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March 2021 Pictured left to right,-Back Row: Greg Neujahr, PGA; Matt Shaner, PGA; Gil Russell, PGA; Brandon Wedding, PGA; Mike Antonio, PGA Front Row: Jonathan Mielke, PGA; Seth Scollard, PGA; Sarah Pravecek, PGA; Ryan Vermeer, PGA; Mike Coatman. Not pictured: Ted DiGiacomo, PGA & Matt Geschke
OFFICERS/BOARD NEBRASKA PGA STAFF
President—Gil Russell, PGA Executive Director/CEO—David Honnens, PGA
Vice President—Dawn Neujahr, PGA Managing Director—Seth Scollard, PGA
Secretary—Mike Schuchart, PGA Tournament Director—Vincent Bachteler, PGA
Nebraska Junior Golf Director/PGA REACH
Honorary President—Nathan Kalin, PGA
Programming Assistant—Kurt Karcher, PGA
Board Member—Nick Wanderscheid, PGA Operations Manager—Renee Tyson
Board Member—Joe Sutter, PGA Development Officer—Bob Danenhauer
Digital Media Specialist—Brett Renner
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The 2021 Spring Meeting was a huge
success as we were able to gather to-
gether once again for an in-person
meeting to hear from PGA of America
President, Jim Richerson, PGA; District 8
Director, Greg Neujahr, PGA; Career Con-
sultant, Jacque Madison, PGA and to
honor our 2020 Special Award Winners
including Golf Professional of the Year,
Gil Russell, PGA of Happy Hollow Club.
Prior to the Spring Meeting, President
Richerson, PGA presented Ryan Vermeer,
PGA the 2019 PGA Player of the Year
Award at Happy Hollow Club on Satur-
day, March 27th . It was a great night of
celebrating Ryan’s accomplishment.
New this year, we kicked off the season
with a fun Pro/Pro 2-man Scramble event
following the Spring Meeting at Wilder-
ness Ridge. Congratulations to the team
of Scott Holly, PGA and Brad Bailey for
clenching the win on this inaugural
event.
Special thank you to John Sheridan of
Under Armour and Chesterman’s Coca-
Cola Co for sponsoring our meeting.
Thank you to everyone who attending
the meeting. We look forward to seeing
you on the course this year for our 2021
Tournament season.
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For the first time, Patriot Golf Day will be held in its rightful place during Memorial Day weekend.
Folds of Honor is grateful to partner with the PGA of America and PGA Reach to conduct this life-
changing event.
On behalf of the military families we serve and our veterans, thank you for your continued support.
Since its inception in 2007, PGD has raised a total of $58 million equating to about 11,600 schol-
arships academic scholarships. And while the national numbers demonstrate your commitment, I
would like to share with you the local impact you’ve made. During the last five years your section
has collected $347,720.00 providing 71 scholarships. This has positively altered lives in your com-
munity.
Please find included a video that talks more about 2021 PGD.
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Lt. Col. Dan Rooney, founder of Folds of Honor, one of the most successful charitable
organizations in golf, joins "18Strong" to talk about his work on and off the course.
Rooney also is a PGA of America teaching professional and author of the new book
"Fly Into the Wind."
Watch the video below or hit the link here to listen.
JUST WANT TO DONATE?
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2021 Compensation Profile Survey
PGA Career Services is excited to announce the
release of the newly updated Compensation and
Benefits survey. Your data will be kept confiden-
tial and live within your PGA.org profile. Access
the survey here and call your Career Consultant
with any questions.
What Can a PGA Career Consultant
Do For You?
Our team of seasoned Career Consultants bring a
wealth of diverse industry knowledge and experience
to PGA Career Services. Your Career Consultant will
guide you every step of the way through the PGA Ca-
reer Planning process. Click here to learn more!
PGA Value Guide Trade-In Event
Until April 18th, PGA Professionals will receive a
20% Trade-In Bonus with the PGA Value Guide!
Get access to Trade-In Clubs and GPS/
Rangefinders during this special event! Click
here to login or activate your account and trade
today.
PGA Financial Assistance Fund Schol-
arship Application ***New deadline
The application deadline for the PGA Financial As-
sistance Fund Scholarship has changed. The new
deadline is Monday, April 5, 2021, 11:59 pm/
Pacific Time.
The PGA Financial Assistance Fund Scholarship
application is available online. Help put your kids
on the fast-track to success with scholarship mon-
ey from the PGA of America. Click here to access
the application.
PAGE 12 Nebraska PGA News March 2021In the last few months we have had a significant number of our Mem-
bers and Associates change employment. In an effort to keep your PGA
information current, if you have changed your employment or member
class, please fill out a change form online at pga.org or you may contact
Renee Tyson at rtyson@pgahq.com or 402-489-7760.
Updates on Complimentary Access
for PGA Members
Interested in updates on complimentary access to
Major Championships and Tour Events? We all
continue to work through challenges presented
by COVID-19 and appreciate your understand-
ing. For the latest information on how you can
attend these events please click here.
BY ART STRICKLIN
With PGA Frisco, Gil Hanse and the
PGA of America are building a facility
that is not only large in scope — it's
Texas, after all — but should appeal
to golfers of all levels
Since designing and opening the 2016
Olympic Golf Course in Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil, architect Gil Hanse’s profile has
shot higher than a Bryson DeCham-
beau tee shot. Renovations at famed
courses Winged Foot, Merion, Oakland
Hills and Baltusrol Golf Club have fol-
lowed. Continue Reading…...
PAGE 13 Nebraska PGA News March 2021*Hole-In-One Sponsor……………………………………………………………………..$2,500
• Publication of company logo as primary sponsor on banner as well as all handouts
• Publication of company logo on all tee markers used in the event
• 4 golfers in the Spring Scramble on April 26th, 2021
*Albatross Sponsor……………………………………………………………...…………$1,000
• Publication of company logo as secondary sponsor on all handouts
• Hole sponsor with company logo
• 4 golfers in the Spring Scramble on April 26th, 2021
Eagle Sponsor……………………………………………………………………………....$500
• Publication of company as a supporting sponsor on all handouts
• Company logo on signage located in practice and scoring areas
• 4 golfers in the Spring Scramble on April 26th, 2021
Birdie Sponsor………………………………………………………………………..……..$100
• Hole sponsor sign with business name/logo
Other Donation……………………………...………………………….…………….....….TBD
• Recognition of donation at banquet
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Job Opportunity Facility Location Application Deadline
**some deadlines may be
extended
Director of Golf Oakland GC Oakland, NE 3/28/21
Assistant Professional The Prairie Club Valentine, NE 3/31/21
Assistant Professional The Field Club of Omaha Omaha, NE 3/31/21
Assistant Professional Council Bluffs CC Council Bluffs, IA 3/31/21
Player Services The Prairie Club Valentine, NE 3/31/21
Shop Assistant Sioux City CC Sioux City, IA 4/1/21
Golf Professional/ Thornridge GC Milford, NE 4/1/21
Clubhouse Manager
Certified Personal Coach GolfTec Omaha, NE 6/11/21
Caddie CaddieNow LLC 5/1/21
Jacqueline Madison, PGA Check out our PGA Career Services
Career Consultant Website and LinkedIn Page
PGA Career Services Click HERE to update your Job Preferences on pga.org
Proudly serving the IA, MN, & NE Click HERE to start your personal career plan
PAGE 16 Nebraska PGA News March 2021Hello Nebraska Section PGA friends,
Spring is in the air and things are starting to green
up! It’s great to have the Masters back in April and
kicking the golf season off in major fashion. I hope you all have your plan in
place to service your customers and players coming through your facility. It
looks like 2021 is starting off where 2020 ended with golf still very much an
activity the whole family can participate in. Make sure you are following the
local and state guidelines regarding COVID protocols so that you are not
putting yourself and your facility at risk. Check out the Coronavirus Re-
sources for PGA Professionals page on pga.org to check out the most relevant up-to-date information.
-PGA Jr. League
Player registration for the 2021 season is open and PGA Professionals are encouraged to sign up as
Captains now. Visit PGAJrLeague.com for more information and to register online.
-2021 Member Dues
The PGA of America will begin billing on May 1, 2021 for all PGA Professionals with the due date ex-
tended from June 30, 2021 to August 31, 2021, with no late fee or suspension.
-PGA.Coach
This is a great vehicle to help PGA Professionals understand the American Development Model
(ADM) principles and how to apply them at your facility. There is no cost so go to www.PGA.Coach and sign
up for a virtual training program (2 to 3 hours) which will give you access to the PGA Coach app. The app has
some fantastic information if you are looking for ideas in clinics or for your junior golf program.
-Rules of Amateur Status proposal
I would like to thank District 8 for making the effort to submit responses to the USGA and the R & A
specifically regarding payment of cash for prizes up to a set value limit. This would be a financial game chang-
er for many golf shops, and we are hoping all the communication moves this decision in the right direction.
As I write this note, I just returned from Frisco, Texas with the National Board, Officers and Committee chairs.
Many great things happening with our association and looking forward to reporting back to the membership.
Stay well and safe and best of luck getting started for the new season…….please reach out to each other for
help or mentorship.
Sincerely,
Greg Neujahr, PGA
District 8 Director – National PGA
PAGE 17 Nebraska PGA News March 2021By Keith Soriano, PGA
“Whatever else anything is, it ought to begin by being personal.”
Meg Ryan as Kathleen Kelly | You’ve Got Mail.
Your career is personal, and as such, it came as no surprise that a podcast that dives into the personal
and professional areas of your life has elicited some deeply personal responses. Over the course of
the first 6 episodes, we’ve asked our listeners to chime in with topics and questions that they want to
be answered. You asked some great questions that deserved answers, and in episode 7 we begin to
do just that.
I invite you to listen to Episode 7 of Consultant Conversations, where Jason Boaz, Mike Mueller, Todd
Smith, and I answer the following questions from our listeners;
Moving on: How do you know when you are ready / it is time to look for another job?
Standing Out: What are the qualities that stand out to employers? In other words, what makes a great
golf professional (or any great employee)?
Looking Back: What do you know now that you wished you knew as an assistant?
You can find this, and all previous episodes on your favorite podcast platforms:
Anchor Breaker Google Podcasts Pocket Casts Radio Public Spotify
We'd also welcome the opportunity to have you submit topics for the four
of us to bounce around over a good cup of coffee. I can't wait to hear what
you have in mind.
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Read full story…..
The PGA REACH Nebraska Grant Application Process is
NOW OPEN! Watch for an email with application on 4/1
Consideration will be given to:
-The degree of potential benefit to the golf community
-Programs that target youth ages 18 and under, military personnel, people with disa-
bilities, or minorities
-The span of communities the project will reach
-Whether the program targets the new golfer, lapse golfer, and core golfer
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2021 Nebraska Junior Golf Membership Registration Is Open
Membership registration for the
2021 Nebraska Junior Golf sea-
son is live featuring playing op-
portunities for all ages and skill
levels. With over 90 events on
the schedule between our 9 &
18 Hole Tour events, Spring and
Fall Junior Series events and
TEAM Golf, Nebraska Junior Golf has everything to offer for young scholar
athletes in our Section. To learn more about NJG, visit our website.
PGA Jr. League captain registration is now
open. As a reminder, Captains must be
PGA Members, PGA Associates or LPGA
Members in good standing to register.
Register HERE
Registration for the 2021 Drive, Chip and
Putt is now open. Register your child HERE
for your local DCP qualifying event.
PAGE 22 Nebraska PGA News March 2021Terrance P. Riordan, PGA 4/1 Ky M. Molholm, PGA 4/14
Robert A. Walker, PGA 4/2 Tom E. Nelson, PGA 4/15
Nick P. Wanderscheid, PGA 4/2 Cody E. Pitman 4/15
Mike R. Schuchart, PGA 4/6 Jonathan S. Beaver, PGA 4/16
Chad L. Manes, PGA 4/7 Gerald Fitzpatrick, PGA 4/16
Todd C. Boeve, PGA 4/7 James B. White, PGA 4/16
Scott M. Allacher, PGA 4/8 Drake W. Lundeen, PGA 4/18
Tyler D. Hadden, PGA 4/8 Don Kruse, PGA 4/22
Robert G. Thomason, PGA 4/8 Britton R. Ward, PGA 4/23
Mallory L. Simmelink 4/9/ Jon D. Petersen, PGA 4/24
Bill Scarborough, PGA 4/11 David M. James, PGA 4/25
Steven P. Friesen, PGA 4/12 Mike Cornell, PGA 4/26
Nickolaus R. St. Onge, PGA 4/12 Matthew K. Nelson, PGA 4/26
Gregory K. Gilg, PGA 4/13 Jennifer A. Smith, PGA 4/28
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