Omaha, NE – The Nebraska Section PGA proudly hosted the annual Legends of Golf Championship, an event that honors and celebrates PGA Professionals who have paved the way for future generations. Eligibility for the championship is reserved for PGA Members with 20 or more years of service or those aged 50 and older. This year, 32 Nebraska PGA Professionals competed, collectively representing an impressive 849 years of PGA Membership.

Presented by Nebraska Golf & Turf (Club Car), the tournament featured a two-person team format, utilizing one best ball on the par 3s and a shamble format on the par 4s and 5s. Tee times began at 10 a.m. at The Field Club of Omaha, where 16 teams enjoyed ideal conditions for the Professional-only event.

After opening with four consecutive pars, the team of Jon Petersen, PGA (Tiburon Golf Club) and Jim White, PGA, MP (The Fairways at Lincoln) found their rhythm with birdies on Nos. 5, 7 and 8 to jump into contention. The duo made the turn at 3-under par and added three more birdies on the back nine to post a winning total of 5-under. The two legends returned to the top of the leaderboard, capturing a title they’ve won previously and reaffirming their place among the Section’s best.

Finishing in solo second at 3-under was the impressive team of Shane Zywiec, PGA (Highlands Golf Course) and Ted DiGiacomo, PGA (Happy Hollow Club). Paired alongside Petersen and White, the duo matched birdies throughout much of the round but were ultimately derailed by a late bogey on No. 17. Rounding out the top three was the team of Justin Herron, PGA (Oak Hills Country Club) and Chris Wiemers, PGA, Life Member, who posted a solid 2-under performance.

We extend our sincere thanks to our presenting sponsor, Nebraska Golf & Turf (Club Car), for their continued support of the Nebraska Section and our PGA Professionals. We also appreciate our supporting partners—FootJoy, PGA TOUR, Coors Light, White Claw Hard Seltzer, Twisted Tea, and Evolve Golf—for helping make this event possible.

A final thank you goes to General Manager Greg Gilg, PGA, and the entire professional staff at Field Club of Omaha for their outstanding hospitality in hosting a memorable championship.

Click HERE for the final results!

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