On Monay we hosted our 2026 Special Awards Banquet to recognize Special Awards winners and Players of the Year. A huge congratulations to everyone who won these awards and thank you to everyone who came to the banquet to celebrate the winners.
We also had our 2026 Spring Members meeting on Monday which was a great success. Thank you to Eric Eshleman, PGA of America Secretary, for taking the time to attend the meeting and answering some questions for our WPGA Members. Thank you to everyone for a very successful day and we look forward to the next one!
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We are excited to welcome Ashton Angst and Maddy Anderson to the Wisconsin PGA Staff! Ashton was a Summer Intern for the WPGA Junior Foundation in 2021 and 2022 and are thrilled that she will be our new Junior Operations Manager. Maddy was our PGA Works Fellow in 2024-25 and will now be joining us as the Director of Player Development!
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Capping off our run of Special Award Spotlights is Kristyn Crippen-Weatherhead of Erin Hills Golf Course.
Kristyn is the 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ Wisconsin PGA Resort Facility Merchandiser of the Year. From her active role in the U.S. Women’s Open to securing this prestigious award, it certainly was a memorable golf season for the Michigan State University graduate.
It is the fifth time overall that Erin Hills Golf Course has been honored by the WPGA for their merchandising efforts.
The award recognizes a WPGA Golf Professional who has performed outstanding services in the area of golf merchandising at a resort facility.
Congratulations, Kristyn!
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Down to our final 2️⃣ award winners. Today's Special Award Spotlight features Ryan Wieme of University Ridge Golf Course.
Ryan is the 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ Wisconsin PGA Public Facility Merchandiser of the Year. It is his third category honor and University Ridge's sixth. A true model of excellence.
The award recognizes a WPGA Golf Professional who has performed outstanding services in the area of golf merchandising at a public facility.
Congratulations, Ryan!
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Today kicks off the the trio of winners that know how to move the merch. Today's Special Award Spotlight features Jonathan Stuart of The Club at Strawberry Creek.
Jonathan is the 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ Wisconsin PGA Private Facility Merchandiser of the Year. This marks Jonathan’s third WPGA Special Award in four years, and notably, his first in the merchandising category.
The award recognizes a WPGA Golf Professional who has performed outstanding services in the area of golf merchandising at a private facility.
Congratulations, Jonathan!
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Rolling out another Special Award Spotlight. Today's post features Rob Elliott of Rob Elliott Golf Academy and PXG.
Rob is the 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ Wisconsin PGA Patriot Award winner. In a testament to his enduring commitment to the game, Rob is being recognized with his third WPGA Special Award overall.
The award annually goes to a PGA Professional who embodies patriotism and shows dedication to the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
Congratulations, Rob!
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We turn the page to Tuesday with another Special Award Spotlight. Today's honoree is Travis Becker of TPC Wisconsin.
Travis goes Back-to-Back! 🏆🏆
He has been named the 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ Wisconsin PGA Youth Player Development Award winner. With wins in 2025 and 2026, this is now his third time being honored by the Section for his impact on junior golf.
The award annually recognizes excellence in junior golf and youth development.
Congratulations, Travis!
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The Special Award Spotlight countdown continues with Tim Boegh of GOLFTEC Wisconsin.
Tim is the 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ Wisconsin PGA Player Development Award winner. It is the second straight year that Tim has been recognized by the WPGA with a Special Award.
The award recognizes a WPGA Golf Professional, who has displayed extraordinary contribution and achievement in the area of player development. The award considers the PGA Professional’s growth of the game leadership, commitment at the Section and National levels in the player development arena, and the meaningful impact made at the facility.
Congratulations, Tim!
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Our Super Bowl Sunday Special Award Spotlight is Danny Rainbow of SentryWorld.
Danny is the 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ Wisconsin PGA Professional Development Award winner. It is the third time that Danny has been honored in this award category by the WPGA.
The award is designed to give special recognition to an individual PGA Professional for outstanding and continuing contributions to professional education.
Congratulations, Danny!
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Day five of our Special Award Spotlights shines the spotlight on Brendan Locke of GOLFTEC Wisconsin.
Brendan is the 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ Wisconsin PGA Deacon Palmer Award recipient. He becomes the first Wisconsin PGA member honored with this award.
The PGA of America established the Deacon Palmer Award, named after Arnold Palmer’s late father who overcame personal obstacles to succeed as a PGA Professional, back in 2014.
The Award bestows special recognition upon a PGA Professional who personally displays outstanding integrity, character and leadership in the effort to overcome a major obstacle in his/her life.
We admire your fortitude, resilience, and dedication, Brendan.
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