The Nebraska Golf Association welcomes and encourages media to attend and cover NebGolf Championships and Events. The following resources are available to media interested in covering our events or players. Please read the Media Regulations on Page 11 of the NebGolf Media Guide below prior to attending. Contact Ben Vigil at bvigil@nebgolf.org or (402) 505-4653 ext. 105 with any questions or requests.
NebGolf Media Guide (coming soon)
The NebGolf Media Guide provides additional information on each NebGolf championship and some select team events, as well as information and regulations for media covering these events.
NebGolf Media List
The Nebraska Golf Association communicates with the media regarding championships, qualifiers, awards and more. Preview, daily recap and post championship releases are sent out throughout the year, and include a written preview/recap, as well as video/photo content that is available for use by the media. Use the signup form above if you would like to receive these releases.
History
The Nebraska Golf Association has history dating back to 1905 with the first Nebraska Amateur. Visit the page above to read more on the history of NebGolf, as well as a complete championship history, award winners and more.
Schedule
View NebGolf's current competitions schedule, including championships, select team events and USGA qualifiers.
NebGolf Champions Dinners
NebGolf Champions Dinners 2023 Champions Pick Their Menus Omaha (April 9, 2024) - Inspired by the Masters Champions Dinner, where the defending champion designs a special menu to serve to all past champions before the tournament begins, we asked some of our 2023 Champions what they would serve if they were hosting. They include everything from a traditional Japanese meal Continue Reading
Old Dane to get ‘Quirky’ Rebuild
Old Dane to get 'Quirky' Rebuild Architect Trevor Dormer to reconstruct course for Landmand owners Courtesy of a release by Adam Lawrence, Oxford Golf Consulting DAKOTA CITY (April 3, 2024) - There will soon be another reason to get up to northeast Nebraska, as Old Dane Golf Club in Dakota City is set for a renovation. Canadian golf architect Trevor Continue Reading
Four Nebraskans Set to Compete at DCP Finals
Four Nebraskans Set to Compete at DCP Finals Amen, Kim, Midyett and Vilai Headed to Augusta National OMAHA (April 1, 2024) - A record four Nebraskans are set to compete in the 2024 Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia on April 7. Anna Midyett of Bennington, Naryn Kim of Lincoln, Henry Amen of Continue Reading
The NebGolf Podcast | USGA’s Lee Rainwater
The NebGolf Podcast | USGA's Lee Rainwater USGA's Director of Handicapping Education and Outreach OMAHA (March 15, 2024) – USGA Director of Handicapping Education and Outreach Lee Rainwater joined the NebGolf Podcast to get us prepped for the active posting season in Nebraska. Rainwater talks about the changes to the World Handicap System™, including 9-hole scores, 10-17 hole rounds, short Continue Reading
Five to Enter Nebraska Golf Hall of Fame in 2024
Five to Enter Nebraska Golf Hall of Fame in 2024 Duffy, Jensen, Maurstad, Pesavento and Stark to be Honored OMAHA (February 15, 2024) - The Nebraska Golf Hall of Fame has announced its 2024 Class of Inductees, and five individuals will be honored, including Omaha's Patrick Duffy, Omaha's Randy Jensen, Beatrice native Dave Maurstad, Omaha's Tony Pesavento and Lincoln's Heidi Continue Reading
NebGolf Announces 2024 Championship Schedule
NebGolf Announces 2024 Championship Schedule Entries open March 1 on nebgolf.org OMAHA (January 15, 2024) – Entries open for the Nebraska Golf Association’s championships on March 1, and the schedule is full of opportunities for golfers of all ages to compete at some of the top courses across the state. The 2024 schedule includes new premiere sites for the women's Continue Reading
Bryson Elected Next President of NebGolf
Bryson Elected Next President of NebGolf Knispel to Serve as Vice President OMAHA (January 1, 2024) - The Nebraska Golf Association conducted its Annual Meeting on December 1 at Omaha Country Club, and new officers were elected, including Kearney's Michael Bryson, who will become the Association’s next president. Bryson will serve as president of the organization for the 2024-2025 term. Continue Reading
Amateur Champions to Receive USGA Exemptions
Amateur Champions to Receive USGA Exemptions Full Exemptions into USGA Championships in 2024 OMAHA (December 15, 2023) - The Nebraska Golf Association is excited to announce that starting in 2024, four of its champions will receive exemptions to USGA national championships. The USGA has made changes to its qualifying structure, including these exemptions. So, starting in 2024, the champions of Continue Reading
Spellerberg is Back-to-Back Nebraska Amateur Golfer of the Year
Spellerberg is Back-to-Back Nebraska Amateur Golfer of the Year Sixth Award Winner to Repeat OMAHA (November 29, 2023) - The Nebraska Golf Association is proud to announce the selection of Bennington's Johnny Spellerberg as the 2023 Nebraska Amateur Golfer of the Year. Spellerberg had another spectacular season and is the sixth player to win the award in consecutive years. He Continue Reading
Takahashi is Nebraska Women’s Amateur Golfer of the Year
Takahashi is Nebraska Women's Amateur Golfer of the Year Husker Golfer is First International Winner OMAHA (November 28, 2023) - The Nebraska Golf Association is proud to announce the selection of Lincoln's Miu Takahashi as the 2023 Nebraska Women’s Amateur Golfer of the Year. Takahashi is a Husker golfer from Nasu-machi, Japan, and is the first international winner of the Continue Reading
Csipkes Repeats as Nebraska Senior Golfer of the Year
Csipkes Repeats as Nebraska Senior Golfer of the Year Second Player to Win Multiple Awards OMAHA (November 27, 2023) - The Nebraska Golf Association is proud to announce the selection of Gretna's Brian Csipkes as the 2023 Nebraska Senior Amateur Golfer of the Year. Csipkes becomes just the second player to win the award multiple times, after earning the recognition Continue Reading
Gutschewski, Mittag Share Nebraska Junior Golfer of the Year Award
Gutschewski, Mittag Share Nebraska Junior Golfer of the Year Award First Shared Award Since 2011 OMAHA (November 22, 2023) - The Nebraska Golf Association is proud to announce the selection of Elkhorn's Trevor Gutschewski and Ashland's Coltrane Mittag as the 2023 Nebraska Junior Amateur Co-Golfers of the Year. Gutschewski, a junior at Omaha Westside, earns his first award and joins Continue Reading