AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE CHAMPIONSHIP Players balance strategy, aggression in AmFam Championship's team format Colten Bartholomew Jun 7, 2025 Jun 7, 2025 Updated Jun 4, 2026 Madison resident Jerry Kelly putts on Day 1 of the American Family Insurance Championship on Friday at TPC Wisconsin in Madison. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Colten Bartholomew It’s difficult for PGA Tour Champions players to experience anything new on a golf course.kAm%96 4C:E6C:2 E@ 36 @? E96 4:C4F:E[ ?2>6=J 36:?8 d_ @C @=56C 2?5 92G:?8 2 ?@E23=6 42C66C @? E96 !vp %@FC[ =:>:E E96 r92>A:@?D 7:6=5D E@ A=2J6CD H9@D6 =:G6D 92G6 366? 565:42E65 E@ E96 8C:?5 @7 E96 DA@CE] qFE E9:D H66<6?5’D p>6C:42? u2>:=J x?DFC2?46 r92>A:@?D9:A 82G6 2 7C6D9 EH:DE E@ E96 EJA:42= E9C66 52JD @7 4@>A6E:E:@? 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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 Jerry Kelly and Justin Leonard describe their mindset entering the weekend at AmFam Championship Jerry Kelly and Justin Leonard describe their mindset entering the weekend at American Family Insurance Championship in Madison. Photos: 2025 AmFam Championship Day One Golfers and spectators enjoyed partly cloudy skies during day one of the American Family Insurance Championship on Friday, June 6, 2025 at TPC… Steve Stricker hoping American Family Insurance Championship can kickstart his season Injuries have hampered the Madison resident's ability on the course of late. But his motivation to play is clear as ever. Jerry Kelly explains spark that Madison crowd gives him at AmFam Championship Madison native and two-time American Family Insurance Championship winner Jerry Kelly says adrenaline created by competing in front of Madison… What's new and what to expect at the American Family Insurance Championship A look at the changes to local tournament in Madison, which teams have the best odds, parking information and more. Polzin: Why TPC Wisconsin owner has plenty of reasons to smile Dennis Tiziani's dream of creating a competitive golf course was on full display during the opening round of the American Family Insurance Cha… Steve Stricker, Mario Tiziani vault up AmFam Championship leaderboard Locals Steve Stricker and Mario Tiziani posted the best round Saturday, but that team will have work to do Sunday to win the AmFam Championship. Mia Hamm continues repaying Wisconsin with AmFam Championship appearance Soccer legend Mia Hamm talked about her long connection with Wisconsin that she continues to cherish at the American Family Insurance Championship. Euro duo make history in winning American Family Insurance Championship Thomas Bjørn and Darren Clarke held off hard charges from Steve Stricker's team and others to claim a historic AmFam Championship. Steve Stricker to take time off after American Family Insurance Championship Injuries forcing Madison native to take more time away from the PGA Tour Champions circuit. 5 things to know before the American Family Insurance Championship Hole design, parking and ticket information and more are among the changes for this year's rendition of the American Family Insurance Championship. 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Jerry Kelly and Justin Leonard describe their mindset entering the weekend at AmFam Championship Jerry Kelly and Justin Leonard describe their mindset entering the weekend at American Family Insurance Championship in Madison.
Photos: 2025 AmFam Championship Day One Golfers and spectators enjoyed partly cloudy skies during day one of the American Family Insurance Championship on Friday, June 6, 2025 at TPC…
Steve Stricker hoping American Family Insurance Championship can kickstart his season Injuries have hampered the Madison resident's ability on the course of late. But his motivation to play is clear as ever.
Jerry Kelly explains spark that Madison crowd gives him at AmFam Championship Madison native and two-time American Family Insurance Championship winner Jerry Kelly says adrenaline created by competing in front of Madison…
What's new and what to expect at the American Family Insurance Championship A look at the changes to local tournament in Madison, which teams have the best odds, parking information and more.
Polzin: Why TPC Wisconsin owner has plenty of reasons to smile Dennis Tiziani's dream of creating a competitive golf course was on full display during the opening round of the American Family Insurance Cha…
Steve Stricker, Mario Tiziani vault up AmFam Championship leaderboard Locals Steve Stricker and Mario Tiziani posted the best round Saturday, but that team will have work to do Sunday to win the AmFam Championship.
Mia Hamm continues repaying Wisconsin with AmFam Championship appearance Soccer legend Mia Hamm talked about her long connection with Wisconsin that she continues to cherish at the American Family Insurance Championship.
Euro duo make history in winning American Family Insurance Championship Thomas Bjørn and Darren Clarke held off hard charges from Steve Stricker's team and others to claim a historic AmFam Championship.
Steve Stricker to take time off after American Family Insurance Championship Injuries forcing Madison native to take more time away from the PGA Tour Champions circuit.
5 things to know before the American Family Insurance Championship Hole design, parking and ticket information and more are among the changes for this year's rendition of the American Family Insurance Championship.
