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Awards

2024 Nebraska Section PGA Special Award Winners

Golf Professional of the Year: Rodd Slater, PGA – Two Rivers Golf Club
Teacher of the Year: Shane Zywiec, PGA – Highlands Golf Course
PGA Professional Development: Brad Goetsch, PGA – University of Nebrsaka, Lincoln PGM
Bill Strausbaugh-Club Relations: Greg Gilg, PGA – Field Club of Omaha
Youth Player Development: Adam Coates, PGA – Spencer Golf & Country Club
Merchandiser of the Year-Public: Troy Harder, PGA – Tatanka Golf Club
Player Development: Drake Lundeen, PGA – Stone Creek Golf Course
Merchandiser of the Year-Private: Derrick Ceder, PGA – Elks Country Club
Facility of the Year: Field Club of Omaha, Omaha, NE
Sales Representative of the Year: Jake Burling, PGA – Wilson Sporting Goods Co.
Assistant Professional of the Year: Jay Cottam, PGA – Meadowlark Hills Golf Course
Patriot Award: Matt Shaner, PGA – Golf Fit USA

In addition to these awards the Nebraska Section PGA would also like to recognize the Players of the Year for 2023:

Rolex Nebraska PGA Player of the Year: Ryan Vermeer, PGA – Happy Hollow Club
Rolex Nebraska PGA Senior Player of the Year: Ted DiGiacomo, PGA – Happy Hollow Club
Rolex Nebraska Section Assistant Professional Player of the Year: Brad Bailey, PGA – Champions Run
Rolex Nebraska PGA Women’s Player of the Year: Sonya Freese, PGA – Hillcrest Country Club