Omaha, NE – Presented by Miller & Sons Golf Cars (E-Z-GO), the Nebraska Section PGA hosted its first major championship of the season with the 2026 Senior/Junior Championship at Omaha Country Club. The event featured two-person teams consisting of one Senior member (50 years or older) and one Junior member (49 years or younger), competing in an 18-hole best-ball stroke play format.

The two-time defending champions, Mark Foelbaek, PGA (Country Club of Lincoln) and James Sieckmann, PGA (Shadow Ridge Country Club), entered the championship as early favorites, but a talented field of teams stood ready to challenge the reigning champions in pursuit of the title.

Beginning their round on Hole No. 10, Sieckmann and Foelbaek picked up right where they left off, carding an opening birdie before adding four more over their next six holes to race out to an impressive 5-under start. Despite the fast opening stretch, several teams kept pace, creating a tightly contested leaderboard. With nine holes remaining, more than 10 teams remained firmly in the hunt for the championship.

Among those teams was the duo of Ted DiGiacomo, PGA (Happy Hollow Club) and Mike Coatman, PGA (Firethorn Golf Club). Beginning their round on Hole No. 13 due to the shotgun start, the pair came out firing with birdies on each of their first three holes. They made the turn to Hole No. 1 at 3-under before adding two more birdies to continue their momentum.

Standing on the No. 10 tee at 6-under, DiGiacomo and Coatman closed in impressive fashion, birdieing each of their final three holes to post a 9-under round. Their late surge matched the total of Foelbaek and Sieckmann, forcing extra holes and sending the Senior/Junior Championship to a playoff with the title on the line.

On No. 16, the first playoff hole, DiGiacomo found the fairway before stuffing his approach shot close and converting the birdie putt to secure the championship and dethrone the two-time defending champions.

Finishing solo third was the team of Joe Sutter, PGA (Quarry Oaks Golf Club) and Caleb Badura (Whispering Creek Golf Club), who posted an impressive 7-under total of 64. Three additional teams finished tied for fourth at 6-under (65), showcasing just how tightly contested the championship remained until the final putt.

We extend our sincere thanks to our presenting sponsor, Miller & Sons Golf Cars (E-Z-GO), for their continued support of the Nebraska Section and our PGA Professionals. We also appreciate our supporting partners Sterling Cut Glass, PGA TOUR, Coors Light, Twisted Tea, White Claw Hard Seltzer, Bushnell Golf, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Rolex and Holderness & Bourne for helping make this championship possible.

A final thank you goes to General Manager and Director of Green & Grounds Eric McPherson, Director of Golf Tony Pesavento, PGA, and the entire Omaha Country Club staff for their outstanding hospitality and support in hosting the championship.

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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.

Leaderboard

1 Ted DiGiacomo Happy Hollow Club
Shane Zywiec Highlands Golf Course F -14

T2 J. D. Brake ArborLinks
Bobby O’Keefe Oak Hills Country Club F -7

T2 Brad Neunaber Hidden Valley Golf Club
Mike Schuchart Wilderness Ridge Country Club F -7

T2 Jon Petersen Tiburon Golf Club
Jim White Fairways at Lincoln F -7

T2 Mike Antonio Happy Hollow Club
Ty Stewart Lost Rail Golf Club
F -7

6 Joe Sutter Quarry Oaks Golf Club
Tom Hearn PGA Tour
F -6

T7 Denis Vontz Highlands Golf Course
Tim Rowland Pioneers Golf Course
F -4

T7 Charlie Borner PGA Life Member
Don Germer PGA Life Member
F -4

9 Scott Harmelink Green Valley Golf Course
Matt Nelson Floyd Park Golf Course
F -2

10 Brian Steventon Shadow Ridge Country Club
Tony Pesavento Omaha Country Club
F -1

11 Skip Tredway PGA Life Member
R.W. Eaks PGA Life Member
F E

12 Jeff Porter PGA Life Member
Bryan Hughett PGA Life Member
F +1

13 Mark Mooberry PGA Life Member
Mark Nygaard Willow Lakes Golf Course
F +2