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 limited to PGA Members who have served for 20 or more years or are aged 50 and older. This year, 26 Nebraska PGA Professionals competed, collectively representing an impressive 841 years of PGA Membership.
Presented by Club Car, the tournament featured a two-person team format, using one best ball on the par 3s and a shamble format on the par 4s and 5s. Tee times began at Field Club of Omaha, where 13 teams enjoyed one of the finest weather days of the season.
From the outset, Shane Zywiec, PGA (Highlands Golf Course) and Ted DiGiacomo, PGA (Happy Hollow Club) dominated the field, finishing at 14-under-par to win the event by an impressive seven shots. The duo opened their round with four birdies and an eagle in their first five holes—setting the tone for a championship-worthy performance. They carded a field-best 28 (7-under) on the front nine and carried their momentum into the back, adding another five birdies and an eagle. Zywiec and DiGiacomo finished with a remarkable score of 53 on the par-67 course.
Four teams tied for runner-up honors at 7-under, including:
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J.D. Brake, PGA (ArborLinks) & Bobby O’Keefe, PGA (Oak Hills Country Club)
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Brad Neunaber, PGA (Hidden Valley Golf Club) & Mike Schuchart, PGA (Wilderness Ridge Country Club)
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Jon Petersen, PGA (Tiburon Golf Club) & Jim White, PGA MP (The Fairways at Lincoln)
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Mike Antonio, PGA (Happy Hollow Club) & Ty Stewart (Lost Rail Golf Club)
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Don Brudny and our presenting sponsor, Club Car (Nebraska Golf & Turf), for their continued support of the Nebraska Section and its PGA Professionals. We also appreciate our supporting sponsors: FootJoy, PGA TOUR, Coors Light, White Claw Hard Seltzer, and Twisted Tea.
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 this memorable event.
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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.
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 Jim White Fairways at Lincoln
Jon Petersen Tiburon Golf Club
F -8
T2 Rusty Jensen The Bluffs Golf Course
Mark Nygaard Eagle Hills Golf Course
F -5
T2 David Schneider Happy Hollow Club
Ty Stewart Lost Rail Golf Club
F -5
T4 Mike Schuchart Wilderness Ridge Golf Club
Brian Steventon Quarry Oaks Golf Club
F -4
T4 Tim Rowland Pioneers Golf Course
Denis Vontz Highlands Golf Course
F -4
T4 Charlie Borner
Don Germer
F -4
T4 R.W. Eaks PGA Life Member
Bill Thomas York Country Club
F -4
T8 Mike Antonio Happy Hollow Club
Greg Neujahr Champions Run
F -3
T8 Mark Baumann Eagle Hills Golf Course
Bill Scarborough
F -3
10 Jeff Porter The First Tee of Omaha
Bryan Hughett Albion Country Club
F -2
11 Phil Palmer Miracle Hill Golf & Tennis
Greg Wiemers
F -1
12 Matt Nelson Floyd Park Golf Course
Scott Harmelink Green Valley Golf Course
F +1
13 Joe Finnegan Shadow Ridge Country Club
Bob Vermeer Shadow Ridge Country Club
F +3
14 Cory Fletcher GOLFTEC-Omaha
Joe Sutter Quarry Oaks Golf Club
F +4
T15 Mike Cornell Champions Run
Dawn Neujahr Champions Run
F +6
T15 John Craw
Bob Saffer Crooked Creek Golf Club
F +6