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About the Wisconsin PGA

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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The Bisbee’s Golf Center & North Shore CC Squads Sizzle In Sin City 1

The Bisbee’s Golf Center & North Shore CC Squads Sizzle In Sin City

March 18, 2024

The WPGA Las Vegas Pro-Am came to a close late last week. It was a another terrific week of golf, fellowship, and a whole lot of fun. The field was fortunate to have a nice week of weather and the courses offered some great playing conditions. It marked the ninth straight year the event has featured at least 48 teams. For the first time ever the tournament would feature two completely separate divisions of play. The sold-out 50-team field would be split in two divisions of twenty-five. Divisions were created by random draw during the 2024 WPGA Las Vegas Pro-Am entry lottery.

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Brendan Locke Named To Wisconsin PGA Board of Directors 1

Brendan Locke Named To Wisconsin PGA Board of Directors

February 03, 2024

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin and FRISCO, Texas (February 1, 2024) – The Wisconsin Section of the PGA of America has selected Brendan Locke, PGA, a Madison native residing in Jackson and owner of four Wisconsin GOLFTEC Instruction and Fitting Centers, to serve as an At-Large Member of the Wisconsin PGA Board of Directors. Locke, a PGA of America Golf Professional since 2005, joins the Wisconsin PGA Board while serving on PGA LEAD, a PGA of America program committed to diversity in governance and volunteer leadership.

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Bill Graham Earns Top Billing on the 2024 WPGA Special Awards 1

Bill Graham Earns Top Billing on the 2024 WPGA Special Awards

January 25, 2024

The Wisconsin Section of the Professional Golfers’ Association of America (WPGA) presents their class of 2024 Special Award recipients. This year’s group of award winners are being recognized for their expertise, leadership and performance in the golf business. Each of the eleven PGA Professionals exude enthusiasm for the game of golf and are dedicated to making it better. The recipients will formally receive their awards during the annual WPGA Special Awards Dinner held at Wilderness Resort in Wisconsin Dells on February 28.

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1 week ago
Wisconsin PGA

The Wisconsin PGA Section 2024 spring meeting included over 130 PGA Members at the Wilderness Hotel & Golf Resort in Wisconsin Dells. The business meeting included a Q@A with special guest Don Rea, PGA of America National Vice President. We enjoyed meeting with Don and the PGA Members from across Wisconsin.

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2 weeks ago
Wisconsin PGA

The 2024 Wisconsin PGA Las Vegas Pro-Am supported by The Suter Ward Group At Morgan Stanley, TaylorMade Golf and adidas Golf came to a close on Wednesday afternoon.

It was another fantastic week in Sin City, as 50 teams enjoyed some great weather and golf.

The 36-hole leaders in each division held on tight as they were challenged throughout the final round. In the end they did just enough to claim the overall victories.

In the Diamond Division the North Shore Country Club fivesome of Joaquin Diaz, Keith Llanas, John Francis, Dave Riebau and Chad Sloden would post rounds of 134, 134 and 128 for a 42-under-par 396 total. The score would be good enough to hold off the PinSeekers DeForest team and the Whistling Straits & Blackwolf Run squads by four shots.

In the Wednesday Diamond Division 2 net event at Cascata Golf Course, the New Berlin Hills Golf Course team would take home the win with an 18-under-par 126 total. Claiming the top spot in the low pro game was Andy Hansen.

On the other side of the draw the Hearts Division would see things come down to the wire. The Bisbee's Golf Center team of Jeff Bisbee, Buzz Holland, James Hanson, John Durkin and JB Moseley would hold on for a one-shot victory over the Ryan Helminen led Ridgeway CC team.

The Bisbee's squad would shoot rounds of 121, 128 and 141 for a 50-under-par 390 total.

Grabbing the daily Hearts Division team win in the 1,2,3 net format at Las Vegas CC on Wednesday was the Golf Galaxy Appleton team with an 18-under-par 134. It was good enough for a big five shot win. In the low pro game, it would Helminen once again leading the way with 27 stableford points.

Congratulations to all the big winners on and off the course.

A big thank you goes out to our attendees, event partners, and host facilities that helped make it another great trip. We couldn't do it without you. We look forward to 2025 and putting together another memorable trip.

Diamond Division Overall Team Results - wiscpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/wiscpga24/event/wiscpga241/contest/169/leaderboard.htm

Hearts Division Overall Team Results - wiscpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/wiscpga24/event/wiscpga2457/contest/34/leaderboard.htm
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The 2024 Wisconsin PGA Las Vegas Pro-Am supported by The Suter Ward Group At Morgan Stanley, TaylorMade Golf and adidas Golf came to a close on Wednesday afternoon.

It was another fantastic week in Sin City, as 50 teams enjoyed some great weather and golf. 

The 36-hole leaders in each division held on tight as they were challenged throughout the final round. In the end they did just enough to claim the overall victories.

In the Diamond Division the North Shore Country Club fivesome of Joaquin Diaz, Keith Llanas, John Francis, Dave Riebau and Chad Sloden would post rounds of 134, 134 and 128 for a 42-under-par 396 total. The score would be good enough to hold off the PinSeekers DeForest team and the Blackwolf Run squads by four shots.

In the Wednesday Diamond Division 2 net event at Cascata Golf Course, the New Berlin Hills Golf Course team would take home the win with an 18-under-par 126 total. Claiming the top spot in the low pro game was Andy Hansen.

On the other side of the draw the Hearts Division would see things come down to the wire. The Bisbees Golf Center team of Jeff Bisbee, Buzz Holland, James Hanson, John Durkin and JB Moseley would hold on for a one-shot victory over the Ryan Helminen led Ridgeway CC team. 

The Bisbees squad would shoot rounds of 121, 128 and 141 for a 50-under-par 390 total. 

Grabbing the daily Hearts Division team win in the 1,2,3 net format at Las Vegas CC on Wednesday was the Golf Galaxy Appleton team with an 18-under-par 134. It was good enough for a big five shot win. In the low pro game, it would Helminen once again leading the way with 27 stableford points.

Congratulations to all the big winners on and off the course.

A big thank you goes out to our attendees, event partners, and host facilities that helped make it another great trip. We couldnt do it without you. We look forward to 2025 and putting together another memorable trip. 

Diamond Division Overall Team Results - https://wiscpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/wiscpga24/event/wiscpga241/contest/169/leaderboard.htm

Hearts Division Overall Team Results - https://wiscpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/wiscpga24/event/wiscpga2457/contest/34/leaderboard.htmImage attachmentImage attachment+Image attachment
2 weeks ago
Wisconsin PGA

The final day of the WPGA Las Vegas Pro-Am is underway. The Diamond Division is taking on Cascata Golf Course and the Hearts Division is just off the strip at Las Vegas CC.

Day 2 featured another great day of golf, laughs and fellowship. With light winds and sunshine, the groups had the green light to go low.

Leading the way in the Diamond Division at Las Vegas CC was the team of Joaquin Diaz, Keith Llanas, Chad Sloden, John Francis and Dave Riebau. They were able to post an 18-under-par 134 in the 1,2,3 net best ball event. The score also pushed them into the overall Diamond Division lead at 26-under-par.

Over at Southern Highlands Golf Club the Horseshoe Bay Golf Club crew of Jamie Christianson, Grant Wabnitz, Jason Hogue, Andrew Morel and Dave Jilot would get the job done with a 19-under-par 125 in the one net, one gross format. With back-to-back second place finishes the Bisbee's Golf Center team leads by two shots in the overall hearts contest.

Grabbing the top spot in the low pro games on Tuesday were Diaz with 23 points at Las Vegas CC, and Michael Crowley with an very impressive 30 points at Southern Highlands.

Day 2 Diamond Team Results LVCC - wiscpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/wiscpga24/event/wiscpga241/contest/44/leaderboard.htm

Day 2 Hearts Team Results S. Highlands - wiscpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/wiscpga24/event/wiscpga2457/contest/8/leaderboard.htm
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The final day of the WPGA Las Vegas Pro-Am is underway. The Diamond Division is taking on Cascata Golf Course and the Hearts Division is just off the strip at Las Vegas CC.

Day 2 featured another great day of golf, laughs and fellowship. With light winds and sunshine, the groups had the green light to go low. 

Leading the way in the Diamond Division at Las Vegas CC was the team of Joaquin Diaz, Keith Llanas, Chad Sloden, John Francis and Dave Riebau. They were able to post an 18-under-par 134 in the 1,2,3 net best ball event. The score also pushed them into the overall Diamond Division lead at 26-under-par.

Over at Southern Highlands Golf Club the Horseshoe Bay Golf Club crew of Jamie Christianson, Grant Wabnitz, Jason Hogue, Andrew Morel and Dave Jilot would get the job done with a 19-under-par 125 in the one net, one gross format. With back-to-back second place finishes the Bisbees Golf Center team leads by two shots in the overall hearts contest. 

Grabbing the top spot in the low pro games on Tuesday were Diaz with 23 points at Las Vegas CC, and Michael Crowley with an very impressive 30 points at Southern Highlands. 

Day 2 Diamond Team Results LVCC - https://wiscpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/wiscpga24/event/wiscpga241/contest/44/leaderboard.htm

Day 2 Hearts Team Results S. Highlands - https://wiscpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/wiscpga24/event/wiscpga2457/contest/8/leaderboard.htmImage attachmentImage attachment+Image attachment
2 weeks ago
Wisconsin PGA

The first round of the WPGA Las Vegas Pro-Am is in the books. It was a great day of golf and camaraderie as the sold out field visited Cascata Golf Course and SouthShore Country Club.

Coming out on top in the Hearts Division with a blistering 25-under-par in the 2 net competition at Cascata was the group of Ryan Helminen, Kou Xiong, Matt Butch, Jesse Troestler and Peter Cormier. Their impressive score was good enough for a two shot win.

In the Diamond Division the Blackwolf Run squad of Dan Hastreiter, Joe Abruzzo, Jimmy Bielanski, Matt Schwechel and Mark McCune would get the job done in the one net, one gross better ball format. Their 14-under-par 128 total gave them a two shot win over the Joe DeRosa led La Crosse CC team.

In the low pro stableford events, Helminen would lead the way in the Hearts Division with 26 points. In the Diamond Division Matt Hartmann grabbed the top spot with 20 points.

The Hearts Division heads to Southern Highlands Golf Club today, while the Diamond Division will enjoy a round at Las Vegas CC.

Follow along at wisconsin.pga.com/
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The first round of the WPGA Las Vegas Pro-Am is in the books. It was a great day of golf and camaraderie as the sold out field visited Cascata Golf Course and SouthShore Country Club.

Coming out on top in the Hearts Division with a blistering 25-under-par in the 2 net competition at Cascata was the group of Ryan Helminen, Kou Xiong, Matt Butch, Jesse Troestler and Peter Cormier. Their impressive score was good enough for a two shot win.

In the Diamond Division the Blackwolf Run squad of Dan Hastreiter, Joe Abruzzo, Jimmy Bielanski, Matt Schwechel and Mark McCune would get the job done in the one net, one gross better ball format. Their 14-under-par 128 total gave them a two shot win over the Joe  DeRosa led La Crosse CC team. 

In the low pro stableford events, Helminen would lead the way in the Hearts Division with 26 points. In the Diamond Division Matt Hartmann grabbed the top spot with 20 points.

The Hearts Division heads to Southern Highlands Golf Club today, while the Diamond Division will enjoy a round at Las Vegas CC.

Follow along at https://wisconsin.pga.com/Image attachmentImage attachment+Image attachment
2 weeks ago
Wisconsin PGA

The first round of the Wisconsin PGA Las Vegas Pro-Am supported by The Suter Ward Group At Morgan Stanley, TaylorMade Golf & adidas Golf is underway.

Some beautiful Las Vegas weather has greeted the players on day one.

The Diamond Division is visiting SouthShore Country Club, while the Hearts Division is teeing it up Cascata Golf Course.

We are looking forward to a great week. Daily recaps will be posted each day.

Follow the live scoring here:
Diamond Division - wiscpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/wiscpga24/event/wiscpga241/index.htm
Hearts Division - wiscpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/wiscpga24/event/wiscpga2457/index.htm
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The first round of the Wisconsin PGA Las Vegas Pro-Am supported by The Suter Ward Group At Morgan Stanley, TaylorMade Golf & adidas Golf is underway.

Some beautiful Las Vegas weather has greeted the players on day one. 

The Diamond Division is visiting SouthShore Country Club, while the Hearts Division is teeing it up Cascata Golf Course.

We are looking forward to a great week. Daily recaps will be posted each day.

Follow the live scoring here:
Diamond Division - https://wiscpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/wiscpga24/event/wiscpga241/index.htm
Hearts Division - https://wiscpga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/wiscpga24/event/wiscpga2457/index.htmImage attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment
3 weeks ago
Wisconsin PGA

Last week we celebrated the accomplishments of our 2024 WPGA Special Award winners and 2023 WPGA Players of the Year. It was a fantastic evening with several great speeches.

A big congratulations to all the recipients, a very deserving group.

Thank you to the Wisconsin Golf Salespersons Association and PGA National Resort for helping make the evening possible with their sponsorship. In addition, we'd also like to express our appreciation to everyone at Wilderness Hotel & Golf Resort for being a gracious host.

Original Press Release - wisconsin.pga.com/news/bill-graham-grabs-top-billing-on-the-2024-wpga-special-award-winners/
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Last week we celebrated the accomplishments of our 2024 WPGA Special Award winners and 2023 WPGA Players of the Year. It was a fantastic evening with several great speeches. 

A big congratulations to all the recipients, a very deserving group. 

Thank you to the Wisconsin Golf Salespersons Association and PGA National Resort for helping make the evening possible with their sponsorship. In addition, wed also like to express our appreciation to everyone at Wilderness Hotel & Golf Resort for being a gracious host. 

Original Press Release - https://wisconsin.pga.com/news/bill-graham-grabs-top-billing-on-the-2024-wpga-special-award-winners/Image attachmentImage attachment+Image attachment
4 weeks ago
Wisconsin PGA

The Wisconsin PGA Spring Membership Meeting brought together over 130 WPGA professionals on Wednesday at Wilderness Hotel & Golf Resort. The full day slate of events included the Wisconsin Golf Salesperson product showcase, a Q&A with PGA of America Vice President, Don Rea, and the biannual business meeting among the members. It was a great way to kick off the 2024 season.

We'd like to thank Don Rea for making the trip up to Wisconsin and spending time with the Wisconsin PGA membership.
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The Wisconsin PGA Spring Membership Meeting brought together over 130 WPGA professionals on Wednesday at Wilderness Hotel & Golf Resort. The full day slate of events included the Wisconsin Golf Salesperson product showcase, a Q&A with PGA of America Vice President, Don Rea, and the biannual business meeting among the members. It was a great way to kick off the 2024 season.

Wed like to thank Don Rea for making the trip up to Wisconsin and spending time with the Wisconsin PGA membership.Image attachmentImage attachment+5Image attachment
4 weeks ago
Wisconsin PGA

A big congrats goes out to Kyle Nielsen, PGA and University Ridge Golf Course on being recognized as the PGA Jr. League GameChanger for 2023 in Wisconsin. Their program had the highest number of participants across the section last year. ... See MoreSee Less

A big congrats goes out to Kyle Nielsen, PGA and University Ridge Golf Course on being recognized as the PGA Jr. League GameChanger for 2023 in Wisconsin. Their program had the highest number of participants across the section last year.
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