Lincoln, NE – Presented by Club Car (Nebraska Golf & Turf) and Chesterman Co. Coca-Cola, a season-high 38 teams competed this week at the Pete Dye-designed Firethorn Golf Club for the Nebraska PGA Section Pro-Am. The event featured a 2-Net Best Ball team competition alongside an individual stroke-play championship for the PGA Professionals.
Playing in one of the first groups of the morning wave, Country Club of Lincoln’s Mark Foelbaek, PGA continued his outstanding 2026 season by firing a tournament-best 64 (7-under). Foelbaek capped his impressive round with birdies on Nos. 15, 16, 17, and 18 to secure Low Professional honors. Despite setting the pace early, several other Nebraska PGA Professionals also turned in impressive rounds on the challenging Pete Dye layout.
Happy Hollow Club’s Ryan Vermeer, PGA carded a 66 (5-under) to finish runner-up individually, while defending champion Brady Schnell of Firethorn Golf Club claimed solo third with a 68 (3-under). In all, eight Nebraska PGA Professionals posted rounds under par, while a score of 73 (2-over) was required to earn a top-10 finish.
Vermeer’s strong individual performance also propelled his team to victory in the Pro-Am competition. Alongside amateur teammates Chad McMahon, Matt Cradick, and Brady Smith, the foursome combined for an impressive 18-under-par total in the 2-Net Best Ball format to claim the team title. Bruce Smith, PGA of Omaha Country Club and his team finished one stroke back at 17-under, earning runner-up honors.
A heartfelt thank you goes to Director of Golf Mike Coatman, PGA and the entire Firethorn Golf Club professional staff for their warm hospitality and exceptional course conditions.
We’re also grateful to our presenting sponsors—Club Car (Nebraska Golf & Turf) and Chesterman Co. Coca-Cola—and to our supporting partners: Summit Golf Brands, Coors Light, White Claw Hard Seltzer, Twisted Tea, J.R. Barger & Sons, Gregg Young Automotive Group, Vinnie Krikac’s State Farm Insurance Agency, Tito’s Handmade Vodka and the Lucky Eleven Hospitality Group for helping make the event a success.
The Section turns its attention to next week’s Pro-Am at Landmand Golf Club in Homer, NE.
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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.
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