Nebraska Amateur Championship

Sajevic Notches Historic Title at 117th Nebraska Amateur

Elkhorn's Andy Sajevic cruised to a historic win at the 117th Nebraska Amateur Championship during the Final Round on Thursday at The Club at Indian Creek in Elkhorn. Sajevic recorded his fourth-straight round in red figures, a 71 (-1), to close out a fifth Nebraska Amateur title. His 280 (-8) total gave him a four-stroke win and he became the fourth player to win at least five times, and the first in more than 60 years. He joins Omaha's Bob Astleford, who won his fifth of eight titles in 1964, Sam Reynolds (7) and Rod Bliss Jr. (6). Read the recap and watch the champion interview below. See full results under the Scoring tab.

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Practice Rounds
Confirmed players may arrange a practice round following the close of entries on Monday, June 16. Practice rounds will be available Monday-Thursday at a cost of $60 (walking) and $84 (riding) and Friday-Sunday at a cost of $68 (walking) and $92 (riding).

Practice rounds may be arranged by contacting The Club at Indian Creek Pro Shop at (402) 289-0900.

Championship Schedule
Monday, June 23
7:00 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
7:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. - Registration (Wave One)
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. - Round One, 18-Holes, Wave One, Holes #1 & #10
12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. - Registration (Wave Two)
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. - Round One, 18-Holes, Wave Two, Holes #1 & #10
3:00 p.m. - Practice Range Closes

Tuesday, June 24
7:00 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. - Round Two, 18-Holes, Wave One, Holes #1 & #10
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. - Round Two, 18-Holes, Wave Two, Holes #1 & #10
3:00 p.m. - Practice Range Closes

NOTE: 60 lowest scores and anyone tying for 60th place for the first 36-holes continue play June 25; remainder eliminated after 36-holes.

Wednesday, June 25
6:30 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - Round Three, 18-Holes, Hole #1

Thursday, June 26
6:30 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - Final Round, 18-Holes, Hole #1
Following Competition - Player Reception & Awards Ceremony

Exemptions
Exempt Player List

Terms of Competition
Entry Form Terms of Competition

Player Memorandum
Player Memorandum - Championship

Pace of Play Information
Championship Pace of Play Policy (Draft)

Rules Documents
NebGolf 2025 Local Rules and Terms of Competition
Championship Notice to Players (DRAFT)

Contact
Justin Ahrens, Assistant Executive Director
jahrens@nebgolf.org
(402) 505-4653, ext. 104

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

USGA Exemption Event
The 117th Nebraska Amateur is an official USGA Exemption Event, meaning the Champion will receive a full exemption into the 125th U.S. Amateur Championship at The Olympic Club, in San Francisco, California, August 11-17, 2025. Champion must meet eligibility requirements to receive exemption. For more info, visit usga.org.

The Club at Indian Creek

3825 North 202nd Street
Elkhorn, NE 68022
Golf Shop Phone - (402) 289-0900
Website - golfatindiancreek.com

General Manager - Jim Nedrow
Director of Golf - Chris Cover
Head Golf Professional - Ethan Malzahn
Head Superintendent - Jim Nedrow

Most titles: 8, Bob Astleford, Omaha (1955, 1959, 1962-1967)
Other Multiple Champions:
Sam Reynolds 7
Rod Bliss, Jr. 6
Alex Schaake 4
Andy Sajevic 4
Bob Fraser 3
Charlie Borner 3
Dick Spangler, Jr. 3
Johnny Goodman 3
Larry Sock 3
A.J. Elgert 2
Blaine Young 2
Brandon Crick 2
David Clouse 2
F.H. Gaines 2
Frank Rose 2
John Redick 2
Mark Maness 2
Mike Klein 2
Mike Rack 2
Tom Sieckmann 2

Consecutive titles: 6, Bob Astleford, Omaha (1962 to 1967)

Longest Span, First to Last Victory: 17 years, Frank Rose, Fairbury (1969-1986)

Longest Span Between Victories: 17 years, Frank Rose, Fairbury (1969-1986)

Father-Son Champions: John Sajevic, Fremont (1989) and Andy Sajevic, Fremont (2010, 2011, 2013, 2020)

Junior Champions: Ryan Vermeer, Omaha (1996); Alex Schaake, Omaha (2016)

Age

Oldest winner: 54 years, 3 months, 8 days, David Clouse, Friend, 2014 (Norfolk CC)

Youngest winner: 18 years, 6 months, 8 days, Ryan Vermeer, Omaha, 1996 (CC of Lincoln)

Course

Most Times Host Site:

Omaha Country Club 16
Happy Hollow Club, Omaha 16
The Field Club of Omaha 15

Scores

Low Score, 72 Holes
267 (21-under): Steve Friesen, Lincoln, 1998 (Lochland CC)

Most Strokes Under Par, 72 Holes
21-under (267): Steve Friesen, Lincoln, 1998 (Lochland CC)

Lowest Score, First 36 Holes
11-under (133): Steve Friesen, Lincoln, 1998 (Lochland CC)

Lowest Score, Last 36 Holes
12-under (132): Alex Schaake, Omaha, 2017 (Beatrice CC)

Lowest Score, Any Round
63 (9-under): Caleb Badura, Aurora, 2021 (Lochland CC)
64 (8-under): Knox Jones, Lincoln, 1977 (Hillcrest CC)
64 (7-under): Nate Vontz, Lincoln, 2020 (Happy Hollow Club); Jon Oswalt, Omaha, 2024 (Fremont GC)
64 (3-under): Warren Hotz, Omaha, 1960 (Field Club of Omaha); Bob Astleford, Omaha, 1960 (Field Club of Omaha)

Most Strokes Under Par, Any Round
9-under (63): Caleb Badura, Aurora, 2021 (Lochland CC)
8-under (64): Knox Jones, Lincoln, 1977 (Hillcrest CC)

Lowest Score, First Round
65 (7-under): Steve Friesen, Lincoln, 1998 (Lochland CC); Brandon Crick, McCook, 2006 (Indian Creek GC); Jace Guthmiller, Lincoln, 2019 (CC of Lincoln)
65 (6-under): Trevor Gutschewski, Elkhorn, 2024 (Fremont GC)

Lowest Score, Second Round
64 (8-under): Knox Jones, Lincoln, 1977 (Hillcrest CC)
64 (7-under): Jon Oswalt, Omaha, 2024 (Fremont GC)

Lowest Score, Third Round
63 (9-under): Caleb Badura, Aurora, 2021 (Lochland CC)
64 (7-under): Nate Vontz, Lincoln, 2020 (Happy Hollow Club)
64 (3-under): Warren Hotz, Omaha, 1960 (Field Club of Omaha)
65 (7-under): Rennie Sasse, Lincoln, 1975 (SkyView GC)
65 (6-under): A.J. Elgert, Lincoln, 2004 (Fremont GC)

Lowest Score, Final Round
64 (3-under): Bob Astleford, Omaha, 1960 (Field Club of Omaha)
65 (7-under): Alex Schaake, Omaha, 2017 (Beatrice CC)
66 (6-under): Bob Astleford, Omaha, 1962 (Highland CC); David Clouse, Friend, 2014 (Norfolk CC); Vance Janssen, Blair, 2021 (Lochland CC)

Largest Winning Margin
13 strokes: Steve Friesen, Lincoln, 1998 (Lochland CC)

Largest Comeback, Final Round
7 strokes: Bob Astleford, Omaha, 1965 (CC of Lincoln)

Highest Winning Score
303 (19-over): Dick Spangler, Lincoln, 1957 (Happy Hollow Club)

Most Players Under Par, 72 holes: 17, 2021 (Lochland CC); 11, 1998 (Lochland CC); 2024 (Fremont GC)

All Four Rounds in 60s: Dean Wilson Jr., Omaha, 1960 (Field Club, Par 67); Mike Klein, Scottsbluff, 1975 (Skyview GC, Par 72); Steve Friesen, Lincoln, 1998 (Lochland CC, Par 72); Brandon Crick, McCook, 2009 (Ironwood G & CC, Par 72); Reed Malleck, York, 2024 (Fremont GC, Par 71)

Most Runner-Up Finishes: 
Bill Spangler 4*
Dick Spangler Jr. 4
John Sajevic 4
Knox Jones 4
Sam Reynolds 4

*Never won

Most Top-5 Finishes (Since Stroke Play began in 1956)

Bob Astleford 15
John Sajevic 14
Larry Sock 11
Charlie Borner Jr. 9
Dan Bahensky 9
Frank Rose 9
Knox Jones 9
Ryan Nietfeldt 8
Andy Sajevic 7

Most Top-10 Finishes (Since Stroke Play began in 1956)

John Sajevic 23
Larry Sock 19
Bob Astleford 17
Knox Jones 17

Most Top-25 Finishes (Since Stroke Play began in 1956)

John Sajevic 34
Tom Olson 28
Larry Sock 26
Bob Astleford 20
Knox Jones 19
Ryan Nietfeldt 17
Andy Sajevic 15

Most 36-hole Cuts Made (Since Stroke Play began in 1956)

John Sajevic 38
Larry Sock 34
Tom Olson 30
Pete Godwin 22
Bob Astleford 21
Ryan Nietfeldt 21
Knox Jones 19
John Tomasiewicz 19*
Dave Maurstad 18
David Clouse 17
Mike Ley 17*
Dean Wilson Jr. 17
Bill Spangler 17*
Jayson Brueggemann 17
Travis Minzel 17*
Jeff Epstein 16*
Craig Moyer 16*
Frank Rose 16
Dick Spangler Jr. 16
Andy Sajevic 16
Brian Csipkes 16*
David Easley 16

*Never won

Most Consecutive Years Making the 36-hole Cut (Since Stroke Play began in 1956)

John Sajevic 23
Larry Sock 20

*Streak still active

Number of Playoffs: 12 in 115 Championships