Omaha, NE – The 2026 Union Bank & Trust Pro+Ladies Jamboree, held on July 20th at Champions Run, brought together Nebraska PGA Professionals and women amateur golfers for another outstanding day of competition while continuing its mission of growing girls’ junior golf across Nebraska.
The annual event is a collaboration between the Nebraska PGA, Nebraska Golf Association (NebGolf), and Nebraska Women’s Amateur Golf Association (NWAGA). Beyond the competition, the Jamboree serves as an important fundraiser supporting programs that provide opportunities for young female golfers throughout the state.
The highlight of this year’s event came from Brady Schnell of Firethorn Golf Club, who fired a 64 (-8) at Champions Run to win low-professional honors. He totaled 9 birdies on the day to collect a two-shot victory. Finishing runner-up was our defending professional champion in Seth Porter of The Club at Indian Creek with an impressive 66 (6-under). Justin Herron, PGA, Mark Foelbaek, PGA and Ryan Vermeer, PGA all tied at 67 (5-under) for a third place showing.
In the team competition, each Nebraska PGA Professional was paired with three NWAGA members from their home club to compete in a two net best-ball format across three separate flights.
Laura Saf Flight Champions (-20)
Brady Schnell, PGA
Teressa Yung
Allyson Durnal
Diana Johnson
Sarah Sasse Flight Champions (-24)
Tanner Muhlecke (Omaha Country Club)
Tiffany Wade
Desirae Solomon
Rachael Menichetti
Susan Marchese Flight Champions (-22)
Kevin Drew, PGA (PGA of America)
EJ Gonderinger
Stephanie Siegert
Jackie Petersen
While the competition showcased outstanding golf and camaraderie between professionals and amateur golfers, the event’s greatest impact extends far beyond the leaderboard.
Proceeds from the Union Bank & Trust Pro+Ladies Jamboree directly benefit three initiatives that continue to grow the game for young women across Nebraska:
The Laura Saf Scholarship — Providing financial assistance to junior girls pursuing elite competitive golf.
PGA REACH Nebraska’s Clubs FORE Youth Program — Supplying high school girls’ golf programs with clubs, push carts, and PGA instruction.
NWAGA’s TEE Grant — Helping junior female golfers offset tournament entry fees, equipment costs, and travel expenses.
These programs continue to create meaningful opportunities for young golfers across the state. Through the Clubs FORE Youth Program alone, numerous high school girls’ golf teams have increased participation and qualified for the Nebraska State Championships after receiving equipment and instructional support.
The Nebraska PGA extends its sincere appreciation to Union Bank & Trust, Nebraska Golf & Turf (Club Car), Chesterman Co. Coca-Cola, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, along with the many hole sponsors, participating teams, and volunteers whose support makes this event possible each year.
A special thank you goes to the entire staff at Champions Run for their first-class hospitality and for hosting an exceptional event. We look forward to continuing this tradition and making an even greater impact at next year’s seventh annual event.
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.
ABOUT THE NEBRASKA GOLF ASSOCIATION
The Nebraska Golf Association (NebGolf), founded in 1966, is comprised of all members of public and private clubs and/or municipal or regional golf associations which utilize an approved handicap service recognized by the USGA and provided by NebGolf. Our mission is to uphold and promote the game of golf and its values to all golfers in Nebraska. Among the duties of the Association include governance of member clubs and service as their handicapping and course rating authority, conduct of state golf championships, local USGA qualifying & other notable competitions, promotion of junior golf, presentation of worthwhile educational programs and support of allied golf organizations in Nebraska. The Nebraska Golf Association is an Allied Golf Association of the USGA and carries out core services including Handicap Administration and Oversight, Course Rating, Rules of Golf and Rules of Amateur Status, Tournaments and USGA Championship Qualifiers and USGA Initiatives and Community Programs.
ABOUT THE NEBRASKA WOMEN’S AMATEUR GOLF ASSOCIATION
The Nebraska Women’s Amateur Golf Association (NWAGA), founded in 1973, is an organization of golf clubs and individuals governed by amateur women golfers and formed for the purpose of promoting and conserving the best interests and true spirit of the game of golf for all women in the State of Nebraska. As NWAGA members, your participation and support is integral to NWAGA’s success and will continue to enliven our efforts.