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Tron Carter of No Laying Up joins the program to talk about NLU’s recent film showcasing Nebraska, including several NebGolf member clubs, from public gems like Bayside, Wild Horse and Frederick Peak, to iconic private courses Sand Hills and CapRock Ranch, with a short stop at The Prairie Club, and some other places in between. Tron talks about his affinity for Nebraska and the people and places that made his trip with his brother, Neil, a memorable one. Watch the film on the No Laying Up You...
We talk to the Most Avid Golfer in Nebraska, Dave Auwerda of Keystone, who posted 349 rounds during the 2025 active season. Hear how he makes it happen and how it may have saved his life.
Landmand Golf Club owner and NebGolf board member Will Andersen joins the podcast to talk about the upcoming feature on Golf Channel (April 21 at 6:30 p.m. CT), 'Anything But Little: The Story of Landmand Golf Club.' Produced by Danny Christiansen and Directed by Jason Jahnke, the documentary features owner Will Andersen and architects Rob Collins and Tad King, along with several of the usual characters that have made Landmand into what it is.
NebGolf board member John Knicely sits down with Nebraska Golf Hall of Famer Tom Sieckmann of Omaha. The two talk about Sieckmann's upbringing in Omaha, his collegiate career at Oklahoma State, playing professional golf across the world, his PGA Tour career and the two Masters Tournaments he played in.
USGA Director of Handicapping Education and Outreach Lee Rainwater joins the podcast to get us prepped for the active posting season in Nebraska. He talks about the changes to the World Handicap System, including 9-hole scores, 10-17 hole rounds, short courses, Playing Conditions Calculation, Target Score and more. NebGolf's Ben Vigil also gives some updates on happenings in Nebraska Golf, including championship entries opening, Nebraska on Tour, GrayBull survives a wildfire, and more on the ...
Dr. Apollo Stack of OrthoNebraska joins the podcast to talk about his work as an Interventional Spine and Pain Management Physician, and how he helps golfers with back and neck injuries. NebGolf's Ben Vigil also gives some updates on happenings in Nebraska Golf, including Andy Sajevic's U.S. Mid-Am run, as well as the home stretch of the competitive season.
Elkhorn's Scott Gutschewski joins the podcast to talk about his third Korn Ferry Tour win, and first since 2008. NebGolf's Ben Vigil also gives a merchandise update, and previews the Nebraska Four-Ball and U.S. Open Local Qualifying.
Anna Midyett and her father, Patrick, join the podcast to talk about her experience at the Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals at Augusta National Golf Club on the eve of The Masters.
Roch Gaussoin, a professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, (6:40) joins the podcast to talk about winning the USGA Green Section Award, the UNL Turfgrass Program and more. NebGolf's Ben Vigil also talks active posting season opening, championship entries, Nebraska Junior Golf and a couple of announcements by the USGA.
Former NebGolf intern John Dechant (8:30) joins the podcast to discuss his new book, Little Poison, his days as an intern and more. NebGolf's Ben Vigil also talks the new logo launch, championship entries and Nebraska Junior Golf.
Kearney's Mandi Sedlak joins the podcast after playing in the inaugural U.S. Adaptive Open at Pinehurst No. 6 in North Carolina. NGA Staff Member Ben Vigil is joined by NGA Communications Intern Damon Bennett to summarize the last month of champions and discuss the end of Damon's internship.
Communications Intern Damon Bennett is joined by NGA Staff Member Sam Oehm and fellow Boatwright Intern Max Hollman to discuss the busy championship season in the last month, and give picks for who will hoist the Claret Jug at the 150th Open.
Omaha native John Rathouz of the Caddie Network joins the podcast to preview another major, the 122nd U.S. Open a The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts. NGA Staff Members Ben Vigil and Sam Oehm are also joined by NGA Communications Intern Damon Bennett to talk about the last few weeks of competitions.
Omaha native John Rathouz of the Caddie Network joins the podcast to preview the PGA Championship at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Joe Canny and Brad Goetsch of the University of Nebraska's PGA Golf Management program join the podcast to talk about their growing program, the technology they have on campus and the places their students and alumni get to go. NGA staff members Ben Vigil and Sam Oehm also recap U.S .Open Local Qualifying, a Handicap Nugget of the Week, talk the best feeling in golf and recurring segments Nebraska on Tour and College Golf Roundup.
TPI Certified Physical Therapist Paul Murray joins the podcast to discuss OrthoNebraska's Golf Performance program, and how they help golfers recover from and prevent injuries, as well as improving performance. NGA staff members Ben Vigil and Sam Oehm also recap the Nebraska Four-Ball, preview U.S .Open Local Qualifying, a Handicap Nugget of the Week and recurring segment College Golf Roundup with a ton of conference championship updates.
Millard North head boys golf coach Jake Hirz joins the podcast to discuss becoming the new captain of the Junior Cup Team, for this year's Kansas-Nebraska Junior Cup Matches. NGA staff members Ben Vigil and Sam Oehm also talk about new corporate partner and presenting sponsor of the NebGolf Podcast, OrthoNebraska, the Masters, preview the Nebraska Four-Ball, and recurring segments Nebraska on Tour and College Golf Roundup.
Omaha native John Rathouz of the Caddie Network joins the podcast to preview The Masters, where he caddied in 2009 for John Merrick, who finished T6 in his first appearance. NGA staff members Ben Vigil and Sam Oehm also talk about attending a USGA/PGA Rules of Golf Workshop in Denver, the Masters and Nebraska on Tour.
Andy Hamilton, Head Superintendent at Beatrice Country Club, joins the podcast to talk about the dry winter in Nebraska and the challenges it presents to superintendents as we move toward the golf season. NGA staff members Ben Vigil and Sam Oehm also talk about Sam's time at the WM Phoenix Open, the best No. 2s in Nebraska, Nebraska on Tour and a College Golf Roundup.
Former NGA Intern Connor Stange joins the podcast to talk about his new gig as a Communications Specialist for the PGA Tour Champions. NGA staff members Ben Vigil and Sam Oehm also talk about yet another a new course coming to Nebraska, the NebGolf Awards, the 2022 NGA Championship Schedule and a Nebraska on Tour update.






