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Awards

2025 Nebraska Section PGA Special Award Winners

Golf Professional of the Year: Tony Collins, PGA – Wild Horse Golf Club, Gothenburg, NE
Teacher of the Year: Ryan Norman, PGA – Ryan Norman Golf Academy, Council Bluffs, IA
PGA Professional Development: Kevin Drew, PGA – PGA of America Career Consultant
Bill Strausbaugh-Club Relations: Jon Moore, PGA – Champions Run, Omaha, NE
Youth Player Development: Karrie Van Ravenswaay, PGA – The Ridge, Sioux Center, IA
Merchandiser of the Year-Public: Joe Sutter, PGA – Quarry Oaks, Ashland, NE
Player Development: Alex Janssen, PGA – Oak Hills Country Club, Omaha, NE
Merchandiser of the Year-Private: Brandon Wedding, PGA – Omaha Country Club, Omaha, NE
Facility of the Year: Tatanka Golf Club, Niobrara, NE
Sales Representative of the Year: Blake Collier, PGA – Titleist
Assistant Professional of the Year: Gabby Carollo, PGA – Champions Run, Omaha, NE
Patriot Award: Phil Palmer, PGA – Miracle Hill Golf & Tennis, Omaha, NE

In addition to these awards the Nebraska Section PGA would also like to recognize the Players of the Year for 2025:

Rolex Nebraska PGA Player of the Year: Justin Herron, PGA – Oak Hills Country Club, Omaha, NE
Rolex Nebraska PGA Senior Player of the Year: Jon Petersen, PGA – Tiburon Golf Club, Omaha, NE
Rolex Nebraska Section Assistant Professional Player of the Year: Mark Foelbaek, PGA – Country Club of Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Rolex Nebraska PGA Women’s Player of the Year: Sarah Pravecek, PGA – Wilderness Ridge Club & Resort, Lincoln, NE