116th Nebraska Senior Match Play Championship
Platteview Golf Club
September 28-30, 2026
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Senior Match Play Set for Platteview Golf Club
Platteview Golf Club in Bellevue is set to host the 16th Nebraska Senior Match Play Championship, September 28-30. It will be the second time hosting for the club, which was the site of the 2018 championship, won by PGC member Matt Haynes. Elkhorn's Jeff Russell is the defending champion, after winning at his home club, Fremont Golf Club, last year. Entries are now open, visit the tabs for more.
Leaderboard
February 27, 2026
February 15, 2026
November 12, 2025
September 25, 2025
ENTRIES WILL OPEN MARCH 2 AT 8 A.M. CST
Enter This Championship Online
Exempt Player Entry Deadline: Monday, September 14, 2026
Entry Deadline: 5pm CDT on Monday, September 21, 2026
*Note: For individuals wanting to compete for the Senior Match Play Championship title. Golfers will participate in an 18-hole stroke play qualifier to determine the 16-player Championship match play bracket. Those that do not qualify for the Championship match play bracket will be placed in a separate 16-player match play bracket. Those not in the top 32 will not advance to match play and will be eliminated.
Eligibility
Entries are open to amateur golfers who will have reached their fiftieth birthday by September 28, 2026. 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 September 27, 2026.
Closing Date
EXEMPT PLAYER ENTRY APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY NEBGOLF NO LATER THAN MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2026 TO MAINTAIN EXEMPT STATUS AND GUARANTEE A SPOT IN THE FIELD.
ENTRY APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY NEBGOLF NO LATER THAN 5 P.M. CDT ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2026.
Late applications are not acceptable and will be automatically rejected. (Entries by telephone, mail, 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 78 players. If more than 78 entries are received by the September 21, 2026 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. From the 2025 Nebraska Senior Match Play Championship, the top 16 that qualified for the Championship Bracket
3. From the 2025 Nebraska Senior Match Play Championship, winner of the President's Bracket
4. From the 2026 Nebraska Senior Amateur Championship, the lowest 10 scorers and anyone tying for 10th place
5. From the NEBGOLF SENIOR POINT STANDINGS, the top 10 point leaders as of September 14, 2026
6. Remainder of the field determined by order of entry
*Entry applications received by exempt players following the September 14, 2026 exempt player deadline will be processed under category 6 above.
Exempt Player List
Entries Received
Practice Rounds
Information on practice rounds will be available soon.
Championship Schedule
Monday, September 28
7:30 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. - Stroke Play Qualifying, Tees #1 & #10
Following Play - Bracket Play-Offs (if necessary)
Tuesday, September 29
7:30 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
8:30 a.m.-9:40 a.m. - Round of 16, Tees #1 & #10
1:00 p.m.-2:10 p.m. - Quarterfinals, Tee #1
Wednesday, September 30
7:30 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
8:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. - Semifinals, Tee #1
1:30 p.m.-1:40 p.m. - Finals, Tee #1
Following Play - Awards
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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 - Stroke Play Qualifying
Championship Pace of Play Policy - Match Play
Rules Documents
NebGolf 2026 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
Platteview Golf Club
4215 Platteview Road
Bellevue, NE 68123
Golf Shop Phone - (402) 291-5927
Website - platteviewgc.com
General Manager - Leah Dickerson
Director of Golf - Tony Baranowski
Superintendent - Stephen Prasch
Course Yardage
| HOLE | PAR | CHAMPIONSHIP | ALTERNATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 398 | |
| 2 | 5 | 520 | |
| 3 | 4 | 344 | |
| 4 | 3 | 174 | 155 |
| 5 | 4 | 374 | |
| 6 | 4 | 387 | |
| 7 | 5 | 457 | |
| 8 | 3 | 181 | 154 |
| 9 | 4 | 391 | |
| Out | 36 | 3,226 |
| HOLE | PAR | CHAMPIONSHIP | ALTERNATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 4 | 418 | |
| 11 | 5 | 530 | |
| 12 | 4 | 370 | |
| 13 | 4 | 382 | |
| 14 | 3 | 163 | 145 |
| 15 | 4 | 417 | |
| 16 | 5 | 514 | |
| 17 | 3 | 215 | 206 |
| 18 | 4 | 403 | |
| In | 36 | 3,412 | |
| Total | 72 | 6,638 |
| YEAR | CHAMPION, HOMETOWN | RUNNER-UP, HOMETOWN | SITE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | - | Platteview Golf Club, Bellevue |
| 2025 | Jeff Russell, Elkhorn | Kevin Sullivan, Omaha | Fremont Golf Club |
| 2024 | Matt Haynes, Bellevue | Kevin Sullivan, Omaha | Oakland Golf Club |
| 2023 | Brian Csipkes, Gretna | Eric Murphy, Papillion | The Pines Country Club, Valley |
| 2022 | Brian Csipkes, Gretna | Jay Muller, Omaha | Wild Horse Golf Club, Gothenburg |
| 2021 | John Sajevic, Fremont | Skip Gist, Omaha | Beatrice Country Club |
| 2020 | Kirby Smith, Omaha | Steve Buroker, Bennington | York Country Club |
| 2019 | Ed Wyatt, Lincoln | John Sajevic, Fremont | Hillcrest Country Club, Lincoln |
| 2018 | Matt Haynes, Papillion | Murray Krambeer, Bellevue | Platteview Golf Club, Bellevue |
| 2017 | Mike Krumland, Columbus | Skip Gist, Omaha | Fremont Golf Club |
| 2016 | Jay Muller, Bennington | Rick Dusek, Omaha | ArborLinks, Nebraska City |
| 2015 | Mike Krumland, Columbus | John Sajevic, Fremont | ArborLinks, Nebraska City |
| 2014 | Mike Krumland, Columbus | Allen Boltz, Grand Island | Riverside Golf Club, Grand Island |
| 2013 | Chris Mangan, Omaha | Jay Muller, Bennington | The Pines Country Club, Valley |
| 2012 | Larry Sock, Lincoln | Jay Muller, Bennington | The Pines Country Club, Valley |
| 2011 | Mike Krumland, Columbus | William Lawson, Omaha | The Pines Country Club, Valley |
Nebraska Senior Match Play Championship Records 2011-2025
Champions
Most titles: 4, Mike Krumland, Columbus (2011, 2014, 2015, 2017); 2, Brian Csipkes, Gretna (2022, 2023); Matt Haynes, Bellevue (2018, 2024)
Consecutive titles: 2, Mike Krumland, Columbus (2014-2015); Brian Csipkes, Gretna (2022-2023)
Longest Span, First to Last Victory: 6 years, Mike Krumland, Columbus (2011-2017); Matt Haynes, Bellevue (2018-2024)
Longest Span Between Victories: 6 years, Matt Haynes, Bellevue (2018-2024); 3 years, Mike Krumland, Columbus (2011-2014)
Age
Youngest Winner: 50 years, 9 months, 15 days, Chris Mangan, Omaha, 2013 (The Pines CC)
Youngest Finalist: 50 years, 9 months, 15 days, Chris Mangan, Omaha, 2013 (The Pines CC)
Oldest Winner: 65 years, 4 months, 12 days, John Sajevic, Fremont, 2021 (Beatrice CC)
Oldest Finalist: 67 years, 9 months, 3 days, Skip Gist, Omaha, 2021 (Beatrice CC)
Course
Most Times Host Site:
The Pines Country Club, Valley 4
ArborLinks, Nebraska City 2
Fremont Golf Club 2
Platteview Golf Club 2*
Riverside Golf Club, Grand Island 1
York Country Club 1
Beatrice Country Club 1
Wild Horse Golf Club 1
Oakland Golf Club 1
*After hosting in 2026
Stroke Play Qualifying
Most Times Medalist
3: John Sajevic, Fremont (2015, 2020, 2022)
2: William Lawson, Jr., Omaha (2011, 2012); John Haney, Lincoln (2014, 2017); Ed Wyatt, Lincoln (2019, 2021); Jay Muller, Omaha (2013, 2023); Randy Christiansen, Yutan (2023, 2025)
Lowest Qualifying Score
67 (-4): John Haney, Lincoln, 2017 (Fremont GC)
69 (-3): Ed Wyatt, Lincoln, 2021 (Beatrice CC); Jayson Brueggemann, Lincoln, 2021 (Beatrice CC)
70 (-2): Jay Muller, Bennington, 2013 (The Pines CC); Stan Darling, Fremont, 2013 (The Pines CC); Ed Wyatt, Lincoln, 2019 (Hillcrest CC); John Sajevic, Fremont, 2022 (Wild Horse GC); Jay Muller, Omaha, 2023 (The Pines CC); Matt Haynes, Bellevue, 2023 (The Pines CC); Randy Christiansen, Yutan, 2023 (The Pines CC); Brian Csipkes, Gretna, 2024 (Oakland GC)
Match Play
Largest Winning Margin
9 and 7: John Sajevic, Fremont defeated Marcus Bell, Bellevue, 2020 (York CC)
8 and 7: Mike Krumland, Columbus defeated Roger Miller, Elkhorn, 2011 (The Pines CC)
Largest Winning Margin, Final Match
6 and 4: John Sajevic, Fremont defeated Skip Gist, Omaha, 2021 (Beatrice CC)
5 and 3: Brian Csipkes, Gretna defeated Eric Murphy, Papillion, 2023 (The Pines CC); 4 and 2, Mike Krumland, Columbus defeated Allen Boltz, Grand Island, 2014 (Riverside GC)
Longest Match
21 holes: Eric Murphy, Papillion defeated John Sajevic, Fremont, 2023 Semifinal (The Pines CC); Matt Haynes, Bellevue defeated Kevin Sullivan, Omaha, 2024 Final (Oakland GC)
20 holes: 7 occasions.
Longest Final Match
21 holes: Matt Haynes, Bellevue defeated Kevin Sullivan, Omaha, 2024 (Oakland GC)
19 holes: Mike Krumland, Columbus defeated William Lawson, Jr., Omaha, 2011 (The Pines CC); Jeff Russell, Elkhorn defeated Kevin Sullivan, Omaha, 2025 (Fremont GC)
Most Consecutive Match Play Victories
12: Mike Krumland, Columbus, 2014-2017
10: Brian Csipkes, Gretna, 2022-2024
Most Match Play Victories
20: Jay Muller, Bennington; John Sajevic, Fremont
18: Mike Krumland, Columbus
12: Matt Haynes, Bellevue; Brian Csipkes, Gretna
10: Ed Wyatt, Lincoln
Best Match Play Records (min. 6 wins)
12-3 (.800): Brian Csipkes, Gretna
18-6 (.750): Mike Krumland, Columbus
20-8 (.714): John Sajevic, Fremont
12-5 (.706): Matt Haynes, Papillion
20-9 (.690): Jay Muller, Omaha
10-5 (.667): Ed Wyatt, Lincoln
6-3 (.667): Chris Mangan, Omaha
7-4 (.636): Eric Murphy, Papillion
9-6 (.600): Kirby Smith, Omaha
6-4 (.600): Skip Gist, Omaha; Jayson Brueggemann, Lincoln; Kevin Sullivan, Omaha
6-6 (.500): William Lawson, Jr., Omaha
Most Times in Championship Bracket
10: Jay Muller, Bennington; Mike Krumland, Columbus
9: John Sajevic, Fremont
7: Kirby Smith, Omaha; Matt Haynes, Bellevue;
6: Murray Krambeer, Bellevue; William Lawson, Jr., Omaha; Ed Wyatt, Lincoln
Miscellaneous
Most Runner-Up Finishes:
Jay Muller, Bennington 3
John Sajevic, Fremont 2
Skip Gist, Omaha 2
Kevin Sullivan, Omaha 2
Most Times in Final:
Mike Krumland, Columbus 4**
Jay Muller, Bennington 4
John Sajevic, Fremont 3
**Never lost a Final
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