Lincoln, NE – Presented by Club Car (Nebraska Golf & Turf) and Chesterman Co. Coca-Cola, 40 teams of Nebraska PGA Professionals and their amateur playing partners competed in a Pro-Am event at Firethorn Golf Club. The 40 Professionals competed in an individual stroke-play format while the teams played through a 2-Net Best Ball format. Windy conditions on a tough track set up for a challenging day, but tremendous scores were posted by the field.
In the Professional-only division, nine players shot red figures and finished under par showcasing the tremendous talent across the Section. Leading the pack was Firethorn Golf Club’s very own Teaching Professional Brady Schnell with a stellar round of 64 (7-under). To cap off his round, he made three birdies in a row on No. 16, No. 17 and No. 18 to claim Low-Professional honors. Finishing runner-up was Happy Hollow Club’s Ryan Vermeer, PGA with a 67 (4-under). Tiburon Golf Club’s Carson Schaake continued his great play this season with a 68 (3-under) for outright third. Five more players shot 2-under with another finishing at 1-under.
In the team event, the champion was led by another Firethorn Golf Club Professional, Director of Golf Mike Coatman. Playing alongside Coatman were amateurs Matt Coatman, Wade Phillips and Andy Nealon and the team put together quite a showing in the 2-net best ball format. Their squad made 10 birdies, 4 eagles and just one bogey on the day for a team total of 18-under to win. 10 total teams managed to shoot double digit under par rounds with Vermeer & Schnell’s teams finishing runner-up at 17-under and one stroke back.
We would like to thank Golf and Membership Administrator Randy Price, Director of Golf Mike Coatman, Director of Golf Course Operations Scott Wilke and the entire staff at Firethorn Golf Club for hosting such an incredible event while providing great hospitality to our field.
Lastly, we would also like to thank our presenting sponsors Nebraska Golf & Turf (Club Car) and Chesterman Co. Coca-Cola as well as our supporting sponsors J.R. Barger & Sons, Gregg Young Automotive Group, Maui Jim, Vinnie Krikac’s State Farm Insurance Agency, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Coors Light and Surfside for making this event possible.
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ABOUT THE NEBRASKA SECTION PGA
The Nebraska Section PGA is a non-for-profit organization comprised of over 300 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.