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http://Wisconsin.Golf reporters Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez check in each week on the Wisconsin golf scene, from the tournament trail to the personalities to golf course news and reviews to those quintessential “only in golf” stories that drive our passion good shot after bad.
Wisconsin.Golf's Rob Hernandez talks with Nick Bretl, a Wausau-area dentist who grew up playing Bass Lake and now serves on Bass Lake’s board of directors, about the club's 100th anniversary and its place in the charm of Northwoods golf.
Wisconsin.Golf's Rob Hernandez talks with Phil Poletti, executive director of the Caddie & Leadership Academy, a program he started in 2014 to help train and mentor caddies and connect them with golf clubs around Wisconsin. The program currently has around 100 students and it partners with several clubs in the state.
Wisconsin.Golf's Rob Hernandez talks with Eau Claire's Parker Etzel on his college golf journey at the University of South Dakota that led to co-medalist honors at the Summit League Championship.
Jason Richardson, who founded Bad Birdie out of his apartment in 2017 because he felt "golf was boring," has changed golfers' tastes in apparel with a brand that has made its way into country clubs and pro shops in Wisconsin and across the country. Wisconsin.Golf's Rob Hernandez talks with Richardson about the journey.
Madison-based visual brand architect Mark Schmitz joins Wisconsin.Golf's Rob Hernandez to talk about the rebranding of Madison's municipal golf courses (and the other major work he's done, like with Lambeau Field and Camp Randall Stadium).
Glen Turk of the Greater Milwaukee Golf Show joins Wisconsin.Golf's Rob Hernandez to talk about next weekend's festivities at Mosh Performance Center in Franklin (March 13-15), including an appearance at the show by our own Gary D'Amato.
Former Marquette golfer Hunter Eichhorn joins Wisconsin.Golf's Rob Hernandez to talk about his first four starts on the Korn Ferry Tour (12th on the points list), some of his travel highlights and what lies ahead.
Andy Landenberger, the WPGA's director of junior golf, joins Wisconsin.Golf's Rob Hernandez to talk about the 2026 schedule, junior golf-related finds at the PGA Show and more.
Izzy Stricker, the WSGA's 2025 women's player of the year, joins Wisconsin.Golf's Rob Hernandez to discuss what she learned about her game in 2025 and to look ahead to 2026, including the upcoming Badgers women's golf schedule. She also had some news about her dad, Steve Stricker.
Nekoosa's Adam Miller joins Wisconsin.Golf's Rob Hernandez to break down the 2026 WSGA championship and USGA qualifying schedules released this week.
Wisconsin.Golf's Rob Hernandez opens a series of off-season interviews with golf newsmakers talking to Venezuela native Juan Andrés Hurtado Molina, who now calls Wisconsin Rapids home.
Mike “Jocko” Jacques, sports director at WMTV-15 in Madison, joins Wisconsin.Golf's Rob Hernandez to preview this week's American Family Insurance Championship, with its new format and its new course, at TPC Wisconsin in Madison. It was AWESOME (if you know Jocko, you know)!
Wisconsin.Golf's Rob Hernandez share their favorites, dark horses and golfers to watch at the 80th U.S. Women's Open Thursday-Sunday at Erin Hills.
Wisconsin.Golf's Rob Hernandez talks with Gary D'Amato about Masters week and the rest of the major championship season.
Wisconsin.Golf's Rob Hernandez goes in-depth with University of Wisconsin men's golf coach Mike Wilson about his team and its future.
Wisconsin.Golf's Rob Hernandez talks with DeForest's Abby Henriksen about her preparation for the Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals during Masters week next month at Augusta National.
Wisconsin.Golf's Rob Hernandez talks with UW-Parkside coach Carly Werwie Swartz, who reflects on her experience at the 2008 U.S. Women's Public Links Championship at Erin Hills.
Wisconsin.Golf's Rob Hernandez talks with University of Wisconsin women's golf coach Todd Oehrlein about the annual Westbrook Invitational in Peoria, Ariz., changes to college golf, and more.
Wisconsin.Golf's Rob Hernandez talks with TPC Wisconsin's Dennis Tiziani and Travis Becker about their efforts to grow girls golf via the new Golf Foundation of Wisconsin.
Wisconsin.Golf's Rob Hernandez talks with Marquette men's golf coach Steve Bailey on his team's outlook this spring.
Wisconsin.Golf's Rob Hernandez talks with Menomonee Falls native Mark Wilson ahead of his debut on the PGA Tour Champions next week. Wilson, who won five times on the PGA Tour and turned 50 this past fall to be eligible for the senior tour, will tee it up at the Trophy Hassan II Feb. 6-8 in Rabat, Morocco.
Wisconsin.Golf's Rob Hernandez talks with Tom Shafranski, who next month is retiring after a 22-year career with the association that governs high school sports in Wisconsin.
Former Wisconsin Badgers standout golfer Sam Anderson joins Wisconsin.Golf's Rob Hernandez to talk about everything from the WPGA Futures Tour to his rookie season on the Korn Ferry Tour.
Wisconsin.Golf's Rob Hernandez discusses the 2025 WPGA Junior golf schedule with Andy Landenberger, the Wisconsin PGA's director of junior golf.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez close out 2024 with some news about 2025 and what they look forward to in the new year. They also wrap up the year by talking about some of what they saw in 2024 in Wisconsin golf.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss this week's news that the USGA is bringing five more national championship to Erin Hills after next year's U.S. Women's Open, including both the men's and women's Amateurs and the Junior Amateur. Plus, they talk about their recent (and upcoming) golf trips.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the college golf season, last week's victory by Mick Smith in the Wisconsin State Senior Open, this week's WSGA Professional Championship, and more in the latest episode of their Talking.Golf podcast.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Bobbi Stricker's long quest to make it to the LPGA Tour by getting through this weekend's LPGA Q-School qualifying. Plus, they take a look back at an epic Wisconsin State Open at Minocqua Country Club.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Gary's ceremonial first pitch last week at AmFam Field (along with Bobbi Stricker), the U.S. Amateur this year and coming to Whistling Straits in 2028, and this week's Wisconsin State Open at Minocqua Country Club.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the big junior golf championship victories this week for Kade Wieland and Izzie Stricker. Plus, they look ahead to next week and beyond on the Wisconsin golf calendar.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez look back at Garrett Jones' victory at the Wisconsin State Amateur at Jack Gaudion's The Legend at Merrill Hills and ahead to more golf this summer.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez look back at the Wisconsin State Women's Amateur Championship, where Abigail Henriksen became its youngest-ever champion, and ahead to the men's State Amateur Monday-Thursday at The Legend at Merrill Hills in Waukesha.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Wisconsin's connections to the John Deere Classic in Silvis, Illinois; the shoot-out last weekend at the Ray Fischer Amateur Championship in Janesville; the State Women's Amateur Championship next week at North Shore CC in Mequon, and the continuing impact of the weather on golf in Wisconsin.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the hiring of Jordan Niebrugge as an assistant coach for the Marquette men's golf team; Gary's visit this week to Sedge Valley, Sand Valley's newest golf course; Wisconsin's stormy weather this week and how it impacted golf courses around the state, and more.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the dramatic – and, for host Steve Stricker, crushing – finish to the American Family Insurance Championship, its move next year to TPC Wisconsin (with a team format?), Elise Hoven's victory over Bobbi Stricker in the Sentry Wisconsin State Women's Open, and more.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss AmFam Championship week, including the Celebrity Foursome and guesses about its mystery fourth, and a breakdown of the tournament's field; this past weekend's U.S. Women's Open, which will be coming to Erin Hills in 2025; the WIAA boys state golf championships this week, and more.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss some of the interesting storylines at next week's American Family Insurance Championship in Madison, Piercen Hunt's collegiate finale in the NCAA golf championships, the WIAA boys post-season and more.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the field for the upcoming American Family Insurance Championship; the PGA Championship, including Scottie Scheffler's arrest; this week's KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship, and the college and high school golf post-seasons.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the American Family Insurance Championship less than a month away, Steve Stricker's year so far, U.S. Open local qualifiers, college and high school golf, and more.
With the American Family Insurance Championship just five weeks away, Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez talk about the tournament and Steve Stricker's defense of his hometown event. They also discuss Stricker's monumental stretch of golf starting this week – three majors in three weeks and three title defenses in five weeks – Thomas Longbella's victory in Ecuador on the PGA Tour Americas, and Gary's golf trip last week to Branson, Missouri.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss how Wisconsin golfers are faring in college postseason tournaments across the country; the strong showing from Hunter Eichhorn and Sam Anderson this weekend on the Korn Ferry Tour and PGA Tour Americas and what it means for their futures; Gary's golf trip this week to Branson, Missouri, and more.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the busy awards season for Steve Stricker (and his hint that he'd be open to being Ryder Cup captain again), former Marquette star Hunter Eichhorn qualifying for an upcoming Korn Ferry Tour event, and the ongoing college golf postseason.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez share the stories behind the stories Gary wrote at the 2024 Masters, including a couple with some Wisconsin flavor. They also discuss the latest in the busy college golf season.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss McKenna Nelson's victory in the Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals at Augusta National, Masters week (and the 31st time for Gary there), and much more.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Emily Lauterbach's LPGA debut; McKenna Nelson's health scare and her and Taytum Oswald's upcoming trip to Augusta National for the the Drive, Chip & Putt finals; Steve Stricker's "tough" start to the PGA Tour Champions season, and more.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the exciting finish at The Players Championship and what it says about the PGA Tour; predictions for this season's majors; updates on Wisconsin teams playing college golf this spring; the construction projects at Erin Hills, and more.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Jerry Kelly's past weekend at the Cologuard Classic, Steve Stricker's upcoming weekend at The Players Championship, and updates from around the country on Wisconsin's college golfers.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the many signs of (an early) spring in Wisconsin: golf course openings, Chuck Garbedian's radio talk show, the Greater Milwaukee Golf Show, college golf, and more.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the UW women's record-breaking performance at the Westbrook Invitational, a tournament the Badgers host each year in Peoria, Ariz.; Harrison Ott's close call at the Monday qualifier for PGA Tour's Cognizant Classic; Wisconsin's treasure trove of courses on Golf Digest's list of the Top 100 Public Courses; and golf in February in Wisconsin (!).
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the USGA's new exemptions for winners of State Amateur Championships and how they pertain in Wisconsin this summer; Neil Johnson's new amateur status; this weekend's Chicago Golf Show (and tees); Steve Stricker's latest honors, and more.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the weather and the chaos at this past weekend's WM Phoenix Open; Gary's story on the staggering sums of money that golf raises for charity; the college golf season underway; the WSGA's Volunteer of the Year award fittingly given to Randy Warobick, and more.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Rob's coverage of Monday qualifying for this week's WM Phoenix Open in Scottsdale, Ariz.; Bernhard Langer's injury, Steve Stricker and this year's PGA Tour Champions season; changes to the World Handicap System this year; reading putts, and more.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Steve Stricker's dad, Bob Stricker, who died last week after an extended illness; the best of what Gary saw at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando last week, and what's ahead on the golf calendar in February.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Gary's experience at the Mission Inn Resort & Club in Florida for the annual Golf Writers Association of America annual championship; the PGA Show this week in Orlando, which Gary will be attending; Steve Stricker in the season-opening PGA Tour Champions event in Hawaii last weekend, and more.
With the weather too frigid for golf in Wisconsin these days, Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez look to warmer climates to talk golf: The season-opening PGA Tour Champions tournament in Hawaii this week, the PGA Show in Orlando next week, and more.
In their first podcast of the year – and the first with Wisconsin.Golf now part of the Wisconsin State Golf Association – Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez talk about what's ahead in Wisconsin golf in 2024. They also look back on Gary's week in Hawaii for The Sentry, the PGA Tour's season-opening tournament.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Steve and Izzi Stricker's exciting weekend playing with Nelly and Petra Korda and Tiger and Charlie Woods at the PNC Championship; the bursts of golf weather in Wisconsin over the holidays; and Gary's upcoming trip to Hawaii for The Sentry, the season-opening PGA Tour tournament in Maui sponsored by Sentry Insurance.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss this past weekend's inaugural World Champions Cup starring Madison's Jerry Kelly and Steve Stricker; the upcoming PNC Championship competition featuring the father daughter duo of Steve and Izzi; Mario Tiziani and Mick Smith and PGA Tour Champions Q-School; Rob's high school rankings, and more. Plus, what about the elephant in the room (and in golf) – LIV Golf and the impact it'll have on the PGA Tour with another star defecting?
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Thomas Longbella's quest to secure his PGA Tour card for 2024, along with the Wisconsin golfers who still have a shot at earning status on the PGA Tour Champions; this weekend's World Champions Cup, the inaugural Ryder Cup-like tournament for seniors that will include Steve Stricker and Jerry Kelly; Rob Hernandez's annual high school class rankings, and more.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Mick Smith qualifying for the final stage of qualifying for the PGA Tour Champions; other Wisconsin golfers attempting to qualify for the PGA Tour; the new college golf rankings and where Wisconsin teams are slotted; Tiger Woods, Paul Azinger and other PGA Tour-related news; Wisconsin.Golf's annual high school class rankings, and Thanksgiving (and what we're thankful for).
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss this week's weather forecast and the opportunity to play more golf in Wisconsin; the end of the PGA Tour Champions season for Steve Stricker and Jerry Kelly; college signing day for Wisconsin golfers, and more.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Gary's "Wisconsin Legends of Golf" feature on Randy Warobick; the recent Wisconsin Hall of Fame induction ceremony for Jon Turcott and the late Jim Lemon; Steve Stricker and his remarkable season on the PGA Tour Champions and what's ahead for him; the changing golf seasons in Wisconsin and Arizona, and more.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Mick Smith's play at the Senior PGA Professionals Championship in Florida; the Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs; the All-State girls golf team, and their end-of-the-season pro shop purchases.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the 29th annual Illinois-Wisconsin Writer Cup matches that were played last week on Illinois turf; Jerry Kelly's joining Steve Stricker on Team USA for the inaugural Ryder Cup-like World Champions Cup matches debuting in December; PGA Tour qualifying, and more.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Mario Tiziani's big finish to the PGA Tour Champions regular season; state golfers in the first stage of PGA Tour Q-School; Izzi Stricker and last week's WIAA girls golf championships; and a 25th anniversary celebration at Whistling Straits.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the American Society of Golf Course Architects' visit to Wisconsin – and three of its showcase courses – this week; Europe's victory over the U.S. in last weekend's Ryder Cup matches; and the busy competitive schedules for the Stricker family these days.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss this weekend's Ryder Cup matches, Gary's trip to Mackinac Island, and the latest news and competition in college and high school golf.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez welcome the podcast's new sponsor, Old Fashioned Golf, and discuss the Solheim Cup, the biennial golf tournament for professional women golfers being contested this weekend in Spain; Jerry Kelly in the PGA Tour Champions event this weekend and Steve Stricker's season-long success; girls high school golf and the post-season, and the proposed renovations at Whitnall Park Golf Course.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez talk about Gary's weekend in Osseo, Wisconsin, a small town with a big golf culture. They also discuss former Badger golfer Kimberly Dinh's victory in the USGA Women's Mid-Am Championship; college and high school golf, and Wisconsin mini-pros at Q-School.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez talk about Gary's weekend at the Sieg Classic in Osseo, Wis., which honors former Osseo High School and Marquette golfer Ben Sieg, who died unexpectedly at age 33 in 2022. They also recap the opening weekend of college golf, last week's Wisconsin State Senior Open at Maple Bluff CC, and more.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez talk about the competitive weeks for Nicki and Bobbi Stricker, mother and daughter, in Illinois and California; the live-scoring disruption in college golf; Wisconsin golfers trying to advance on the PGA Tour Canada, and more.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez talk signature golf holes in Wisconsin that are worth framing; Steve Stricker's remarkable 2023 season on the PGA Tour Champions, and recent senior and junior golf tournaments.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez recap the Wisconsin State Open, won by Cameron Huss, and look ahead to the rest of the summer/fall golf season in Wisconsin.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez talk about next week's Wisconsin State Open at SentryWorld in Stevens Point.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez talk about the MACC Fund and its long-running golf outing at Tuckaway CC; the competitive appeal of Division III college golf, and Gary's visit last week to TPC Wisconsin, Dennis Tiziani's newly renovated golf course (formerly Cherokee CC) and the future home of the American Family Insurance Championship.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez talk about the U.S. Amateur qualifying at Hidden Glen, the state of Piercen Hunt's game heading into his senior year at Illinois, the junior golf tournaments in Wisconsin this summer, and more in this week's podcast.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez look back at Jack Schultz's victory in the Wisconsin State Amateur Championship at Erin Hills, look forward to the State Open at SentryWorld, and talk about a few courses they've played recently.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez take a deep dive into the Wisconsin State Amateur Championship Monday-Thursday at Erin Hills.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez share their U.S. Senior Open experiences and look ahead to the Wisconsin State Women's Amateur Monday and Tuesday at Janesville Country Club.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Cameron Huss' win and the fantastic finish at the Ray Fischer Amateur Championship; last week's WPGA Junior Championship in Milwaukee, and this week's U.S. Senior Open at SentryWorld in Stevens Point.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Steve Stricker's AmFam Championship victory and his remarkable run of golf; champion Tess Hackworthy and runner-up Bobbi in the State Women's Open Championship; Ty Kretz's victory in the State Men's Match Play Championship; the U.S. Open, and more in a jam-packed podcast.
Rob Hernandez – sans partner Gary D'Amato for this podcast – breaks down Steve Stricker's big day in the second round of the American Family Insurance Championship that he hosts at University Ridge. He also talks about the annual celebrity foursome Saturday of Zach Johnson, Andy North, Derek Jeter and Michael Phelps.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the first round of the 2023 American Family Insurance Championship in Madison, where Justin Leonard discovered some of his old magic with a course-record, 10-under 62 and Steve Stricker passed Tiger Woods with his record 53rd consecutive round with a par-or-better score.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Steve Stricker and Jerry Kelly and this week's American Family Insurance Championship in Madison, along with the WIAA boys state championship Monday and Tuesday, also in Madison.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Steve Stricker's victory at the Senior PGA Championship, with daughter Izzi on the bag; Bobbi Stricker's weekend on the Epson Tour; Piercen Hunt and Illinois at the NCAA Championship; and the WIAA boys tournament.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Gary's weekend getaway to Eagle Ridge Golf Resort in Galena, Ill.; the media days for the American Family Insurance Championship in Madison and the U.S. Senior Open at SentryWorld; the Badgers and Golden Eagles in the NCAA Regional; and the upcoming WIAA boys regionals.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the bizarre aftermath of Madison Edgewood fresman Drew Bindl's hole-in-one; Wisconsin teams and golfers in the college tournament season; U.S. Open local qualifying; and Bobbi Stricker's fledgling professional career.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the Wisconsin and Marquette men's golf teams, both of whom are headed to the NCAA Regionals; the season openers this weekend for golf courses in Wisconsin's Northwoods; U.S. Open local qualifying this week at Bishops Bay CC, and more.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the Badgers and Golden Eagles in the Big Ten and Big East men's golf championships; the UW-Green Bay women's team's berth in the NCAA tournament; an update on Sam Anderson on the PGA Tour Latinoamerica, and the upcoming U.S. Open qualifying in Wisconsin.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Wisconsin's college golf teams and their prospects in the postseason; Kaylor Steger's ups and downs on the PGA Tour Latinoamerica, and Gary's post-Masters round of golf at the McLemore Club in northwest Georgia.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Hunter Eichhorn's week on the Korn Ferry Tour; the weather and golf in Wisconsin, and the latest news in college golf.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the just-completed Masters Tournament; Gary's post-Masters round of golf at the McLemore Club in the mountains of Georgia; Wisconsin's spring course openings, and college golf updates.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the weather and spring golf in Wisconsin; Gary's upcoming week at the Masters; college golf updates, and more.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the impact of this weekend's snowstorm on golf in Wisconsin; Madison's contingent playing this weekend in the PGA Tour Champions event in Palm Springs, Calif.; and the pair of Wisconsin junior golfers in the Drive, Chip & Putt Finals during Masters week at Augusta National.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Blake Wisdom's decision to play his fifth season of college golf at Wisconsin; Thomas Longbella's upcoming debut on the PGA Tour; the sale of Monroe Golf Club, and their favorite "hidden gem" golf courses in Wisconsin.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Jerry Kelly and his play this weekend in The Players Championship; changes on the PGAS Tour; Gary's "Wisconsin Legends of Golf" feature on Mary Hafeman; Hunter Eichhorn at Q School, and updates on the college golf season.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss tournament host Jerry Kelly and Steve Stricker in this weekend's Cologuard Classic; the legacy of swing instructor David Rasmussen, who taught many of Wisconsin's best-known golfers and died last month after a battle with cancer; the auctioning of Tiger Woods' final-round scorecard from his professional debut at the 1996 Greater Milwaukee Open at Brown Deer Park GC; the college golf season, and more.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez debate the latest national rankings of the best golf courses in Wisconsin and talk about their own favorite courses; openings, closings and changes with Wisconsin courses; changes over the years in college golf (with an update on Martha Nause), and more on college golf's spring season.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the good vibes at this weekend's Milwaukee Golf Show, Jerry Kelly, Steve Stricker, Mario Tiziani and the PGA Tour Champions season-opener; Tiger Woods' performance at the Genesis Open; Wisconsin's Evans Scholars, and the opening month of college golf's spring season.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Gary's quest to increase his swing speed via his credit card; upcoming events on the PGA Tour Champions; the start of the spring college golf season; and the buzz over Aaron Rodgers' handicap at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss what new stuff Gary saw at the PGA Show in Orlando. They also take a look at the start of college golf.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Steve Stricker and Jerry Kelly and a new season on the PGA Tour Champions; next week's PGA Merchandise Show in Florida; Gary's participation in the Golf Writers Championship; Jessica Guiser's commitment to the University of Florida, and more.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the 2023 tournament schedules for men, women and juniors in Wisconsin, an award ceremony this week at Marquette for Hunter Eichhorn, and the growing connection between golf and pickleball.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez open the new year with a special, expanded podcast looking ahead to the big names, big events and big course developments to watch in 2023.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Wisconsin.Golf's ranking of the top 10 stories in golf in 2022 in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss 2022's WSGA and WPGA players of the year, including Jack Schultz, Jim Doing, Michael Crowley, Emily Lauterbach and Maggie Leaf, as well as WPGA Junior POYs William Harned and Norah Roberts.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the pressure-packed ending to the World Cup; Tiger and Charlie Woods, the Daley duo, Annika Sorenstam and son, and their own father-son memories; the summer ahead for SentryWorld; Gregg Thompson's backyard golf course in Kenosha; and Great Data Golf, a new golf fitness/instruction facility in Wauwatosa.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Mario Tiziani's pursuit of a second career on the PGA Tour Champions; Casey Danielson's decision to give up her pursuit of a career on the LPGA Tour; Rob's annual junior golf rankings series, and more.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss winter golf and winter gear and gifts; Steve Stricker and his AmFam Championship Foundation; Izzi Stricker's decision to play college golf for the Badgers; Rob's annual rankings of high schools golfers in Wisconsin, and more.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Wisconsin golfers trying to qualifying at PGA Tour Champions and LPGA Q-schools; the plane crash earlier this week at Wester Lakes GC in Pewaukee; Maggie Leef's leadership with the USGA and her new responsibility with the 2025 U.S. Women's Open at Erin Hills; and Rob's annual rankings of Wisconsin high school golfers.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the U.S. Senior Open coming to SentryWorld next summer; the end of the golf season in Wisconsin this year; college recruiting; club champions across Wisconsin; national exposure for Mount Horeb's Nolan Krentz, and more.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the extension of the golf season in parts of Wisconsin into the first week of November; Jim Doing's career as a world-class opera singer and as a professor of voice at the University of Wisconsin; Haley Thoney's pre-college world travels; and a tribute to Mark Wilson's dad, Less Wilson, who passed away recently.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Nolan Krentz's incredible record for most holes of golf played in a year – year after year; Grace Durkin's path of Loyola; this weekend's Wisconsin Golf Hall of Fame dinner and more in their weekly podcast.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Jerry Kelly's first round in the Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs, where he grabbed the lead with a 7-under 65; Gary's golf trip to North Carolina; Wisconsin high school golfers and college recruiting, and Wisconsin golfers and Korn Ferry Q-School.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the remarkable Stricker family, including Izzi's high school title this week; the conclusions of the high school and college golf seasons; Gary's upcoming golf trip to North Carolina, and more.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Gary's Ryder Cup trip to Rome and his duties in 2023 as the president of the Golf Writers Association of America; Mason Schmidtke's commitment to the Marquette men's golf team; Wisconsin qualifiers in this week's Korn Ferry Q-School, and the WIAA girls golf postseason now underway.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez remember the unforgettable golfing life of Archie Dadian, who died of cancer last week at age 89, and also talk about some memorable golf experiences for both of them this past weekend. They also talk about Mario Tiziani's progress on the PGA Tour Champions, Wisconsin golfers trying to qualify for the Korn Ferry Tour, and more.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez recap last week's U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship at Erin Hills and round up some recent news on several Wisconsin golfers.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the field for the 41st U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship being contested starting this weekend at Erin Hills and Blue Mound Golf & Country Club. They also talk about the latest news in college golf and upcoming WPGA Professional Championship.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez talk about the success of Wisconsin golfers in the first step of toward qualifying for the Korn Ferry Tour, the rollercoaster drama in the final round of the WSGA State Senior Amateur, a $69,000 souvenir from the Tiger Woods' professional debut at the 1996 Greater Milwaukee Open, and much more.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez on Gary's experience at the inaugural WSGA Putting Championship; Jack Schultz and this week's U.S. Mid-Am qualifying at The Legend at Merrill Hills; and what's happening this weekend on the many professional golf tours out there these days.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez talk about Bobbi Stricker and Emily Lauterbach advancing to Stage 2 of LPGA/Epson Tour Qualifying School; Daniel Mazziotta's victory in the Wisconsin State Open (and his caddie life at Sand Valley); qualifying for next month's U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship at Blue Mound G&CC and Erin Hills ... and Gary himself in the field later this week in the new WSGA Putting Championship at Geneva National GC.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez preview the Wisconsin State Open that's set to be played this Monday through Wednesday at Ozaukee Country Club in Mequon.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez talk about some of their own recent rounds of golf, Casey Danielson's rookie season on the LPGA, Carly Werwie-Swartz's new coaching gig in her hometown, a busy week of tournaments in Wisconsin golf, and more.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Tom Boockmeier's hole-in-one spree, U.S. Senior Am qualifying, golf club finds and more in their weekly podcast.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the Wisconsin State Amateur and its unlikely champion, Tyler Obermueller, along with all the other drama and excitement this week at Sand Valley.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez talk about Tiger Woods and his (final?) appearance this week at the The Open Championship at St. Andrews. They also discuss next week's Wisconsin State Amateur Championship at Sand Valley and Mammoth Dunes.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez talk about Gary's trip to the reopened and reimagined SentryWorld in Stevens Point, the host of the 2023 U.S. Senior Open. Plus, they preview next week's Wisconsin Women's State Amateur, Steve Stricker and Jerry Kelly in this weekend's Bridgestone Senior Player's Championship, next week's British Open, and more.
The first full month of tournament golf in Wisconsin is in the books and Gary and Rob talk about how impressed they've been with the talent they're seeing. They also discuss the newest inductees into the Wisconsin Golf Hall of Fame, pay tribute to the stellar career of their Killarney Golf Media colleague Dennis McCann, and express their support for Archie Dadian as he fights cancer again.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Matt Fitzpatrick's riveting victory in this weekend's U.S. Open, look back at the Wisconsin State Women's Open and a pair of qualifiers for U.S. junior amateur championship, and preview this week's WSGA Match Play Championship, WPGA Junior Championship and the Ray Fischer Amateur Championship.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the drama-packed finale to the 2022 American Family Insurance Championship, including Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee's first victory on the PGA Tour Champions, strong final rounds from two-time defending champion Jerry Kelly and tournament host Steve Stricker, and more from University Ridge Golf Course in Madison.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the logjam atop the leaderboard Saturday at the American Family Insurance Championship and also talk about the celebrity foursome that entertained the crowd at University Ridge.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez talk about the first round of the American Family Insurance Championship at University Ridge Golf Course in Madison.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the field for next week's American Family Insurance Championship next week at University Ridge; PGA Tour players and the new LIV Golf tour; Harrison Ott's play at the NCAA Championships with Vanderbilt; Wisconsin golfers in U.S. Open Final Qualifying; the WIAA state boys golf tournament, and more.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Gary's Memorial Day weekend of golf in the Wisconsin Dells, Steve Stricker missing the Senior PGA Championship after contracting COVID-19, Harrison Ott's Vanderbilt team in the NCAA Championships, the WIAA boys state tournament, Cherokee Country Club's designation as a TPC course, and more.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the upcoming American Family Insurance Championship, the PGA Championship underway now, and tournament season in college and high school golf. And they spar over the question of using new or used golf balls.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Steve Stricker's remarkable victory at the Regions Tradition, his fourth major championship in 10 tries on the PGA Tour Championship. They also talk about all the college golfers doing well in U.S. Open local qualifying, the upcoming NCAA Regionals, and more.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez talk about the six golfers with Wisconsin ties who earned bids to the NCAA Regionals later this month, the upcoming U.S. Open local qualifying, the forecast for golf in Wisconsin coming up, and more in their weekly podcast.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Steve Stricker's return to the PGA Tour Champions, where he shot a 5-under 67 Friday to tie for the first-round lead; the University of Wisconsin men's golf team contending on the first day of the Big Ten Championship in French Lick, Ind.; another senior title for Mario Tiziani; and Sand Valley's expansion plans.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Gary's story on two brothers in Kenosha and their innovative and intriguing hockey stick design on the putter. Plus, they look at conference championship week in college golf and Wisconsin golf recruiting news.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez grouse about Wisconsin's "spring" golf weather and also discuss Casey Danielson's progress on the LPGA Tour, Clayton Tribus' transfer to the University of Wisconsin, college golf, and more.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato joins Rob Hernandez from Augusta National to break down the 2022 Masters, including the 18th-hole theatrics from Rory McIlroy and Collin Morikawa, the return of Tiger Woods and, of course the feel-good story of Scottie Scheffler and his first major championship.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss when we'll be playing golf in Wisconsin; Steve Stricker's return to tournament golf; Gary and next week's Masters (and Tiger Woods?); Jordan Hahn and Emmet Herb at PGA Tour Canada Q-School; Casey Danielson and Wisconsin.Golf's partnership with the LPGA Tour rookie from Osceola; and the opening of the boys high school golf season.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss attendance at the Milwaukee Golf Show, Sand Valley's next golf course, U.S. Open venues, college golf tournaments and the upcoming Masters tournament.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the course openings in Wisconsin, the Milwaukee Golf Show, college golf news, Sand Valley's next course, and more.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the status of a handful of Wisconsin golfers at the Canadian Tour Q-School, the sudden passing of former Marquette golfer Ben Sieg at age 33, the news that X-Golf is coming to American Family Field in Milwaukee, and more.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the opening of a few golf courses in southeastern Wisconsin and the forecast for spring golf; the state's burgeoning status as a destination for golf trips; Gary's latest "Wisconsin Legends of Golf" feature story on Carl Unis; Wisconsin golfers and the Canadian Tour Q-School, and more.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Steve Stricker's recovery and road back to tournament golf; Jerry Kelly and the Cologuard Classic and its mission of colon cancer awareness; Gary's winter golf training progress; the college golf season, and more.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez remember Matt Morse, who founded the Sussex-based golf accessories business, The Prestwick Companies, and also purchased and renovated The Club at Lac La Belle. Morse died last week at age 64 after a long battle with bladder cancer. They also chat about golf simulators (and Milton entrepreneur Carl Markestad); fan decorum (and the aftermath of that hole-in-one at the WM Phoenix Open), and college golf (and Hunter Eichhorn's school-record 61).
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the crazy atmosphere at the WM Phoenix Open, the hubbub around Aaron Rodgers at the pro-am, Brendan Locke and his determined fight to honor his wife's memory and get July recognized as National Sarcoma Awareness Month, golf course news, and a peek at the upcoming schedule.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the fate of this year's area golf shows, the 2022 summer golf schedule in Wisconsin, the Wisconsin PGA annual awards, college golf and Door County golf course news.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the 2022 golf shows with Covid still omnipresent, Mark Wilson's PGA Tour career, Gary's golf fitness training, Casey Danielson's LPGA debut this week and more.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez talk about the new TopGolf-like Luxe Golf Bays scheduled to open this summer at the Ballpark Commons sports complex in Franklin, Bobbi Stricker's professional debut this week in Florida, Thomas Longbella's co-medalist showing in South Africa at the first stage of qualifying for the Sunshine Tour, Jerry Kelly and a new season on the PGA Tour Champions, some interesting golfer rankings of Wisconsin courses, and more.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Steve Stricker's swing, Casey Danielson's upcoming debut on the LPGA Tour and Wisconsin golfers to watch in 2022.
In our first podcast of the news year, Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the news of Steve Stricker's post-Ryder Cup battle with a serious – and still undiagnosed – illness and Gary's interview with him this week.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez close out their 2021 podcasts by breaking down Dennis McCann's annual holiday gift guide and giving thanks for an eventual year in golf across Wisconsin.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss SentryWorld's new "all-inclusive" rate for its 2022 reopening, Gary Van Sickle's look-back at the most expensive and least expensive green fees in 1988, Mario Tiziani's success at PGA Tour Champions Q-School, Jerry and Carol Kelly, and more.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Jerry Kelly and his wife's Carol's cancer diagnosis, his play at the Charles Schwab Cup Championship at Phoenix CC, National Signing Day and Wisconsin's high school golfers, winter's arrival in Wisconsin, and where to tee it up in 2022 (including in Michigan, where Gary visited this fall).
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the burst of nice golf weather headed to Wisconsin this early November weekend, the future of Cherokee Country Club in Madison, the future of Milwaukee County's par-3 courses and more.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez have plenty to talk about as the 2021 golf season winds down in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez talk about Gary's sneak peek of The Lido at Sand Valley, Piercen Hunt's collegiate success, Casey Danielson's career arc, Bobbi Stricker's promising future, autumn golf in Wisconsin, and more.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the WIAA state girls golf championships, Gary's "Wisconsin Legends of Golf" story on Martha Nause and the teachings of Manuel de la Torre, Wisconsin's Jim Buyze's path to Illinois, and the venues they'd like to see host state events in 2022 and beyond.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Osceola's Casey Danielson earning her LPGA card, Steve Stricker back in action on the PGA Tour Champions, UW-Whitewater's fifth straight WIAC title and this week's WIAA girls state tournament.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez share their lasting impressions of the Steve Stricker-led Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez talk about Team USA's and captain Steve Stricker's triumphant victory in the Ryder Cup Sunday at Whistling Straits.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss what's likely to be a coronation for Team USA Sunday at Whistling Straits.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez break down how Steve Stricker's U.S. Ryder Cup team surged to a 6-2 lead in the opening matches at Whistling Straits.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez are ready for the 43rd Ryder Cup to begin! Following the opening ceremony Thursday afternoon, they break down the Friday morning foursome pairings from U.S. captain Steve Stricker and his European counterpart Padraig Harrington.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the Europeans' grand entrance Wednesday, Steve Stricker's relaxed demeanor, possible parings and more with the 43rd Ryder Cup just two days away at Whistling Straits.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez talk about Bryson DeChambeau's opportunity to win over fans, the tried-and-true Jordan Spieth-Justin Thomas partnership, Brooks Koepka's earnestness, the Covid protocol for the Ryder Cup and more on Day 2 at the Whistling Straits this week.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez share the highlights of their first day at Whistling Straits Monday and look ahead to Tuesday's Ryder Cup practice rounds. Check back each day for their latest Talking.Golf podcast from the course.
With just days to go before the 43rd Ryder Cup commences at Whistling Straits, Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez talk about Padraig Harrington's captains picks for Team Europe, Gary's profile of Steve Stricker, where Brooks Koepka's head is at, NBC's TV coverage, and their thoughts on the opening-day pairings.
Less than two weeks out from the long-awaited arrival of the biennial matches at Whistling Straits, Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez look back at U.S. captain Steve Sticker's at-large picks and look ahead to European captain Padraig Harrington making his Sunday. They also throw out potential pairings on the U.S. squad.
It's Ryder Cup month. Finally! In this week's podcast, Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez of Wisconsin.Golf discuss who they think U.S. captain Steve Stricker will choose next week with his six captain's picks. They also look ahead to the start of the college golf season and the final couple of tournaments on the Wisconsin golf schedule.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez of Wisconsin.Golf discuss Tess Hackworthy, Bobbi Stricker and other Wisconsin golfers at Q-School; the 25th anniversary of Tiger Woods' professional debut at the 1996 Greater Milwaukee Open at Brown Deer Park Golf Course; new coach Mike Wilson and the Badgers men's golf team; the upcoming Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits, and more in this week's podcast.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez of Wisconsin.Golf discuss the Wisconsin State Open and the compelling final day; the passing of former Badgers golfer and State Open champion Jim Lemon; Tess Hackworthy, Bobbi Stricker and Emily Lauterbach at the LPGA/Symetra Tour Qualifying Tournament; the upcoming Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits, and more in this week's podcast.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez of Wisconsin.Golf discuss Cherokee CC assistant pro Eric Popovich's quest to pass his Player Ability Test, Harrison Ott and the U.S. Amateur, next week's Wisconsin State Open, Rob's golf cart shopping, the Ryder Cup and more in this week's podcast.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez of Wisconsin.Golf discuss Kaeden Nomm's victory in the WSGA Junior Boys Championship and the upcoming talent in college golf, Courtney Matschke's and Ellie Frisch's wins in the Sherri Steinhauer and UWGB's bright future, the upcoming Wisconsin State Open, the Ryder Cup and Steve Stricker's captains picks, and more.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez of Wisconsin.Golf discuss Gary's golf getaway to Oakmont Country Club, his story on WSGA intern Patrick Koenig, Bobbi Stricker's game, and the wall-to-wall tournament activity in Wisconsin golf this week and even more next week.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez of Wisconsin.Golf discuss the impressive play of a number of golfers at the Wisconsin State Amateur Championship, led by Piercen Hunt and his six-stroke victory at Westmoor CC. They also look ahead to the busy schedule still ahead in Wisconsin golf this summer.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez of Wisconsin.Golf discuss Bobbi Stricker and her victory in the Wisconsin Women's Amateur Championship, Jenna Anderson and her commitment to UW-Green Bay, next week's Wisconsin State Amateur Championship at Westmoor CC, the British Open, and more.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez of Wisconsin.Golf discuss Steve Stricker's play at the John Deere Classic, Jerry Kelly's defense of his title at the U.S. Senior Open, next week's Wisconsin Women's State Amateur Championship and more.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez of Wisconsin.Golf discuss the competitive month of golf in June in Wisconsin and look ahead to a busy July, including the State Amateur at Westmoor Country Club and Steve Stricker competing in one of his favorite tournaments, the John Deere Classic on the PGA Tour. And not too far in the distance now is the Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits. Who will be on Stricker's U.S. team?
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss all the action at this week's tournaments in Wisconsin – the WSGA Match Play Championship, the WPGA Junior Championship and the WPLA Ray Fischer Amateur Championship – along with Steve Stricker's march toward another PGA Tour Champions major title as he takes a five-stroke lead after two rounds of the Senior Players Championship.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez of Wisconsin.Golf take a breather from a busy last week of tournament coverage to play a little golf at the Club at Lac La Belle and talk about this jam-packed June. In this week's podcast, they review the return of the AmFam Championship, the WIAA boys championships and the State Women's Open, and look forward to next week's WSGA Match Play Championship, WPGA Junior Championship and WPLA Ray Fischer Amateur Championship. They also talk about this week's U.S. Open at Torrey Pines.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez of Wisconsin.Golf talk about Jerry Kelly's defense of his title at the American Family Insurance Championship Sunday at University Ridge Golf Course.
Miguel Angel Jimenez, Fred Couples, Jerry Kelly, Retief Goosen, Jim Furyk. With that kind of top 5 after the second round of the American Family Insurance Championship, is there a shootout in the cards for Sunday at University Ridge? Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez of Wisconsin.Golf break down Day 2 and look ahead to the final round.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez of Wisconsin.Golf talk about Jerry Kelly, Miguel Angel Jimenez, Fred Couples, Andy North, the heat and more as they wrap up Friday's first round of the American Family Insurance Championship from University Ridge Golf Course.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez of Wisconsin.Golf break down this week's American Family Insurance Championship at University Ridge GC. In a busy week for Wisconsin golf, they also talk about the WSGA Women's Match Play Championship, the boys state high school tournament, the run-up to the Ryder Cup and more.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez of Wisconsin.Golf talk about the field for next week's American Family Insurance Championship at University Ridge; Kohler's new 10-hole short course, The Baths at Blackwolf Run; Bobbi Stricker's summer internship; the WIAA boys state tournament; the Badgers coaching search; Herb Kohler's rooting interest in the Ryder Cup, and more.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez of Wisconsin.Golf talk about golf's latest (again) phenom, Phil Mickelson. Also in this week's podcast: Greg Daggett and the U.S. Senior Open; Muskego's Matt Polivka and his journey through college golf; Jordan Hahn and Sam Anderson in this week's Korn Ferry Tour event; Steve Stricker, Jerry Kelly and Jim Schuman in the Senior PGA Championship, and more.
With Gary D'Amato at the PGA Championship this week, he and Wisconsin.Golf colleague Rob Hernandez talk about Phil Mickelson and Steve Stricker at Kiawah Island, the daunting challenge of the Ocean Course, Mario Tiziani's opportunity at next month's AmFam Championship in Madison, the Ryder Cup standings and much more as the golf season begins to heat up.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the NCAA Division III Championships, the coaching job at the University of Wisconsin, U.S. Open qualifying this week at Hidden Glen in Cedarburg, Andy North teeing it up in next month's AmFam Championship and more in this week's podcast.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Michael Burcin's resignation as the coach of the Badgers men's golf team and some interesting names who may be possible replacements. They also talk about Steve Stricker and Jerry Kelly, tied for the lead in this weekend's PGA Tour Champions event; the change in ownership at Alpine Resort in Door County; the college postseason, and more.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Gary's participation in The Ringer, the MACC Fund's 100-hole day at The Bog; college golf championships; U.S. Open local qualifying and our weekly update on the Ryder Cup standings.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Steve Stricker's resurgent golf game; Tony Romo's draw on the links; various golf course news, including changes at Wanaki Golf Course in Menomonee Falls, and college golf's postseason that's underway now.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the venue change for the WIAA boys state tournament, news on the American Family Insurance Championship, Steve Stricker's busy schedule, Wisconsin golf course openings, the Masters, college golf, the Ryder Cup and more.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the Masters leaderboard heading into the weekend. They also talk about Mount Horeb's Nolan Krentz, who averaged a ridiculous 69.4 holes of golf a day in 2020, and the college golf scene around Wisconsin.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss cities around Wisconsin where beer and golf are a pretty good pairing. They also talk about the increasing number of courses open for the season in Wisconsin, including the Kohler courses, and about what Ryder Cup fans learned from last week's World Match Play competition.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez move to their new Friday slot and talk about The Sweet Spot, college golf and which WGC Match Play stars might shine at the Ryder Cup. They also discuss the renovation of Madison's Glenway Golf Course and the season openings of more golf courses in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Gary's pair of stories on golfers discussing their favorite golf holes in Wisconsin. They also recap Gary's golf trip last week to Myrtle Beach.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez have a lot to talk about as the golf season in Wisconsin creeps up on us.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez are back with their first weekly Talking.Golf episode of 2021. They talk about What's Up and What's Next in Wisconsin golf, and begin to look ahead to September's Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits. Among the topics: Gary's COVID-19 scare, his TrackMan testing with a few generations of his drivers, Steve Stricker's game and the state of the Champions Tour, the return of college golf competition, the promise of Casey Danielson and Tess Hackworthy, spring golf (?), Tiger Woods and more.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez talk about longtime Wisconsin golf rules official Arnold Walker and venerable golf commentator Peter Allis, both of whom died in the last week; the retirement of UW-Stout women's golf coach Howie Samb, the most decorated golf coach in Wisconsin Division III history; and, yes!, December golf in Wisconsin.
In wake of Gary's story on Marquette's exceptional recruiting class and Rob's series ranking Wisconsin's high school golfers, Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez talk about trends in recruiting and what junior golfers are doing to catch the attention of college coaches.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez break down Dustin Johnson's victory at the Masters and discuss their takeaways from other storylines at Augusta National Golf Club.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez preview a much different Masters Week, especially for Gary, whose streak of Masters covered ends at 27. They also make their picks for a Masters pool to help you fill out yours.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Gary's story about Bryson DeChambeau throwing his weight around in the game of golf and whether college players might begin to adopt his approach. They also talk about this week's great weather forecast, new PGA of America president Jim Richerson and next week's Masters Tournament.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez are seeing the same signs you are: Cold temperatures. Snow cover. A calendar that is approaching November. What's a Wisconsin golfer to do when we can no longer do our thing outdoors? Gary talked to people with options and tells us more.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez talk about last week's varying and challenging weather conditions in Wisconsin – Gary played in them, Rob covered a state high school tournament in them – before they chat about Gary's latest book and the end of a Masters tradition for him.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez share their thoughts on enjoying and surviving fall golf. Gary then quizzes Rob on his thoughts about the WIAA girls golf tournament as it heads from last week's regionals to this week's sectionals.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez talk about Gary's incredible two days of golf at American Dunes and Harbor Shores, two Jack Nicklaus signature courses in western Michigan, and his audience with the Golden Bear at a Tuesday news conference. Rob shares his insights on the start of WIAA girls golf tournament play this week.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez analyze Bryson DeChambeau's jolting victory at the 120th U.S. Open, Jerry Kelly's eventful Sunday at Pebble Beach and Gary's experience Monday at an event to raise money for juvenile diabetes held at Geneva National Golf Club in Lake Geneva.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez look ahead to this week's U.S. Open, look back at Steve Stricker and Jerry Kelly and their weekend in South Dakota, and share their favorite regions of Wisconsin to play golf.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez reveal the most popular items at Gary's Golf Garage Sale over the weekend. They also talk about the end to the 2019-20 PGA Tour season and, believe it or not, how and where they plan to play golf in retirement after Gary talked to two retirees at Mascoutin GC in Berlin about their love for the game.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez welcome a new podcast sponsor in Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Fennimore and its Golf Course Management program and look back at the summer enjoyed by outgoing sponsor, The Club at Lac La Belle. Gary also tells us about his round at Washington County GC in Hartford and Rob offers an update on a high school girls golf tournament there Monday.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez reflect on an entertaining Wisconsin State Open Championship at Blue Mound Golf & Country Club before looking forward to a lot of senior golf activity on the schedule this week. And that's not counting Gary's golf trip to Minnesota!
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez look at the packed and impressive leaderboard after Day 2 at the Wisconsin State Open and Blue Mound Golf & Country Club and talk about what to expect in the 36-hole finale Wednesday at Blue Mound Golf & Country Club.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez look back on an eventful opening day at the 100th Wisconsin State Open Championship as well as the great weekends for PGA Tour Champions golfer Jerry Kelly and Symetra Tour golfer Casey Danielson of Wisconsin.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez of Wisconsin.Golf look back at the PGA Championship, break down a busy week of golf in Wisconsin and look ahead to next week's Wisconsin State Open at Blue Mound Golf & Country Club.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez of Wisconsin.Golf talk about this week's PGA Championship – yes, it's a major championship week! – while also looking back on the Wisconsin State Amateur and the Dairyland Duel. Plus, they chat about Dennis McCann's latest Hidden Gem golf course feature on Turtleback GC in Rice Lake, and ask where Gary should play next.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez of Wisconsin.Golf offer their take on the historic venue at Milwaukee Country Club and the 156 golfers who will take on one of the state's most storied courses at this week's 119th Wisconsin State Amateur.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez talk about Gary's round Monday at Blue Mound Golf & Country Club, the site of next month's 100th Wisconsin State Open; Rob's dilemma as a girls golf coach in California where his girls season was moved Monday to the spring – something being proposed in Wisconsin – and lots of other news in Wisconsin golf.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez talk, officially, about the 2021 Ryder Cup, the continued influx of Illinois golfers getting into the Wisconsin State Amateur via qualifying and a couple of big names in the Wisconsin State Open.
Wisconin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the likely postponement of the Ryder Cup, Bryson DeChambeau, eligibility rules for Wisconsin state tournaments, some golf course updates, and more in their latest podcast.
Wisconin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez look back at a busy week of tournament golf in Wisconsin, including the men's and women's WSGA Match Play Championships, the WPGA Junior Championship and the Ray Fischer Amateur Championship, and look ahead to the Fourth of July weekend.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez react to a report that the Ryder Cup will be postponed to 2021, break down a busy tournament week in Wisconsin and talk about the latest on the sale of The Bull at Pinehurst Farms in Sheboygan Falls.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss Monday's news that alumni from the University of Wisconsin and Marquette University men's golf teams will compete in an annual event called the Dairyland Duel sponsored by Wisconsin.Golf. The inaugural Dairyland Duel will be played July 31 and Aug. 1 at Blackwolf Run in Kohler and Whistling Straits in Haven. Gary and Rob also talk about the return of competitive golf on the PGA Tour, Korn Ferry Tour and in the state of Wisconsin, and they explore the latest on the 2020 Ryder Cup.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez of Wisconsin.Golf talk about Gary's first "D'Time with D'Amato" course review of the 2020 season. It's on the brand-new, reimagined Club at Lac La Belle, one of the oldest courses in the America. They also take a shot at answering the questions being presented to high school seniors in Wisconsin.Golf's new "Senior Spotlight" series.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez compare stats-keeping for their rounds in wake of Gary's column documenting his records that go back to 1971. They also reflect on the legacy of Milwaukee CC teaching professional Manuel de la Torre and look ahead to the start of tournament golf in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez look forward to the tournament schedule in Wisconsin as golf continues to make its way back amid the coronavirus pandemic. Among many other topics, they also discuss Erin Hills' project to convert is fairways from fescue to bentgrass ... but what becomes of the 19th hole's Fescue Rescue?
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez take a look at the Wisconsin golf landscape during the ongoing coronavirus crisis, discussing the opening of Gastrau Golf Center in Oak Creek, the loss of Monday's U.S. Open local qualifying and other stories past and future on Wisconsin.Golf.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez evaluate the state of "new-norm" golf in Wisconsin after two weekends and discuss what has to happen to open driving ranges, clubhouses.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez break down Gary's 36-hole marathon on golf's "reopening day" in Wisconsin, what Rob saw from courses around the state on social media and what's next as golf courses continue to operate with restrictions during the COVID-19 crisis.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the reopening of golf courses in Washington County, Friday's lifting of the governor's ban on golf, and what golfers need to do to make sure courses aren't shut down again. Gary also reveals his plans for golfing on Friday (spoiler alert: Ernie Banks would be proud!).
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez talk about Rob's experience playing a round of golf in Arizona this week and continue the discussion on why golf is not being allowed in Wisconsin during Gov. Tony Evers' "Safer at Home" order and when it might be. They also react to some of the coronavirus-related headlines in Wisconsin's golf world over the past week.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez break down the schedule changes announced Monday by golf's major governing bodies, their impact on the 2020 Ryder Cup in Wisconsin and other dominos that could fall with future adjustments. They also discuss the impact Gov. Tony Evers' "Safer At Home" order and the hope that it might be relaxed when it comes to golf.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the uncertain future of golf in Wisconsin as the world fights the coronavirus pandemic. When will courses reopen after Gov. Tony Evers' order shut them down last week? What will the golf landscape look like when they do? Also: Will the AmFam Championship and Ryder Cup be played in Wisconsin in 2020? And how are some of the state's competitive golfers dealing with their time away from the game?
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez maintain their 1,600-mile distance and talk about what "Safer At Home" means for Rob in California and what it might mean for golf in Wisconsin pending a similar order from Gov. Tony Evers this week.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez discuss the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on golf in Wisconsin and beyond. And they welcome the podcast's inaugural sponsor, the Club at Lac La Belle in Oconomowoc.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez talk about Jerry Kelly, Ernie Els and the AmFam Championship on the PGA Tour Champions, the odd timing of tough conditions on the PGA Tour, the health of Tiger Woods and Jason Day, the PGA Tour's new TV deal and, if that doesn't bring men's and women's golf together, River Falls native Neil Johnson's pairing on the Outlaw Tour certainly will.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez on what they learned at the Chicago Golf Show, the Wisconsin PGA Awards Banquet and ... is this the week we begin to see some golf courses open in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez look back on WGC Mexico Championship and the possibility of a Whistling Straits Dream Team — hello Patrick Reed and Bryson DeChambeau? — and then look ahead to the Chicago Golf Show, show sponsor French Lick Resort and a Cologuard Classic featuring three Madison golfers. Plus, listen to Rob's beef about negative golf reviews on GolfNow.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez look back at Steve Stricker's 500th career PGA Tour start at the Genesis Invitational and some other strange things that happened at Riviera Country Club last weekend, namely to one Tiger Woods. They also review a busy weekend on the college golf scene and Gary tries to calm down Rob after they reveal some of the names in the field at this week's opposite-field PGA Tour event in Puerto Rico.
Wisconsin.Golf's Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez talk about the new USGA/R&A distance report, the Wisconsin PGA section award winners, the 25-year milestone of WPGA executive director Joe Stadler and more.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez break down the potential makeup of the U.S. Ryder Cup team, talk about Madison native Sean Toulon and his new line of Callaway Odyssey putters, and check in on Sherri Steinhauer and her competitive passion for pickleball.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez look back on Gary's trip to the PGA Merchandise Show, Rob's week at the Farmers Insurance Open and look at a couple of contenders for the U.S. Ryder Cup team based on their play at Torrey Pines GC.
Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez look back at The American Express and all the stars who came out to play before looking ahead to Gary's visit to the PGA Merchandise Show and Rob's visit to the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines.
In their first podcast of 2020, Gary D'Amato and Rob Hernandez react to news that The Bull at Pinehurst Farms is set to be sold at a sheriff's auction later this month and on the passing of Blackwolf Run/Whistling Straits designer Pete Dye. They also talk about Steve Stricker's debut this week at The American Express, Gary's recent trip to Maui for the Sentry Tournament of Champions and more.