-stroke win with a 12-under total of 276. The routing for that championship was Black Bird to Red Feather, as had been used in the past. However, this year s championship will feature a new routing, utilizing the newest of the nines, Gray Hawk. Again, it has to do with player feedback following the renovation, Ames said about the new routing. We re fans of the original championship routing (Black/Red), but based on what we were hearing about the Gray nine from players and management at the facility, we wanted to give it a go. We could have used Red just as easily as Black, but from an administrative perspective it made more sense to go Black and Gray since they are next to one another on the property. Competitors will start on both nines the first two days, but the routing for the final two days, after the field is cut to the low 60 scores and ties, will be Black Bird to Gray Hawk. The course can stretch to nearly 7,300 yards, and features a great finishing par 4 hole that ends right below the clubhouse deck. David Clouse of Friend is the defending champion, after record performance in 2014 at Norfolk Country Club. Clouse tied the final round scoring record, shooting a 6-under 66 in windy conditions, on his way to becoming the oldest champion in the 106 year history of the Nebraska Amateur Championship. His wire-to -wire win ended with a birdie on the 18 th hole and a sevenstroke win at 275 (-13). Anytime you have a player set a record in a Championship that s been played 106 times, it s going to be special, Ames said. To me, the story made it even more special. Dave has always been one of the state s best golfers, winning multiple NGA Golfer of the Year Awards before he developed issues with his back. Norfolk was well suited to his game, he d won multiple Labor Day Classics there and had established a history of success on that course. Being able to overcome injury and get his game back to the elite level for the win was what made it memorable for me. Ames said he expects a large and quality field for the championship. Again in 2015, sectional qualifying will be offered, should the number of entries exceed 200 players. There are three qualifying sites scheduled, including Willow Lakes Golf Course in Bellevue on July 13, Scotts Bluff Country Club on July 15, and Awarii Dunes Golf Club near Kearney on July 16. From a talent perspective we expect the best amateur golfers in the state to participate, Ames said. From a numbers perspective, which determines whether or not we do qualifying, we re hopeful we get to the magic number of 200 which triggers qualifying. I think we ll push past 200; being in the Omaha Metropolitan area helps, plus the last time we staged the Amateur at Indian Creek we had a lot of interest. Regardless we ll have a full field of 156 at the championship proper. If 200 entries are not received by the deadline (July 8), sectional qualifying will not take place, and the championship field will be comprised of exempt players and non-exempt players by order of entry.

107 2015 NGA Media Guide 107 Championship Results: Year Champion Hometown Result Runner-Up Site 2014 David Clouse Friend 275 (-13) Rylee Reinertson Norfolk Country Club 2013 Andy Sajevic Fremont 286 (-2) Rory Doll, Carson Schaake, ArborLinks, Nebraska City Drew Taylor 2012 Greg Sohl Wahoo 280 (-8) Mitchell Klooz Scotts Bluff Country Club, Scottsbluff 2011 Andy Sajevic Fremont 290 (+2) John Sajevic, Ryan Nietfeldt Shadow Ridge Country Club, Omaha 2010 Andy Sajevic Fremont 282 (-6) Ryan Nietfeldt Happy Hollow Club, Omaha 2009 Brandon Crick McCook 271 (-17) John Hurley Ironwood Golf & Country Club, Omaha 2008 Jayson Brueggemann Lincoln 284 (-4) Kevin Stanek, Knox Jones, The Country Club of Lincoln John Hurley 2007 Brandon Crick McCook 287 (+3) Trent Price Firethorn Golf Club, Lincoln 2006 Brady Schnell Lincoln 276 (-12) Brandon Crick Indian Creek Golf Course, Elkhorn 2005 Keth Malone Lincoln 293 (+9) Tom Gross (Play-off) Omaha Country Club 2004 A. J. Elgert Lincoln 280 (-4) Patrick Duffy (Play-off) Fremont Golf Club 2003 A. J. Elgert Lincoln 286 (-2) Patrick Duffy Beatrice Country Club 2002 Ryan Nietfeldt Omaha 288 (E) Knox Jones Wild Horse Golf Club, Gothenburg 2001 Knox Jones Lincoln 286 (-2) John Sajevic Shadow Ridge Country Club, Omaha 2000 Ed Person Omaha 295 (+7) Bill Spangler (Play-off) Ironwood Golf & Country Club, Omaha 1999 David Clouse Friend 284 (E) Bill Spangler Woodland Hills Golf Course, Eagle 1998 Steve Friesen Lincoln 267 (-21) Bill Spangler Lochland Country Club, Hastings 1997 Tom Olson Omaha 283 (-1) Bill Spangler, Jay Muller, Fremont Golf Club Trent Morrison, Ryan Vermeer 1996 Ryan Vermeer Omaha 293 (+5) Kevin Slocum, Knox Jones The Country Club of Lincoln 1995 Jay Muller Omaha 284 (-4) Knox Jones, Scott Ahl, Norfolk Country Club John Sajevic 1994 Dale Williamson Chadron 280 (-8) Frank Rose Scotts Bluff Country Club, Scottsbluff 1993 Larry Sock Lincoln 214 (+1) Craig Poet Firethorn Golf Club, Lincoln (54 holes-rain) 1992 Craig Poet Lincoln 286 (-2) Dave Maurstad Riverside Golf Club, Grand Island 1991 David Pfaltzgraff Omaha 293 (+9) Lincoln Blackman, Mike Rack Omaha Country Club 1990 Mike Rack Lincoln 280 (-4) David Clouse (Play-off) Oak Hills Country Club, Omaha

108 2015 NGA Media Guide 108 Championship Results: Year Champion Hometown Result Runner-Up Site 1989 John Sajevic Fremont 284 (-4) Craig Moyer Lochland Country Club, Hastings 1988 Larry Sock Lincoln 292 (+4) Jim Sieckmann Norfolk Country Club 1987 Mike Rack Lincoln 284 (-4) Bill Henderson Hillcrest Country Club, Lincoln 1986 Frank Rose Omaha 287 (-1) David Walker Highland Country Club, Omaha 1985 Larry Sock Lincoln 284 (E) Mike Schuchart (Play-off) Fremont Golf Club 1984 Mark Maness Lincoln 281 (-7) Mike Schuchart The Country Club of Lincoln 1983 Bill Henderson Scottsbluff 280 (-8) John Sajevic Riverside Golf Club, Grand Island 1982 Mark Maness Lincoln 292 (+4) Dave Maurstad, Jeff Epstein Happy Hollow Club, Omaha 1981 Dave Maurstad Beatrice 283 (-5) Steve Mack (Play-off) Scotts Bluff Country Club, Scottsbluff 1980 Steve Statton Lincoln 284 (-4) Dan Bahensky Lochland Country Club, Hastings 1979 Don Needham Offutt AFB 281 (-3) Steve Statton Omaha Country Club 1978 Mike Klein Scottsbluff 276 (-12) Larry Sock Norfolk Country Club 1977 Mike Hughett Lincoln 286 (-2) Larry Sock (Play-off) Hillcrest Country Club, Lincoln 1976 Tom Sieckmann Omaha 290 (+2) Mark Winstrom Capehart Golf Club, Offutt AFB 1975 Mike Klein Scottsbluff 271 (-17) Rennie Sassie Skyview Golf Course, Alliance 1974 Tom Sieckmann Omaha 284 (E) Dan Bahensky Fremont Golf Club 1973 Charlie Borner Lincoln 292 (+4) Tom Sieckmann, Ken Deckert Highland Country Club, Omaha Jim Brownfield 1972 Dan Bahensky St. Paul 288 (E) Jim Hogeland Lochland Country Club, Hastings 1971 Jim Shade Norfolk 285 (-3) Charlie Borner The Country Club of Lincoln 1970 Charlie Borner North Platte 290 (+2) Jim Shade Happy Hollow Club, Omaha 1969 Frank Rose Fairbury 282 (-6) Jim Shade Norfolk Country Club 1968 Charlie Borner Lincoln 287 (-1) Jim Shade Hillcrest Country Club, Lincoln 1967 Bob Astleford Omaha 291 (+7) Charlie Borner (Play-off) Omaha Country Club 1966 Bob Astleford Omaha 289 (+1) Dick Spangler Jr. Lochland Country Club, Hastings 1965 Bob Astleford Omaha 293 (+5) Matt Taber (Play-off) The Country Club of Lincoln 1964 Bob Astleford Omaha 280 (E) Dick Spangler Jr. Skyview Golf Course, Alliance 1963 Bob Astleford Omaha 278 (-10) Charlie Borner Beatrice Country Club 1962 Bob Astleford Omaha 281 (-7) Dean Wilson, Matt Taber Highland Country Club, Omaha

109 2015 NGA Media Guide 109 Championship Results: Year Champion Hometown Result Runner-Up Site 1961 K.K. Compton Omaha 280 (E) Dean Wilson Beatrice Country Club 1960 Dean Wilson, Jr. Omaha 272 (+4) Bob Astleford The Field Club of Omaha 1959 Bob Astleford Omaha 302 (+18) Dick Spangler Jr., Whitey Reed Omaha Country Club 1958 Dick Spangler, Jr. Lincoln 290 (+2) Bob Astleford Hillcrest Country Club, Lincoln 1957 Dick Spangler, Jr. Lincoln 303 (+15) Lyle Teel (Play-off) Happy Hollow Club, Omaha 1956* Bill Mowbray Lincoln 287 (-1) Merle Backlund (Play-off) The Country Club of Lincoln (*first championship played at Stroke Play) 1955 Bob Astleford Omaha 7 & 6 Bob Fraser Highland Country Club, Omaha 1954 Bob Fraser Omaha 6 & 5 Don Bell Happy Hollow Club, Omaha 1953 Whitie Reed Lincoln 1 up Bill Mowbray Hillcrest Country Club, Lincoln 1952 Dick Spangler, Jr. Lincoln 1 up Dick Irwin Omaha Country Club 1951 Byron Adams Lincoln 38 holes Dick Spangler Jr. The Country Club of Lincoln 1950 Dick Knight Omaha 5 & 4 Del Ryder Kearney Country Club 1949 Don Spomer Lincoln 2 & 1 Stan Stroh Hillcrest Country Club, Lincoln 1948 Rod Bliss, Jr. Omaha 3 & 2 Jim English Happy Hollow Club, Omaha 1947 Jim English Omaha 4 & 3 Dick Irwin Hillcrest Country Club, Lincoln 1946 Bob Fraser Omaha 8 & 7 Dick Knight Happy Hollow Club, Omaha 1945 No Tournament No Tournament No Tournament No Tournament Bob Fraser Omaha 2 & 1 Byron Holmes The Country Club of Lincoln 1940 Rod Bliss, Jr. Omaha 8 & 6 Bob Fraser Happy Hollow Club, Omaha 1939 Elmer McKinney Kearney 5 & 4 Harold Fales Beatrice Country Club 1938 Matt Zadalis Omaha 1 up Rod Bliss Jr. The Field Club of Omaha 1937 Rod Bliss, Jr. Omaha 3 & 2 Gene Milbourn Happy Hollow Club, Omaha 1936 H.R. Wilson Lincoln 3 & 2 Gordon McIntire The Country Club of Lincoln 1935 Rod Bliss, Jr. Omaha 1 up Phil Aitken Happy Hollow Club, Omaha 1934 Jack Hoerner Hastings 5 & 4 Matt Zadalis The Field Club of Omaha 1933 Rod Bliss, Jr. Omaha 7 & 5 Matt Zadalis The Field Club of Omaha

110 2015 NGA Media Guide 110 Championship Results: Year Champion Hometown Result Runner-Up Site 1932 Rod Bliss, Jr. Omaha 10 & 8 Frank Cormaci The Field Club of Omaha 1931 Johnny Goodman Omaha 37 holes Rod Bliss Jr. Happy Hollow Club, Omaha 1930 Johnny Goodman Omaha 9 & 8 Sam Reynolds Omaha Country Club 1929 Johnny Goodman Omaha 4 & 3 Sam Reynolds The Country Club of Lincoln 1928 Jack Pollard Omaha 1 up Johnny Goodman The Field Club of Omaha 1927 F.W. Porter Omaha 5 & 4 Harold Palmer Happy Hollow Club, Omaha 1926 Sam Reynolds Omaha 8 & 7 Jack Pollard The Field Club of Omaha 1925 E.M. Slattery Omaha 4 & 2 Jack Hughes Lakoma Country Club 1924 John Redick Omaha 1 up Jack Hughes The Country Club of Lincoln 1923 Sam Reynolds Omaha 7 & 6 John Morris Omaha Country Club 1922 Sam Reynolds Omaha 4 & 3 Blaine Young The Field Club of Omaha 1921 Blaine Young Omaha 1 up Ralph Peters Happy Hollow Club, Omaha 1920 Ralph Peters Omaha 37 holes John Redick Omaha Country Club 1919 Sam Reynolds Omaha 4 & 2 Blaine Young The Field Club of Omaha 1918 Kenneth Reed Omaha 4 & 2 Daniel McCabe Happy Hollow Club, Omaha 1917 Guy Beckett Omaha 4 & 3 John Redick Omaha Country Club 1916 Sam Reynolds Omaha 5 & 4 E.H. Sprague The Field Club of Omaha 1915 John Redick Omaha 1 up Sam Reynolds Omaha Country Club 1914 Sam Reynolds Omaha 4 & 2 Harold Johnson Happy Hollow Club, Omaha 1913 J.W. Hughes Omaha 2 & 1 Sam Reynolds The Field Club of Omaha 1912 Sam Reynolds Omaha 8 & 7 John Redick Omaha Country Club 1911 F.H. Gaines Omaha 10 & 9 W.J. Foye The Field Club of Omaha 1910 W.J. Foye Omaha 5 & 4 Frank H. Gaines Omaha Country Club 1909 F.H. Gaines Omaha 5 & 4 W.J. Foye The Field Club of Omaha 1908 Blaine Young Omaha 4 & 3 W.J. Foye Omaha Country Club 1907 H.C. Sumney Omaha 5 & 4 Sprague Abbott The Field Club of Omaha 1906 Sprague Abbott Omaha 4 & 3 Jerome Magee Omaha Country Club 1905 E.P. Boyer Omaha 6 & 5 E.H. Sprague The Field Club of Omaha

111 2015 NGA Media Guide 111 Play-offs 1956: Bill Mowbray (74) def. Merle Backlund (81) at CC of Lincoln 1957: Dick Spangler (73) def. Lyle Teel (81) at Happy Hollow CC 1965: Bob Astleford def. Dick Spangler, 1 hole at CC of Lincoln 1967: Bob Astleford def. Charles Borner, 1 hole at Omaha CC 1977: Mike Hughett def. Larry Sock, 1 hole at Hillcrest CC 1981: Dave Maurstad def. Steve Mack, 10 holes at Scotts Bluff CC 1985: Larry Sock def. Mike Schuchart, 3 holes at Fremont GC 1990: Mike Rack def. David Clouse, 1 hole at Oak Hills CC 2000: Ed Person def. Bill Spangler, 1 hole at Ironwood Golf & CC 2004: A.J. Elgert def. Patrick Duffy, 7 holes at Fremont GC

112 2015 NGA Media Guide 112 Records AGE Oldest winner: 54, David Clouse, Friend, 2014 Youngest winner: 18, Mike Hughett, Lincoln, 1977 (Hillcrest); Ryan Vermeer, Omaha, 1997 (Fremont) Father-Son Champions: John Sajevic (1989) and Andy Sajevic (2010, 2011, 2013) COURSE Most Times Host Site: CHAMPIONS Most titles: 8, Bob Astleford (1955, 1959, ) Other Multiple Champions: Sam Reynolds 7 Rod Bliss, Jr. 6 Andy Sajevic 3 Bob Fraser 3 Charlie Borner 3 Dick Spangler, Jr. 3 Johnny Goodman 3 Larry Sock 3 A.J. Elgert 2 Blaine Young 2 Brandon Crick 2 David Clouse 2 F.H. Gaines 2 Frank Rose 2 John Redick 2 Mark Maness 2 Mike Klein 2 Mike Rack 2 Tom Sieckmann 2 Consecutive titles: 6, Bob Astleford, 1962 to 1967 Longest Span, First to Last Victory: 17 years, Frank Rose ( ); 16 years, Rod Bliss Jr. ( ); 14 years, Sam Reynolds ( ) Longest Span Between Victories: 17 years, Frank Rose ( ) Omaha Country Club 15 Happy Hollow Club, Omaha 15 The Field Club of Omaha 15 The Country Club of Lincoln 11 Hillcrest Country Club, Lincoln 7 Ironwood Golf & CC/Highland CC 6 Norfolk Country Club 5 Lochland Country Club, Hastings 5 Beatrice Country Club 4 Fremont Golf Club 4 Scotts Bluff Country Club 3 SCORING Low Score, 72 Holes: 267 (21 under), Steve Friesen, 1998 (Lochland) Most Strokes Under Par, 72 Holes: 21 under (267), Steve Friesen, 1998 (Lochland) Lowest Score, First 36 Holes: 11 under (133), Steve Friesen, 1998 (Lochland) Lowest Score, Last 36 Holes: 10 under (134), Steve Friesen, 1998 (Lochland) Lowest Score, Any Round: 64 (3 under), Bob Astleford, 1960 (Field Club) Most Strokes Under Par, Any Round: 7 under (65), Steve Friesen, 1998 (Lochland); Brandon Crick, 2006 (Indian Creek); Rennie Sasse, 1975 (SkyView, Alliance)

113 2015 NGA Media Guide 113 Records Lowest Score, First Round: 65 (7 under), Steve Friesen, 1998 (Lochland); Brandon Crick, 2006 (Indian Creek) Lowest Score, Second Round: 66 (6 under), Mike Klein, 1978 (Norfolk); Dale Williamson, 1994 (Scotts Bluff); 66 (5 under), David Clouse, 1999 (Woodland Hills); A.J. Elgert, 2004 (Fremont) Lowest Score, Third Round: 65 (7 under), Rennie Sasse, 1975 (SkyView, Alliance); 65 (6 under), A.J. Elgert, 2004 (Fremont) Lowest Score, Final Round: 64 (3 under), Bob Astleford, 1960 (Field Club); 66 (6 under), Bob Astleford, 1962 (Highland); David Clouse, 2014 (Norfolk) Largest Winning Margin: 13, Steve Friesen, 1998 (Lochland) Largest Comeback, Final Round: 7, Bob Astleford, 1965 (CC of Lincoln) Highest Score by Winner, First Round: 83 (12 over), Dick Spangler, 1957 (Happy) Highest Score by Winner, Second Round: 78 (6 over), Bob Astleford, 1965 (CC of Lincoln) Highest Score by Winner, Third Round: 82 (10 over), Andy Sajevic, 2011 (Shadow Ridge) Highest Score by Winner, Final Round: 79 (8 over), Bob Astleford, 1959 (Omaha CC) Highest Winning Score: 303 (19 over), Dick Spangler, 1957 (Happy Hollow) Most Players Under Par, 72 holes: 11, 1998 (Lochland) All Four Rounds in 60s: Steve Friesen, 1998; Brandon Crick, 2009 Most Runner-Up Finishes: *Never won MISCELLANEOUS Bill Spangler 4* Dick Spangler Jr. 4 John Sajevic 4 Knox Jones 4 Sam Reynolds 4 Charlie Borner 3 Jim Shade 3 John Redick 3 W.J. Foye 3 Blaine Young 2 Bob Astleford 2 Bob Fraser 2 Dan Bahensky 2 Dave Maurstad 2 Dean Wilson 2 Dick Irwin 2* E.H. Sprague 2* Jack W. Hughes 2 John Hurley 2* Larry Sock 2 Matt Taber 2* Matt Zadalis 2 Mike Schuchart 2* Patrick Duffy 2* Rod Bliss Jr. 2 Ryan Nietfeldt 2 Most Top-5 Finishes (Since Stroke Play began in 1956) Bob Astleford 15 John Sajevic 11 Larry Sock 11 Charlie Borner 9 Dan Bahensky 9

114 2015 NGA Media Guide 114 Records *Never won Frank Rose 9 Knox Jones 9 Dick Spangler Jr. 8 Bill Spangler 7* Dave Maurstad 7 Jim Brownfield 7* Dean Wilson 6 Bill Henderson 5 Craig Moyer 5* Larry Romjue 5* Matt Taber 5* Mike Rack 5 Pete Godwin 5* Ryan Nietfeldt 5 Tom Olson 5 A.J. Elgert 4 Andy Sajevic 4 David Clouse 4 Gen. K.K. Compton 4 Jim Shade 4 John Hurley 4* Mike Klein 4 Number of Play-offs: 10 in 106 Championships

115 2015 NGA Media Guide th Nebraska Mid-Amateur Championship Fremont Golf Club September 19-20, 2015 Past NGA Championships at Fremont Golf Club Amateur 1974, 1985, 1997, 2004 Match Play 1973, 1989 Senior Amateur 2000, 2013 Mid-Amateur 2000, 2011 Junior Amateur 1981, 1993 Junior Match Play 2010

116 2015 NGA Media Guide Nebraska Mid-Amateur Champion Trent Morrison, Lincoln

117 2015 NGA Media Guide th Nebraska Mid-Amateur Championship September 19-20, 2015 Fremont Golf Club, Fremont Par: 71 Golf Course Architect: Tom Bendelow Yardage: 6,532 Opened: 1930 Contact Information The Players Club Club Manager: Deer Creek Drive Head Golf Professional: Nathan Kalin Omaha, NE Superintendent: Dennis Kitzelman (402) NGA Official In Charge: Justin Ahrens - jahrens@nebgolf.org - (402) ext. 104 Championship Web Site - nebgolf.org/tournaments/2015/midamateur

118 2015 Conditions of Play 2015 NGA Media Guide 118 Eligibility Entries are open to amateur golfers who will have reached their twentyfifth birthday by September 19, Entrant must be a resident of Nebraska and a member of the Nebraska Golf Association. If the NGA deems it necessary to limit the non-championship field, it will be done so based on order of entry. Amateur Status: All players must conform with the USGA Rules of Amateur Status as specified in the USGA Rules of Golf. Entries; Form, Fee, Closing Date All players shall apply on NGA forms. Forms may be obtained from the NGA office or NGA web site Format 36-hole stroke play Note: Following the first round, the championship field will be separated into flights based upon first round score. Schedule SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, First Round, 18-holes. Afternoon 1/10 tee SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, Second Round, 18-holes. Morning 1/10 tee Lowest score for 36-holes will be champion. A tie for first place will be played off immediately, hole by hole, until a winner is determined. Prizes CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT WINNER: Gold medal, championship money clip, crystal trophy and custody of championship trophy, subject to such conditions as the NGA may establish. RUNNER-UP: Silver medal. MERCHANDISE PRIZES: TBA ALL OTHER FLIGHTS MERCHANDISE PRIZES: TBA Rules of Golf; Close of Competition Play will be governed by the Rules of Golf as approved by the USGA. Questions shall be settled by the Nebraska Mid-Amateur Championship Committee, whose decision shall be final. Competition shall be deemed to have closed when the Championship trophy has been presented. Caddies A player may provide his own caddie. If he wishes the host club to furnish a caddie, he should ask the NGA because sufficient caddies may not be available at the host club. Caddies are required to wear a caddie bib for identification by officials. Publicity and Promotion By submitting an application, the player agrees to allow the NGA to use the player s photographic/video image for any NGA media related use(s). Score Posting All Championship scores will be posted for handicap purposes. Players should not post these scores individually. Transportation Automotive transportation is permissible. Practice Privileges Complete details on practice rounds will be available on both the championship web site and the pre-event player memorandum. Conditions; Schedules The NGA Tournament Committee reserves the right to alter any of the conditions and schedules herein. The decision of the NGA Tournament Committee in any matter shall be final. Personal Appearance Players must be neat in appearance with respect to clothing and personal grooming. The Committee in charge shall decide whether this requirement has been met, and has authority to withdraw the entry of a player who does not comply. Tournament Information A link to the contestant memo (including groupings and starting times) will be ed to entrants after the close of entries. If you have not received correspondence within three days of the Championship, it is your responsibility to contact the NGA. Tournament information will also be available on -line by linking to the championship web site from the competitions section of Golf Balls Only brands of golf balls on the most current USGA List of Conforming Golf Balls may be used. This list is updated monthly and may be found on the USGA web site at or by contacting the USGA technical Department at (908) Footwear It is a condition of the competition that shoes with traditionally-designed spikes (regardless of composition, i.e., ceramic, plastic, etc.) or spikes, regardless of design, comprised either entirely or partially of metal (if such metal may come in contact with the course) are prohibited during the stipulated round. Penalty for breach of this condition: DISQUALIFICATION.

119 2015 NGA Media Guide 119 Morrison Comes Back to Win First Title Omaha s Trent Morrison had come so close, so many times before. He lost in a three-man playoff in 2011 to Lincoln s Travis Minzel. Then in 2012, he tied for the lowest final round, but his first round 76 kept him out of the hunt in a tie for fourth. Last year, Morrison finished in a tie for seventh, but just two strokes out of another playoff, after a back nine 38 (+2) in the final round. first round 70 (-2). Nietfeldt held a two-stroke lead over Lincoln s Chad Geiger (E), who caught fire on the front nine. Geiger recorded four birdies and an eagle to shoot 32 (-4), before falling back to even par after the first round. Morrison rolled in five birdies, but a couple double-bogeys left him five strokes back at 75 (+3). It didn t take long for Morrison to grab the lead in the final round. Morrison started with a front nine 34 (-2), making birdies on Nos. 6 and 7. Morrison stumbled a little after making the turn, double-bogeying No. 10 and following with a bogey on No. 11. However, he righted the ship and made a closing birdie on No. 18 for a 72 (E), on a day when the average score was 78.5 in the Championship Division. I started off with a pretty good front nine, couple under, and then had some trouble around the turn, but just kind of hung in there and made some putts, Morrison said. Morrison wasn t going to let it happen again, as he posted the low final round, an even-par 72, to erase a five-stroke deficit and win the 16th Nebraska Mid-Amateur Championship at Beatrice Country Club in September. It s phenomenal, Morrison said about his first title. I ve played in this one quite a lot, and Beatrice has always been (good), for some reason I play well out here, so it s been great to come out here and actually win something. Elkhorn s Ryan Nietfeldt, the defending champion, was looking for his third Mid-Am title, and was in good shape after a The round sealed a one-stroke victory over the 2001 and 2013 Champion Nietfeldt. Nietfeldt s final round 78 (+6) wasn t enough for his third title. Morrison finished at 147 (+3), while Nietfeldt finished one-stroke back at 148 (+4). South Sioux City s Chris Rager and 2012 Champion Pat Duffy of Omaha tied for third at 151 (+7). Mitchell Holgate of Homer won the First Flight at 156 (+12), and Lincoln s Philip Maiyo followed his first round 92 with a 75 in the final round to win the Second Flight at 167 (+23). William Lawson Jr. repeated as the Net Division Champion. His 150 (+6) net total was three strokes better than his son, Brian (153).

120 2015 NGA Media Guide Championship Notes Leaders: Round 1 - Ryan Nietfeldt, at 70 (-2), by two strokes over Chad Geiger (72). Notes: Chad Geiger had an incredible front nine during Round 1, as he recorded four birdies and a hole-out for eagle on the par-4 sixth hole to post a 32 (-4). Geiger played the back nine in four-over 40 and eventually finished seventh overall for the championship. Several past champions competed, with Ryan Nietfeldt (2001 & 2013) finishing the highest as the runnerup. Patrick Duffy (2011) finished in a tie for third, Travis Minzel (2010 & 2011) finished tied for 11th, Mike Vanier (2009) withdrew after a first round 79, and Pete Godwin (2004) finished tied for 19th.

121 2015 NGA Media Guide th Nebraska Mid-Amateur Championship Results September 13-14, 2014 Beatrice Country Club Par: , Yardage 6,972 Entries: 53 Pos. Player City Total R1 R2 Total 1 Trent Morrison Omaha Ryan Nietfeldt Elkhorn T3 Chris Rager South Sioux City T3 Patrick Duffy Omaha T5 Patrick Tryon Lincoln T5 Bill Amundsen Omaha Chad Geiger Lincoln Patrick Hanzel Lincoln Shea Austin Fairbury Mitchell Holgate Homer T11 Jay Moore Lincoln T11 Travis Minzel Lincoln T11 Joey Baldwin Wayne T14 Greg Sohl Wahoo T14 Jake Matzner McCool Junction James Dickerson Omaha T17 Jayson Brueggemann Lincoln T17 Jordan Reinertson Gibbon T19 Pete Godwin Omaha T19 Mike Krumland Columbus T19 Will Andersen Dakota City T19 Evan Johnston Omaha T23 Jason Lorenzen Lincoln T23 Scott Tridle Lincoln T25 Brett Hoffman Kearney T25 Jeff Lamontagne La Vista T27 Philip Maiyo Lincoln T27 Jacob Godwin Omaha T29 John Gross Omaha T29 Ken Jones Omaha Dan Guinan Omaha Ryan Smith Sidney Scott Leak Omaha T34 Jacob Bonander Lincoln T34 Michael Varley Wayne Les Johnson Fremont Vince Nigro Omaha Justin Rolfes Omaha Riley Anderson Omaha Barry Vaughn Omaha Mike Vanier Lincoln WD 79 WD 42 Brian Barto South Sioux City WD 83 WD 43 Brian Csipkes Gretna WD 84 WD 44 Brian Nigg Omaha WD 85 WD 45 Tyler Kirkholm Homer WD 91 WD 46 John Hawkins Gretna WD 101 WD 47 Brock Watson Omaha NC NC 48 Paul Mohr Scottsbluff WD WD

122 2015 NGA Media Guide Championship Preview Fremont Golf Club, which opened in 1930, will host the 17th Nebraska Mid-Amateur Championship on September It will be the third time the club has hosted the championship, also hosting in 2000 when Omaha s Skip Gist won and in 2011 when Lincoln s Travis Minzel won.

123 2015 NGA Media Guide 123 Championship Results: Year Name Hometown Site 2014 Trent Morrison Omaha Beatrice Country Club 2013 Ryan Nietfeldt Omaha Beatrice Country Club 2012 Patrick Duffy Omaha Beatrice Country Club 2011 Travis Minzel Lincoln Fremont Golf Club, Fremont 2010 Travis Minzel Lincoln Platteview Country Club, Bellevue 2009 Mike Vanier Lincoln Yankee Hill Country Club, Lincoln 2008 David Ping * (Match Play) Omaha The Players Club, Omaha 2007 John Williams Omaha Ironwood Golf & Country Club, Omaha (Rain Shortened to 18 holes) 2006 J.J. Sullivan Omaha Wilderness Ridge Golf Club, Lincoln 2005 Rick Dusek Omaha Willow Lakes Golf Course, Bellevue 2004 Pete Godwin Omaha Arbor Links Golf Course, Nebraska City 2003 Steve Samuelson Fremont Indian Creek Golf Course, Elkhorn 2002 Tracy Mann Omaha Wilderness Ridge Golf Club, Lincoln 2001 Ryan Nietfeldt Omaha Ironwood Golf & Country Club, Omaha 2000 Dr. William "Skip" Gist Omaha Fremont Golf Club 1999 David Clouse Friend Beatrice Country Club Playoffs 2013: Ryan Nietfeldt def. Brian Csipkes, Gretna & Tyler Schaaf, Lincoln, 4 holes 2011: Travis Minzel def. Patrick Duffy, Omaha, 4 holes 2007: John Williams def. Larry Sock, Lincoln, 1 hole

124 2015 NGA Media Guide USGA Qualifiers in Nebraska The Nebraska Golf Association annually conducts qualifiers for USGA championships. In 2015, seven qualifiers will be held in Nebraska. See the schedule on the following page.