27th Nebraska Senior Amateur Championship
Landmand Golf Club
June 19-20, 2025
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Christiansen Comes Back to Win 27th Nebraska Senior Amateur
Randy Christiansen of Yutan completed the largest Final Round comeback to win the 27th Nebraska Senior Amateur Championship at Landmand Golf Club. Christiansen entered the Final Round trailing by nine strokes, and was one of two players to break 80 on a windy and hot day. He posted the low round of the day by five strokes, a 74 (+1), to complete the comeback and win by two strokes with at 156 (+10) total. Read the recap below and see full results under the Scoring tab.
Leaderboard
February 15, 2025
November 13, 2024
ENTRIES WILL OPEN MARCH 3 AT 8 A.M. CST
Enter This Championship Online
Exempt Player Entry Deadline: Thursday, June 5, 2025
Entry Deadline: 5pm CDT on Thursday, June 12, 2025
Eligibility
Entries are open to amateur golfers who will have reached their fiftieth birthday by June 19, 2025. Entrant must have an active Handicap Index® issued by a “member club” of the Nebraska Golf Association and be a resident of Nebraska (see NebGolf residency below).
NebGolf Residency: An individual is considered to be a resident of Nebraska if they: a) maintain either a primary or a secondary residence in Nebraska, or b) are an active duty member of the United States Military stationed in Nebraska. If these criteria are in question, the NebGolf Tournament Committee shall render any final decision.
Amateur Status: All players must conform with the Rules of Amateur Status as approved by the USGA.
Code of Conduct:
NebGolf may reject an entry application, revoke an accepted application, expel from the Championship and/or suspend a player from future championships if the player engages in conduct detrimental to the integrity and image of the game of golf and/or public confidence in NebGolf. Such conduct may include, but is not limited to, damage to the golf course or the player's equipment, verbal or physical abuse of spectators, officials, volunteers, or staff, blatant or excessive profanity, disorderly behavior, failure to abide by club rules, or any other unbecoming conduct.
Entry Fee
Entry fee of $150 must be paid by every player. Players who withdraw (402-505-4653, x104) prior to the close of entries will receive a refund less a $30 service charge. Players who withdraw (402-505-4653, x104) after the close of entries but prior to the competition will not be issued a refund unless the reason for withdrawing is medically related. No refund for any reason after June 18, 2025.
Closing Date
EXEMPT PLAYER ENTRY APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY NEBGOLF NO LATER THAN THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2025 TO MAINTAIN EXEMPT STATUS AND GUARANTEE A SPOT IN THE FIELD.
ENTRY APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY NEBGOLF NO LATER THAN 5 P.M. C.D.T. ON THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2025.
Late applications are not acceptable and will be automatically rejected. (Entries by telephone, e-mail, or FAX not acceptable.) Time limit for entries means time of receipt at NebGolf (not time entry is sent or transmitted to NebGolf). Entries should be submitted early to allow ample time for delay or error in transmission. The risk of delay or error in transmission lies solely with the entrant and NebGolf will have no liability with respect to any such delay or error and the consequences therefrom, including rejection of the entry.
Players
The championship field will be limited to 120 players. If more than 120 entries are received by the June 12, 2025 deadline, the field will be comprised of players that filed entries by the deadline in these categories:
1. Winners of any of the following NebGolf Championships: Nebraska Amateur, Nebraska Match Play, Nebraska Mid-Amateur, Nebraska Senior Amateur & Nebraska Senior Match Play
2. Winners of the Gross Age Divisions of the Nebraska Senior Amateur Championship the last 3 years (2022-2024)
3. From the 2024 Nebraska Senior Amateur Championship, the lowest 10 scorers and anyone tying for 10th place
4. From the 2024 Nebraska Senior Match Play Championship, quarterfinalists of the Championship Bracket
5. From the NEBGOLF SENIOR POINT STANDINGS, the top 15 point leaders from the final point standings of 2024
6. Host Club Exemptions (2)
7. Remainder of the field determined by order of entry
*Entry applications received by exempt players following the June 5, 2025 exempt player deadline will be processed under category 7 above.
Entries Received
Practice Rounds
Practice rounds will be available on Wednesday, June 18th.
Practice rounds may be arranged by contacting Landmand Golf Club at (402) 508-2238 after May 1st at the cost of $75.
Practice round times are reserved for PLAYERS ONLY. Caddies or guests will not be allowed to play.
Championship Schedule
Thursday, June 19
7:00 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
7:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. - Player Registration
8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. - Round 1, 18-Holes, Hole #1
Friday, June 20
7:00 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. - Round 2, 18-Holes, Hole #1
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
Lodging
A block of rooms has been reserved at The Warrior Hotel in Sioux City at a group rate of $159 per night. To book a room from the block click on the link below.
The Warrior Hotel Reservation Link
The deadline to book a room to receive the discounted group rate is Wednesday, May 28th.
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EXEMPTIONS
2025 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 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
Landmand Golf Club
2073 South Bluff Road
Homer, NE 68030
Golf Shop Phone - (402) 508-2238
Website - landmandgc.com
Farm Hands - Adam Fletcher & Sam Kincaid
Superintendent - Pat Fischer
Course Yardage
| HOLE | PAR | 50-57 Championship |
58-64 | 65-71 | 72+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 555 | 535 | 510 | 485 |
| 2 | 4 | 355 | 335 | 310 | 290 |
| 3 | 4 | 420 | 395 | 380 | 345 |
| 4 | 4 | 310 | 290 | 275 | 230 |
| 5 | 3 | 215 | 195 | 170 | 145 |
| 6 | 5 | 550 | 530 | 500 | 460 |
| 7 | 4 | 300 | 280 | 255 | 240 |
| 8 | 3 | 100 | 90 | 80 | 75 |
| 9 | 4 | 435 | 415 | 375 | 335 |
| Out | 36 | 3,240 | 3,065 | 2,855 | 2,605 |
| HOLE | PAR | 50-57 Championship |
58-64 | 65-71 | 72+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 4 | 380 | 360 | 345 | 310 |
| 11 | 5 | 535 | 530 | 490 | 455 |
| 12 | 3 | 155 | 135 | 120 | 115 |
| 13 | 4 | 415 | 380 | 355 | 240 |
| 14 | 3 | 220 | 200 | 175 | 155 |
| 15 | 5 | 600 | 580 | 555 | 525 |
| 16 | 4 | 410 | 400 | 360 | 335 |
| 17 | 4 | 305 | 300 | 265 | 230 |
| 18 | 5 | 515 | 490 | 480 | 450 |
| In | 37 | 3,535 | 3,375 | 3,145 | 2,815 |
| Total | 72 | 6,775 | 6,440 | 6,000 | 5,420 |
| YEAR | NAME | HOMETOWN | SITE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Randy Christiansen | Yutan | Landmand Golf Club, Homer |
| 2024 | Randy Christiansen | Yutan | Wayne Country Club |
| 2023 | David Ringler | Lincoln | The Players Club, Omaha |
| 2022 | Brian Csipkes | Gretna | Champions Run, Omaha |
| 2021 | Ed Wyatt | Lincoln | Platteview Golf Club, Bellevue |
| 2020 | Ed Wyatt | Lincoln | Norfolk Country Club |
| 2019 | John Sajevic | Fremont | Wilderness Ridge Golf Club, Lincoln |
| 2018 | John Sajevic | Fremont | ArborLinks, Nebraska City |
| 2017 | Carl Johnson | Omaha | The Pines Country Club, Valley |
| 2016 | John Sajevic | Fremont | Oakland Golf Club |
| 2015 | Jay Muller | Bennington | Woodland Hills Golf Course, Eagle |
| 2014 | Mike Krumland | Columbus | Elks Country Club, Columbus |
| 2013 | Steve Samuelson | Fremont | Fremont Golf Club |
| 2012 | Steve Samuelson | Fremont | The Players Club, Omaha |
| 2011 | Knox Jones | Lincoln | Woodland Hills Golf Course, Eagle |
| 2010 | David Clouse | Friend | ArborLinks, Nebraska City |
| 2009 | William Lawson | Omaha | Norfolk Country Club |
| 2008 | John Sajevic | Fremont | Oak Hills Country Club, Omaha |
| 2007 | Mike Hoefs | Lincoln | The Country Club of Lincoln |
| 2006 | Mike Krumland | Columbus | Platteview Country Club, Bellevue |
| 2005 | John Haney | Lincoln | The Players Club, Omaha |
| 2004 | Dave Pfaltzgraff | Omaha | Ironwood Golf & Country Club, Omaha |
| 2003 | Tom Olson | Omaha | Heritage Hills Golf Course, McCook |
| 2002 | Larry Irvine | Lincoln | Firethorn Golf Club, Lincoln |
| 2001 | Gary Bowen | Omaha | Ironwood Golf & Country Club, Omaha |
| 2000 | Tom Thomsen | Fremont | Fremont Golf Club |
| 1999 | Bob Hughett | Lincoln | Beatrice Country Club |
50-57 Age Divsion
| YEAR | NAME | HOMETOWN | SITE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Ed Wyatt | Lincoln | Platteview Golf Club, Bellevue |
| 2020 | Ed Wyatt | Lincoln | Norfolk Country Club |
| 2019 | Todd Pospisil/Bill Spangler/Kirby Smith | Norfolk/Lincoln/Omaha | Wilderness Ridge Golf Club, Lincoln |
| 2018 | Rob Mullin | Omaha | ArborLinks, Nebraska City |
| 2017 | Rob Mullin | Omaha | The Pines Country Club, Valley |
| 2016 | Steve Peterson | Lincoln | Oakland Golf Club |
| 2015 | Jay Muller | Bennington | Woodland Hills Golf Course, Eagle |
| 2014 | David Clouse | Friend | Elks Country Club, Columbus |
| 2013 | Steve Samuelson | Fremont | Fremont Golf Club |
| 2012 | Steve Samuelson | Fremont | The Players Club, Omaha |
| 2011 | Knox Jones | Lincoln | Woodland Hills Golf Course, Eagle |
| 2010 | David Clouse | Friend | ArborLinks, Nebraska City |
| 2009 | William Lawson | Omaha | Norfolk Country Club |
| 2008 | John Sajevic | Fremont | Oak Hills Country Club, Omaha |
| 2007 | Mike Hoefs | Lincoln | The Country Club of Lincoln |
| 2006 | Mike Krumland | Columbus | Platteview Country Club, Bellevue |
| 2005 | John Haney | Lincoln | The Players Club, Omaha |
| 2004 | Dave Pfaltzgraff | Omaha | Ironwood Golf & Country Club, Omaha |
58-64 Age Divsion
| YEAR | NAME | HOMETOWN | SITE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Gregg Vonnahme | Omaha | Platteview Golf Club, Bellevue |
| 2020 | John Sajevic/Gregg Vonnahme | Fremont/Omaha | Norfolk Country Club |
| 2019 | John Sajevic | Fremont | Wilderness Ridge Golf Club, Lincoln |
| 2018 | John Sajevic | Fremont | ArborLinks, Nebraska City |
| 2017 | Carl Johnson | Omaha | The Pines Country Club, Valley |
| 2016 | John Sajevic | Fremont | Oakland Golf Club |
| 2015 | John Sajevic | Fremont | Woodland Hills Golf Course, Eagle |
| 2014 | Mike Krumland | Columbus | Elks Country Club, Columbus |
| 2013 | Larry Sock | Lincoln | Fremont Golf Club |
| 2012 | John Haney | Lincoln | The Players Club, Omaha |
| 2011 | John Haney | Lincoln | Woodland Hills Golf Course, Eagle |
| 2010 | Steve Redlin | Omaha | ArborLinks, Nebraska City |
| 2009 | Michael Hoefs | Lincoln | Norfolk Country Club |
| 2008 | Tom Olson | Omaha | Oak Hills Country Club, Omaha |
| 2007 | Tom Olson | Omaha | The Country Club of Lincoln |
| 2006 | Tom Olson | Omaha | Platteview Country Club, Bellevue |
| 2005 | Larry Irvine | Lincoln | The Players Club, Omaha |
| 2004 | Michael Golter | Bellevue | Ironwood Golf & Country Club, Omaha |
65 & Older Age Divsion
| YEAR | NAME | HOMETOWN | SITE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | John Sajevic/Skip Gist | Fremont/Omaha | Platteview Golf Club, Bellevue |
| 2020 | Jim Derby | Omaha | Norfolk Country Club |
| 2019 | Steve Redlin | Omaha | Wilderness Ridge Golf Club, Lincoln |
| 2018 | Charlie Doeden/Roger Miller | Valley/Elkhorn | ArborLinks, Nebraska City |
| 2017 | Scott Maline | Kearney | The Pines Country Club, Valley |
| 2016 | Charlie Doeden | Valley | Oakland Golf Club |
| 2015 | Tom Olson | Omaha | Woodland Hills Golf Course, Eagle |
| 2014 | John Haney | Lincoln | Elks Country Club, Columbus |
| 2013 | Tom Olson | Omaha | Fremont Golf Club |
| 2012 | Gary Bowen | Omaha | The Players Club, Omaha |
| 2011 | Roger Harms | Grand Island | Woodland Hills Golf Course, Eagle |
| 2010 | Roger Harms | Grand Island | ArborLinks, Nebraska City |
| 2009 | Roger Harms | Grand Island | Norfolk Country Club |
| 2008 | Roger Harms | Grand Island | Oak Hills Country Club, Omaha |
| 2007 | Roger Harms | Grand Island | The Country Club of Lincoln |
| 2006 | Roger Harms | Grand Island | Platteview Country Club, Bellevue |
| 2005 | Bob Hughett | Lincoln | The Players Club, Omaha |
| 2004 | Jim Lowe | Lincoln | Ironwood Golf & Country Club, Omaha |
Nebraska Senior Amateur Championship Records 1999-2023
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 years, 1 month, 17 days, David Clouse, Friend, 2010 (ArborLinks); 50 years, 9 months, 5 days, Mike Krumland, Columbus, 2006 (Platteview GC)
Course
Most Times Host Site:
The Players Club 3
Fremont Golf Club 2
Ironwood Golf and Country Club 2
Woodland Hills Golf Course 2
Norfolk Country Club 2
Platteview Golf Club 2
ArborLinks 2
Scoring
Low Score, 36 Holes
137 (-5): David Ringler, Lincoln, 2023 (The Players Club)
138 (-6): John Sajevic, Fremont, 2016 (Oakland GC)
139 (-5): John Sajevic, Fremont, 2018 (ArborLinks)
140 (-2): 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 (137): David Ringler, Lincoln, 2023 (The Players Club)
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); Randy Christiansen, Yutan, 2024 (Wayne CC)
Lowest Score, Any Round
66 (-6): John Sajevic, Fremont, 2018 (ArborLinks)
67 (-5): Dave Pfaltzgraff, Omaha, 2004 (Ironwood G & CC)
67 (-4): Steve Samuelson, Fremont, 2013 (Fremont GC); David Ringler, Lincoln, 2023 (The Players Club)
68 (-4): Mike Krumland, Columbus, 2006 (Platteview GC); Krumland, 2014 (Elks CC); John Sajevic, Fremont, 2016 (Oakland GC); Ed Wyatt, Lincoln (Platteview GC); Randy Christiansen, Yutan, 2024 (Wayne CC)
68 (-3): 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
67 (-4): David Ringler, Lincoln, 2023 (The Players Club)
68 (-4): Randy Christiansen, Yutan, 2024 (Wayne CC)
68 (-3): 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 strokes: John Sajevic, Fremont, 2018 (ArborLinks)
5 strokes: Knox Jones, Lincoln, 2011 (Woodland Hills GC)
Largest Final Round Comeback
7 strokes: Mike Krumland, Columbus, 2006 (Platteview GC); Dave Pfaltzgraff, Omaha, 2004 (Ironwood G & CC)
5 strokes: William Lawson, Omaha, 2009 (Norfolk CC); Carl Johnson, Omaha, 2017 (The Pines CC)
Highest Score by Winner, First Round
79 (+8): Larry Irvine, Lincoln, 2002 (Firethorn GC)
Highest Score by Winner, Final Round
77 (+5): Bob Hughett, Lincoln, 1999 (Beatrice CC); Tom Olson, Omaha, 2003 (Heritage Hills GC)
Highest Winning Score
154 (+12): Tom Thomsen, 2000 (Fremont GC)
Most Players Under Par, 36 holes: 2, 2016 (Oakland GC); 2020 (Norfolk CC); 2021 (Platteview GC); 2023 (The Players Club); 2024 (Wayne CC)
Two Rounds Under-Par: John Sajevic, Fremont, 2016 (Oakland GC, Par 72); Jay Muller, Bennington, 2016 (Oakland GC, Par 72); David Ringler, Lincoln, 2023 (The Players Club, Par 71);
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