Nebraska Senior Amateur Championship

Christiansen Takes Senior Amateur in Playoff

Randy Christiansen of Yutan came up clutch in a playoff to win the 26th Nebraska Senior Amateur Championship at Wayne Country Club on Friday. Christiansen entered the Final Round with the lead and held it throughout the day, until Omaha's Patrick Duffy tied him with one hole to play. Both players finished at 142 (-2), and Christiansen won the ensuing playoff to win his first NebGolf title. Read the recap and watch the champion interview below, and see full results under the Scoring tab.

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Practice Rounds
Can be arranged by contacting Wayne Country Club at (402) 375-1152. The fee is $30 (including cart). Practice rounds are available at a time convenient to the club. No practice rounds available after 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19.

Championship Schedule
Thursday, June 20
7:00 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
7:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. - Player Registration (Morning Wave)
8:00 a.m.-9:10 a.m. - Round 1, Morning Wave, 18-Holes, Holes #1 & #10
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. - Player Registration (Afternoon Wave)
12:00 p.m.-1:20 p.m. - Round 1, Afternoon Wave, 18-Holes, Holes #1 & #10

Friday, June 21
7:00 a.m. - Practice Areas Open
8:00 a.m.-9:10 a.m. - Round 2, Morning Wave, 18-Holes, Holes #1 & #10
12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. - Hosted Player Lunch
12:00 p.m.-1:20 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
2024 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

Wayne Country Club

302 East 21st Street
Wayne, NE 68787
Golf Shop Phone - (402) 375-1152
Website - waynecountryclub.com

Director of Golf - Kyle Schellpeper
Superintendent - Brian Gibson

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-under), David Ringler, Lincoln, 2023 (The Players Club); 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 (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)

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); David Ringler, Lincoln, 2023 (The Players Club); 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: 67 (-4), David Ringler, Lincoln, 2023 (The Players Club); 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); 2023 (The Players Club)

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);