Hall of Fame

Charlie Borner Jr., PGA, has dedicated his career to elevating the game of golf and strengthening the Nebraska Section through leadership, mentorship, and unwavering service. As a long-time PGA Professional at Hillcrest Country Club, Charlie built a reputation not only for excellence in operations and instruction, but for cultivating a culture of integrity, professionalism, and member engagement.

Throughout his career, Charlie has been a steward of the game — growing participation at the club level, mentoring aspiring PGA Professionals, and supporting Section initiatives that advance the mission of the Nebraska PGA. His commitment to developing players of all ages and abilities reflects a deep belief in golf as both a sport and a lifelong teacher of character.

Borner’s legacy is defined not simply by tenure, but by the countless lives he has influenced and the standards he has upheld. His career embodies the qualities celebrated by the Nebraska PGA Hall of Fame — leadership, service, character, and a lasting contribution to the game of golf.

Recognized as an outstanding teacher of the game, Borner was the recipient of the Nebraska PGA Section’s Horton Smith Award in 1985; named the Nebraska PGA Golf Professional of the Year in 1986; won the Nebraska PGA Section Championship in 1988 and he qualified for and played in eight National PGA Professional Championships.

Quote from Charlie Borner Jr. on his induction:

“The Hall of Fame surprise caught me off guard but it meant so much to me to see so many of my friends and family there to support me. I am so grateful for my career as a Golf Professional but the friendships I have made over the years through the game, that’s what really matters to me. I’m so thankful and blessed. This is all just so special to me.”

Stanley Davies, PGA, was a foundational figure in Nebraska golf whose influence helped shape the Nebraska Section PGA from its very beginning. In 1925, driven by a vision to grow the professional game in Nebraska, Stanley and a small group of local golf professionals organized what would become the Nebraska Section of the PGA of America — formally establishing the Section on April 13, 1925. At that founding meeting in Omaha, Davies was elected the first Section President, setting the course for a century of growth and development in the state.

As a PGA Professional at Field Club of Omaha, Stanley’s leadership was instrumental in establishing structure, governance, and identity for the Nebraska Section. He helped draft the constitution and bylaws that guided the Section’s early operations and played a central role in connecting Nebraska golf professionals with the broader national PGA.

Beyond his administrative contributions, Stanley’s legacy is marked by his commitment to advancing competitive golf in Nebraska. In 1926, he became the first representative from the Section to compete in the PGA Championship, blazing a trail for future Nebraska professionals. Stanley Davies’ career exemplified the core values of the Nebraska PGA Hall of Fame — vision, leadership, service, and a deep commitment to growing the game. Though he has passed, his pioneering efforts laid the foundation for the vibrant Section that exists today, and his impact continues to resonate across Nebraska golf nearly a century later.

Quote from Greg Gilg, PGA (General Manager at Field Club of Omaha) on Stanley’s induction:

“Seeing a figure like Stanley Davies inducted into the Nebraska PGA Hall of Fame is a powerful reminder that history isn’t just about who is currently winning trophies—it’s about the people who built the trophy case. For the Field Club of Omaha, it’s a moment of immense pride, ensuring that every time a member walks through the clubhouse, they know they are standing in a place where the foundation of both Golf Professionals as well as Professional Golf in Nebraska golf was laid. From building the constitution and establishing the governance structure for an organization now over a century old, to being the first representative from the state to play in the PGA Championship, and then fostering and mentoring one of the state’s greatest athletic icons, Johnny Goodman; Stanley Davies impact has lasted the test of time. Field Club of Omaha is immensely proud of Stanley, and we graciously accept this honor on his behalf!”

John Frillman, PGA, of Happy Hollow Club, exemplifies the very best of Nebraska golf. Over a career spanning more than three decades, he combined championship-level play, leadership, and mentorship to leave a lasting impact on the game.

Frillman’s competitive record is remarkable. He won the Nebraska Section PGA Championship five times and the Senior Section Championship five times, including holding both titles simultaneously in 1986. His skill and dedication took him beyond Nebraska as well, competing in three U.S. Opens, playing on the PGA TOUR in the 1960s, and later on PGA TOUR Champions.

As Head Golf Professional at Happy Hollow Club for 36 years, John shaped the club’s golf culture, fostering generations of golfers and PGA professionals. He also served as Nebraska Section PGA President and represented the Section as a delegate to multiple PGA of America national conventions, demonstrating leadership that extended far beyond the course.

John’s mentorship, generosity, and unwavering commitment to growing the game have earned him the respect and admiration of peers, players, and members alike. His career embodies the values of excellence, service, and leadership that the Nebraska PGA Hall of Fame celebrates, making him a truly deserving inductee.

Quote from Mike Antonio, PGA (Longtime Happy Hollow PGA Professional) on John’s induction:

“For John’s family, the honor is both emotional and affirming. Six years after his passing, the induction preserves his legacy and permanently recognizes his life’s work. Club professionals sacrifice long hours, weekends, and holidays — and his family shared in that commitment. Now, his children and grandchildren have something tangible that reflects who he was and what he stood for. Most of all, it’s a reminder that his impact lives on.

For Happy Hollow Club, the induction represents prestige, tradition, and continuity. Long-tenured PGA Professionals often become the heartbeat of a club, and his recognition honors the culture and community he built.

To me, it shows he did more than excel at his job. He shaped careers, inspired golfers, raised standards, and left both the profession and the club better than he found them. His longevity, excellence, and mentorship meant everything. I miss and love John Frillman.”

Bill Schuchart’s career is a foundational chapter in the history of golf in Nebraska — marked by leadership, competitive success, innovation, and service to the game. Over more than six decades, Schuchart helped shape the Nebraska PGA and elevate golf throughout the state, making him a truly deserving candidate for the Hall of Fame.

Schuchart spent 35 years as a golf professional at Happy Hollow Country Club, where his influence on members, players, and fellow professionals was profound. He was widely recognized for his leadership within the Section, serving as Nebraska PGA President more times than any other individual and helping organize the Section in its formative years. As the first Nebraska PGA professional to serve on the national PGA of America board of directors, he helped solidify the Section’s role within the broader golf world.

His commitment to growing the game extended far beyond club operations. Schuchart played a vital role in reviving the Nebraska State Amateur in 1946, launching the Omaha World‑Herald Junior Clinics and Championship, and creating the Omaha Ladies City Tournament — initiatives that expanded opportunities for players of all ages and advanced golf’s presence across the region.

Competitively, he won several state PGA championships and made the 36‑hole cut in three U.S. Opens in the 1930s, demonstrating excellence on the national stage at a time when opportunities for club professionals were limited.

Bill Schuchart’s legacy also lives on through his family as the patriarch of the only three‑generation professional golf family in Nebraska, with his son and grandson both becoming PGA professionals. His lifelong dedication as a caddie, club professional, promoter, and pioneer exemplify the spirit of service, leadership, and passion that the Nebraska PGA Hall of Fame honors.

Quote from Mike Schuchart, PGA (Bill’s Grandson & NEPGA President) on Bill’s induction:

“Seeing my grandfather join my father in Nebraska PGA’s Hall of Fame gives me great pride and excitement. His love, passion and dedication to golf, the Nebraska Section and its PGA Members was nothing short of inspiring not only to me, but to many others. He conducted himself in a professional way and made an incredible impact during his time in the business.”

Tom Weekes’s impact on golf across the Nebraska Section is both deep and enduring, making him a truly deserving candidate for the Nebraska PGA Hall of Fame. His remarkable career as a golf professional, teacher, leader, innovator, and lifelong steward of the game reflects the highest ideals of the PGA of America and the Nebraska PGA Section.

Weekes’s contributions began in 1959 when he became a PGA member and, with his wife Ruth, purchased and operated South Ridge Golf Course in South Sioux City — introducing countless players to the game and building a strong community golf presence. His personal competitive play was equally noteworthy: he won back‑to‑back Nebraska PGA Senior Championships in 1982 and 1983, demonstrating excellence on the course well into his career.

Beyond playing, Tom’s leadership was instrumental in the growth of the Section. He served as Nebraska PGA President (1974–1975) and was honored as Section Professional of the Year in 1975 — recognition of his service, professionalism, and commitment to his peers. In 1972, he became only the second PGA Master Professional in the history of the association, a distinction that highlights his lifelong dedication to excellence in golf instruction and professional development.

Weekes’s legacy extends far beyond titles and accolades. Known for his inspirational teaching, his passion for helping golfers of all ages enjoy and improve at the game, and even for memorable feats like recording 14 holes‑in‑one over many decades, Tom’s influence is both personal and profound. His work as a teacher, club owner, and leader shaped generations of golfers and professionals throughout Nebraska.

Tom Weekes embodies the spirit of service, excellence, and lifelong devotion to golf — the very qualities celebrated by the Nebraska PGA Hall of Fame.

Quote from Tom Weekes on his induction:

“It was a total surprise when Tony and Don walked through the door and to hear that I was even considered for the Nebraska PGA Hall of Fame was a true honor. I am so grateful to be inducted into the second class and it was great to celebrate with some of my peers as well as my friends and family.”

Bob Popp Sr. was a towering figure in Nebraska golf, whose career spanned over seven decades. Born in 1929 in Belleville, Illinois, Popp began his journey at his father’s Oak Hill Golf Course before joining the PGA in 1949. He held key professional roles across Kentucky, Ohio, and finally Omaha Country Club, where he served as head golf professional for 31 years.

Popp competed on the PGA Tour, recorded 17 holes-in-one, and captured the Nebraska PGA Section Championship twice. Beyond playing, he held leadership roles as Nebraska PGA president and served multiple terms on the PGA Board of Directors. His involvement in national committees — from the Ryder Cup to the Senior Tour — highlights his far-reaching influence.

Among his many honors are the Nebraska Section Teacher of the Year (1965), PGA Professional of the Year (1978, 1982), and the prestigious National PGA Golf Professional of the Year (1982), a distinction no other Nebraska PGA member has received. He was also inducted into the Nebraska Golf Hall of Fame in 1992 and the PGA Hall of Fame in 2005.

Popp passed away in 2021 but leaves a legacy marked by professional excellence, mentorship, and tireless promotion of golf in Nebraska.

Quote from Tony Popp, Bob’s son:

“Bob was very special, and he touched a lot of lives through the game of golf. He truly cared about others and that was shown day in and day out as a PGA Golf Professional. If he was still with us today, I know he would be honored to be in the inaugural class, and it would mean the world to him. Our family is excited about the news.”

Jack Hoskins’s career reflects long-term excellence and leadership in the Nebraska PGA community. He earned the Golf Professional of the Year award twice, in 1979 and 2000, and was honored with back-to-back Professional Development Awards in 1979 and 1980. In 1985, he received the Bill Strausbaugh Award, recognizing his mentorship, integrity, and community involvement. Hoskins also served two consecutive terms as Nebraska PGA president from 1979 to 1980.

One of the most impressive parts of Hoskins’ career as a PGA Professional was the number of Assistants he hired under him during his tenure and the amount of those Assistants that went on to earn bigger roles in the industry thanks to his guidance and mentorship. His decades of dedication not only advanced the game but also shaped the professionalism and culture of the Nebraska PGA.

Jack Hoskins on his induction:

“Being inducted into the Nebraska PGA Hall of Fame lets me know that all the efforts and time I put into promoting the PGA and growing the game of golf was appreciated by my fellow professionals. I am excited to be honored at the 2025 Nebraska PGA Gala and that will also give me an opportunity to catch up with fellow PGA Professionals that I haven’t seen in quite some time. I am truly honored and blessed for this opportunity.”

Following in the footsteps of his father, Bill Schuchart, Bob Schuchart was a Nebraska PGA stalwart for over 50 years. He retired after 26 years as Head Golf Professional at Holmes Park Golf Course in Lincoln. Schuchart served two terms as Nebraska PGA President and was instrumental in establishing the current Nebraska PGA office.

A dedicated teacher and promoter of the game, Schuchart coached many future professionals and maintained strong competitive credentials, including qualifying for the PGA Club Professional Championship and runner-up finishes in the Nebraska PGA Assistants Championship, the Nebraska PGA Section championship and the Section’s pro-assistant championship.

Bob’s son, Mike Schuchart, followed in his footsteps just like he did with his own dad. Mike Schuchart has been a staple of Wilderness Ridge and he currently serves as the President of the Nebraska PGA. The Schucharts represent the only three generation family within the Nebraska PGA.

Quote from Mike Schuchart, Bob’s son:

“Bob’s induction into the inaugural class of the Nebraska PGA Hall of Fame is incredibly exciting, humbling, and unexpected — but so well deserved. To see my father honored for all his hard work, dedication to the PGA and the game of golf, and for truly exemplifying what it means to be a PGA of America Golf Professional, is a powerful moment. It has never been about the accolades for him, but about the love of the game, the people who play it, and the professionals who make it all possible.”

Mike Antonio, Director of Golf at Happy Hollow Club in Omaha, has been a pillar in Nebraska golf. He served as Nebraska PGA President from 2013 to 2015 and played a critical role in launching PGA REACH Nebraska, the charitable arm of the Section, in 2013. Antonio has been recognized twice as Nebraska PGA Golf Professional of the Year and received the Patriot Award for his dedication to PGA HOPE and veterans.

As a competitor, Antonio won the 1990 Nebraska Section PGA Championship and consistently placed as runner-up multiple times. He is deeply involved in community initiatives, notably leading veterans through the PGA HOPE program, which uses golf to support their well-being.

Mike Antonio’s multifaceted career reflects his passion for the game of golf, his leadership within the PGA community, and his unwavering commitment to service. His achievements both on and off the course have left a lasting impact on Nebraska’s golf landscape.

Mike Antonio on his induction:

“I’m incredibly honored and grateful to be selected for the Nebraska PGA Hall of Fame—especially as part of the inaugural class. It’s truly humbling to be recognized alongside some of the biggest names in our organization, and even more so knowing how many great professionals came before me. I owe this honor to the amazing colleagues I’ve worked with over the years—past and present—whose loyalty, hard work, and dedication made this possible. Most of all, I’m thankful for my family. Their support, especially from my wife, Linda Lee, has meant everything. I share this recognition with all of them.”

With over 40 years as a PGA Professional, Tony Pesavento’s career highlights include serving as Director of Golf at Omaha Country Club since 1993 and holding every office within the Nebraska Section PGA, including two terms as Section President. His leadership helped grow the professionalism of the organization and he played a key role in hosting major events like the U.S. Senior Open.

Tony graduated from Omaha Creighton Prep in 1975 and lettered in golf in 1976 at Nebraska before transferring to Creighton, from which he graduated in 1979. He worked for Nebraska Golf Hall of Famer Gene Johnson at Omaha’s Applewood (now Johnny Goodman) while in PGA Business School. He had the top score in a national class of nearly 600. Before OCC, he was head PGA Professional at Skyline Woods (1983-84), Platteview (1985-86) and Field Club of Omaha (1987 to 1993).

Pesavento has been honored twice as Nebraska PGA Professional of the Year and is a six-time recipient of the Bill Strausbaugh Award for mentorship and service. He is a passionate advocate for junior golf and served on the Nebraska Golf Hall of Fame board for over a decade.

Tony Pesavento on his induction:

“I am grateful for the inspiration and motivation I’ve received from my fellow PGA Professionals throughout my journey. Early in my career I was mentored by veteran professionals, who demonstrated what it meant to be a member of our Association. In the middle of my career, my PGA peers kept me focused and engaged. And now, young professionals are teaching me that times change and that there are better ways to accomplish our mission. I am truly humbled and honored by this induction. I am also honored to be a member of our Association and our Section.”

Jim White, known as the “G.O.A.T” of Nebraska PGA for his extraordinary playing career, boasts 13 Nebraska PGA Championship titles—the most in the event’s history. Nationally, he won the 2004 Senior PGA Professional National Championship and competed in multiple U.S. Opens, PGA Championships, and PGA Club Professional Championships.

Beyond competition, White helped establish the PGA Professional Golf Management Program at the University of Nebraska, mentoring many PGA professionals including his son, Josh White. He co-designed Lincoln’s Wilderness Ridge Golf Course and founded the Nebraska Golf Academy. In addition, he worked alongside PGA Professional Greg Johannesen to create a new custom fitting system, called PXlll which has been adopted by many and has been used in the UNL PGM’s student curriculum.

Even decades into his career, White remains deeply involved in player development and community engagement.

Jim White on his induction:

“More than anything, it validates my last 50+ years in the golf business. It hasn’t always been easy with mistakes made along the way, but overall, this shows me that I worked hard enough and made enough good decisions that my fellow pros thought I was worthy. Truly an honor to be inducted and I am even more grateful to be included in the inaugural class.”

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)

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)