ANNIKA Women’s All Pro Tour Expands to Wisconsin with Inaugural Women’s Championship
MADISON, WI — The ANNIKA Women’s All Pro Tour (WAPT) is thrilled to announce its debut in Wisconsin with the inaugural Wisconsin Women’s Championship, a professional tournament scheduled for July 29-31 at TPC Wisconsin in Madison. This event will be the first women’s professional golf tournament held in the state since the Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic concluded in 2019.
“It is tremendously exciting for us to bring the ANNIKA WAPT to Wisconsin, hosted by a top-tier facility like TPC Wisconsin,” said Gary DeSerrano, Founder of the ANNIKA WAPT. “The Wisconsin Women’s Championship is expected to provide our athletes with a high-quality competitive experience. We look forward to the local community supporting the event and watching some of the LPGA’s future stars compete.”
The highly anticipated Wisconsin Women’s Championship joins the ANNIKA WAPT schedule as a premier 54-hole stroke-play tournament. It will feature a strong international field, with elite amateur talent competing alongside seasoned professional golfers for a projected $60,000 purse.
The addition of this championship strategically reinforces the ANNIKA WAPT’s dedication to creating more opportunities for skilled women golfers nationwide. The highly-regarded developmental tour is instrumental in preparing players for the elevated competition level of the LPGA Tour and the Epson Tour, functioning as a crucial and demanding proving ground for the next generation of global golf stars.
Tournament Director Dave Olesczuk, a University of Wisconsin alumnus, emphasized the profound impact of the event. “Bringing the ANNIKA WAPT | Wisconsin Women’s Championship to this region is more than just a golf event,” Olesczuk stated. “It’s an opportunity to showcase incredible talent, inspire the next generation of golfers, and generate significant economic activity for local businesses. As an alumnus of the University of Wisconsin, I’m personally invested in the success of this championship and seeing firsthand how it fosters the growth of women’s professional golf right here in our state.”
The Wisconsin Women’s Championship aims to make a tangible impact by supporting golf development. All net proceeds will directly benefit the Golf Foundation of Wisconsin (GFW). This strategic partnership ensures the tournament’s success translates into long-term support for introducing new players, junior development, and creating accessible pathways for women and girls in golf, serving as a powerful engine for growing the sport in the state.
If you have interest in getting involved with this event as a sponsor or volunteer, please contact Dave Olesczuk at dolesczuk@tpcwisconsin.com.
About the ANNIKA WAPT:
The ANNIKA Women’s All Pro Tour (WAPT) was established in 2019 to provide a premier developmental opportunity for female golf professionals to hone their competitive skills while preparing for a life on the Epson and LPGA Tours. Through its partnership with the LPGA’s Epson Tour, the ANNIKA WAPT provides weekly opportunities for players to earn exemptions to select Epson Tour events. At the end of each season, the top five points winners on the Callaway Race To Q2 earn advancement directly to Stage II of LPGA qualifying and the top 20 on the ANNIKA 20 presented by Southern Company will be awarded an LPGA Qualifying Scholarship. Follow the WAPT online at www.wapt.golf, on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
About Golf Foundation of Wisconsin:
Transforming lives one shot at a time. At the Golf Foundation of Wisconsin, our mission is clear: we harness the power of golf to create educational and training avenues. Through fundraising initiatives, we support lifestyles, charities, and communities alike. Our team comprises award-winning professionals endowed with a unique talent for teaching and coaching golf. Their passion lies in enriching the lives they reach through their expertise.
About TPC Wisconsin:
TPC Wisconsin opened August 1st, 2023 as the 30th TPC Network Golf Club in the world. PGA TOUR star Steve Stricker lead the course design alongside Steve Wenzloff, Senior VP Design of the PGA TOUR. Beyond the course, other exciting, high-quality amenities abound like the TPC Wisconsin Golf Academy, short game practice area, tennis, pickleball, athletic performance center, swimming, dining and meeting facilities.
ANNIKA WAPT Media Contact
Marissa McCardell, Communications Director, ANNIKA WAPT
marissa@kgsportsco.com
559-862-6850 cell
Dave Olesczuk, Tournament Director
Wisconsin Women’s Championship Site
dolesczuk@tpcwisconsin.com
608-707-0701