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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.

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.

The Wisconsin PGA proudly presents the 2023 tournament schedule. This year’s calendar is full of terrific venues, various formats, and competitions that cater to both professionals and amateurs. Whether it be the major championships, professional only events, or pro-ams, the schedule has something for everyone. Consistent with the past, the season gets underway with the annual WPGA Las Vegas Pro-Am in early March and concludes in mid-October with the Fall Pro-Pro Scramble.

The Wisconsin Section of the Professional Golfers’ Association of America (WPGA) announces the 2022 Players of the Year. It was once again an exciting journey to crown this year’s honorees. The road to claim this year’s titles began in April and wrapped up in the late fall. Amazingly each race was up for grabs until the very end of the season.

On the final Saturday of October a group of family, friends, and individuals with ties to the Wisconsin golf industry gathered to honor this year’s inductees of the Wisconsin Golf Hall of Fame.

Pushing the total number of inductees over the 100 threshold were Carolyn Barnett-Howe, John Jenson and Frances Hadfield. The resume of each inductee is impressive, while representing different generations and backgrounds in the game.

The 34th Senior PGA Professional Championship presented by Cadillac and supported by the GOLF Channel will kick off on Thursday, October 13 at Twin Warriors and Santa Ana Golf Clubs in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico. The event features 264 PGA Professionals who are at least 50 years of age, from 41 PGA sections and 46 states.

In partnership with the Fellowship Open, MKE Fellows, WeBlackWeGolf, Kappa League, First Tee — Southeast Wisconsin, and PGA REACH Wisconsin are excited to announce the Inaugural Fellowship Youth Open, which will be held Friday, August 12 at Currie Park Golf Course in Wauwatosa.

The 82nd playing of the Senior PGA Championship will get underway on Thursday, May 26 and run until Sunday, May 29 at Harbor Shores Golf Club in Michigan. Four Wisconsinites have made the trek to Benton Harbor and will be teeing it up this week. Leading the way for the Wisconsin PGA will be Michael Crowley.

WEST ALLIS, Wis. – The Wisconsin PGA Section seasonally hosts special golf events and lessons for veterans and active military members free of charge as part of the PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) initiative focused on enhancing the physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being of veterans through golf. PGA HOPE Wisconsin is the flagship military program of PGA REACH Wisconsin.

The Wisconsin Section of the Professional Golfers’ Association of America (WPGA) commemorates its 100-year anniversary with the 100 Holes For 100 Years fundraiser (#WPGA100Holesfor100Years). WPGA professionals across the state will participate in a golf-focused challenge raising money for a non-profit organization of their choice and for PGA REACH Wisconsin, the charitable foundation of the Wisconsin PGA. The foundation impacts youth, military and diverse populations by enabling access to PGA Professionals, PGA Sections and the game of golf.