Centennial

The Nebraska PGA Section has officially kicked off its yearlong celebration to commemorate their centennial year. The Section, the PGA of America’s 18th managing entity, was founded during the second week of April, 1925 welcoming eight founding members. Today, the Nebraska PGA represents more than 340 PGA Members and Associates who strive to promote the enjoyment and growth of the game of golf across the entire State of Nebraska, western fifth of Iowa and a small portion of South Dakota including Dakota Dunes and Yankton.

“In 1916, the PGA of America was established. Nearly a decade later, our Section was born and it’s truly incredible to look back on all of the PGA Professionals that played a role into getting it off the ground and running,” said Greg Neujahr, PGA, Centennial Chairman and Director of Golf at Champions Run. “I’m proud of the success we’ve enjoyed, and I am proud of every one of our Professionals, Associates, and employees. I am confident our Section will continue the help shape the PGA of America for another 100 years. This is a great chance for us to tell our story.”

Throughout 2025, the Section will highlight its rich history, including PGA Professionals of impact, championships and more. Digital Media Director Brett Renner has worked with Omaha World Herald’s Stu Pospisil and PGA Historian Emeritus Bob Denney to bring it all to life. Included in this year’s centennial celebration:

• Monthly Nebraska PGA Centennial feature articles
• Social Media highlights & graphics
• Video testimonials featuring Nebraska PGA Professionals from the past and present
• A celebration of all Section award winners while highlighting historical national award winners
• Centennial themed Section tournaments
• Centennial Gala at the Hilton Omaha on December 5th, 2025

Our ‘Why” – The Importance of the Centennial

2025 Nebraska PGA Centennial Champions

Every year, the Nebraska Section PGA runs four individual stroke-play championships representing the “majors” on the Section tournament schedule. The champions of the Section, Senior, Assistant and Women’s titles received a framed Centennial flag to commemorate their victory.

For the seventh time in his career, Ryan Vermeer, PGA of Happy Hollow Club captured our Nebraska PGA Professional Championship with rounds of 69-69 for a 36-hole total of 6-under. A record-number 79 Nebraska PGA Members competed in the event in 2025.

For the first time in his career, PGA Life Member Chris Wiemers captured our Nebraska Senior PGA Professional Championship. He fired rounds of 69-70 for a 5-under total to join an exclusive group of Nebraska PGA Members to win both a Section & Senior title.

For the fourth time in her career, Sarah Pravecek, PGA of Wilderness Ridge Country Club was victorious in our Nebraska Women’s PGA Professional Championship. In the 18-hole event, the former UNL Husker Women’s golfer fired a 76 for a 4-over total to win.

Rounding out our four major championships, Jay Cottam, PGA of Meadowlark Hills GC fired rounds of 65-74 for a 5-under total to win the Nebraska Assistant PGA Professional Championship for the fourth consecutive season.

About the Nebraska Section PGA

The Nebraska Section PGA is a non-for-profit organization comprised of over 340 PGA Members and PGA Associates who strive to promote the enjoyment and growth of the game of golf.  The Nebraska Section PGA encompasses the entire State of Nebraska, western fifth of Iowa and a small portion of South Dakota including Dakota Dunes and Yankton.  The Section office is located in Lincoln, NE and acts as a resource for local and national golf information for the golf professional and amateur player alike.  Our members are often referred to as “Club Professionals”, not to be mistaken as PGA Tour Professionals.

Each Nebraska Section PGA Professional serves as an expert in the ever-changing business of golf.  They are the leading expert players and teachers, skilled business managers, community leaders, and superior merchandisers who have dedicated their careers to the local delivery of these services.