Stricker unveils Captain’s picks for U.S. Ryder Cup team

U.S. Ryder Cup captain Steve Stricker filled out his 12-man roster for the upcoming event Sept. 24-26 at Whistling Straits. Patrick Cantlay, Bryson DeChambeau, Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka, Collin Morikawa and Justin Thomas were automatic qualifiers for the 43rd...

Ryder Cup moved to 2021

The PGA of America made it official on Wednesday, postponing the 2020 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits until Sept. 21-26, 2021. The PGA Tour resumed its season last month without fans, but the Ryder Cup and its rich tradition is difficult to be held without spectators...

Report: Ryder Cup set to be postponed until 2021

According to The Guardian, the 2020 Ryder Cup, which was scheduled for Sept. 25-27 at Whistling Straits in Haven, Wis., will be postponed until 2021. The report says an announcement is expected to make it official early next week.  The article said health and safety...

Stricker to have more captains picks for Ryder Cup

The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing the PGA of America to change the way they select the U.S. Ryder Cup team in 2020. Previously, the top eight players were placed on the team based on a points system, with the final four spots on the U.S. roster to be decided by the...

Stricker adds two more vice captains to U.S. Ryder Cup team

United States Ryder Cup captain Steve Stricker announced Monday that he has selected Davis Love III and Zach Johnson as vice captains for the U.S. Ryder Cup team.  The U.S. team will face Europe on Sept. 25-27 at Whistling Straits. Love and Johnson join Jim Furyk as...

Could the Ryder Cup be held without fans (AUDIO)

The PGA Tour has already banned fans from the first four events of the golf season in June, but the Ryder Cup? PGA of America CEO Seth Waugh told WFAN in New York on Sunday that they’re considering that very thing, a spectator-less event in September (25-27) at...

Golf course designer Pete Dye passes

One of the great golf design minds, World Golf Hall of Famer Pete Dye passed away at the age of 94. Dye designed Blackwolf Run and Whistling Straits near Kohler.  He also designed Florida’s TPC Sawgrass,  home of The Players Championship and Kiawah Island in...

Stricker to be named Ryder Cup Captain

The PGA of America has scheduled a news conference for Wednesday morning at Fiserv Forum to announce what has been assumed for some time now. According to Gary D’Amato of Wisconsin.Golf, Madison’s Steve Stricker will be announced as the captain of the 2020...

Stricker comes out of PGA Championship encouraged (AUDIO)

Madison’s Steve Stricker was met with a standing ovation on Sunday as he walked up the 18th fairway at Whistling Straits for the final time.  Wisconsin golf fans showed their appreciation for Stricker, who shot a final-round two-under-par 70 to finish four shots...

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...

First official PGA practice round is underway

Most of the 156 golfers at the P-G-A Championship will be on hand today for practice rounds.  It’s the third time in 12 years that the season’s final major is at Whistling Straits at Haven, near Sheboygan. The first two events at Whistling Straits ended in...

McIlroy’s appearance at the PGA could be in jeopardy

It was roughly a month ago that Rory McIlroy showed up at Whistling Straits to promote the upcoming PGA Championship as the defending champion. McIlroy’s chances of playing in the 97th PGA Championship could be in jeopardy. McIlroy is recovering from an ankle...

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...

Kohler Co. courses honored in Golf Digest

Whistling Straits and Blackwolf Run Championship courses have been featured in Golf Digest 100 Greatest Rankings, with the Straits course at Whistling Straits leading the way, ranking #2 in 100 Greatest Public Golf courses. All four courses are included in the 100...