27th Nebraska Mid-Amateur Championship
Lochland Country Club, Hastings
August 23-24, 2025
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Lochland Country Club to Host 27th Nebraska Mid-Amateur Championship
The 27th Nebraska Mid-Amateur Championship will be conducted at a first-time venue, Lochland Country Club in Hastings, August 23-24. Entries will open on March 3. Visit the tabs above for more.
2024 Leaderboard
February 15, 2025
August 25, 2024
August 24, 2024
August 22, 2024
ENTRIES WILL OPEN MARCH 3 AT 8 A.M. CST
Enter This Championship Online
Exempt Player Entry Deadline: Friday, August 8, 2025
Entry Deadline: 5pm CDT on Friday, August 15, 2025
Eligibility
Entries are open to amateur golfers who will have reached their twenty-fifth birthday by August 23, 2025 with an active Handicap Index® based on ratings for men not exceeding 5.0 under the World Handicap System™ issued by a “member club” of the Nebraska Golf Association and 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, or c) are a student physically attending college in Nebraska within a time period four-months prior to the event, or d) are a graduate of a Nebraska high school attending an out-of-state college. 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 August 22, 2025.
Closing Date
EXEMPT PLAYER ENTRY APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY NEBGOLF NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 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. CDT ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 15, 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 144 players. If more than 144 entries are received by the August 15, 2025 deadline, the field will be comprised of players that filed entries by the deadline in these categories:
1. Winners of the Nebraska Mid-Amateur Championship the last 10 years (2015-2024).
2. Winners of the Nebraska Amateur Championship the last 5 years (2021-2025) that meet the eligibility requirements.
3. Winners of the Nebraska Match Play Championship the last 5 years (2021-2025) that meet the eligibility requirements.
4. Winners of the Nebraska Senior Amateur Championship the last 3 years (2023-2025).
5. Winners of the Nebraska Senior Match Play Championship the last 3 years (2021-2024).
6. From the 2024 Nebraska Mid-Amateur, the lowest 15 scores and anyone tying for 15th place.
7. From the 2025 Nebraska Amateur, the lowest 10 scores by a Mid-Amateur.
8. From the 2025 Nebraska Match Play, Mid-Amateur that makes the quarterfinals.
9. From the NEBGOLF POINT STANDINGS, the top 20 Mid-Amateurs as of August 8, 2025.
10. Qualifiers for the U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship the last 5 years (2021-2025).
11. Special Exemptions selected by the NGA Board of Directors.
12. Remainder of field determined by order of entry.
*Entry applications received by exempt players following the August 8, 2025 Exempt Player Deadline will be processed under category 12 above.
2024 Exempt Player List
Entries Received
Practice Rounds
Practice rounds are available at a time convenient to Lochland Country Club at a rate of $40 (walking) or $60 (with cart). If desired, those entered should contact Ky in the golf shop, at (402) 462-8783, to make arrangements.
Championship Schedule
Saturday, August 23
7:00 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
8:00 a.m.-9:50 a.m. - Round One; 18 Holes; Wave One; Hole #1 & #10
1:00 p.m.-2:50 p.m. - Round One; 18 Holes; Wave Two; Hole #1 & #10
Sunday, August 24
7:00 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
8:00 a.m.-9:50 a.m. - Round Two; 18 Holes; Wave One; Hole #1 & #10
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. - Round Two; 18 Holes; Wave Two; Hole #1 & #10
Following Play - Awards Presentation
Prizes
Champion – custody of the traveling trophy, trophy and gold medal; Runner-Up – trophy and silver medal; Merchandise Prizes – To be announced.
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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
Lochland Country Club
601 West Lochland Road
Hastings, NE 68901
Golf Shop Phone - (402) 462-8783
Website - lochlandcc.com
Head Professional - Ky Molholm
Superintendent - Ryan Reifert
Course Yardage
| HOLE | PAR | YARDAGE | ALTERNATE YARDAGES |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 500 | |
| 2 | 4 | 425 | |
| 3 | 3 | 181 | 161 |
| 4 | 5 | 529 | |
| 5 | 4 | 427 | |
| 6 | 3 | 213 | 190 |
| 7 | 5 | 544 | |
| 8 | 3 | 219 | 187 |
| 9 | 4 | 434 | |
| Out | 36 | 3,472 |
| HOLE | PAR | YARDAGE | ALTERNATE YARDAGES |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 5 | 527 | |
| 11 | 4 | 391 | |
| 12 | 3 | 228 | 190 |
| 13 | 4 | 448 | |
| 14 | 4 | 387 | |
| 15 | 3 | 209 | 185 |
| 16 | 4 | 420 | |
| 17 | 4 | 414 | |
| 18 | 5 | 547 | |
| In | 36 | 3,571 | |
| Total | 72 | 7,043 |
| YEAR | Champion | HOMETOWN | SCORE | SITE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | - | - | - | Lochland Country Club, Hastings |
| 2024 | David Easley | Lincoln | 140 (-4)* | Platteview Golf Club, Bellevue |
| 2023 | Johnny Spellerberg | Bennington | 138 (-8) | Landmand Golf Club, Homer |
| 2022 | Johnny Spellerberg | Bennington | 135 (-11) | Landmand Golf Club, Homer |
| 2021 | Johnny Spellerberg | Bennington | 138 (-6) | Norfolk Country Club |
| 2020 | Andy Sajevic | Omaha | 138 (-6) | Awarii Dunes Golf Club, Axtell |
| 2019 | Ryan Nietfeldt | Elkhorn | 140 (-2) | Fremont Golf Club |
| 2018 | Travis Minzel | Lincoln | 142 (-2) | Wild Horse Golf Club, Gothenburg |
| 2017 | Patrick Duffy | Omaha | 146 (+2)* | Yankee Hill Country Club, Lincoln |
| 2016 | Patrick Duffy | Omaha | 145 (+1) | Platteview Golf Club, Bellevue |
| 2015 | Jon Deines | Omaha | 138 (-4) | Fremont Golf Club |
| 2014 | Trent Morrison | Omaha | 147 (+3) | Beatrice Counrty Club |
| 2013 | Ryan Nietfeldt | Omaha | 144 (E)* | Beatrice Country Club |
| 2012 | Patrick Duffy | Omaha | 139 (-5) | Beatrice Country Club |
| 2011 | Travis Minzel | Lincoln | 143 (+1)* | Fremont Golf Club, Fremont |
| 2010 | Travis Minzel | Lincoln | 141 (-3) | Platteview Country Club, Bellevue |
| 2009 | Mike Vanier | Lincoln | 141 (-1) | Yankee Hill Country Club, Lincoln |
| 2008 | David Ping | Omaha | -** | The Players Club, Omaha |
| 2007 | John Williams | Omaha | 72 (E)* | Ironwood Golf & Country Club, Omaha*** |
| 2006 | J.J. Sullivan | Omaha | 143 (+1) | Wilderness Ridge Golf Club, Lincoln |
| 2005 | Rick Dusek | Omaha | 142 (-2) | Willow Lakes Golf Course, Bellevue |
| 2004 | Pete Godwin | Omaha | 145 (+1) | ArborLinks, Nebraska City |
| 2003 | Steve Samuelson | Fremont | 148 (+4) | Indian Creek Golf Course, Elkhorn |
| 2002 | Tracy Mann | Omaha | 142 (E) | Wilderness Ridge Golf Club, Lincoln |
| 2001 | Ryan Nietfeldt | Omaha | 141 (-3) | Ironwood Golf & Country Club, Omaha |
| 2000 | Dr. William "Skip" Gist | Omaha | 147 (+5) | Fremont Golf Club |
| 1999 | David Clouse | Friend | 145 (+1) | Beatrice Country Club |
*Won in playoff
** Match Play Format
***Weather Shortened
Nebraska Mid-Amateur Championship Records 1999-2023
Champions
Most titles: 3, Patrick Duffy, Omaha (2012, 2016, 2017); Travis Minzel, Lincoln (2010, 2011); Ryan Nietfeldt, Elkhorn (2001, 2013, 2019); Johnny Spellerberg, Bennington (2021, 2022, 2023)
Consecutive titles: 3, Johnny Spellerberg, Bennington (2021, 2022); 2, Travis Minzel, Lincoln (2010, 2011); Patrick Duffy, Omaha (2016, 2017)
Longest Span, First to Last Victory: 18 years, Ryan Nietfeldt, Elkhorn (2001-2019)
Longest Span Between Victories: 12 years, Ryan Nietfeldt, Elkhorn (2001-2013)
Oldest Champion: 48 years, 3 months, 14 days, Rick Dusek, Omaha, 2005 (Willow Lakes GC)
Youngest Champion: 25 years, 1 month, 29 days, J.J. Sullivan, Omaha, 2006 (Wilderness Ridge GC)
Course
Most Times Host Site:
Beatrice Country Club 4
Fremont Golf Club 4
Platteview Golf Club 3*
Ironwood Golf and Country Club 2
Wilderness Ridge Golf Club 2
Yankee Hill Country Club 2
Landmand Golf Club 2
*After hosting in 2023
Scoring
Low Score, 36 Holes: 135 (11-under), Johnny Spellerberg, Bennington, 2022 (Landmand GC); 138 (8-under), Johnny Spellerberg, Bennington, 2023 (Landmand GC); 138 (6-under), Johnny Spellerberg, Bennington, 2021 (Norfolk CC); Andy Sajevic, Omaha, 2020 (Awarii Dunes GC); 138 (4-under), Jon Deines, Omaha, 2015 (Fremont GC); 139 (5-under), Patrick Duffy, Omaha, 2012 (Beatrice CC)
Most Strokes Under Par, 36 Holes: 11-under (135), Johnny Spellerberg, Bennington, 2022 (Landmand GC); 8-under (138), Johnny Spellerberg, Bennington, 2023 (Landmand GC)6-under (138), Johnny Spellerberg, Bennington, 2021 (Norfolk CC); Andy Sajevic, Omaha, 2020 (Awarii Dunes GC); 5-under (139), Patrick Duffy, Omaha, 2012 (Beatrice CC); 4-under (138), Jon Deines, Omaha, 2015 (Fremont GC)
Lowest Score, Any Round: 65 (7-under), Jay Moore, Lincoln, 2020 (Awarii Dunes GC); 66 (6-under), John Sutko, Elkhorn, 2013 (Beatrice CC); 67 (6-under), Andy Sajevic, Omaha, 2022 (Landmand GC); Johnny Spellerberg, Bennington, 2022 (Landmand GC); Johnny Spellerberg, Bennington, 2023 (Landmand GC); David Easley, Lincoln, 2023 (Landmand GC); 67 (4-under), Tracy Mann, Omaha, 2002 (Wilderness Ridge GC); Andrew Sajevic, Kearney, 2015 (Fremont GC)
Most Strokes Under Par, Any Round: 7-under (65), Jay Moore, Lincoln, 2020 (Awarii Dunes GC); 6-under (66), John Sutko, Elkhorn, 2013 (Beatrice CC); 6-under (67), Andy Sajevic, Omaha, 2022 (Landmand GC); Johnny Spellerberg, Bennington, 2022 (Landmand GC); Johnny Spellerberg, Bennington, 2023 (Landmand GC); David Easley, Lincoln, 2023 (Landmand GC); 5-under (68), Kaden Shada, Phillips, 2023 (Landmand GC); 4-under (67), Tracy Mann, Omaha, 2002 (Wilderness Ridge GC); Andrew Sajevic, Kearney, 2015 (Fremont GC); 4-under (69), Will Andersen, Dakota City, 2023 (Landmand GC); Andy Sajevic, Omaha, 2023 (Landmand GC); 4-under (68), Lynn Johnson, Omaha, 2005 (Willow Lakes GC); Brian Csipkes, Gretna, 2010 (Platteview CC); Patrick Duffy, Omaha, 2012 (Beatrice CC); Johnny Spellerberg, Bennington, 2021 (Norfolk CC); Lance Morrow, Norfolk, 2021 (Norfolk CC); Michael Wilhelm, Omaha, 2021 (Norfolk CC)
Lowest Score, First Round: 66 (6-under), John Sutko, Elkhorn, 2013 (Beatrice CC)
Lowest Score, Final Round: 65 (7-under), Jay Moore, Lincoln, 2020 (Awarii Dunes GC)
Largest Winning Margin: 7, David Clouse, Friend, 1999 (Beatrice CC); Johnny Spellerberg, Bennington, 2022 (Landmand GC); 6, Johnny Spellerberg, Bennington, 2023 (Landmand GC)
Highest Score by Winner, First Round: 75 (3-over), Trent Morrison, Omaha, 2014 (Beatrice CC)
Highest Score by Winner, Final Round: 75 (4-over), Tracy Mann, Omaha, 2002 (Wilderness Ridge GC)
Highest Winning Score: 148 (4-over), Steve Samuelson, Fremont, 2003 (Indian Creek GC)
Most Players Under Par, 36 holes: 16, 2020 (Awarii Dunes GC)
Two Rounds Under-Par: Ryan Nietfeldt, Omaha, 2001 (Ironwood G & CC, Par 72); Patrick Duffy, Omaha, 2012 (Beatrice CC, Par 72); Travis Minzel, Lincoln, 2012 (Beatrice CC, Par 72); Jon Deines, Omaha, 2015 (Fremont GC, Par 71); Chad Geiger, Lincoln, 2020 (Awarii Dunes GC, Par 72); Andy Sajevic, Omaha, 2020 (Awarii Dunes GC, Par 72); Lance Lawson, Norfolk, 2021 (Norfolk CC, Par 72); Johnny Spellerberg, Bennington, 2021 (Norfolk CC, Par 72); Johnny Spellerberg, Bennington, 2022 (Landmand GC); Brad Rowe, Omaha, 2022 (Landmand GC); Scott Tridle, Lincoln, 2022 (Landmand GC); Danny Woodhead, Elkhorn, 2022 (Landmand GC); Johnny Spellerberg, Bennington, 2023 (Landmand GC)
Miscellaneous
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