Lincoln, NE – Wilderness Ridge CC played host to Nebraska PGA’s Nelnet/Husker Auto Group Golf FORE The Troops Pro-Am, featuring 30 teams of NEPGA Professionals partnered with three amateurs from around the state. The tournament design is focused on two key initiatives in providing Nebraska PGA Professionals with a highly competitive stroke play competition while also raising funds for college scholarships that are awarded annually to family members of active military personnel in Nebraska. In the event’s 18th year, the Nelnet/Husker Auto Group Golf FORE The Troops Pro-Am has raised more than $215,000 for military families.

In the Professional-only division, several Nebraska PGA Professionals posted great scores but one player stayed hot on the season to collect another victory. Firethorn Golf Club’s Brady Schnell remained locked in with an impressive round of 67 (4-under) to win Low-Professional honors for the second straight season. Finishing in solo-second was PGA Life Member Chris Wiemers with a round of 69 (2-under). Rounding out the top-5, Brad Bailey, PGA, Steve Friesen, PGA and Justin Herron, PGA all shot rounds of 70 (1-under) to tie for third. Five more NEPGA Professionals walked away with even par rounds and it was an impressive showing from the Pros.

In the team event, Brad Bailey, PGA and his playing partners Vinnie Krikac, Tim Bixenmann and Gerry Phillips fired a round of 18-under in the 2-Net team game to win.

We would like to thank Title Sponsors Nelnet & Husker Auto Group, Clubhouse Sponsors Bowman & Krieger Law Firm, Watts & Hershberger PC and our supporting sponsors Chesterman Co. Coca-Cola, Vinnie Krikac’s State Farm Insurance Agency, Mizuno Golf, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Miller & Sons Golf Cars (E-Z-GO) and Bushnell Golf for making this event as special as it was for everyone involved.

Finally, we would also like to thank Director of Golf Sarah Pravecek, PGA, Director of Grounds Tom Athy and the entire staff at Wilderness Ridge for once again hosting a top tier event.

2024 Nelnet/Husker Auto Group Golf FORE The Troops Pro Results

2024 Nelnet/Husker Auto Group Golf FORE The Troops Team Results