The NebGolf Podcast

Southeast Community College men's golf coach Calvin Freeman joins us to talk about growing up in a small town and learning the game at a 9-hole course, his collegiate and professional career, getting into coach, his obsession with buying putters, his love for Cane's sauce and much more. NGA Staff Members Ben Vigil and Sam Oehm also talk about Husker Kate Smith getting an invite to the Au...

Creighton men's golf coach Judd Cornell joins us to talk about his golf career from a junior golfer to a touring professional, coaching at Nebraska and Creighton, and more. NGA Staff Members Ben Vigil and Sam Oehm also talk about winter golf outlets in Nebraska, the NebGolf awards for the best moments of 2020 and take a sneak peek at the 2021 NGA Championship schedule. We also offer a giveawa...

Before we kickoff in the podcast in 2021, we took the chance to highlight some of our guests from the summer of 2020. Listen to the best clips from our interviews with Tony Chapman, Kyle Hegland, Charlie Borner Jr., John Rathouz, Craig Badura, Dirk Chatelain and Kate Smith. 

Ben and Sam wrap up #12DaysofChampions, taking a closer look at the final six NGA championships of 2020, coinciding with our #12DaysofChampions videos that debuted on social media last week. Also in this episode is interviews with our 2020 Nebraska Golfers of the Year, Danica Badura (1:03:00), Luke Gutschewski (1:09:15), Ed Wyatt (1:15:30) and Andy Sajevic (1:22:00).

Ben and Sam talk a little U.S. Women's Open, Tiger and Charlie at the PNC Championship, and then dive into the first of two episodes of #12DaysofChampions. We take a closer look at the first six NGA championships of 2020, to coincide with our #12DaysofChampions videos debuting on social media each night. 

The USGA's Julia Pine joins us to talk about the 75th U.S. Women's Open, which kicks off Thursday at Champions Golf Club in Texas. NGA Staff Members Ben Vigil and Sam Oehm also talk U.S. Women's Open, Nebraska on Tour, Alex Schaake at the Maridoe Amateur, their favorite golf purchases in 2020, York Country Club's 17th hole and the World Handicap System.

KETV Meteorologist Matt Serwe joins us to talk about forecasting weather in Nebraska, the craziest weather incidents he's seen, weather advice for golfers and his own golf game. NGA Staff Members Ben Vigil and Sam Oehm also talk about the passing of NGA Board Member Laura Saf, the potential closing of Iron Eagle GC in North Platte, a professional golf roundup, Luke Kluver and Alex Schaake at...

NGA Staff Members Ben Vigil and Sam Oehm get the NebGolf podcast back up and running, talking some happenings in professional golf in the state, including a big announcement by the  Korn Ferry Tour's Pinnacle Bank Championship. PBC Tournament Director Jessica Brabec joins us to talk about the big news. We also dive into the Nebraska Amateur Golfers of the Year, announced earlier this week, an...

Will and Alek break down last week's #NebWomensAm championship, and the Kansas-Nebraska Junior Cup. We also talk about the PGA Championship, and some of our thoughts on the return of major golf. Kate Smith joins the show to talk about her summer, including her round of 32 appearance at the U.S. Women's Amateur Championship last week. Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. 

Will and Alek recap the Nebraska Amateur Championship, and Andy Sajevic's fourth title. We also break down next week's Nebraska Women's Amateur Championship, and the upcoming Kansas-Nebraska Junior Cup.  Dirk Chatelain joins the show to talk about Lost Rail Golf Club, and what went into making the Gretna golf club happen. Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

Will and Alek recap the Nebraska Women's Match Play Championship. We also recap the 2020 Boys' All-State Invitational, and we look ahead to the start of the 112th Nebraska Amateur Championship. Craig Badura joins the show to talk about the Kansas-Nebraska Junior Cup, playing golf, and being a dad to two talented golfers. Listen now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! 

It's a loaded show today. Will and Alek recap the #NebJrAm and #NebGirlsAm, and talk about Scotts Bluff Country Club and the NGA's trip to the panhandle. We also talk about next week's #NebWomensMP and look ahead to the #NebAm.  John Rathouz joins the show to talk about his time as a pro caddie, some of the best moments of his career, and more, including a unique opportunity about N...

Will and Alek recap Girls' Four State in Columbia, Missouri. We also break down the field for the #NebJrAm, and talk about our golf games. We finish up with some PGA Tour talk. 

Will and Alek break down last week's Nebraska Match Play Championship and Luke Kluver's big win. We also talk about how great Hillcrest Country Club held up, and more. We also preview some of the NGA's upcoming championships, like the start of the #NebJrAm and #NebGirlsAm. Finally, Charlie Borner, Jr. joins the show to talk about his experience in amateur golf, winning the #NebMP an...

Alek and Will recap the Nebraska Junior Match Play and Girls' Match Play Championships. We include our champion interviews with Reed Malleck and Danica Badura. We also preview the Nebraska Match Play Championship. We also talk about our Nebraskans on Tour this week.  Kyle Hegland joins the show to talk about his background in agronomy, his love for golf, his favorite golf course architecture,...

NGA championship season is almost back! In our inaugural weekly episode, Alek and Will preview the upcoming Nebraska Junior Match Play and Nebraska Girls' Match Play Championships. Tony Chapman also joins the show to talk amateur golf in the state, golf course architecture, and his favorite courses he's played. We finish off with some Nebraska on Tour, with 4 Nebraskans teeing it up on t...

NGA Communications Intern Will Morris talks to college and high school golfers who had their senior seasons cancelled this spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Guests include college players Alex Schaake of Omaha (Iowa), Noah Hofman of McCook (Ottawa University-AZ), Tanner Owen of Lincoln (Nebraska), Haley Thiele of Wahoo (Nebraska), Mitchell Klooz of Laurel (Nebraska), and high school players Ree...

Our communications intern, Will Morris, talks with Jim Nedrow, Director of Agronomy at The Club at Indian Creek, about how he's dealing with the current pandemic situation and what's new at Indian Creek.