Welcome to the inaugural edition of our newsletter for the PGA Golf Management Program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln! In an attempt to publicize the program better, we have decided to create an on-line newsletter to connect with alumni, students, and our colleagues across the golf industry. Continue reading…
Year after year, thousands of PGA Golf Professionals and many PGA Golf Management students make the voyage to the sunshine state to participate in the annual PGA Merchandise Show. Continue reading…
At the start of the fall semester, the PGA Golf Management Program has many new faces on campus. These students came from far and wide and will help the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources comprise the Class of 2019. Continue reading…
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This academic year has been an exciting one with more than $10,000 in program scholarships being awarded. We are grateful for all of the support from the community and those close to the program. The financial support they provide goes a long way in supporting students on the path to success. Continue reading…
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Nick Sage from Bloomington, MN, graduated from the UNL PGA Golf Management Program in December 2013. He is now the Assistant Golf Professional at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, MN, site of the 2016 Ryder Cup matches. Read how Nick is helping his club prepare for this international event. Continue reading…
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New faces in the Center for Grassland Studies (which administers the PGAM degree program) greeted our students when they returned in the fall. Continue reading…
I retired in December, 2009. Although I was a turfgrass agronomist and plant breeder, my last position was as the first director of UNL’s PGA Golf Management Program. This is a great program, and I am proud to have been involved in its initial development. Continue reading…
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The Fourth Annual Riordan Cup was held at the wonderful Wilderness Ridge golf course on October 22-23. This is a competition of University of Nebraska-Lincoln PGA Golf Management Nebraska residents vs nonresidents or “Nebraska vs The World.” Continue reading…
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The fall 2015 semester consisted of 15 student club tournaments. The formats varied with several two-person team events, a lot of individual stroke play competitions and the fall “Major,” the Match Play Championship. Continue reading…
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Much time and energy have gone into making sure the program is the best it can be, and even more effort has gone into making some alterations to drive the program to the forefront of PGA Golf Management University Programs nationwide. This started with market demand for interns. Continue reading…
Golf is in the air and the Spring Scramble is right around the corner!
The opportunity is here to join the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's PGA Golf Management Program in their annual spring scramble golf tournament. Hosted this year by the prestigious Wilderness Ridge Golf Club. Continue reading…
In keeping form with the past, we have two teaching assistants who are absolutely invaluable to the program on a daily basis. Senior Jake Kuhlman and junior Reed Becker are making a difference in the lives of PGAM students on campus and beyond. Continue reading…
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Making the CASNR Dean's List demonstrates high academic achievement (semester GPA of 3.75 or higher). For the Fall 2015 semester, the PGA Golf Management Program has six students who achieved this honor. To find out who made the Dean's List, read the full article. Continue reading…
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As I sit and look back, a lot has happened personally and professionally in my career since being elected to PGA membership in January of 2008. Continue reading…
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Congratulations to the PGA Golf Management students who completed all degree requirements and graduated in UNL's commencement ceremonies on December 19, 2015. Continue reading…
As most of you know, I retired from UNL in June of 2015. I’ve moved to Alexandria, Virginia as my wife, Belinda, works in DC for the National Office of Headstart…and I don’t work! Retired life has been fun and interesting. Continue reading…
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The 8th annual CONE Cup was hosted by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's PGA Golf Management Program at Wilderness Ridge on October 3-4, 2015. University of Central Oklahoma (CO) and University of Nebraska (NE) each have 14 students compete in the Ryder Cup style event. Continue reading…
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New to the PGA Golf Management Program is a much anticipated education abroad opportunity. Starting in the summer of 2016, students will have the opportunity every other year to travel to Scotland and explore the golf industry. Continue reading…
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Biochemistry Hall is officially GONE. Over the course of a few short weeks last summer, it became a pile of rubble, then a big dirt hole. From our office windows we have watched the construction of a new suite-style housing complex scheduled for occupancy Fall 2017. Continue reading…