Lincoln, NE – Presented by Club Car (Nebraska Golf & Turf) and Chesterman Co. Coca-Cola, a season-high 37 teams teed it up at the stunning Firethorn Golf Club for this week’s Section Pro-Am. Competitors were treated to perfect scoring conditions following a rainy weekend, as the sun broke through just in time for a beautiful day on the challenging Pete Dye layout.
The format featured a 2-Net Best-Ball team event alongside an individual stroke-play competition for the Professionals.
Firethorn’s own Brady Schnell took full advantage of familiar turf, carding a blistering 63 (8-under) to top the professional leaderboard. Right behind him was Carson Schaake of Tiburon Golf Club, who turned in a strong 66 (5-under) for a solo second-place finish. Rounding out the top three was PGA Life Member and defending Nebraska Senior PGA Professional Champion Chris Wiemers, who posted a 67 (4-under) to secure third.
In total, nine NEPGA Professionals shot under par, showcasing high-level play across the board.
In the team event, Brady Schnell joined forces with Craig Hahn, BJ Dolton, and Matt Burke, while Kyle Schellpeper, PGA (Wayne CC) partnered with Adam Severson, Blake Erwin, and Ben Henderson. Both squads posted impressive 18-under totals to share top honors.
Team Coatman rounded out the podium with a strong 16-under performance to claim third.
A heartfelt thank you goes to Director of Golf Mike Coatman 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: Maui Jim, Coors Light, White Claw Hard Seltzer, Twisted Tea, J.R. Barger & Sons, Gregg Young Automotive Group, Vinnie Krikac’s State Farm Insurance Agency, and the Lucky Eleven Hospitality Group for helping make the event a success.
The Section turns its attention to the PGA REACH Nebraska Birdie Bonanza fundraising event before heading to Columbus, NE for the prestigious Blue Cross and Blue Shield Nebraska State Open later this week.
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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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