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Bill Spangler is in his 15th season at the helm of the Nebraska men’s golf program in 2015-16. The Lincoln native and NU graduate has a background of success at all levels in the game of golf, and the Huskers continue to make progress under his direction.

Spangler is a natural fit to guide the Husker men’s golf program. He followed a strong junior career in the state with a standout collegiate career and a distinguished record in the national amateur ranks. Long regarded as one of the state’s top amateur players, Spangler served as an assistant coach with the Husker women’s golf program for seven seasons. He took the reins as men’s head coach in June of 2001, replacing Larry Romjue, who retired after 31 seasons as the Nebraska men’s coach.

In his 14 seasons as head coach, Spangler has focused on building a strong program in the Midwest. A key part of Spangler’s building process has been keeping Nebraska’s top junior players in state and building around them. Once players are in the program, Spangler incorporates a coaching philosophy that encourages his golfers to focus on their strengths, while helping them refine and improve their mental approach to the game.

Prior to the 2013-14 season, Spangler added former Husker Judd Cornell to his coaching staff as an assistant. Cornell played for Spangler from 2003 to 2006 before spending time on several professional tours.

The confidence and commitment Spangler has injected into the Nebraska program allowed NU to record back-to-back NCAA Regional appearances in 2006 and 2007. Spangler also guided the men’s golf program to four consecutive Herman Awards (2011 to 2014), which recognizes the Husker team with the highest GPA.

Dedicated to developing each player on and off the course, Spangler’s squad filled the Academic All-Big Ten team with six student-athletes in 2014-15, bringing his total of academic all-conference honorees to 65 in 14 seasons. Ross Dickson, Justin Jennings, Josh Reinertson, Mike Siwa, Aaron Wong and Nathan Wong earned accolades in 2015.

Spangler’s first season in 2001-02 proved to be a confidence builder for the program. The Huskers recorded six top-10 team finishes, including a title at the Branson Creek Invitational, the program’s first team crown in three years. Jim Troy also captured an individual title at Kansas State’s Wildcat Invitational, helping the Huskers to a second-place finish.

In Spangler’s second year, the Huskers continued to make progress. Nebraska featured a mix of experience

Huskers Under Spangler• Tournament Titles: 10 (last at 2012 Fairway Club Invitational)

• Top 3 Finishes: 31 (last at 2014 Oak Hill Intercollegiate)

• Individual Titles: 6 (last Mike Coatman at 2010 Fairway Club Invitational)

• Herman Team GPA Awards: 5

• Academic All-Big Ten Members: 26

• Academic All-Big 12 Members: 39

• Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll Awards: 41

Team Tournament Titles Under SpanglerYear Event (teams entered) Stroke Total

2002 Branson Creek Invitational (13) 866

2004 Pepsi-Cola Invitational (10) 910

2004 Fairway Club Invitational (12) 903




2010 Jackrabbit Invitational (17) 860

2010 Mizzou Intercollegiate (15) 857



and youth, and Spangler’s leadership kept the Huskers on track. NU finished in the top six in seven tournaments in 2002-03, including five times during the spring. Three seniors led NU, while Spangler also oversaw the emergence of freshman Judd Cornell.

Spangler ’s third Husker team made steady improvements from the fall to spring schedule. Nebraska finished second or higher in three consecutive tournaments in the spring, including a victory at the Pepsi-Cola Invitational. The Huskers’ spring success came despite a roster that included just two seniors and no juniors.

In his fourth year, Spangler guided the Huskers to a season-opening home tournament victory at the Fairway Club Invitational, and the team went on to snag three more top-10 finishes in the fall. In the spring, the squad tallied four top-five spots as well as the second tournament victory of the year at the Branson Creek Invitational.

The Huskers opened the 2005-06 season by winning their own Fairway Club Invitational at Firethorn Golf Club. Spangler’s team used the momentum of that victory to record three top-five finishes in the fall and put itself in position for an NCAA Regional berth. Nebraska continued its success into the spring season, where the Huskers placed in the top five four times, including a first-place finish at the Branson Creek Invitational in Branson, Mo., in April. Nebraska capped the year with a sixth-place finish at the Big 12 Championship, its highest in seven seasons. NU went on to make its first NCAA Regional appearance since 1999 and finished 22nd at the Central Regional.

In 2006-07, Spangler’s squad finished second three times while recording seven top-five finishes for the second consecutive season. The Huskers again finished sixth at the Big 12 Championship and came in 21st at the NCAA Central Regional. Perhaps the best golfer in Spangler’s tenure, Brady Schnell capped a terrific career with an outstanding senior season in 2006-07. Schnell captured the Ron Moore Invitational title, while recording eight top-10 finishes and four top-five showings. Schnell finished third at the Big 12 Championship to become the first golfer under Spangler to earn All-Big 12 accolades.

In 2007-08, freshmen Andrew Wyatt and Mike Coatman led NU to an 11th-place finish at the Big 12 Championship. Wyatt’s 75.33 stroke average was the best freshman mark posted by a Husker in 10 years, and Coatman competed in every round for Spangler.

The following year, Spangler built for the future with his young Husker squad. Although the Huskers finished 11th at the Big 12 Championship for a second straight

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Dick Spangler Golf ScholarshipThe Dick Spangler Golf Scholarship Award is presented at the end of each golf season to a sophomore or junior golfer who has made significant contributions to the men’s golf program through his attitude, effort and team spirit. Josh Reinertson received the award for the 2014-15 season. The recipient is selected by the Dick Spangler Scholarship Committee.

Dick Spangler earned three letters for the Nebraska golf team from 1950 to 1952, was a Nebraska Amateur champion and served on the board of the Trans-Mississippi Golf Association. Always a gentleman, his quick wit, enjoyable sense of humor and his dedication to the game of golf bring honor and credit to the University of Nebraska and the great game of life.

Dick Spangler was inducted into the Nebraska Golf Hall of Fame in 1997. He passed away on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2003, in Lincoln. He is survived by his wife, Bobbie, and sons and daughters-in-law Rich and Marga, Russ and Gail, and Bill and Alesia.

Bill Spangler is in his 15th season as Nebraska’s men’s golf coach, after serving as an assistant for the women’s team at Nebraska for seven seasons prior to being named head coach of the men’s team. Like his father, Bill was a golfer for Nebraska (1984-85), while earning his bachelor’s degree in business administration.

To contribute to the Dick Spangler Golf Scholarship Award, please contact Derek Freeman in the Nebraska Athletic Development Office at (402) 472-2367 or Rich Spangler at [email protected].

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season, NU got positive performances throughout the season from its underclassmen. Crick became the fourth golfer in Spangler’s tenure at NU to win an individual title, and Coatman posted a team-best 74.15 stroke average. Six of the top seven stroke averages were posted by underclassmen, and 85 percent of the rounds played in 2008-09 were by underclassmen.

In 2009-10, the Huskers just missed out on qualifying for a regional appearance. NU captured two team titles in the spring for the first time in four years, and Spangler guided the Big Red to five top-three finishes and seven top-five finishes on the season. The Husker lineup posted a 292.41 stroke average in 2009-10, which ranked as the best for a Spangler-coached team. In addition, Crick qualified individually for the NCAA Regionals, finishing in a tie for eighth at the event.

The team experienced success in 2010-11, recording four top-three finishes and five top-five results on the season. In addition, senior Mike Coatman earned his first individual title as a Husker at the Fairway Club Invitational in September. Fellow senior Andrew Wyatt qualified individually for an NCAA Regional, finishing in a tie for 41st in Erie, Colo. The Husker lineup produced a 296.86 stroke average in 2010-11.

In 2011-12, the team entered a new era as members of the Big Ten Conference. The Huskers opened the season on a good note with a victory at the Fairway Club Invitational. Senior Scott Willman led NU in nine out of 11 tournaments, earning a 73.24 stroke average in the process. At the end of the season, he earned a trip to the NCAA Regional in Norman, Okla., and tied for 40th.

In 2012-13, newcomers Kolton Lapa and Matt Record led the team to nine top-10 finishes. The Huskers captured the Fairway Club Invitational crown in September, where Kevin Gillick tied for first. Lapa led the team in stroke average (74.27) and was the only Husker to tee it up in every tournament. Record produced a 74.73 stroke average and compiled a perfect 3-0-0 mark at the Big Ten Match Play Championship.

In 2013-14, the Huskers earned seven top-10 finishes, highlighted by a runner-up result at the Oak Hill Intercollegiate. Ross Dickson appeared in every tournament during the season, while senior Matt Record had a strong spring, where he led NU in four of its six events.

Seniors Calvin Freeman, Ross Dickson, Josh Reinertson and Mike Siwa led the 2014-15 team to six top-10 finishes. Freeman, who started every tournament during the season along with Dickson and Reinertson, led the Huskers with a 74.94 stroke average. Freeman’s year was highlighted by a tie for third at the Mark Simpson Colorado Invitational.

Spangler’s goals have always been and remain building the Husker program into one of the conference’s best, and making Nebraska golf a permanent fixture in NCAA postseason competition. He has the knowledge to accomplish those goals after helping the Husker women’s program reach those same heights.

During his seven seasons as an assistant to Nebraska women’s coach Robin Krapfl, the Huskers reached NCAA Regionals five times, including an appearance in the 2000 NCAA Championship.

Spangler also experienced success in collegiate golf as a player. He was a member of the Arizona State golf team from 1980 to 1982, then transferred to Nebraska to play for Romjue. Spangler’s Husker career was highlighted by an individual and team victory at the 1984 Kansas Invitational, and he lettered for Nebraska in both 1984 and 1985.

In addition to his collegiate accomplishments, Spangler racked up an impressive amateur golf resume starting as a junior player and continuing to the present. He captured his first state championship in 1979, winning the Nebraska Junior Amateur at Beatrice Country Club. Spangler captured the Nebraska State Match Play Championship in 1987 at Lochland Country Club in Hastings, the same year he qualified for the match-play portion of the competition at the U.S. Amateur. His outstanding season in 1987 earned Spangler the first of his two Nebraska Amateur Player-of-the-Year awards.

Spangler was the runner-up in the 2000 Nebraska Amateur Championship and represented the state in the U.S. Mid-Amateur that fall. His play earned him a second Nebraska Amateur-of-the-Year Award at the conclusion of the season.

In addition to his 1987 U.S. Amateur appearance, Spangler also played in the country’s most prestigious amateur event in 1986, narrowly missing the cut for match play. Overall, Spangler has participated in eight USGA tournaments, and is also a two-time Lincoln Men’s City

Champion, and was the runner-up in the Trans-Mississippi Amateur in 1985.

Spangler again played strong at the 2008 Nebraska State Match Play Championship at Arbor Links in Nebraska City, 21 years after his Nebraska Match Play title. Spangler made a run to the final eight of the 64-man field, before bowing out to Husker Brandon Crick - the eventual champion. At the Nebraska Amateur Championship the following month, Spangler played well enough for four rounds to earn a top-15 finish.

Spangler graduated from Nebraska in 1985 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He is married to the former Alesia Dodson and they have two daughters, Cameron and Elsa.

Recipients of the Dick Spangler Golf Scholarship2015-16: Nathan Wong2014-15: Josh Reinertson2013-14: Ryan Grassel2012-13: Manuel Lavin2011-12: Neil Dufford2010-11: Jordan Reinertson2009-10: Brandon Crick2008-09: Brett Sundberg2007-08: Trent Price2006-07: Drew Reynolds2005-06: Judd Cornell

Coach Bill Spangler’s daughters Cameron (16) and Elsa (10).


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ASSISTANT COACH - THIRD SEASON - NEBRASKAJUDD CORNELLCornell’s Experience• Participated in PGA Tour Qualifying on five occasions• Played on Web.com Tour, Dakotas Tour, Adams Golf Pro Tour, Tar Heel Tour and Atlas Pro Tour• Adams Pro Golf Tour Rookie of the Year (2007)• Nebraska Amateur Golfer of the Year (2004)• Four-year starter for Nebraska (2003-2006)• Worked with top instructors in the country

Former Nebraska golfer Judd Cornell is in his third season as an assistant coach for the Huskers in 2015-16.

In his first year coaching at his alma mater, Cornell helped guide the Huskers to seven top-10 finishes. Nebraska’s 2013-14 campaign was highlighted by a runner-up finish at the Oak Hill Intercollegiate, where four Huskers finished in the top 10. In 2014-15, NU notched six top-10 finishes, which included a sixth-place result at the Wyoming/Southern Dunes Invitational.

The Omaha native who was part of the 2007 NCAA Regional team that included current Web.com Tour player Brady Schnell and PGA Tour Latino America winner, Ty

Capps, was a three-time team captain, first team Academic All-Big 12 and the first recipient of the Dick Spangler Memorial Scholarship for his leadership on and off the golf course. He was named 2004 Nebraska Amateur Player of the Year and competed in some of the nation’s top amateur events such as the U.S. Amateur, Western Amateur and North and South Amateur. During his time as a professional, Cornell had success on multiple tours such as the Hooters Tour, Egolf, Dakotas Tour, Gateway, Web.com and Adams Tour, where he was named 2007 Rookie of the Year and finished top 20 on the money list.

Cornell’s experience and extensive time with many

2015-16 Nebraska Golf RosterName Year Hometown High School/Previous SchoolMichael Colgate Jr. Sarasota, Fla. Sarasota/Nebraska-Kearney

Jace Guthmiller Fr. Yankton, S.D. Yankton

Justin Jennings Jr. Amarillo, Texas Canyon Randall

Ben Maschka So. Omaha, Neb. Creighton Prep

Dylan McCabe Fr. Sioux City, Iowa Bishop Heelan

Clayton Peterson So. Lincoln, Neb. Southeast/Southeast CC

Joel Sneed Fr. Leland, Mich. Leland

Sean Song Fr. Omaha, Neb. Burke

Jackson Wendling Fr. Effingham, Ill. Effingham

Aaron Wong Sr. Chandler, Ariz. Hamilton

Head Coach: Bill Spangler, 15th SeasonAssisstant Coach: Judd Cornell, 3rd Season

of the top instructors throughout the United States has played a huge role in the preparation and development on and off the course for the Husker golfers.

Cornell graduated from the University of Nebraska in 2007. He is married to the former Bridget Noonan who graduated in 2008 from Creighton University and is now a nurse in Omaha. His family includes his parents, Mike and Patti Cornell and his two sisters Katy and Meggie Cornell. His father Mike is Director of Instruction at Champions Run in Omaha, Nebraska. Mike has been named top golf instructor in the state of Nebraska and the Midwest region multiple times in his 35 years in the golf business.


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SENIOR - CHANDLER, ARIZ. - HAMILTONAARON WONGWONG’S CAREER HONORS• Academic All-Big Ten (2014, 2015)• Nebraska Student-Athlete HERO Leadership Award (2014)• Tom Osborne Citizenship Team (2014, 2015)• Four-Time Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll• Antigua National HS Golf Invite Champion (2011)• PING Junior Classic Champion (2011)• Junior Golf Scoreboard Top 100 in the Nation• Polo Golf Rankings Top 150 in the Nation

2015-16 OUTLOOK Senior Aaron Wong competed in one tournament last season. As the only senior on the team, Wong looks to be a leader and make an impact on the newcomers.

JUNIOR (2014-15) Wong appeared in the Hawkeye Invitational in 2014-15. He compiled a 76.33 stroke average in three rounds of play. Wong opened the Hawkeye Invitational with a 76 and 74 before carding a 79 in the final round to finish 13-over-par and tie for 52nd place.

SOPHOMORE (2013-14) Wong appeared in the first tournament of the fall, tying for 42nd at the Columbia NCAA Regional Preview. He also made one appearance during the spring, tying for 71st at the Desert Shootout. Wong completed his sophomore campaign with a 75.33 stroke average.

FRESHMAN (2012-13) Wong started his Husker career in impressive fashion, tying for seventh at the Fairway Club Invitational. He fired a second-round 4-under-par 68, which led to a 223 total. Wong also competed in the following tournament for the Huskers, finishing 80th at the D.A. Weibring Intercollegiate.

BEFORE NEBRASKA Wong came to Nebraska with experience playing at Hamilton High School in Chandler, Ariz. He won the 2011 Antigua National High School Golf Invitational, while also leading Hamilton to the team championship. Wong, and his brother Nathan, also led Hamilton to back-to-back state championships under Coach Steve Kanner in 2008 and 2009. Additionally, Aaron edged out his brother by three shots to win the 2011 PING Junior Classic. Wong competed on the Junior Golf Association of

Arizona Tour, along with the Future Collegians World Tour. He tied for seventh at the 2011 State Junior Golf Championship in Arizona and tied for third at two events in 2010 - the Omni Tucson National 54-hole Event and the Antiqua/Milt Coggins Arizona Junior Stroke Play. Wong was also a letterwinner in track and field at Hamilton.

PERSONAL Aaron is the son of Sae and BeiBei Wong and has one sister, Britney, and one brother, Nathan. Aaron was born on April 20, 1994, and is majoring in broadcasting and advertising and public relations. In addition, he garnered academic All-Big Ten accolades in 2014 and 2015, and is a four-time member of the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll. Wong was awarded a Nebraska Student-Athlete HERO Leadership Award and was named to the 2014 and 2015 Tom Osborne Citizenship Team.

WONG’S CAREER STATSYear rounds strokes avg. Low 18 Low 54 rounds under Par toP Finish

2012-13 6 475 79.17 68 223 1 T-7th2013-14 6 452 75.33 72 225 0 T-42nd2014-15 3 229 76.33 74 229 0 T-52ndTotal 15 1,156 77.07 68 223 1 T-7th


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JUNIOR - SARASOTA, FLA. - SARASOTA/NEBRASKA-KEARNEYMIKE COLGATE

2015-16 OUTLOOK Mike Colgate plans to provide the Huskers with collegiate-level experience in his first season with the

program. A proven winner, the junior from Sarasota, Fla., has the desire and mindset to make a major impact this season.

BEFORE NEBRASKA Colgate comes to Lincoln from the University of Nebraska-Kearney. At UNK, Colgate produced a 75.06 stroke average in 18 rounds as a freshman in 2012-13, before compiling a 74.52 stroke average in 25 rounds as a sophomore in 2013-14. He captured the NCAA Division II Midwest/Central Regional title with a score of 212, highlighted by a second-round 69. Colgate tied for 19th at the 2014 NCAA Division II Championships after shooting 222. In June 2015, Colgate defeated Lance Lawson 5 & 4 for the Nebraska Match Play Championship. He also tied for first at the Michelob Amateur with scores of 72 and 69. He was the runner-up at the 2015 U.S. Amateur Qualifier in Beatrice, Neb., after firing 71 and 72.

He competed at the 2012 U.S. Amateur and 2011 U.S. Junior Amateur, while tying for 17th at a 2012 U.S. Open Local Qualifier. He tied for eighth at the 2012 Sarasota City Championship. Colgate graduated from Sarasota High School in 2012. The four-time letterwinner earned honorable-mention all-district accolades as a junior. He was also a member of the National Honor Society.

PERSONAL Mike is the son of Bill, husband of Ginger, and Stella, wife of Ryan, and has four siblings: Sami, Millie, Cole, and Lilly. Michael was born on May 11, 1994, and is majoring in accounting.


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JUNIOR - AMARILLO, TEXAS - CANYON RANDALLJUSTIN JENNINGSJENNINGS’ CAREER HONORS• Academic All-Big Ten (2015)• Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll (Fall 2013, 2014)

2015-16 OUTLOOK Justin Jennings made 10 appearances as a sophomore for the Huskers in 2014-15. He will use his leadership and experience to help the team this season.

SOPHOMORE (2014-15) Jennings played in every tournament during the fall and appeared in four of Nebraska’s six spring events.

He compiled a 77.23 stroke average in his sophomore campaign. His best finish came in the fall at the Southern Dunes Invitational, where he tied for 42nd place. Jennings earned his lowest 54-hole score with a 3-over-par 219 at the Denver Desert Shootout.

FRESHMAN (2013-14) The lone freshman on the team, Jennings played in four of Nebraska’s five fall events and made three appearances in the spring. He led the Huskers at the Price’s Give ‘Em Five Invitational in October, where he tied for 22nd at 1-over-par 217. In the second round, Jennings shot 69 for his best score of the season. He compiled a 76.06 stroke average in 18 rounds during his first season at Nebraska.

BEFORE NEBRASKA Jennings joined the Huskers after competing at Canyon Randall High School, where he was named

Team MVP on four occasions. He was also four-time all district, all region and all state selection. During his senior season, Jennings tied for first at the Region 1-4A Tournament and added top-three finishes at the District 3-4A Tournament, Bearcat Brawl at Split Rail and Dumas Boys Fall Golf Invitational. Jennings also competed in national tournaments, placing first at the 2012 AJGA Payne Stewart Qualifier.

PERSONAL Justin is the son of Janelle and Greg Jennings and has three brothers, Jacob, Jared and Jordan. Justin was born on July 27, 1994, and is majoring in finance. Justin claimed academic All-Big Ten honors in 2015. He also was named to the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in the fall of 2013 and 2014.

JENNINGS’ CAREER STATSYear rounds strokes avg. Low 18 Low 54 rounds under Par toP Finish

2013-14 18 1,369 76.06 69 217 1 T-22nd2014-15 26 2,008 77.23 70 219 2 T-42ndTotal 44 3,377 76.75 69 217 3 T-22nd



SOPHOMORE - OMAHA, NEB. - CREIGHTON PREPBEN MASCHKA

2015-16 OUTLOOK Ben Maschka made four tournament appearances during his first year at Nebraska in 2014-15. He will continue to contend for a spot in the lineup as he looks to make a greater impact as a sophomore for the Huskers.

FRESHMAN (2014-15) Maschka’s best 54-hole score came at the Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate, where he also fired a season-best 71 to finish with a 225 stroke total. Maschka compiled an 80.83 stroke average in 12 rounds as a freshman.

BEFORE NEBRASKA Maschka completed his high school career at Omaha Creighton Prep by winning the 2014 individual Class A title at Holmes Golf Course. His one-stroke victory led the Junior Jays to their third consecutive state crown, as they set a Nebraska record for lowest 36-hole team score. During the summer, Maschka turned in a third-place finish at the 2014 Nebraska Junior Amateur and made it to the semifinals of the 2014 Nebraska Junior Match Play Championship. The No. 10 seed, Maschka won three matches at Heritage Hills Golf Course. In 2013, the Omaha native finished second individually at the 2013 Class A state championship after falling to teammate Carson Schaake in a sudden-death playoff. The pair tied at 141 at Pioneers Golf Course as Creighton Prep fired 568 as a team over 36 holes.

MASCHKA’S CAREER STATSYear rounds strokes avg. Low 18 Low 54 rounds under Par toP Finish

2014-15 12 970 80.83 71 225 0 T-47thTotal 12 970 80.83 71 225 0 T-47th

At the 2013 Nebraska Men’s Match Play Championship, 13th-seeded Maschka advanced to the semifinals before falling to eventual champion Andy Sajevic, 2 and 1. Maschka won four matches in the 64-player bracket at Elks Country Club in Columbus, Neb. Maschka competed at the 2013 Lockton Kansas City Junior, where he tied for 10th. He shot 8-over-par 224 over three rounds at Creekmoor Golf Club in Raymore, Mo. Maschka also appeared in the Nebraska Junior Match Play and Nebraska Junior Amateur during the summer of 2013. A No. 7 seed at the Junior Match Play, Maschka advanced to the quarterfinals before falling to Cameron Bargell in 19 holes. Maschka won two matches in the 32-player bracket at the Country Club of Lincoln before being eliminated. At the Junior Amateur, Maschka tied for 14th with a 12-over-par 231 total over three rounds at Oakland Golf Club.

PERSONAL Ben is the son of Julie and Pete Maschka, and was born on Oct. 18, 1995. He has four brothers, Philip, Tanner, Nolan and Will. Ben is an advertising major at Nebraska.


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SOPHOMORE - LINCOLN, NEB. - SOUTHEAST/SOUTHEAST CCCLAYTON PETERSON2015-16 OUTLOOK Sophomore Clayton Peterson joined the Nebraska men’s golf program after spending one season at Southeast Community College in Beatrice, Neb. In his only season at SCC, Peterson claimed first-team NJCAA Division II All-America honors, while helping SCC to the NJCAA Region IX championship. Peterson hopes his junior college experience will position him to contend for a spot in Nebraska’s lineup.

BEFORE NEBRASKA A Lincoln native, Peterson captured first-team NJCAA Division II All-America honors, while powering Southeast (Neb.) Community College to the NJCAA Region IX championship.

Prior to competing as a collegiate freshman at SCC, Peterson was the 2014 Nebraska Class A individual runner-up while competing for Lincoln Southeast High School. He also helped Southeast to a second-place team finish as a senior in 2014. Peterson’s round of 66 tied for the best round in state high school tournament history. He added a round of 71 on his way to second place. A six-time letterwinner at Southeast, Peterson earned all-state honors on the course in both 2012 and 2014. He was a member of the National Honor Society.

PERSONAL Clayton is the son of Kevin and Connie Peterson and has two younger siblings, Cody and Kate. He was born on Nov. 29, 1995, and is majoring in accounting.



FRESHMAN - YANKTON, S.D. - YANKTONJACE GUTHMILLER2015-16 OUTLOOK Jace Guthmiller hopes to use his power to contend for a spot in the Nebraska lineup as a true freshman for the Huskers in 2015-16. One of five true freshmen and seven newcomers to the Nebraska roster, Guthmiller has the skills to be successful at the collegiate level.

BEFORE NEBRASKA In the summer of 2015, Guthmiller earned a runner-up finish at the SDGA Junior Championship with a 73. Guthmiller captured the 2014 Yankton Boys Invitational title on the third playoff hole at Hillcrest Golf Course. During the summer, Guthmiller posted a pair of 75s to finish seventh in U.S. Open Local Qualifying.

In October 2014, Guthmiller finished ninth at the SDHSAA Class AA Boys Golf Championships after carding rounds of 79 and 74 at Cattail Crossing Golf Course in Watertown, S.D. Guthmiller finished his career at Yankton High School as a six-time all-conference and three-time all-state selection. He was also a member of the National Honor Society.

PERSONAL Jace is the son of Dan and Kami Guthmiller and has a younger sister, Elle. Jace was born on Dec. 27, 1996. He is a finance major at Nebraska.


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FRESHMAN - SIOUX CITY, IOWA - BISHOP HEELANDYLAN MCCABE2015-16 OUTLOOK One of five freshmen and seven newcomers to join the Nebraska men’s golf team in 2015-16, Dylan McCabe hopes to contend for immediate playing time in a young Husker lineup. The freshman from Sioux City, Iowa, enjoyed a solid junior career and hopes to continue to grow his game at Nebraska.

BEFORE NEBRASKA McCabe was a standout at Bishop Heelan in Sioux City, Iowa. McCabe captured 2014 Sioux City Journal Siouxland Player-of-the-Year honors after becoming the youngest golfer to win the Tri-State Masters in May of 2014 at age 16. McCabe was also the youngest winner of the Green Valley Club Championship.

McCabe competed in the U.S. Junior Amateur during the summer of 2014. He advanced to the match play portion of tournament. In the summer of 2015, McCabe made the cut at the Iowa Amateur after posting rounds of 77, 79 and 80. He added a fifth-place finish at the Interstate Tournament with a pair of 74s. McCabe was a four-time all-conference selection at Heelan High School. He was also an honor roll student.

PERSONAL Dylan is the son of Rhonda and Mark McCabe and has one brother, Brett. Dylan was born on July 17, 1997. He is majoring in business administration at Nebraska.



FRESHMAN - LELAND, MICH. - LELANDJOEL SNEED2015-16 OUTLOOK Joel Sneed joins a group of five freshmen and seven newcomers in hoping to make an immediate impact on the Nebraska men’s golf team in 2015-16. The true freshman from Leland, Mich., enjoyed a solid junior career, and hopes that success will help him make a quick transition to the collegiate level.

BEFORE NEBRASKA Sneed was a two-time Super-Team All-State selection at Leland High School in Michigan. He was a four-time first-team all-state pick. The four-time letterwinner won the Michigan Division 4 State Finals with a score of 147 at Bedford Valley in June of 2014.

Sneed claimed the Michigan Region 16 title at Grand Traverse Resort with a score of 68. He also competed at the PGA Junior Series at Westbrook, where he carded rounds of 75, 76 and 74 to finish ninth. During the summer of 2015, Sneed won event 2 at the Pinehurst Winternational with scores of 74 and 75. He added a fourth-place finish at the Adams Tour Pheasant Run. Academically, Sneed was a member of the National Honor Society and honor roll selection at Leland.

PERSONAL Joel is the son of Peter and Kris Sneed and has three siblings, Bekka, Erin and Nate. Joel was born on Sept. 24, 1996. He is majoring in political science at Nebraska.


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FRESHMAN - OMAHA, NEB. - BURKESEAN SONG

2015-16 OUTLOOK One of the top junior golfers in the state of Nebraska, freshman Sean Song joins the Huskers hoping to make

an instant impact. The 2015 Nebraska Junior PGA Champion, Song is a focused and determined player with an excellent work ethic. A Nebraska Super-State selection out of Omaha Burke High School, Song could contend for an immediate spot in a young Husker lineup.

BEFORE NEBRASKA Song prepared for his freshman season with the Huskers by winning the 2015 Nebraska Junior PGA Championship by four strokes at Wilderness Ridge Golf Club. His victory earned him a spot at the PGA Junior Championship. Song added a third-place finish at the 2015 Indian Creek Invite. In the summer of 2014, Song tied for 11th at the Nebraska Junior Amateur at Beatrice Country Club. He also advanced to the match-play portion of the Nebraska Match Play Championship at the Country Club of Lincoln after a 75 in the stroke-play qualifier. He added a tie for 52nd at the Nebraska Amateur.

Song was a first-team Super-State selection at Omaha Burke High School. The four-year letterwinner helped Burke to a third-place team finish as a senior in 2015. He was also a first-team All-Nebraska and All-Metro Conference selection. As a junior at Burke, Song tied for 12th at the Class A State Championship with a 36-hole score of 149 at Holmes Golf Course in Lincoln. In 2013 at Pioneers Golf Course in Lincoln, he tied for 25th with a 155. He tied for 15th with a 154 at Highlands Golf Course as a freshman Off the course, he was a member of the National Honor Society. PERSONAL Song is the son of James and Sarah Song and has four older sisters: Melissa, Ashley, Tiffany, and Michelle. Sean was born on March 13, 1997. He is majoring in business administration at Nebraska.



FRESHMAN - EFFINGHAM, ILL. - EFFINGHAMJACKSON WENDLING2015-16 OUTLOOK Jackson Wendling joins the Nebraska men’s golf team as one of the top junior golfers in Illinois. One of five freshmen and seven newcomers on a young Husker roster, Wendling is determined to work his way into the Nebraska lineup.

BEFORE NEBRASKA An AJGA HP Scholar Athlete All-American, Wendling earned a fourth-place finish at both the AJGA Bass Pro Tournament and Junior PGA Qualifier. Wendling also earned a second-place finish at two-under par at the Illinois Junior Amateur Qualifier. He added a tie for third at the Illinois State Amateur Qualifier in the summer of 2015.

Wendling holds several records at Effingham High School, including single-season scoring average, career scoring average and most tournament victories. He won the Windsor Invitational, the Taylorville Invitational and two regional titles at Effingham. A three-time All-Apollo Conference selection, Wendling was a four-time letterwinner at Effingham High School He was also a member of the National Honor Society and the honor roll.

PERSONAL Jackson is the son of Steve and Jill Wendling and has one sister, Meredith. Jackson was born on June 1, 1997. He is majoring is accounting at Nebraska.

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