BOYS GOLF How emerging technology is reshaping high school golf development Mark McMullen May 5, 2026 May 5, 2026 Updated May 13, 2026 1 of 2 Verona's Parker Neary chips out of a bunker on the 18th hole during the Nevada Bob's Showcase on April 28 at University Ridge. SEAN DAVIS, LEE SPORTS WISCONSIN Waunakee's Peyton Albers hits his tee shot on the first hole during the Nevada Bob's Showcase on April 28 at University Ridge. SEAN DAVIS, LEE SPORTS WISCONSIN Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Mark McMullen Parker Neary stands in a dark room, a blue glow illuminating him. 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Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Waunakee's Peyton Albers wins the Division 1 state title Waunakee junior Peyton Albers sinks a putt on the third playoff hole, to win the Division 1 boys golf state championship Tuesday. Photos: Area boys golf teams compete in 35th annual Nevada Bob's Showcase Scenes from area boys golfers competing in the 35th annual Nevada Bob's Showcase on Tuesday at University Ridge Golf Course in Verona. How area boys golf teams are handling the challenging, exciting hurdles of the golf boom The golf revolution has hit Madison area boys golf teams hard with rapidly growing rosters, with varying reasons for picking up the sport and … 'Force defensive chaos': How slap hitters keep softball defenses guessing A couple quick steps can change everything. Slap hitters are turning speed and timing into one of softball’s toughest plays to defend. 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Waunakee's Peyton Albers wins the Division 1 state title Waunakee junior Peyton Albers sinks a putt on the third playoff hole, to win the Division 1 boys golf state championship Tuesday.
Photos: Area boys golf teams compete in 35th annual Nevada Bob's Showcase Scenes from area boys golfers competing in the 35th annual Nevada Bob's Showcase on Tuesday at University Ridge Golf Course in Verona.
How area boys golf teams are handling the challenging, exciting hurdles of the golf boom The golf revolution has hit Madison area boys golf teams hard with rapidly growing rosters, with varying reasons for picking up the sport and …
'Force defensive chaos': How slap hitters keep softball defenses guessing A couple quick steps can change everything. Slap hitters are turning speed and timing into one of softball’s toughest plays to defend.
'Force defensive chaos': How slap hitters keep softball defenses guessing A couple quick steps can change everything. Slap hitters are turning speed and timing into one of softball’s toughest plays to defend.
