The Wisconsin PGA Junior Foundation is proud to announce the 2021 scholarship winners. Thirty two individuals were awarded scholarships totaling $40,000. We congratulate all the applicants for their great accomplishments.

Tony Coleman Scholarship $1,750 (One boy recipient)

Addison Raimer of West Bend was awarded the Tony Coleman Memorial Scholarship for $1,750. Tony was the PGA General Manager and COO for Bishops Bay Country Club from 1994-2013. He led the facility from its development into the first rate operation it remains today. Tony was a 36-year member of the PGA. Tony’s passion for golf was most evident when working with a junior golfer wishing to excel in the game. This scholarship was made possible by the generous support of the Coleman family, friends, Bishops Bay CC members and the membership of the Wisconsin PGA.

College Scholarships

Lily Sheppard - $1,250

Paul Lynch - $1,250

Andrea Schleeper - $1,000

Derek Vaillancourt - $500

Mitchell Becker - $500

Haley Myers - $500

Terry Noel Scholarship ($2,250)

Erika Priebe of Appleton was awarded the Terry Noel Memorial Scholarship for $2,250. Terry was a tribute to golf, but more importantly a tribute to respect and love of mankind and the ability to spread happiness with his kindness and constant smile.  Terry was first and foremost a loving husband, brother, uncle, and friend to all he met. Terry was also a proud Army veteran from the Vietnam era, serving most of his time in Germany and at The Presidio in San Francisco, CA. Finally, Terry was an avid, passionate golfer who spread his goodwill on the course and off.

High School Senior Scholarships

Elizabeth Montaba - $1,250

Maya Heckmann - $1,250

Alyssa Schmidt - $1,250

Adam Soczka - $1,250

Reagan Stuke - $1,250

Grace Suter - $1,000

Charlie Schubbe - $1,000

Jolie Guyette - $1,000

Ethan Ladd - $1,000

Will Sherman - $1,000

Jo Baranczyk - $750

John Mirsberger - $750

Ellie Behring - $750

Natalie Hoege - $500

Ty Kretz - $500

Luke Abram - $500

Tanner Coenen - $500

Marty Swab Kid to Kid Scholarship ($1,500)

Logan Pechinski of Plover was awarded the Kid to Kid Scholarship. Marty Swab, currently a rising sophomore at Lake Forest College, started the Kid to Kid Scholarship in 2017. This scholarship will be awarded based on three qualities: showing a solid history of giving back to the community, integrity and sportsmanship. The ideal candidate for this scholarship shows a history of giving back to others, a positive attitude, and being graceful in victory or defeat. Your character on the golf course will also be considered. The funds for this scholarship were raised by the generous donations from golfers throughout the state. Marty, a WPGA Junior Foundation member for 11 years, raised the money by collecting donations at area golf courses and out in the community. Marty raised over $50,000 for the WPGA Junior Foundation since he started raising funds at the age of seven. 

Wisconsin Golf Salesperson’s Association Scholarship ($1,500)

Isabella Pierri of Fox Point was awarded the WGSA Scholarship. The Wisconsin Golf Salesperson’s Association (WIGSA) is a non-profit organization comprised of sales representatives that serve golf throughout the state. A part of the mission of the WIGSA is to foster a positive relationship with PGA Professionals. Another part is to give back to the game and this scholarship is a direct reflection of their dedication to their profession and to the game. This scholarship aims to reward the hard-working efforts of those working to put themselves through school. 

Kevin Dunn Memorial Scholarship ($1,500)

Charles Schott of Green Bay was awarded the Kevin Dunn Memorial Scholarship for $1,500. Family and friends were the most important parts of Kevin’s life and he shared his passion for golf with them wholeheartedly. In his youth, his summers were mostly spent at area golf courses. He caddied at Westmoor C.C. and honed his golf skills through tournaments such as the Junior Masters at Johnson Park and as a member of the Waukesha South High School golf team. While many of his childhood friends continued to be close golf buddies, he also forged new friendships as both a player in state tournaments and club events at Muskego Lakes C.C., and also as a junior golf spectator. He was an active member of an online golf forum and participant in the 2011 Morgan Cup which extended his circle of golf comrades throughout the U.S. and abroad. Golf was a major piece of his family life – he taught his wife Mary and daughter Grace the game he loved. They enjoyed many hours playing and practicing together that will always be cherished. He often said the most joy he ever experienced from golf was spectating at his daughter’s junior, high school and college events. He was particularly proud that he had attended all but a handful of Grace's many tournaments.

American Family Insurance Scholarship - $3,000 each (One boy and One girl recipient)

The WPGA Junior Foundation has teamed up with the Steve Stricker American Family Insurance Foundation to offer these two scholarships. American Family Insurance has brought a new PGA Champions Tour event to Wisconsin. The event was played at University Ridge on June 4-6. As part of the event the Steve Stricker American Family Insurance Foundation is making charitable donations to groups around the state and the WPGA Junior Foundation was chosen to receive some of these funds.

Girls Winner – Makenzie Hodson of Middleton  - $3,000

Boys Winner – Hunter Neumann of Warrens - $3,000

Balance and Believe Scholarship - $2,500 each (Two recipients)

The Balance & Believe Foundation, based in Madison, WI, was formed in 2014 by Derek Schnarr to help promote junior golf, teach life lessons, and focus on community service. These three pillars of the Foundation come together in the Foundation's mission statement - Promoting junior golf, while providing a platform for kids to give back to the community. Over the past four years the Foundation has used this event, previously called the Michael Luedtke Memorial Golf Outing, to raise the necessary funds to support the multitude of programs in the Madison area they are involved with. The programs range from the Food Pantry and Resource Center at Falk Elementary School, to the Snack Pack program at Olson Elementary School, B&B36 program, Longest Day of Golf, and the B&B Community, Michael Luedtke, and Dick Wilson Memorial Scholarships.

Girls Winner – Brooke Vandenberg of Appleton - $2,500

Boys Winner – Adam Bauman of Marinette - $2,500