Editor's Pick AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE CHAMPIONSHIP Why Madison's Steve Stricker is contemplating golf future at AmFam Championship COLTEN BARTHOLOMEW Jun 7, 2024 Jun 7, 2024 Updated Jun 3, 2025 × Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Typically this week of the calendar is too busy for Steve Stricker to do much thinking.kAmw6’D E96 k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^>25:D@?]4@>^DA@CED^AC@76DD:@?2=^@E96C^H9J\DE6G6\DEC:4<6C\5@6D?E\>:?5\3FDJ\H66<\E92E\2>72>\492>A:@?D9:A\AC6D6?ED^2CE:4=60ha`4ffdg\7c`3\``65\g3e4\a3c5f_6a_746]9E>=Q E2C86ElQ03=2?<QmA=2J6C\9@DE @7 E96 p>6C:42? u2>:=J x?DFC2?46 r92>A:@?D9:Ak^2m[ H9:49 DE2CED uC:52J 2E &?:G6CD:EJ #:586] %92E C6BF:C6D 32?5H:5E9 3@E9 2D k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^>25:D@?]4@>^DA@CED^AC@76DD:@?2=^@E96C^E9:D\@?6\567:?:E6=J\>62?D\>@C6\DE6G6\DEC:4<6C\42AEFC6D\2>72>\492>A:@?D9:A\4C@H?^2CE:4=60fg24de54\_g22\``66\3a73\db`7g75bc_fc]9E>=Q E2C86ElQ03=2?<QmE96 E@FC?2>6?E’D 5676?5:?8 492>A:@?k^2m 2?5 E96 =625 2>32DD25@C 7@C E96 :?DFC2?46 8:2?E 2?5 E96 4:EJ @7 |25:D@? :ED6=7]k^Am People are also reading… Two retired Walworth County sheriff's officers hired to Lake Geneva Police Department Wisconsin Department of Transportation to host meeting about upcoming road improvement project Big things expected at new small course Look Ahead: Gary Con, fundraiser to help animals & a Balloon Adventure begins in Lake Geneva New Visit Lake Geneva partner has the right look and feel for special events Look Ahead: Maple Fest plus plenty of live music, comedy & more this weekend in Lake Geneva Lake Geneva school district set to implement updated facilities and grade configuration plan Experienced captains to lead team, freshmen fight for varsity innings in upcoming season. 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Other Photos: Final round of the 2023 American Family Insurance Championship Updated Jun 6, 2024 Photos from Sunday's final round of the American Family Insurance Championship at University Ridge Golf Course.
Other Photos: Final round of the 2023 American Family Insurance Championship Updated Oct 1, 2024 Photos from Sunday's final round of the American Family Insurance Championship at University Ridge Golf Course.
Madison native reveals new health battle as he seeks a third AmFam Championship Jerry Kelly hasn't been himself this year despite good statistics on the PGA Tour Champions circuit. He shared why Thursday at the American Fa…
Steve Stricker struggles to keep pace at weather-delayed Senior PGA Championship The Madison resident and defending champion struggled while dealing with a delay in action during his second round at Harbor Shores. Here's wh…
Steve Stricker near top of leaderboard after opening round of Senior PGA Championship The Madison resident and defending champion had never seen Harbor Shores until this week but still managed seven birdies. Here's where he's at…
Steve Stricker catches fire on back nine, eyes back-to-back American Family Insurance Championships The homestretch was kind to Madison resident Steve Stricker at the American Family Insurance Championship. Here's a look at how he fared in th…
How wild shot boosted Jerry Kelly into contention at American Family Insurance Championship What Madison native Jerry Kelly did to get himself near the leaders at the American Family Insurance Championship, plus why a Bucks guard valu…
Madison pair in contention after American Family Insurance Championship 1st round The back nine at University Ridge was good to Jerry Kelly and Steve Stricker, who are contending for the AmFam Championship.
'Tricky day' keeps records safe at American Family Insurance Championship's first round Three records fell in the first round of the 2023 AmFam Championship, including Steve Stricker breaking one held by Tiger Woods. But Friday's …
Madison native Jerry Kelly continues quest for consistency, and cancer awareness, at Cologuard Classic The 57-year-old PGA Tour Champions golfer is hoping to get back to winning form after a difficult 2023 season.
Packers QB Jordan Love gives Sun Prairie family special moment at American Family Insurance Championship Packers quarterback Jordan Love was an "incredible human" Sunday as he met with a Sun Prairie family whose son Titus has been an honored guest…
Bartholomew: University Ridge does best in last time hosting American Family Insurance Championship UW-Madison golf course proved itself as a Midwest jewel over eight years as American Family Insurance Championship's host.
Steve Stricker loses 4-shot lead, misses short putt as Ernie Els wins AmFam title The defending AmFam champion and Madison resident lost in a playoff round to Ernie Els, missing a short putt that would have forced a second p…
Madison resident Steve Stricker chases Hiroyuki Fujita atop Senior Open leaderboard Stricker, the 2019 champion, shot his third straight 66 and moved into second place Saturday but he may need some help from the weather to sec…
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.