We have a great program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln but more importantly, it is the people internally and externally that really make this program what it is today. From our 2019 cohort in PGA Golf Management to our alumni and our supports of the program...thank you for investing in us! Continue reading…
Stephanie Curran, PGA was named the Midwest PGA Assistant Professional of the Year in 2018. Stephanie was highlighted in the recent PGA Magazine. Continue reading…
The fall semester of the 2019-2020 school year is almost done. As though it seems the semester has flown by, it has been a very successful semester here in Nebraska for the PGA Golf Management Program. Continue reading…
The 2019 fall semester saw 24 students join the cohort in the PGA Golf Management Program at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. It is a fine group and students are beginning to work on their Level 1 requirements from the PGA of America. The 2019 cohort group includes the following students: Continue reading…
The PGA Golf Management Program is fortunate to have two wonderful teaching assistants on board this Fall Semester! Joey Chandra (4th year senior student) and Beth Hildebrandt (2nd year junior student) are both doing a fantastic job providing the essential support that makes the program run. Continue reading…
The 2019 August Graduation Ceremonies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln saw seven students graduate with a BS degree in PGA Golf Management. The faculty and staff in PGA Golf Management enjoyed watching these individuals grow and develop these past four or more years. Continue reading…
This year Nebraska hosted the annual CONE Cup competition against Central Oklahoma. Continue reading…
Telling our story and communicating to prospective students and their parents/guardians is an uphill struggle in today's news environment. Much of what is found in the mainstream media regarding the occupational outlook in the golf industry is limited to stories with inaccurate data. Continue reading…
The Nebraska Section of the PGA held a Teaching and Coaching Summit on October 15th at Quarry Oaks. The Section invited PGA Golf Management students and we had several students in attendance. The day-long summit was very informative and was very well received by everyone in attendance. Continue reading…
Tom Everett, PGA serves on the PGA Golf Management's External Advisory Board. Tom is the youngest of six kids in the Everett family, three boys and three girls, and was very fortunate that his parents, Bob and Kay were golfers and introduced Tom to the game of golf at a very young age. Continue reading…
2019 was a big year on the golf course for UNL PGA Golf Management alum Alex Beach. Alex qualified for the PGA Professional National Championship through his performance in the 2018 New Jersey PGA Championship. Continue reading…
The 2019 Match Play Championship was completed late this fall and found Cole Meschede (senior) and Andrew Martin (freshman) at the Highlands course in Lincoln for the final match. Cole started out strong and triumphed over Andrew 4 and 3 to win the Scott Holly Match Play Championship for 2019. Continue reading…
Over Spring Break in 2020, students majoring in PGA Golf Management will join students majoring in Hospitality Restaurant and Tourism Management (HRTM) to study the emerging hospitality and golf industries in China. Continue reading…
This academic year has been an exciting one with more than $15,000 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…
The annual Riordan Cup was held at Wilderness Ridge on October 17 and 18. This is a match play competition between Nebraska residents (Team Nebraska) in the program vs non-residents (Team World) in the program. Continue reading…