VIDEO: Alex Schaake Goes Back-to-Back at Nebraska Amateur
7/30/2017 | by AmateurGolf.com Staff
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He is the 8th player to successfully defend his title, with a record final round and a seven shot margin
Related: Defending champ Alex Schaake takes Nebraska Amateur lead
In winning last year's championship, Schaake made a little history by becoming the first junior to win the Nebraska Amateur since in over a decade.
This year he made more history, becoming the 8th player to win back-to-back championships. His final round of 65 set a record, and his total of 18-under 270 was the second-lowest 72-hole total ever at this event.
Like last year, the University of Iowa golfer carried a four shot lead into the final round. But unlike last year when he saw his lead evaporate before winning on the final hole, Schaake put the field away after birdies on the 7th, 8th, and 10th extended his lead to eight shots.An impressive win for @alex_schaake. He's the 8th player to go back to back in the #NebAm. Here's the final round recap from @ParkerCyza: pic.twitter.com/jbsRFPUFQs
— NGA (@NGAgolf) July 31, 2017
61-year-old John Sajevic of Fremont, who opened with two straight rounds of 68 to hold the halfway lead, finished with a 70 to take fourth place alone at 8 under.
About the Nebraska Amateur
Must be a resident of the state of Nebraska or a non- resident student that attends college in Nebraska. Open to NGA members only. Format is 72-holes of stroke play with the low 60 players and ties playing the final 36-holes.
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