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Hall of Fame

Mission Statement

The Nebraska PGA Hall of Fame is designed to recognize Members who through their careers as working club professionals were dedicated to their clubs, courses, communities, the game through service, teaching, playing and to our Association.

 

SCHEDULE OF PROGRAM

November 17th, 2025 – Nomination Period Open

January 12th, 2026 – DEADLINE for 2026 Nebraska PGA Hall of Fame Class Nominations

March 2nd, 2026 – Announcement of Inaugural Nebraska PGA Hall of Fame Class

March 22nd, 2026 – Nebraska PGA Hall of Fame Ceremony

2026 NOMINATION FORM

Please fill out all categories with as much information as possible on the PGA Member or Non-PGA Member that you are nominating for the Nebraska Section PGA 2026 Hall of Fame Award. Use additional pages if necessary. Each nomination form must be nominated and signed by a Nebraska PGA member in order to be considered by the Selection Committee. All applications must be completely filled out in detail and completed in order to be considered by the Hall of Fame Selection Committee.

2026 NOMINATION FORM CLICK HERE

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PGA Member

PGA Member

A PGA Member who throughout their career as a Nebraska Section PGA Member with service to the Association, and/or their record as a player in the Section or National events has had significant and enduring impacts upon the Nebraska PGA, PGA REACH Nebraska, PGA of America, their fellow PGA Members, and the game of golf.

 

Criteria 

  • PGA Member (inclusive of Life Member category)
  • Can be elected posthumously
  • Recognition by the Section as a leader and promoter of the game and the PGA image
  • Contributions to the Nebraska PGA and the game of golf must be enduring and best exemplify the complete PGA Professional
  • Exceptional playing career
  • Exceptional leadership and strong moral character

**Extenuating circumstances may warrant the lifting of the previous requirements.

Nomination from the Membership
Any Nebraska PGA Member in good standing (living or deceased) can be nominated

Ambassador (Non-PGA Member)

Ambassador (Non-PGA Member)

Any individual who, throughout their life and work has supported and elevated the image of the Nebraska PGA Professional, the mission of the Section, Foundation, Association, and the game of golf through significant and enduring contributions.

 

Criteria

  • Service to the Nebraska PGA or PGA REACH Nebraska
  • Can be elected posthumously
  • Recognition by the Section as a leader and promoter of the game
  • Contributions to the game of golf must be enduring and best exemplify a “Hall of Fame Career”

**Extenuating circumstances may warrant the lifting of the previous requirements.

Nomination from the Membership
Any non-Nebraska PGA Member (living or deceased)

 

2025 Hall of Fame Inductees

  • Bobb Popp, PGA
  • Jack Hoskins, PGA
  • Bob Schuchart, PGA
  • Jim White, PGA MP
  • Tony Pesavento, PGA
  • Mike Antonio, PGA

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