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Omaha, NE – Shadow Ridge Country Club hosted both the 2026 Nebraska Senior PGA Professional Championship and the Nebraska Assistant PGA Professional Championship, with national championship berths on the line in each event. The dual-championship week brought Nebraska PGA Professionals to Omaha to compete for a share of the purse while pursuing spots in the PGA of America’s national championships. Perfect weather and ideal scoring conditions set the stage for two memorable days of competition.
In the Assistant PGA Professional Championship, a field of 18 players completed all 36 holes in a single day. During the opening round, Firethorn Golf Club’s Brady Schnell jumped out to an early lead after carding a 4-under-par 68, holding a two-shot advantage over Country Club of Lincoln’s Mark Foelbaek, PGA. Final-round tee times began at 1:30 p.m., setting up a dramatic race for the two available national qualifying spots.
After a slow start to his second round, Tiburon Golf Club’s Carson Schaake caught fire down the stretch, posting the tournament’s low round of 6-under-par 66 to complete a come-from-behind victory. Schaake’s win continued an impressive run of form and earned him his first Nebraska PGA Assistant Championship title in his debut appearance in the event.
Finishing runner-up and securing the second and final national qualifying position was Mark Foelbaek, PGA, of Country Club of Lincoln. Foelbaek surged up the leaderboard with a remarkable back-nine performance that included five consecutive birdies beginning on No. 12.
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Omaha, NE – Nebraska PGA Golf Professionals and local amateur golfers gathered today at Happy Hollow Club for the annual PGA REACH Nebraska Pro-Am, enjoying what many would consider one of the best weather days of the year for golf while raising critical funds to support the PGA REACH Nebraska Foundation.
The event brought together PGA Professionals, business leaders, community supporters, and golf enthusiasts from across the Section for a day of competition, camaraderie, and philanthropy. Funds raised through the Pro-Am will directly support PGA REACH Nebraska programs that positively impact the lives of youth, military veterans, and diverse communities through the game of golf.
This year’s event was hosted at Happy Hollow Club, widely regarded as one of Nebraska’s premier private golf clubs. Known for its rich history, exceptional course conditions, and commitment to excellence, Happy Hollow Club once again provided a first-class setting for one of the Section’s most important fundraising events of the year.
“The combination of outstanding weather, a premier host venue, and generous support from our partners made this year’s Pro-Am a tremendous success,” said Seth Scollard, Nebraska PGA Assistant Executive Director. “Events like this are critical to the continued growth of PGA REACH Nebraska and allow us to expand our impact across the Section. We’re incredibly grateful to our host facility, sponsors, PGA Professionals, and amateur participants for helping make a difference through the game of golf.”
More than just a golf tournament, the PGA REACH Nebraska Pro-Am serves as a celebration of the game’s ability to bring people together while supporting meaningful programs throughout the Nebraska Section. Each year, the event plays a vital role in helping the Foundation fulfill its mission of Positively Impacting Lives Through the Game of Golf, ensuring more individuals have access to the opportunities, relationships, and life-changing experiences the game provides.
Beatrice, NE – More than 110 junior golfers across the Nebraska Section PGA teed it up at Beatrice Country Club in the 2026 Nebraska Junior PGA Championships. Boys 14-15, Girls 14-15, Boys 16-18 and Girls 16-18 made up the four divisions of juniors that competed the past two days in the Section’s biggest junior event of the season. The annual event sends two boys and two girls from the 16-18 divisions to the National Junior PGA Championships. The national event will be held July 28–31, 2026 at Fields Ranch East & West in Frisco, Texas.
The Nebraska Junior PGA Championships serve as both a qualifier and as a premier event on the Nebraska Junior Golf summer circuit. The 36-hole event kicked off Monday and the best junior golfers in the Section would be tested by a tough track.
Beginning with the Girls 16–18 division, Lincoln’s Naryn Kim got off to a fast start with an opening-round 70 (-2), the only under-par round posted in the girls field during the first round of the championship. Kim followed it up with a steady even-par 72 in the final round to finish at 2-under overall to capture her first Nebraska Junior PGA Championship title. The round of the day belonged to fellow Lincoln native Eden Larson, who carded a 67 (-5) after making four birdies over her final six holes. Larson’s impressive finish vaulted her into the runner-up position. Kim and Larson will represent the Nebraska PGA at the 2026 Junior PGA Championship.
In the Boys 16–18 division, another Lincoln native delivered a wire-to-wire victory. Recent NSAA Class A Individual State Champion Carter Honnens wasted little time taking control, making three birdies in his first six holes of the tournament and never relinquishing the lead. The recent University of Nebraska commit fired rounds of 67 and 67 to finish at 10-under par to claim the championship. Joining Honnens at the national championship will be Valley’s Harper Kalin, who finished runner-up at 5-under for the week.
Lincoln, NE – Wilderness Ridge Club & Resort hosted a record 36 teams for the 20th Annual Golf Fore The Troops Pro-Am, presented by Nelnet. Since the event’s inception, more than $210,000 has been raised to support military families through college scholarships awarded to military personnel and their children.
Co-chairmen Jim White, PGA Master Professional, and Dave Breetzke launched the event 20 years ago with a simple vision: to make a positive impact on Nebraska’s military community. While they hoped the tournament would make a difference, neither could have imagined the success it would achieve over the years.
“To make it to 20 years is a bit of a surprise, but I think that goes to show how much support this event has received, and we couldn’t be more grateful,” said White.
“We wanted to find a way to give back to our military community here in Nebraska, and this tournament has given Jim and me a small way to do just that,” said Breetzke.
White’s father served during World War II and participated in the D-Day invasion, a connection that helped inspire White to establish the tournament alongside Breetzke.
“Most of us have had family members who served in the military, and even a few of our Nebraska PGA Professionals are veterans themselves,” said White. “I think that’s why this event has resonated with so many people over the years.”
