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Archive for August 2025

Greg Johannesen Named August Wilson Sporting Goods Game Ball Recipient

Lincoln, NE – The Nebraska Section PGA is proud to recognize Greg Johannesen, PGA of The Fairways at Lincoln as the Wilson Sporting Goods Game Ball recipient for August. The Wilson Game Ball honors PGA Professionals who exemplify leadership,

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2025-26 PGA LEAD Class Includes UNL PGM’s Doris Zhao

PGA of America Announces 2025-26 PGA LEAD Class 15 PGA of America Golf Professionals selected for leadership development program Frisco, TX – The PGA of America has announced the 15 PGA of America Golf Professionals who will take part in the 10th

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Petersen and Foelbaek Capture Match Play Championships at Firethorn GC

Lincoln, NE – The season-long brackets of the Nebraska PGA’s Senior and Assistant Match Play Championships culminated in thrilling championship matches today at Firethorn Golf Club. On the Senior side, past champion Jon Petersen, PGA (Tiburon

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Schaake Claims Another Professional Victory; Two Teams Share Lone Ranger Honors

Lincoln, NE – Presented by Club Car and Nebraska Golf & Turf, the Nebraska PGA Pro-Am circuit resumed with 28 teams competing at Hillcrest Country Club. On what could only be described as a top-five weather day, Nebraska PGA Professionals

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PGA Hall of Famer Bob Popp Sr. Remembered for Leadership, Kindness, and Dedication to the Game

PGA Hall of Famer Bob Popp Sr. Remembered for Leadership, Kindness, and Dedication to the Game Nebraska PGA Members of Impact Written by Bob Denney | Historian Emeritus – PGA of America PGA Hall of Famer Bob Popp Sr. combined exceptional skill and

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Foelbaek and Badura Birdie the Last to Capture Team Championship

Omaha, NE – The Nebraska Section PGA hosted one of its final major championships of the season at Shadow Ridge Country Club with the 2025 Team Championship, presented by Coors Light, White Claw Hard Seltzer, and Twisted Tea. A total of 36

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Zywiec and DiGiacomo Dominate Legends of Golf Championship

Omaha, NE – The Nebraska Section PGA proudly hosted the annual Legends of Golf Championship, an event that honors and celebrates PGA Professionals who have paved the way for future generations. Eligibility for the championship is limited to PGA

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Growing the Game, the Nebraska Way: More Than a Decade of Progress and Pride

Growing the Game, the Nebraska Way: A Decade of Progress and Pride Written by Stu Pospisil | Omaha World Herald Reporter & Lead Writer When the Nebraska Section PGA received the PGA of America’s Herb Graffis Award in 2020, NEPGA Executive

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PGA Jr. League Nebraska Section Championship Held at Club at Indian Creek Alongside Korn Ferry Tour

Eight All-Star teams of junior golfers competed for the opportunity to advance to the Regional Championship Elkhorn, NE – For the fourth year in a row, The Club at Indian Creek hosted the PGA Jr. League Nebraska Section Championship, with four

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