40th Kansas-Nebraska Junior Cup Matches
Firethorn Golf Club, Lincoln
August 3-5, 2025
Nebraska Wins Back Junior Cup
Nebraska won back the Virgil A. Parker Trophy at Firethorn Golf Club in Lincoln, claiming the 40th Kansas-Nebraska Junior Cup Matches. Nebraska entered the final day with a 7-1 lead, with Kansas giving Nebraska a battle as singles matches were conducted. In the end, Nebraska took back the trophy with a score of 10.5-5.5, flipping the score of last year's matches in favor of Nebraska. Kansas now leads the all-time series to 23-17. Read the recap below and see full results under the Scoring tab.
Leaderboard
Sunday, August 3
12 p.m. - Practice Areas Open
1:00 & 1:10 p.m. - Practice Rounds - Nebraska
1:20 & 1:30 p.m. - Practice Rounds - Kansas
7 p.m. - Junior Cup Dinner
Monday, August 4
6:30 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
7:30 - 8:00 a.m. - Four-Ball Matches
Between Matches - Hosted Lunch
1:30 - 2:00 p.m. - Foursomes Matches
Following Play - Team Dinner
Tuesday, August 5
6:30 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
7:30 - 8:30 a.m. - Singles Matches
Following Play - Trophy Presentation
Firethorn Golf Club
9301 Firethorn Lane
Lincoln, NE 68520
Golf Shop Phone - (402) 488-6467
Website - firethorngolfclub.com
General Manager - Trent Price
Director of Golf Operations - Mike Coatman
Head Golf Professional - Drew Schulenberg
Director of Golf Course Operations - Scott Wilke
Course Yardage
| HOLE | PAR | YARDAGE | ALTERNATE YARDAGES |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 425 | |
| 2 | 4 | 327 | |
| 3 | 5 | 546 | |
| 4 | 3 | 175 | 152 |
| 5 | 4 | 430 | 390 |
| 6 | 3 | 202 | |
| 7 | 4 | 455 | |
| 8 | 5 | 604 | |
| 9 | 4 | 438 | 405 |
| Out | 36 | 3,602 |
| HOLE | PAR | YARDAGE | ALTERNATE YARDAGES |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 4 | 375 | |
| 11 | 5 | 590 | 548 |
| 12 | 4 | 413 | 292 |
| 13 | 3 | 163 | 111 |
| 14 | 4 | 440 | |
| 15 | 4 | 390 | |
| 16 | 4 | 346 | |
| 17 | 3 | 196 | 150 |
| 18 | 4 | 430 | |
| In | 35 | 3,343 | |
| Total | 71 | 6,945 |
Nebraska
Captain - Jake Hirz
Assistant Captain - Jered Hellman
Zack Erstad, Lincoln
Trevor Gutschewski, Omaha
Jaxson Hinze, Waco
Carter Honnens, Lincoln
Tommy Kelley, Omaha
Ben Kottmeyer, Lincoln
Nash Malone, Kearney
Coltrane Mittag, Ashland
Kansas
Captain - Taylor Maloney
Assistant Captain - Sam Parrott
Stuart Boulware, Fairway
Jacob Fratzel, Shawnee
Josh Fratzel, Shawnee
Regan Kueker, Wamego
Laken Matthews, Wichita
Patrick Mayo, Leawood
Luke Springer, Wichita
Henry Thompson, Lawrence
| Year | Winner | Result | Site |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Nebraska | 10.5-5.5 | Firethorn Golf Club, Lincoln |
| 2024 | Kansas | 10.5-5.5 | Hallbrook Country Club, Leawood, KS |
| 2023 | Nebraska | 12-4 | Landmand Golf Club, Homer |
| 2022 | Kansas | 8-8 | Rolling Hills Country Club, Wichita, KS |
| 2021 | Kansas | 8-8 | Wild Horse Golf Club, Gothenburg, NE |
| 2020 | Kansas | 10.5-5.5 | Prairie Dunes Country Club, Hutchinson, KS |
| 2019 | Nebraska | 8-8 | Omaha Country Club, Omaha, NE |
| 2018 | Nebraska | 10-6 | Lawrence Country Club, Lawrence, KS |
| 2017 | Kansas | 9-7 | Awarii Dunes Golf Club, Axtell, NE |
| 2016 | Kansas | 8-8 | Flint Hills National, Andover, KS |
| 2015 | Kansas | 11-5 | Quarry Oaks Golf Club, Ashland, NE |
| 2014 | Kansas | 11-5 | Topeka Country Club, Topeka, KS |
| 2013 | Kansas | 9-7 | Champions Run, Omaha, NE |
| 2012 | Kansas | 8.5-7.5 | Colbert Hills Golf Course, Manhattan, KS |
| 2011 | Kansas | 10-6 | Happy Hollow Club, Omaha, NE |
| 2010 | Nebraska | 8.5-7.5 | Prairie Dunes Country Club, Hutchinson, KS |
| 2009 | Kansas | 11-5 | ArborLinks, Nebraska City, NE |
| 2008 | Nebraska | 10.5-5.5 | Kansas City Country Club, Mission Hills, KS |
| 2007 | Nebraska | 12.5-3.5 | Wild Horse Golf Club, Gothenburg, NE |
| 2006 | Nebraska | 10.5-5.5 | Wichita Country Club, Wichita, KS |
| 2005 | Kansas | 10-6 | Norfolk Country Club, Norfolk, NE |
| 2004 | Nebraska | 8-8 | Topeka Country Club, Topeka, KS |
| 2003 | Nebraska | 10-6 | The Country Club of Lincoln, Lincoln, NE |
| 2002 | Kansas | 10-6 | Leawood South Country Club, Leawood, KS |
| 2001 | Kansas | 11.5-4.5 | Sand Hills Golf Club, Mullen, NE |
| 2000 | Nebraska | 8-8 | Mission Hills Country Club, Mission Hills, KS |
| 1999 | Nebraska | 10-6 | Omaha Country Club, Omaha, NE |
| 1998 | Kansas | 11-5 | Indian Hills Country Club, Mission Hills, KS |
| 1997 | Kansas | 7-5 | The Country Club of Lincoln, Lincoln, NE |
| 1996 | Kansas | 9.5-6.5 | Milburn Country Club, Overland Park, KS |
| 1995 | Kansas | 11.5-4.5 | Beatrice Country Club, Beatrice, NE |
| 1994 | Kansas | 9.5-6.5 | Southwind Country Club, Garden City, KS |
| 1993 | Nebraska | 11-5 | Highland Country Club, Omaha, NE |
| 1992 | Nebraska | 9.5-6.5 | Hallbrook Country Club, Leawood, KS |
| 1991 | Nebraska | 9-7 | Norfolk Country Club, Norfolk, NE |
| 1990 | Nebraska | 9-7 | Prairie Dunes Country Club, Hutchinson, KS |
| 1989 | Kansas | 12-4 | Lochland Country Club, Hastings, NE |
| 1988 | Kansas | 10-6 | Kansas City Country Club, Mission Hills, KS |
| 1987 | Kansas | 12-4 | Firethorn Golf Club, Lincoln, NE |
| 1986 | Nebraska | 10-6 | Alvamar Country Club, Lawrence, KS |
| -Kansas leads overall series, 23-17 | |||
Kansas-Nebraska Cup Records (1986-2025)
Overall Series: Kansas - 23, Nebraska - 17
Largest Team Winning Margin: 12.5-3.5, Nebraska, 2007 (Wild Horse GC)
Longest Winning Streak: 7 years, Kansas, 2011-2017
Most Times Host Site:
Prairie Dunes Country Club 3
Norfolk Country Club 2
Topeka Country Club 2
Kansas City Country Club 2
The Country Club of Lincoln 2
Omaha Country Club 2
Wild Horse Golf Club 2
Firethorn Golf Club 2*
*After hosting in 2025
social media hub
YouTube
1
/
53
2025 Nebraska Intercollegiate
2025 Nebraska Women's Mid-Am Promo
2025 Nebraska Mid-Amateur Champion | Andy Sajevic
The battle for the Virgil Parker Trophy is loading…40th Kansas-Nebraska Junior Cup. Tomorrow.
2025 Nebraska Women's Match Play Champion | Lauren Thiele
2025 Nebraska Match Play Champion | Henry Kosmicki
36th Nebraska Junior Match Play Champion - Ben Kottmeyer
63rd Nebraska Girls' Match Play Champion - KayLynn Jorgensen
117th Nebraska Amateur Champion Interview - Andy Sajevic
27th Nebraska Senior Amateur Champion Interview
25th Nebraska Girls' Amateur Champion - Brooke Thiele
58th Nebraska Junior Amateur Champion - Jaxson Hinze
51st Nebraska Women's Amateur Champion - Eden Lohrbach
47th Nebraska Women's Senior Amateur Champion - Anne Robertson
Out on the Prairie. Big thanks to @ThePrairieClub for hosting the 24th Nebraska Four-Ball!
1
/
53