Valley, NE – Presented by Club Car and Nebraska Golf & Turf, The Pines Country Club welcomed 44 teams of Nebraska PGA Professionals for one of the Section’s premier events of the season—the Pro/Assistant Championship.
The championship featured a 36-hole continuous best-ball format, with each two-player team counting the lowest individual score on every hole toward the team total.
Teams were primarily comprised of Professionals from the same facility and were assembled in accordance with PGA classification guidelines. Each pairing included at least one Professional holding an A-1, A-4, A-9, or A-13 classification alongside a teammate classified as either A-8 or B-8. Because of these eligibility requirements, several Professionals competed on multiple teams, creating an added layer of excitement atop the leaderboard.
Following a 10:00 a.m. shotgun start, competitors battled hot temperatures and steady winds that made low scores difficult to produce. The challenging conditions, however, didn’t slow down Omaha Country Club’s Alex Schaake.
Schaake came out firing, recording three birdies over his first six holes while simultaneously leading both of his teams to the top of the leaderboard. Competing alongside Dom Mitchum, PGA, on one team and Tony Pesavento, PGA, on the other, Schaake quickly established himself as the player to watch early in the championship.
After the opening 18 holes, Schaake turned in a bogey-free 63 (9-under) on his own ball, helping propel the team of Schaake and Dom Mitchum, PGA, to the top of the leaderboard heading into the afternoon round.
The Omaha Country Club duo never relinquished their advantage. Schaake and Mitchum followed their opening-round 9-under performance with a 70 (2-under) in the afternoon, finishing at 11-under par to capture the 2026 Pro/Assistant Championship, presented by Club Car and Nebraska Golf & Turf.
The team of Schaake and Tony Pesavento, PGA, also representing Omaha Country Club, claimed runner-up honors, while Firethorn Golf Club’s Mike Coatman and Derrick Burge mounted a late charge over their closing nine holes to finish at 8-under par and secure solo third place.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to General Manager Mike Ten Eyck, PGA, Head Professional Daniel Palmer, PGA, and the entire staff at The Pines Country Club for their outstanding hospitality. We are also deeply grateful to our presenting sponsor, Club Car (Nebraska Golf & Turf), along with supporting partners Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Bushnell Golf, Mizuno Golf, Antigua Apparel, Rolex, and the PGA Tour for helping make this championship a success.
2025 Nebraska Section PGA Pro-Assistant Championship 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.