Nebraska Amateur Championship

Sajevic Triumphs for Fourth Time at Nebraska Amateur

Omaha's Andy Sajevic repeated the feat he accomplished 10  years ago, charging in the final round to win the 112th Nebraska Amateur Championship at Happy Hollow Club in Omaha on Thursday. Sajevic won his first Nebraska Amateur 10 years ago, nearly to the day, at Happy Hollow. He triumphed again today at the same place, shooting a final round 72 (+1) to cruise to a three-stroke win with a 281 (-3) total. It's his fourth title, and first in seven years, putting him in the company with four others who have won at least four Nebraska Amateurs. Sajevic joins Alex Schaake, Rod Bliss Jr., Sam Reynolds and Bob Astleford in the four-time club. Visit the Scoring tab above for full results, and view the recap and more below.

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Practice Rounds
To make arrangements for a practice round players must contact Happy Hollow Club at
(402) 391-0239. The practice round rates are $55 (plus tax) if walking, $70 including cart (plus tax), and $115 (plus tax) for guests.

Practice rounds will be available beginning July 7th at a time convenient to the club.

*Practice rounds on Sunday, July 26th will be limited to participants traveling in that reside outside of the greater Lincoln and Omaha metro areas.

Championship Schedule
Monday, July 27
7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Registration
7:00 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Round One, 18-Holes, Wave One
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Registration
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Round One, 18-Holes, Wave Two
3:00 p.m. - Practice Range Closes

Tuesday, July 28
7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Registration
7:00 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Round Two, 18-Holes, Wave One
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Registration
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Round Two, 18-Holes, Wave Two
3:00 p.m. - Practice Range Closes

Wednesday, July 29
6:00 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
6:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Registration
7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Round Three, 18-Holes
3:00 p.m. - Practice Range Closes

Thursday, July 30
6:00 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
6:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Registration
7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Round Four, 18-Holes
Following Competition - Awards Reception

Exemptions
Exempt Player List

COVID-19 Championship Guidelines
NGA Guidelines

Terms of Competition
Entry Form Terms of Competition

Player Memorandum
Player Memorandum - Championship

Pace of Play Information
Championship Pace of Play Policy - Happy Hollow Club

Rules Documents
NGA 2020 Local Rules and Terms of Competition
Championship Notice to Players - Happy Hollow Club (Draft)

Media Guide
Nebraska Amateur Championship Media Guide

Happy Hollow Club

1701 South 105th Street
Omaha, NE 68124
Golf Shop Phone - (402) 391-0239
Website - happyhollowclub.com

General Manager - Dave Schneider

Director of Golf - Mike Antonio

Superintendent - Scott Axon

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

*After hosting in 2020

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: 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: 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: 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)

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: 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 13
Larry Sock 11

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

John Sajevic 23
Larry Sock 20

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

John Sajevic 33
Larry Sock 20

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

John Sajevic 35
Larry Sock 34
Tom Olson 30
Pete Godwin 22
Bob Astleford 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
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 21*
Larry Sock 20

*Streak still active

Number of Playoffs: 11 in 112 Championships