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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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Another Success For Tess
WISCONSIN STATE WOMEN’S OPEN EVENT PARTNERS …Write Up Provided By: Rick Pledl Tess Hackworthy admits she played “a boring
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Schuman Grabs Another Crown at Watertown
PRESTWICK GOLF GROUP CLASSIC EVENT PARTNERS…(Ben Fahrenholz of Prestwick Golf Group and Jim Schuman) A day of survival developed quickly on
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Grogan & Friends Take Their Turn At The Top
TRAPPERS TURN PRO-AM EVENT PARTNERS…(Tim Grogan, Mike Maryarski, Jeff Anderson and Dave Bednarski) The Wisconsin Section was able to get their
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The team game was the primary contest today but Mick Smith stole the show. One of lowest rounds in recent memory in a WPGA event. Might have been in a ProAm, Might have been from 6165 yds, but the list of people that have shot 61 in a WPGA event is pretty short. Cheers, Mick
Congrats to the @URidgeGolf squad of Erik Stenseth, Andy Bacon, Eric Johnson & Jeff Sanger. They claimed the win at the @OconGolfClub ProAm today. A score of 20-under-118 in the 1,2,3 net best ball format was good enough to win by 3 shots. Final Results - https://t.co/h8CLS8Bq9K
All ☀️ today @OconGolfClub for our sold out Pro-Am. 3️⃣ teams will advance to our Oliphant Pro-Am Championship this fall at @LawsoniaGolf
The @amfamchamp Event Qualifier is a wrap. Grabbing the first two spots with 5-under-par 67s were Gary Hallberg & Dan Olsen. Surviving a 4-man playoff and grabbing the final two spots were Dave Cunningham & Omar Uresti. Final Results - https://t.co/ymLGCS2CD8
ICYMI - Event Recap - Another Success For Tess - https://t.co/gO0iuW4YMT @thornberrylpga @TaylorMadeGolf @vincesuterms
It's official, 4 years in a row for Tess Hackworthy. She is the 2019 Wisconsin State Women's Open Champion, with a 3-under-par 141. A two shot win over Jenna Peters. Championship supported by @TaylormadeGolf @vincesuterms @thornberrylpga Final Results - https://t.co/1fe9hf4b1H
This close to an eagle on the par 4, 16th for Jenna Peters. Hackworthy's lead is down to 3 with 2 to play.
Not much has changed since the turn as @BadgerWGolf Tess Hackworthy continues to lead by 4 shots in bid to become the first to win four consecutive @WisconsinPGA State Women’s Open titles.
Here is the latest from the course @WisconsinPGA State Women’s Open.
Breaking: @Sabergirlsgolf senior to be Mallory Swartz holes her second shot on No. 5 for eagle @WisconsinPGA State Women’s Open playing in the final group.
It has been a busy week for the Wisconsin PGA and a big part of that week was the 23rd Wisconsin State Women's Open. The event experienced its first back-to-back-to-back-to-back champion ever.
UW Golfer Tess Hackworthy once again led the way when it was all said done. The Madison native backed up her opening 2-under-par 70 with a 1-under-par 71 on Thursday. Her two round total was good enough to hold off Jenna Peters of Kohler by two shots. Finishing in third place was Mia Seeman of Milton.
A big thank you goes out to event partners - TaylorMade Golf, Vincent Suter, Family Wealth Advisor, Wealth Advisor at Morgan Stanley and Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic for their great support of the event.
Also deserving of plenty of recognition was host site, Stevens Point CC and their membership and staff. The club did a great job of hosting.
Recap & Results - wisconsin.pga.com/news/another-success-for-tess/
Day one of the 23rd Wisconsin State Women's Open at Stevens Point Country Club is in the books. A familiar story line is developing as 3-time defending champion Tess Hackworthy set the pace on day one. Her 2-under-par 70 was good enough to take a one shot lead into the the second and final round. Her steady play featured three birdies and just one bogey. Sitting right behind her is former Butler University golfer Jenna Peters. In third place with a 1-over-par 73 is Mallory Swartz of Franklin. The trio will make up the final group of the day on Thursday and hit the course at 10:30 AM.
Several other top players are in contention just a little further back, and with a good round of golf tomorrow could make a run at the title.
Event Supported By: TaylorMade Golf, Vincent Suter, Family Wealth Advisor, Wealth Advisor at Morgan Stanley and the Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic
Results - wiscpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/wiscpga19/event/wiscpga1923/contest/21/leaderboard.htm
Jim Schuman kept his hot streak going on Monday as he took home the win at the Prestwick Golf Group Classic. His 1-under-par 69 in regulation ended up tying David Roesch. The two individuals were the only players to break par on the very windy day. Each player carded two birdies and just one bogey on their scorecard.
In most cases the two WPGA sharp shooters would play off to determine the victor but this playoff would be short lived. Roesch helped the set the pace for the day as he played in a twosome in just the second group. After posting the impressive score early on Roesch made the decision to honor a prior commitment instead of waiting to see if he would come out on top. The decision would lead to Schuman winning by the playoff by default.
The win for Schuman comes on the heels of qualifying for his third straight U.S. Senior Open this past Friday.
A big thank you goes out to Prestwick Golf Group and their representatives for supporting Monday's event and Watertown Country Club for being a gracious host.
Recap & Results - wisconsin.pga.com/news/schuman-grabs-another-crown-at-watertown/
Congratulations goes out to Jim Schuman. On Friday he qualified for his third straight U.S. Senior Open. Great Job Jim.
Here's the write-up about the day from Gary D"Amato and Wisconsin.Golf
www.wisconsin.golf/men/mens_professional/kenosha-s-todd-schaap-wins-u-s-senior-open-qualifier/art...
Kenosha's Todd Schaap wins U.S. Senior Open qualifier; Madison's Jim Schuman also advances
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RACINE — Todd Schaap has a nice golf resume, but he said it didn’t compare with those of many other contestants in the U.S. Senior Open qualifier at Meadowbrook CountryCongratulations Jim!
The WPGA started their week off on a high note on Monday with the playing of the 4th edition of the Trappers Turn Golf Club Pro-Am. The day featured some great weather, a well conditioned golf course, welcome gifts, a top notch purse and a fantastic food spread.
Grabbing the win in the one net / one gross best ball event was the group of Tim Grogan, Mike Maryarski, Jeff Anderson and Dave Bednarski. They carded a 13-under-par 131, good enough to win by one shot over the Bisbee's Golf Center squad.
In the low pro game it was Evan Wartgow with a 1-under-par 71. Wartgow was the only player to break par and for his efforts he was able to take home a cool $1,000.
A big part of the day was the effort Trappers Turn Golf Club and their staff put in. The club did another great job of going way beyond the normal call of hosting.
The WPGA would also like to express our appreciation to Premier Golf & Utility Vehicles, Inc., Tito's Handmade Vodka, Coca-Cola and Under Armour for their gracious support of the day.
Recap & Results - wisconsin.pga.com/news/grogan-friends-take-their-turn-at-the-top/
Jeffery W Anderson Who was keeping score?
Earlier this week the Wisconsin Golf Hall of Fame released the names of three new inductees for 2019. A big congratulations goes out to Rich Tock, Ryan Quinn and Ben Walter, all very deserving recipients.
Rich Tock has been a big part of the Wisconsin PGA for the past 42 years. Well done Rich.
Gary D'Amato's News Release from Wisconsin.Golf- www.wisconsin.golf/19th_hole/gary_d_amato/mequon-s-rich-tock-menomonie-s-ben-walter-galesville-s/...
Congrats to David Roesch and Jack schultz, they captured The Legend Challenge - Scratch Pro-Am on Tuesday. On a not so pleasant day they played some pretty impressive golf. Their 1 of 2 better ball score of 8-under-par 64 was good enough to win by three shots. The win marks their third title in the past four years and fifth overall.
The WPGA would like to thank Premier Golf & Utility Vehicles, Inc. and the PGA TOUR for their support and contributions to the event.
A great deal of gratitude also goes out to The Legend Clubs for their hospitality and taking the opportunity to host for the 12th straight year.
Recap & Results - wisconsin.pga.com/news/roesch-schultz-survive-and-thrive-on-the-way-to-number-five/
Congratulations David & Jack!
Congrats!
We are playing catch up after a busy start to the week.
On Monday the WPGA finally got their pro-am season underway with the Cobra Puma Oneida Pro-Am. The original start of the pro-am season was supposed to be in late April but Mother Nature had other plans, and the event at Beloit Club had to be postponed until July.
The sold out of field of 128 players were happy to help kick off the year. The day featured the always fun Oneida Golf & Country Club layout, some great food, a nice package of tee gifts and plenty of contests where players could claim a prize.
Coming out on top in the main two net best ball contest was the foursome of Ryan Helminen, Scott Merzlicker, Bob Mandoli and Chris Lindberg. The squad was able to card a 15-under-par 129 to win by three.
In addition to the team contest Helminen was also able to win the low pro event with a 3-under-par 69.
A big thank you goes out to Paul Minz and Cobra Golf / PUMA Golf for their support of the day. The WPGA also would like to express its appreciation to Oneida Golf & Country Club for doing a great job of hosting.
Event Recap & Results - wisconsin.pga.com/news/helminen-friends-start-off-the-pro-am-season-in-style/
Best of luck to Wisconsin PGA members, Carolyn Barnett-Howe and Becky Iverson, as they start play tomorrow at the U.S. Senior Women's Open at Pine Needles-Mid Pines. The field also includes the following players with ties to Wisconsin, Sue Ginter, Martha Nause and Leigh Klaase.
Follow at - www.usga.org/content/usga/home-page/championships/2019/u-s--senior-women-s-open-2019-pine-needles...
The second day of the WPGA Match Play Championship came to a close on Tuesday at West Bend Country Club. In its second year the new modified format featured a qualifying round and the 1st round of matches on Monday. Then players completed their second and third round of matches on Tuesday. In the end a group of eight strong players were left to battle it out for the Championship. Those eight players will now branch off and have approximately 5 weeks to complete each of the remaining rounds. A champion will be crowned by the final match deadline of September 2nd.
Leading the way since Monday morning has been #1 seed David Roesch. The 4-time champion posted the low qualifying round even though he was already the #1 seed as the defending champ. The #1 seed then proceeded to win his next two matches 7&6. However his third round match turned out to be a battle til the end as Jake Wisniewski took him 19 holes.
Also playing some great golf and punching their ticket to the quarters was Joe Leonard, Kurt Mantyla, Ryan Helminen, Mick Smith, Eddie Terasa, Jamie Christianson and Adam Miller.
The WPGA would like to thank Harris Golf Cars, Cutter & Buck and The PGA TOUR for their continued support, and also West Bend Country Club for hosting the past two days.
Bracket & Results - wiscpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/wiscpga19/event/wiscpga1917/contest/55/leaderboard.htm
Great job David Roesch.
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