Bob Popp

At the age of 20, Bob Popp began his career as a golf club professional. His first three positions spanned just a total of 10 years. Did that mean Popp was to be a nomad throughout his career, moving every three years? Hardly! in 1959 he accepted the position as head golf professional at Omaha Country Club where he stayed for the next 31 years until his retirement in 1989.

During that time, Popp won the Nebraska PGA title four times (1960, 63, 64, and 67). Bob, who has had nine holes-in-one during his career, lowered the Omaha Country Club course record three times — from 66 to 65 and then to the current mark of 64.

A three-time president of the Nebraska Section of the PGA, Popp was named Nebraska Pro of the Year in 1966, 69, and 82. He also served three, three-year terms on the National PGA Executive Committee (1966-69; 1975-78; and 1982-95).

Bob Popp received the ultimate accolade in his profession in 1982 when he was named the National Professional of the year by the PGA of America.

He and his wife Betty are the parents of two sons, Bob and Tony.