Nebraska Senior Amateur Championship

Ringler Bounces Back to Win Senior Amateur

Lincoln's David Ringler lost the lead early in the Final Round of the 25th Nebraska Senior Amateur Championship, but made a charge on the back nine to cruise to the win at The Players Club in Omaha. Ringler, who recorded a career-low 67 (-4) on Tuesday to take the first round lead, bounced back on the closing nine to shoot 70 (-1) and win by four strokes with a 137 (-5) total. The 67 (-4) is the lowest first round in championship history, and the 137 total is also the lowest 36-hole total. Ringler's 5-under total is the second-most strokes under par, behind Fremont's John Sajevic's 6-under total in 2016 (Par 72). Visit the Scoring tab above for full results. Read the recap and watch the champion interview below.

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Practice Rounds
Can be arranged by contacting the golf shop at The Players Club (402) 963-9950. The fee is $70 (including cart/range) + tax. Practice rounds will be available June 7-June 12 at a time convenient to the club. No practice rounds available before 2:00 p.m. on weekends. *Note: Only one practice round per player allowed.

Championship Schedule
Tuesday, June 13
7:00 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
7:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. - Player Registration (Morning Wave)
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. - Round 1, Morning Wave, 18-Holes, Holes #1 & #10
12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. - Player Registration (Afternoon Wave)
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. - Round 1, Afternoon Wave, 18-Holes, Holes #1 & #10

Wednesday, June 14
7:00 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. - Round 2, Morning Wave, 18-Holes, Holes #1 & #10
11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. - Hosted Player Lunch
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. - Round 2, Afternoon Wave, 18-Holes, Holes #1 & #10
Following Completion of Divisions - Awards

Divisions
Championship Division
*Consists of players competing in the 50-57 Division and those players that declare championship.

Age Divisions
50-57
58-64
65-71
72 & Older

EXEMPTIONS
2023 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 2023 Local Rules and Terms of Competition
Championship Notice to Players (DRAFT)

Media Guide
Nebraska Senior Amateur Championship Media Guide

The Players Club

12101 Deer Creek Drive
Omaha, NE 68142
Golf Shop Phone - (402) 963-9950
Website - theplayersclubomaha.com

General Manager - Matt Hagnauer
Director of Golf - Tyler Lane
Superintendent - Jared Reinke

Champions

Most titles: 4, John Sajevic, Fremont (2008, 2016, 2018, 2019); 2, Mike Krumland, Columbus (2006, 2014); Steve Samuelson, Fremont (2012, 2013); Ed Wyatt, Lincoln (2020, 2021)

Consecutive titles: 2, Steve Samuelson, Fremont (2012-2013); John Sajevic, Fremont (2018-2019); Ed Wyatt, Lincoln (2020, 2021)

Longest Span, First to Last Victory: 11 years, John Sajevic, Fremont (2008, 2019); 8 years, Mike Krumland, Columbus (2006, 2014)

Longest Span Between Victories: 8 years, Mike Krumland, Columbus (2006, 2014); John Sajevic, Fremont (2008, 2016)

Age

Oldest Champion: 64, Bob Hughett, Lincoln, 1999 (Beatrice CC); Larry Irvine, Lincoln, 2002 (Firethorn GC)

Youngest Champion: 50, Mike Krumland, Columbus, 2006 (Platteview CC); David Clouse, Friend, 2010 (ArborLinks)

Course

Most Times Host Site:

Fremont Golf Club 2
Ironwood Golf and Country Club 2
The Players Club 2
Woodland Hills Golf Course 2
Norfolk Country Club 2

Scoring

Low Score, 36 Holes: 138 (6-under), John Sajevic, Fremont, 2016 (Oakland GC); 139 (5-under), John Sajevic, Fremont, 2018 (ArborLinks); 140 (2-under), Knox Jones, Lincoln, 2011 (Woodland Hills GC); Steve Samuelson, Fremont, 2013 (Fremont GC)

Most Strokes Under Par, 36 Holes: 6-under (138), John Sajevic, Fremont, 2016 (Oakland GC); 5-under (139), John Sajevic, Fremont, 2018 (ArborLinks); 2-under (140), Knox Jones, Lincoln, 2011 (Woodland Hills GC); Steve Samuelson, Fremont, 2013 (Fremont GC); 2-under (142), Ed Wyatt, Lincoln (Platteview GC)

Lowest Score, Any Round: 66 (6-under), John Sajevic, Fremont, 2018 (ArborLinks); 67 (5-under), Dave Pfaltzgraff, Omaha, 2004 (Ironwood G & CC); 67 (4-under), Steve Samuelson, Fremont, 2013 (Fremont GC); 68 (4-under), Mike Krumland, Columbus, 2006 (Platteview GC); Krumland, 2014 (Elks CC); John Sajevic, Fremont, 2016 (Oakland GC); Ed Wyatt, Lincoln (Platteview GC); 68 (3-under), Knox Jones, Lincoln, 2011 (Woodland Hills GC)

Most Strokes Under Par, Any Round: 6-under (66), John Sajevic, Fremont, 2018 (ArborLinks); 5-under (67), Dave Pfaltzgraff, Omaha, 2004 (Ironwood G & CC)

Lowest Score, First Round: 68 (3-under), Knox Jones, Lincoln, 2011 (Woodland Hills GC)

Lowest Score, Final Round: 66 (6-under), John Sajevic, Fremont, 2018 (ArborLinks); 67 (5-under), Dave Pfaltzgraff, Omaha, 2004 (Ironwood G & CC); 67 (4-under), Steve Samuelson, Fremont, 2013 (Fremont GC)

Largest Winning Margin: 9, John Sajevic, Fremont, 2018 (ArborLinks); 5, Knox Jones, Lincoln, 2011 (Woodland Hills GC)

Largest Final Round Comeback: 7, Mike Krumland, Columbus, 2006 (Platteview GC); Dave Pfaltzgraff, Omaha, 2004 (Ironwood G & CC); 5, William Lawson, Omaha, 2009 (Norfolk CC); Carl Johnson, Omaha, 2017 (The Pines CC)

Highest Score by Winner, First Round: 79 (8-over), Larry Irvine, Lincoln, 2002 (Firethorn GC)

Highest Score by Winner, Final Round: 77 (5-over), Bob Hughett, Lincoln, 1999 (Beatrice CC); Tom Olson, Omaha, 2003 (Heritage Hills GC)

Highest Winning Score: 154 (12-over), Tom Thomsen, 2000 (Fremont GC)

Most Players Under Par, 36 holes: 2, 2016 (Oakland GC); 2020 (Norfolk CC); 2021 (Platteview GC)

Two Rounds Under-Par: John Sajevic, Fremont, 2016 (Oakland GC, Par 72); Jay Muller, Bennington, 2016 (Oakland GC, Par 72)