Women's golf team to tee off against Big 12 opponents in Texas

During the season-opening Chip-N Club Invitational on Sept. 10, Nebraska sophomore Kate White slipped on a wet cart path and hyperextended her knee.

Nebraska Coach Robin Krapfl said White didn't have time to fully recover in the fall because the tournaments were scheduled so close together. But last week at the Texas A&M "Mo" Morial Tournament, White produced the best finish for the Cornhuskers.

While the team placed 13th in the 15-team field, White was the only Husker in the top 25 individually. She shot a 79 in the third round, lowering her score by four strokes from the previous round and finished in a tie for 24th.

White said she wasn't able to perform to her fullest in the fall portion of the season, she but said she feels much better now.

"Legs are so important in golf," Krapfl said. "It's very tough to swing and be effective (with the injury), and we play 36 holes a day. It's very tough."

But Krapfl said White is swinging well and expects her to have a great spring season.

The Cornhuskers will return to Texas to compete in the Betsy Rawls Longhorn Invitational on Monday and Tuesday.

White, seniors Elli Brown and Allison Stewart, sophomore JC Stevenson and redshirt freshman Rachel Hanigan will make up Nebraska's lineup.

The tournament includes Big 12 Conference rivals Baylor, Iowa State, Kansas, Kansas State, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas.

White said the team used last week's contest as a learning experience for future tournaments because now the golfers know they can play tough courses.

The Huskers look to be in contention on Monday and Tuesday because they played well at the University of Texas Golf Club in the same tournament last year, White said.

The team finished ninth out of 15 and White finished in a tie for 31st.

Krapfl said the Huskers want to rebound from their last tournament performance, but at the same time she said she's not too concerned with last week's scores and finish.

"We played very poorly last year, too (in Bryan, Texas,)," Krapfl said. "It's just a very tough, tough golf course to play when you haven't had a lot of practice time outside. I still have confidence in this team."

Sajevic is New Golf Association President

Omaha, NE - John Sajevic, 51, of Fremont, has been elected to serve a two-year term as president of the Nebraska Golf Association, heading the Association's professional staff and volunteers. The election took place Nov. 16 at a Board of Directors meeting following the NGA's Annual Meeting at Lincoln's Hillcrest Country Club.

Sajevic replaces Bill Gottsch of Elkhorn, who completed his two-year term as president.

Sajevic is general manager of Sid Dillon Cadillac-GMC Truck, Inc. in Fremont. He began his service to the NGA Board of Directors in 2002, serving the last two years as vice president. He and his wife, Lori, have three children: Sara, Andy and Elizabeth.

A competitive golfer, Sajevic won the Nebraska Amateur in 1989; the Nebraska Match Play Championship in 1989 and 1996; and the Nebraska Four-Ball Championship with partner Knox Jones of Lincoln in 2002 and 2005. He was also named the NGA's Amateur Golfer of the Year in 1989 and 1996. He is a member of Fremont Golf Club and Firethorn Golf Club in Lincoln.

Roger Harms of Grand Island is the new NGA vice president, and will assume the presidency of the NGA board in 2010. He began his service to the Board of Directors in 1999.

In addition to the election of officers, four additions were made to the Board of Directors at the NGA's Annual Meeting. They are James Carney of Scottsbluff; Harris Frankel of Omaha; Doug Parrott of Omaha; and Jim Riley of Lincoln. These new members will serve three-year terms.

The four Board members who have retired are Art Blackman of Lincoln; Steve Doll of Scottsbluff; Tom Olson of Omaha; and Walt Radcliffe of Lincoln. Olson and Radcliffe will remain active on the Association's Past President's Committee.

The Nebraska Golf Association, founded in 1966, conducts the state's amateur golf championships, governs its member clubs, and serves as the handicapping and course rating authority for its members and its member clubs. The NGA has 26,000 members and 165 member clubs.

Nebraska Women's Amateur Golf Association 2008 Tournament Sites Announced

Omaha - The Nebraska Women's Amateur Golf Association has finalized the 2008 Tournament schedule. Mark your calendars and plan to play at next year's great venues. Please make note of the change made to the Match Play Championship dates at Norfolk Country Club. This Championship will now be a three day event instead of the previous four day format. The tournament will also feature a new event for 2008 called "The NWAGA Challenge." The event is a Four-Ball Match Play Partner Event that will prove to be a fun challenge for all playing abilities. Each two person team will play five 9-hole net four-ball matches.
Link here the 2008 tournament schedule.

NWAGA Spring Meeting To Be Held at Bayside Golf Course

Omaha - The 2008 NWAGA Spring Meeting and Executive Board Meeting will be held at Bayside Golf Course in Brule, NE on April 6-7. Registration will begin at 8:30-9:30 a.m. on Monday, April 7. The Board of Directors Meeting will run from 9:30-11:00 a.m. Lunch and a shotgun start golf scramble will begin at 11:30 a.m. NWAGA Representatives are encouraged to bring their alternate and two other NWAGA members from their club. Register before March 24.

The Nebraska Golf Association (NGA) 2008 Internship Positions Announced

Omaha - The Nebraska Golf Association (NGA) office has several internship opportunities available in 2008. The United States Golf Association (USGA) Foundation awarded a grant to the NGA, which will be used to support three internships through the USGA's P.J. Boatwright, Jr. Internship Program. This program was established in 1991 to create job opportunities for individuals with a career interest in golf administration, and to assist regional and state golf associations in conducting tournaments, junior golf activities, membership services, and other office responsibilities. Prospective interns should demonstrate strong managerial potential and sufficient interest and background in golf. Link here to view internship opportunities.