by Bill Scott | Sep 8, 2021
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...
by Bill Scott | Jul 9, 2020
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...
by Bill Scott | Jun 23, 2020
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...
by Bill Scott | Jun 11, 2020
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...
by Bill Scott | May 11, 2020
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...
by Bill Scott | Apr 21, 2020
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...
by Bill Scott | Apr 6, 2020
While there’s a number of changes ahead with regards to golf events, the 43rd Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits will remain on the same dates, Sept. 25-27. Other events weren’t quite as fortunate, facing changes due to the coronavirus pandemic. The British...
by Bill Scott | Jan 10, 2020
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...
by Bill Scott | Feb 19, 2019
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...
by Bill Scott | Aug 17, 2015
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...
by Bill Scott | Aug 11, 2015
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...
by Bill Scott | Aug 10, 2015
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...
by Bill Scott | Aug 5, 2015
Madison’s Steve Stricker will serve as an assistant captain on the U.S. squad for the upcoming Presidents Cup Oct. 6-11 in South Korea. Jay Haas is the captain for the U.S. team. He had already picked Fred Couples and Davis Love III as assistant captains and...
by Bill Scott | Jul 29, 2015
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...
by Bill Scott | Jul 2, 2015
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...
by Bill Scott | Jan 17, 2013
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...
