Nebraska Amateur Championship

Schaefer Triumphs with Clutch Finish

Matthew Schaefer of Fordyce made up a three-stroke deficit over the final four holes to win the 115th Nebraska Amateur Championship on Sunday at Scotts Bluff Country Club. Schaefer birdied two of the last four holes to win by one stroke over Omaha's Charlie Zielinski with a 276 (-12) total. It's the first title for the South Dakota State graduate, who fired a 69 (-3) to close out the championship. Visit the Scoring tab above for full results, and watch the champion interview, highlights and read the recap below.

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Practice Rounds
Confirmed players can make arrangements for a practice round at a time convenient to Fremont Golf Club by contacting the Pro Shop at (402) 721-6642.  Cost of the practice round is $30+tax (walking) or $55+tax (riding).

Championship Schedule
Tuesday, July 16
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

Wednesday, July 17
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

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

Friday, July 19
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

Rules Documents
NebGolf 2024 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

Fremont Golf Club

2710 North Somers Street
Fremont, NE 68025
Golf Shop Phone - (402) 721-6642
Website - fremontgolfclub.org

General Manager - Doug Shiple
Director of Golf - Nathan Kalin
Director of Agronomy - Josh Hegy

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
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 37
Larry Sock 34
Tom Olson 30
Pete Godwin 22
Bob Astleford 21
Ryan Nietfeldt 20
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
Travis Minzel 16*
Andy Sajevic 16
Brian Csipkes 15*
David Easley 15

*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