GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA (June 2, 2025) With Dilly Bars in hand, 34 teams made up of 136 golfers swung towards improved lives and greater possibilities for individuals and families across Hall, Hamilton, Howard, and Merrick Counties.
The 38th Annual Heartland United Way Golf Tournament was held June 2, at Riverside Golf Club.
All proceeds from the golf tournament support Heartland United Way’s important local programs and services for people who reside in Hall, Hamilton, Howard and Merrick Counties.
Six teams took home prizes, including round of golf at local courses, speakers, Frost Buddies, Visa gift cards, and Imagination Bacon tickets.
First Flight
1. Bigzbys Concrete – Brian Rasmussen, Gabe Coin, Kaden Shada, & Mark Christensen
2. Pinnacle Bank – AJ Fruchtl, Alec Anania, Ben Hanssen & Kyle Cruise
Second Flight
1. Equitable Bank – Andy Gdowski, Keagan Palmer, Dale Curran, & Ryan Harris
2. Five Points Bank – Colby Collins, Zach Mader, Rick Washburn, & Shawn Haubold
Third Flight
1. RSM US LLP – Conner Barr, Hayden Schuerman, Alec Wesslund, & Patrick Schmitt
2. AMGL PC – Kyle Overturf, Leah Overturf, Alex Egger, & Sarah Egger
This event would not be possible without our generous sponsors:
Hole In One: Tom Dinsdale Automotive, Grand Island Surgery Center, Farmers Insurance – Mark Porter
Tents: Segra, Summit Real Estate, Yellow Van Cleaning & Restoration
Beverages: Chesterman Coca-Cola, Coors Light, Eagle Distributing
Dilly Bars: Dairy Queen of Central City
Golf Ball Raffle: Grand Island Surgery Center, Hornady Manufacturing
Dave Phinney and Kelly Henry were the lucky raffle winners who drew winning golf balls.
Flag prizes were also handed out.
#1 Closest to pin in 3 shots: Ben Hanssen, Pinnacle Bank
#2 Longest drive in fairway: Kyle Cruise, Pinnacle Bank
#3 Longest putt: Adam Bierhaus, FNBO
#4 Closest to pin in 2 shots: Drake Schmidt, Summit Real Estate
#5 Closest to UNITED IS THE WAY golf ball: Melissa DeLaet, MainStay Suites
#6 Closest to the pin: Kaden Shada, Bigzbys Concrete
#7 Longest putt: Ryan King, Ryder Rosacker McCue
#8 Closest to pin from across river: Ron Moran, Chesterman Coca-Cola
#9 Closest to pin from off the green: Todd Carpenter, Bruning Bank
#10 Closest to the pin: Ryan Osten, Hamilton Business
#11 Closest shot from off the green: Ben Vincent, Lutz
#12 Closest to pin in 2 shots: Ben Hanssen, Pinnacle Bank
#13 Closest to sand trap: Danny Garness, Home Federal Bank
#14 Closest to the pin: Dan Muessel, GIX Logistics
#15 Longest drive to fairway: Jeremiah Slough, Grand Auto
#16 Shortest drive in fairway: Eric Allen, Allen Capital Group
#17 Closest to sand trap: James Burns, Grand Auto
#18 Longest drive in fairway: Alec Anania, Pinnacle Bank
Thank you to all who participated! The Heartland United Way’s 39th Annual Golf Tournament will be held June 1, 2026.
