Sioux City, IA. –Nebraska PGA Professionals and amateur golfers took part in the final round of the TaylorMade Pro-Am at Green Valley G.C.  In the low professional division, it was a shootout as Steve Friesen, PGA of Firethorn Golf Club, Alex Janssen, PGA of The Ridge Golf Club and Matt Nelson of Green Valley G.C. were all tied for lead at three-under-par heading into today’s final round. Friesen caught fire early and never looked back as he cruised to the victory by shooting bogey free seven-under-par 65 and posting a two-day total of 10-under-par 134 total. Friesen had a stretch of six holes which included four birdies. Janssen tried to hang close by dominating the par 5’s this weekend. Out of the eight par 5’s he faced this week, he was able to birdie seven and par one which helped propel him to solo second place and his highest finish in the 2019 Season.

The team competition featured a two-net format and it came down to the final couple of holes and Friesen helped lead his team to the victory by one shot. His amateurs included: Rod Doenhoefer, Tyson Bodlak and Grant Whalen.

The Nebraska Section PGA is truly appreciative to presenting sponsor TaylorMade Golf and regional representative, Joel Logan for sponsoring this event for the seventh consecutive year. A special thank you to Director of Golf, Scott Harmelink, PGA, Golf Course Superintendent, Shawn Vacura, Dan Moody and the entire professional team at Green Valley G.C. for hosting this terrific event.

TEAM RESULTS:

1   Rod Doenhoefer Tyson Bodlak Grant Whalen Team 11 Professional  130-122–252
2   Kent Kolbe Josh Caskey Ryan Gorsett Team 1 Professional                 127-126–253
T3  Dan Lewis Jerry Gengler Angelo James Team 12 Professional          132-128–260
T3  Mike Gregg Tim Vaughan Ron Vas Buskirk Team 7 Professional      129-131–260
T3  Rory Jansen Jerry Haack Tyler Hohenstein Team 3 Professional     134-126–260
T6  Keith Nelson Duane Herbst Bob Wilson Team 9 Professional           131-130–261
T6  Curtis Behr Carter Vahle Brett Harris Team 6 Professional               134-127–261
8   Cole Fagan Al Fagan Ray Sencenbaugh Team 2 Professional              138-126–264
T9  Ran Newberg Jim Jensen Scott Wilson Team 10 Professional           134-132–266
T9  Pat Schlitz Tommy Schlitz Sam Miller Team 8 Professional               135-131–266
T9  Jeff Jansen Josh Jansen Brad Moody Team 4 Professional                129-137–266
12  Kory Zimney Schuyler Warren Tim Brende Team 14 Professional     134-133–267
13  Phil Powell Jeff Demars Rick Scott Team 13 Professional                    135-134–269
14  Gary Wanderscheid Nick Rol Tim Bauer Team 5 Professional       134-136–270

PROFESSIONAL RESULTS:

1   Steve Friesen     Firethorn GC                                    69-65–134 -10
2   Alex Janssen      Ridge Golf Club                                69-68–137 -7
3   Justin Herron     Pacific Springs                                 74-65–139 -5
4   Nick Wanderscheid Green Valley Golf Course        71-70–141 -3
T5  Ted DiGiacomo     Golf Galaxy – Omaha                 75-67–142 -2
T5  Jim White         Fairways at Lincoln                         71-71–142 -2
7   Shane Zywiec      Highlands GC                                   74-69–143 -1
8   Nick Shanahan     Shadow Ridge CC                          72-72–144 E
9   Matthew Nelson    Green Valley Golf Course           69-79–148 +4
10  Billy Keane       Sioux City CC                                      75-74–149 +5
11  Casey Richardson  Dakota Dunes Country Club      77-73–150 +6
12  Jon Petersen      Tiburon GC                                        77-74–151 +7
13  Scott Harmelink   Green Valley Golf Course            76-79–155 +11
14  Bob Walker        Floyd Park Golf Course                   78-79–157 +13

About The Nebraska Section PGA
The Nebraska Section of the PGA is one of 41 Sections that together comprise the PGA of America.  The Nebraska Section PGA is a non-for-profit organization comprised of approximately 262 PGA Members and 21 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 players alike.  Our members are often referred to as “Club Professionals”, not to be mistaken as PGA Tour Professionals.  Each Nebraska Section PGA Professional serve 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.

The Nebraska Section PGA, 610 J Street, Suite #10, Lincoln, NE 68508