Thomas L. Weekes

Tom Weekes has been a PGA professional since 1959. He was the PGA of America’s second Master Professional and a past president of the Nebraska PGA.

A native of Nebraska City, he graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1954. Among his early job as a teaching pro was at a driving range at Irvington in northwest Omaha. He and wife Ruth bought at the South Ridge Golf Course in South Sioux City in 1959 and operated it together until selling it in 1996.

Tom was the Nebraska PGA president in 1974 and 1975 after serving as its secretary and was the section’s professional of the year in 1975. He won the Nebraska PGA Senior Championship in 1982 and 1983 and played in the National Cup pro championship.

In retirement he developed a talent for art, enjoying painting wildlife, landscapes, and still life.