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AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE CHAMPIONSHIP

Polzin: Why TPC Wisconsin owner has plenty of reasons to smile

JIM POLZIN
Jun 7, 2025
Jun 7, 2025 Updated Jun 4, 2026

The crowd looks on during the opening day of the American Family Insurance Championship on Friday at TPC Wisconsin in Madison.
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JIM POLZIN

Dennis Tiziani sat in the clubhouse Friday morning at TPC Wisconsin, greeting members as they trickled in to grab a drink or bite to eat.

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