Great Golf Expectations

2010 GGE Application Form (Deadline - Wed., Sept. 22, 2010)

Great Golf Expectations is a program through the Nebraska Golf Foundation that provides a select group of dedicated and hard working junior golfers ages 13 and older the avenue to potentially play golf at a college scholarship level and provide life skills to lead productive lives thereafter. There is no cost associated with the program other than normal travel expenses.

The program is under the direction of Mr. Tom Sieckmann. Tom has played golf at a high level his entire life. After a successful college career at one of the country's premier college golf programs, Tom played on the Asian and European Professional Tours for 7 years and then went on to a very successful career on the PGA Tour. After retiring from the tour Tom has been Director of Instruction for the Pelz Golf Schools, the Omaha Country Club and is a sought after teacher of individuals throughout the country.

While the goal of Great Golf Expectations is to prepare the player to compete at the collegiate level and receive a college education, there is no guarantee that a participant will receive a post secondary golf scholarship. However, the program will coordinate and work very closely with coaches and the college golf community and make every effort to match Great Golf Expectation players with the appropriate programs and golf scholarships.

The selection of an application into the program will be based on financial need, strong desire and an aptitude for golf. Once a person is in the program, Great Golf Expectations will provide high level of instruction, clubs if necessary, life skills, appropriate guidance, and access to national tournaments. Opportunities will be available but ultimate success is up to the individual.

Applicants who receive entry into the program must understand and be committed to the following requirements:

o maintain a minimum cumulative B grade average in school
o 60 hours of fundamental instruction
o 30 hours of annual playing instruction
o 2 to 3 major tournaments per summer
o Minimum of 10 hours of winter instruction
o One half day per week at the Omaha Country Club filling fairway divots with sand

Participants will also be expected to make weekly entries in a journal recording their experiences and observations.

Participants will be reviewed annually. Continued involvement in the program will be based on academic performance, demonstrated commitment to the program, journaling and their behavior on and off the golf course.

The program will begin in mid to late fall 2009 with instruction taking place at the practice facilities of the Omaha Country Club. Although there is no cost associted with the program, proximity to the facilities and ability to attend the required sessions at the club should be considered when applying.

It is anticipated that once or twice a year the program will host a reception with supporters of Great Golf Expectations. Participants will be encouraged to attend, meet some of these key people and briefly speak to the group about themselves and their experiences. In addition, participants are expected to write regular letters of thanks to donors and the foundation.

The deadline for applications for the 2010-2011 program is September 22nd. Please send completed applications to the Nebraska Golf Foundation, 6618 118th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68137.

If you have further questions, please contact Mr. Craig Ames at the Foundation, (402) 505-4653 or by e-mail at cames@nebgolf.org

Thank you for your interest in Great Golf Expectations.