Omaha, NE – The GOLFSTATUS PRO-AM – Supporting PGA REACH Nebraska hosted 27 teams on Monday, June 17th at Happy Hollow Club. Nebraska PGA Professionals and Amateurs from across the state teed it up in a day of celebration and an effort to raise funds for the Nebraska Section PGA’s charitable arm and its Foundation, PGA REACH Nebraska.
PGA REACH Nebraska is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to positively impact lives through the game of golf. The PGA REACH Nebraska Foundation was created for the purpose of administering charitable and philanthropic affairs on behalf of the golf professionals within the Nebraska Section PGA.
The Foundation is broken down into three pillars: Military, Youth and Diversity/Inclusion. Within the three pillars are several programs that target those areas of focus.
The Youth Pillar of PGA REACH Nebraska ensures no child is forgotten and left to pursue golf on their own. PGA REACH Nebraska provides scholarships and programs for youth across the Section to grow the next generation of golfers. PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) is the flagship military program of PGA REACH Nebraska.
PGA HOPE introduces golf to Veterans to enhance their physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being. PGA HOPE is a six-week program that provides military veterans with free golf experiences taught by PGA Professionals. Upon completing the program, Veterans are considered “graduates” and remain
engaged annually through post-program activities and events provided by PGA REACH Nebraska.
Inclusion is a core value of PGA REACH Nebraska and they are committed to making sure that people of all backgrounds have access to and feel authentically welcome in the game and business of golf.
In addition to celebrating the tremendous growth and impact PGA REACH Nebraska has made in our communities, we witnessed some great play on the course. Congratulations to Justin Herron, PGA of Oak Hills Country Club, for finishing with a 68 (-3) round to lead the way in the Professional-only division and to Jonathan Beaver, PGA of Landsmeer Golf Club, and his team
Justin Roach, Vinnie Krikac, Tim Bixenmann, PJ Lensing, on winning the team division with a score of 21-under-par.
Thank you to the twenty-six supporting/hole sponsors that helped
make the event as impactful as it was. Finally, we want to thank the entire staff at Happy Hollow Club for hosting a tremendous event.
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ABOUT PGA REACH NEBRASKA
PGA REACH Nebraska is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization and the charitable arm of the Nebraska Section PGA. PGA REACH Nebraska is program-based and supported by the Nebraska Section PGA Golf Professionals. PGA REACH Nebraska’s mission is to positively impact lives through the game of golf. The Foundation has 3 core pillars of focus: Military, Youth and Inclusion. Each pillar is supported by programs that are executed to carry out our mission.
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.