Helminen qualifies for PGA Championship

Appleton’s Ryan Helminen’s 10th place finish at the PGA Professional Championship on Wednesday in New York, qualified him for his third consecutive PGA Championship in late July. Helminen is a Teaching Pro at Ridgeway Country Club in Neenah.  He finished...

Helminen in second place at PGA Professional Championship

Appleton’s Ryan Helminen stands in second place, just one shot off the lead after two rounds at the PGA Professional Championship at Turning Stone in Verona, New York. Helminen’s ten birdies and two bogeys during the first two rounds, has him at...

PGA Championship news

Practice rounds continue today at Whistling Straits in preparation for the start of the 97th P-G-A Championship on Thursday. Defending champion Rory McIlroy has declared himself 100-percent, as he gets ready to defend his title. The World-Number-One has not played...

Two State club pro’s earn PGA invites

A pair of Wisconsin PGA club professionals have earned a spot in the 97th PGA Championship Field at Whistling Straits in August. Menasha’s Ryan Helminen and Brent Snyder of Hudson both were among the top 20 scorers at the PGA Professional National Championship...

Helminen wins second State Open

Menasha’s Ryan Helminen eagles the 17th hole at the Bull at Pinehurst Farms yesterday and went on to win the 94th Wisconsin State Open. Helminen fired a 5-under par 67 in yesterday’s final round, beating Beaver Dam native Daniel Woltman by one shot.  He...

McIlroy leads PGA, Stricker in the hunt

World #1 Rory McIlroy fired a 4-under par 67 and takes a one shot lead to the third round of the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky. The 25-year-old McIlroy is trying to win his third straight tournament.  He takes a one-stroke lead over...

Kelly & Stricker in the hunt at the PGA

Madison’s Jerry Kelly and Steve Stricker are in the mix after the opening round of the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky on Thursday. Kelly, who only made the PGA field when Dustin Johnson withdrew, fired a 4-under par 67 and finds...

Stricker to assist Ryder Cup squad

Madison’s Steve Stricker has accepted Tom Watson’s invitation to serve as his third and final vice captain on the U.S. Ryder Cup team, set to face the Europeans Sept. 23-28 at Gleneagles in Perthshire, Scotland. Stricker joins friend Andy North and Raymond...

Helminen qualifies for PGA Championship

Appleton’s Ryan Helminen is headed to golf’s final major, the PGA Championship. Helmimen is an Appleton East graduate and current golf pro at Ridgeway Country Club in Neenah.  He won a playoff at the PGA Professional National Championship on Wednesday,...

Helminen wins State PGA title

Appleton’s Ryan Helminen, on a cold day at the Wisconsin Club, fired an even par 72 and claimed a 2-shot win at the 60th Wisconsin PGA Professional Championship. Helminen finished the 54-hold event at 1-over par 217 and earned $4,400.  Rick Witt of Blackhawk...