Nebraska Amateur Championship

Easley Triumphs in Playoff for First Title

It's been a long wait for Lincoln's David Easley, but he finally has his title after winning the 113^th Nebraska Amateur Championship in a playoff at Lochland Country Club in Hastings. The final round did not disappoint, as Easley jumped into the lead after the front nine and held on until the end. His final round 68 (-4) pushed him into a tie at 276 (-12), and he made birdie on the second playoff hole to win his first individual NGA title. Visit the Scoring tab above for full results, and read the recap and watch the champion interview below.

2021 Leaderboard

Practice Rounds
Practice rounds are available at a time convenient to Lochland Country Club at a rate of $40 (walking) or $58 (with cart). If desired, those entered may contact the golf shop at (402) 462-8783 to make arrangements.

Championship Schedule
Tuesday, July 27
6:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. - Registration (Wave One)
7:00 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. - Round One, 18-Holes, Wave One, Holes #1 & #10
11:30 a.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

Wednesday, July 28
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

Thursday, July 29
6:00 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
7:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. - Round Three, 18-Holes, Hole #1

Friday, July 30
6:00 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
7:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. - Final Round, 18-Holes, Hole #1
Following Competition - Player Reception & Awards Ceremony

Championship Guidelines
NGA Championship Guidelines

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

Rules Documents
NGA 2021 Local Rules and Terms of Competition
Championship Notice to Players (DRAFT)

Media Guide
2021 NGA Media Guide

Lochland Country Club

601 West Lochland Road
Hastings, NE 68901
Golf Shop Phone - (402) 462-8783
Website - lochlandcc.com

General Manager - Shawn Gibson

Director of Golf - Ky Molholm

Superintendent - Ryan Reifert

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); 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)

Lowest Score, Second Round: 64 (8-under), Knox Jones, Lincoln, 1977 (Hillcrest CC)

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, Steve Friesen, Lincoln, 1998 (Lochland CC)

Largest Comeback, Final Round: 7, 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)

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)

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

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

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

John Sajevic 36
Larry Sock 34
Tom Olson 30
Pete Godwin 22
Bob Astleford 21
Knox Jones 19
John Tomasiewicz 19*
Dave Maurstad 18
Ryan Nietfeldt 18
David Clouse 17
Mike Ley 17*
Dean Wilson Jr. 17
Bill Spangler 17*
Jayson Brueggemann 17
Jeff Epstein 16*
Craig Moyer 16*
Frank Rose 16
Dick Spangler Jr. 16

*Never won

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

John Sajevic 22*
Larry Sock 20

*Streak still active

Number of Playoffs: 11 in 112 Championships