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The Wisconsin Section is one of the 41 sections that comprise the regional entities of the PGA of America. Over 500 members and associates belong to the Wisconsin Section, stretching from areas in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to almost the entire state of Wisconsin. Annually, the Wisconsin Section conducts over 40 professional events, operates its Junior Golf Foundation and participates in several growth-of-the-game activities (PGA Junior League, Drive, Chip and Putt and instructional clinics/days).
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ICYMI: Deferred Compensation
Deferred Compensation Message to PGA Membership from PGA of America on Vimeo….Dear PGA Member, I hope that you will take the time to join over
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LeMire & Company Go Back-To-Back
The WPGA Las Vegas Pro-Am wrapped up late last week after four days of golf, camaraderie and entertainment. A sold-out field of fifty teams made the trip out west for a little fun. Each squad consisted of one WPGA professional and four amateurs. The event also marked the first time the Wisconsin PGA conducted a lottery for spots into the field. Over seventy-five Wisconsin PGA professionals expressed interest in attending this year's event.
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Vince Pulizzano Headlines the Class of 2023 WPGA Special Award Winners
The Wisconsin Section of the Professional Golfers’ Association of America (WPGA) proudly announces their class of 2023 Special Award recipients. Recognizing individuals for their expertise, service, dedication, and performance in the golf business, highlighting eleven PGA professionals from the state from a record number of applicants. The honorees formally receive their awards during the annual WPGA Special Awards Dinner held at Blackwolf Run in Kohler on February 27.
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'You've had the greatest life': When fate cut short her LPGA Tour career, Mary Hafeman turned to teaching. And what a career that's been. via @wisdotgolf
'You've had the greatest life': When fate cut short her LPGA Tour career, Mary Hafeman turned to teaching. And what a career that's been.
Mary Hafeman thought she was going to have a long playing career on the LPGA Tour. It was a safe assumption, ...
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Another WPGA Las Vegas Pro-Am is in the books. Congrats to the @RidgewayGolf team led by Scott LeMire, on their back-to-back victories. A big thank you to all our event partners and participants for making it a great week. @TaylorMadeGolf @TheSuterWardMS @adidasGolf
We are closing in on the finish. The teams are on their final nine holes of the 2023 WPGA Las Vegas Pro-Am. Who will win this year's championship? @TaylorMadeGolf @TheSuterWardMS @adidasGolf
Overall Results - https://wiscpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/wiscpga23/event/wiscpga231/contest/76/leaderboard.htm?asdewesds
Day two is a wrap. We are set up for a great final day at the WPGA Las Vegas Pro-Am. Earning the top spots in the team events on Tuesday were the @xgolfbrookfield team in Group A and the Hidden Glen GC squad with Tom Burton in Group B. @TaylorMadeGolf @TheSuterWardMS @adidasGolf
'You've had the greatest life': When fate cut short her LPGA Tour career, Mary Hafeman turned to teaching. And what a career that's been.
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Mary Hafeman thought she was going to have a long playing career on the LPGA Tour. It was a safe assumption, based on her outstanding resume as an amateur. Then
Another WPGA Las Vegas Pro-Am is in the books. Congrats to the
Ridgeway Country Club team of Scott LeMire, Terry MacDonald, Lee Roth, Clifton Kreuscher and Jim Van Vonderen on capturing their second straight title. They were victorious by three shots.
On day three it was the LeMire led group on top in the daily team event for Group A. In Group B it was the Derek Schnarr led Blackhawk Country Club, Madison WI team with the win.
In the daily low pro events Noel Zimmerman, Scott LeMire and Michael Crowley would tie for the top spot in Group A. In Group B Jamie Christianson would get the "W" with 26 points.
A big thank you to all our event partners, The Suter Ward Group At Morgan Stanley, TaylorMade Golf & adidas Golf. They helped make it another great week.
Of course the event wouldn't be possible without the great support of our loyal attendees. THANK YOU!
Overall Results - wiscpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/wiscpga23/event/wiscpga231/contest/76/leaderboard.htm
Group A Day 3 Team Results - wiscpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/wiscpga23/event/wiscpga231/contest/62/leaderboard.htm
Group B Day 3 Team Results - wiscpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/wiscpga23/event/wiscpga231/contest/39/leaderboard.htm
How exciting is that. Congratulations to Ridgeway Country Clubs team. Way to go LeMire team!!!!!
Day two is a wrap. We are set up for a great final day at the WPGA Las Vegas Pro-Am, sponsored by adidas Golf, TaylorMade Golf and The Suter Ward Group At Morgan Stanley.
Earning the top spots in the team events on Tuesday were the
X Golf Brookfield team in Group A with Mike Miezin and the Hidden Glen Golf Club squad with Tom Burton in Group B.
In the daily low pro stableford games it was Noel Zimmerman with highest number of points in Group A. In Group B Jim Schuman was able to get the job done.
Final round play starts at 8:30 AM PST. Group A will travel to the Wolf Course at Paiute and Group B with tee it up at Las Vegas CC.
Full Group A Team Results - wiscpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/wiscpga23/event/wiscpga231/contest/29/leaderboard.htm
Full Group B Team Results - wiscpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/wiscpga23/event/wiscpga231/contest/15/leaderboard.htm
Overall Results - wiscpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/wiscpga23/event/wiscpga231/contest/76/leaderboard.htm
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It was a great first round of the WPGA Las Vegas Pro-Am, sponsored by The Suter Ward Group At Morgan Stanley, TaylorMade Golf and adidas Golf. Breezy and cool but we are hoping for a little warmer conditions and plenty of sunshine on Tuesday.
In the daily team events the Ozaukee Country Club squad took home the top spot in Group A. In Group B the Jim Schuman and Matt Sabol led teams tied for 1st.
Taking home the low pro wins were Michael Crowley and Derek Schnarr.
Round two play gets underway at 11:30 AM PST. Group A will visit Las Vegas CC, while Group B travels to Cascata.
Group A Full Team Results - wiscpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/wiscpga23/event/wiscpga231/index.htm
Group B Full Team Results - wiscpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/wiscpga23/event/wiscpga231/contest/8/leaderboard.htm
We are ready to go and excited to get round 1⃣ of the WPGA Las Vegas Pro-Am underway. Group A visits Cascata Golf Course today and Group B visits Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort. Best of luck to all the teams in this year's sold out field.
Follow the scoring here - wiscpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/wiscpga23/event/wiscpga231/index.htm
So next year Matthew White?
This past Monday evening the Wisconsin PGA was proud to officially hand out the hardware to all of our 2023 Special Award winners and 2022 Players of the Year. It was a great night, with over 100 people in attendance. The room was filled with family, friends, and plenty of individuals from the Wisconsin golf community.
A big thank you goes out to PGA National Resort and the Wisconsin Golf Sales Association for sponsoring the event.
We'd also like to thank Blackwolf Run and Destination Kohler for being a gracious host.
Congratulations once again to all the winners!
2023 Special Award Winners
Golf Professional of the Year – Vince Pulizzano, PGA, Westmoor Country Club
Assistant Golf Professional of the Year – Jake Wisniewski, PGA, Ozaukee Country Club
Teacher and Coach of the Year – Travis Becker, PGA, TPC Wisconsin
PGA Professional Development Award – Jonathan Stuart, PGA, Sand Valley Resort
Youth Player Development Award – Michael Tabbert, PGA, Beloit Club and Ironworks Golf Academy
Bill Strausbaugh Award – Andrew Barrett, PGA, X-Golf American Family Field
Player Development Award – Scott Walecki, PGA, Dretzka Park and Currie Park Golf Courses
Patriot Award – Jamie Christianson, PGA, Horseshoe Bay Golf Club
Merchandiser of the Year (Private) – Skip Simonds, PGA, Milwaukee Country Club
Merchandiser of the Year (Public) – Shaun Finley, PGA, The Oaks Golf Course
Merchandiser of the Year (Resort) – Danny Rainbow, PGA, SentryWorld
2022 Players of the Year
WPGA Member & Senior Player of the Year - Michael Crowley, PGA, Morningstar Golfers Club
WPGA Assistant Player of the Year - Josh Grisa, Blackwolf Run
WPGA Junior Foundation Girls Player of the Year - Norah Roberts, Racine
WPGA Junior Foundation Boys Player of the Yar - William Harned, Nashotah
Congratulations Travis!
Congratulations to all the award winners.
Congrats, Travis!! 👏🏻👏🏻
Congrats Shaun Finley !
A big thank you goes out to PGA of America President John Lindert, for joining us yesterday at our WPGA Spring Meeting and Special Awards reception. It was a great chance for WPGA members in attendance to take part in a Q&A session, after the business portion of the meeting wrapped up.
GOLFTEC is proud to announce that Jacob Babcock has been named the GOLFTEC Coach of the Year. Babcock has been with GOLFTEC for 11 years and is the Center Manager and Director of Instruction of the Mequon, Wisconsin location. He was honored for his exceptional coaching skills, dedication to his students and commitment to GOLFTEC and its mission to help people play better golf.
Babcock, a PGA Certified Professional in Teaching and Coaching, has worked with hundreds of students and taught over 20,000 lessons. He was named to the Golf Digest Best Teachers in Every State list for 2021-2022 and has spent time volunteering in the golf industry as well. Babcock was a Kids Instructor volunteer at the PGA Championship and also raised over $1,100 for the First Tee of Southeast Wisconsin.
Congratulations Jacob!
The men's competition of the PGA National Club Championship is underway. Over the next 3⃣ days they will tee it up at Kiawah Island Golf Resort. Four amateur men are in the field representing Wisconsin clubs.
We wish them the best luck.
Pairings & Scoring - www.golfgenius.com/pages/9158823853462433616
Good Luck RJ..
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