About Us
Driven by a dedication to serve, the Golf Foundation of Wisconsin strives to make a lasting impact beyond the greens. We believe in the transformative potential of golf, not only as a sport but as a vehicle for personal growth and community development. Through our programs and initiatives, we aim to empower individuals of all ages and backgrounds, fostering skills, values, and connections that extend far beyond the course.
With a commitment to excellence and a heart for giving back, the Golf Foundation of Wisconsin is more than just an organization — we're a community of passionate individuals united by a shared love for the game and a common goal of making a positive difference in the world. Join us in our journey to inspire, educate, and uplift through the power of golf.
BENEFICIARIES
Golfer Give Back Initiative
- Inner City Girls Golf Academy (Madison East + Madison La Follette)
- Women's Golf
- Golf Diversity Outreach Program
- Teaching the Teacher
- Golfer Give Back Program
SCHOLARSHIPS
- TPC Wisconsin Junior Golf Membership
- PGA Junior League
- TPC Wisconsin Summerizer
- Tiziani Education Scholarships
Coaching Staff
Dennis Tiziani - President
- Wisconsin Golf Hall of Fame (1989)
- University of Wisconsin Men's and Women's Head Coach (1977-2003)
- Big Ten Coach of the Year (1993 8 1994)
- Wisconsin State Open Champion (1976)
- Wisconsin PGA Player of the Year (1975, 1976, 1982, 1984)
- Wisconsin PGA Golf Professional of the Year (1983)
- Wisconsin PGA Teacher of the Year (1989 8 1997)
- Wisconsin PGA Bill Strausbaugh Award (1995)
- Wisconsin PGA Professional Development Award (1986)
- Golf Digest Top Teacher in the State (Over a decade including 2024-2025)
Travis Becker - Director of Instruction
- Wisconsin PGA Teacher of the Year (2015, 2019, 2021, 2023)
- Wisconsin PGA Junior Player Development Award (2020 & 2025)
- Wisconsin PGA Player Development Award (2022)
- Wisconsin PGA Assistant Professional of the Year (2009)
- GRAA Top 100 Teaching Professional (2020 & 2021)
- Golf Digest Top Teacher in the State (2022-2025)
- Top 100 Golf Club Fitter with Titleist, Ping, and Mizuno
Dillon Parisi - Coach/ Certified Club Fitter
- Ironworks Golf Academy- Certified Club Fitter (2020-2023)
- Golf Digest Top 100 Club Fitter (2021)
- Ping Top 100 Club Fitter (2021, 2022)
- Titleist & TaylorMade Premier Fitter (2020-2025)
- Lead Titleist Product Specialist (2018-2020)
- Nevada Bobs club fitter and sales associate (2017-2019)
- Cherokee Country Club Golf Professional (2014-2016)
Mike Nagy - Coach / PGA Associate Professional
- Player Development Professional at Planterra Club (2023-2024)
- Interim Head Men's & Women's Golf Coach at South Dakota State (2021-2022)
- Professional Golfer on the PGA Tour Canada (2020-2021)
- Professional Golfer on the Korn Ferry Tour (2019)
- University of Tennessee 4-Year starter (2012-2016)
- Michigan High School State Champion (2009, 2011, 2012)
2024 Student - Athlete Golf Results
- 60+ WPGA Junior Tour Wins
- 28 WIAA State Qualifiers
- 22 All-Conference Honors
- 25 All-State Playing Honors
- 16 College Golf Scholarships
- 4 Conference Players of the Year
- 1 WIAA State High School Champion
- 2 WPGA Junior Players of the Year
- Drive. Chip and Putt National Qualifier
- WSGA Boys State Champion
- PGA Junior League State Champions
TPC Wisconsin - Partner Facility
Founded in 1962 on 154 acres of pristine land abutting Madison's sprawling 5,000-acre Cherokee Marsh, Cherokee Country Club has undergone a dramatic $25 million renovation. golf course re-opened August ist, 2023 as the 30th TPC Network Golf Club in the world-Wisconsin. PGA TOUR star and Edgerton native Steve Stricker, who in 2021 captained the ed States Ryder Cup team to a record victory, lead the redesign alongside Steve Wenzloff, for VP Design of the PGA TOUR. Stricker's inspired design and careful attention to construction detail has instantly elevated PC Wisconsin's 18 holes to internationally elite us while creating a singular refuge for mother nature and TPC Wisconsin members alike. ond the course, other exciting high-quality amenities abound like tennis, pickleball, imming, dining, and meeting facilities. We invite you to explore our website and contact us membership information and a site visit. It's time to explore a lifetime of priceless, elevated periences at the newest TPC golf club in the world, right here in Madison, Wisconsin.
