The Southwest Wisconsin Technical College men’s golf team is finishing the season strong. The team competed in the NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) regional competition, taking first place. The tournament was held April 27-29 at the Jewel Golf Club …
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He was originally planning to become a veterinarian; however, more than 25 years later, Scott Kennedy continues to build the Golf Course Management program at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. “It’s awesome,” said Kennedy. “I have students who love the game. …
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With six months remaining until spring graduation, nearly all Golf Course Management students at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College have been hired. There are 18 students in the program. Of those, two are working full time and finishing classes, one student …
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Ryan Ranguette used his Southwest Wisconsin Technical College education to help launch a golf entertainment franchise headed for expansion. Ranguette, a Waunakee, Wisconsin native is a PGA professional and managing partner of Pinseekers. The golf entertainment facility offers 63 all-weather …
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It was an exciting academic year for Brandon Kreutz, culminating in a trip to New York. A student in the Golf Course Management program, and member of the golf team, Kreutz earned his way to the NJCAA Division 3 National …
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The youngest golf course superintendent in the history of the Chicago Golf Club is a Southwest Wisconsin Technical College alumnus. Craig Smith, 30, from Richland Center, Wisconsin, was hired at the prestigious golf course when he was 26 years old. …
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Scott Kennedy, Golf Course Management instructor at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, was recently selected for an award from the Wisconsin Section of the Professional Golfers’ Association of America (WPGA). Kennedy, an East Dubuque, Illinois native, was recognized with the PGA …
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Andrew Martinez Platteville, Wisconsin Program: Golf Course Management Why did you choose your program? I chose the program with the goal of finding a way to do an internship at Whistling Straights to further my golf career. What have you …
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The Golf Course Management Program at Southwest Tech has been fortunate to have a 100% job placement rate since 1999. This year proved no different as all 4 graduates have secured employment prior to graduation. Cody Allendorf Hometown: Galena, Illinois …
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All students in Scott Kennedy’s Golf Course Management program have been Hired Before Graduation. These students are excited to venture out on their own course to see what their future holds at some of the nation’s most magnificent golf courses. …
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Vincent Forseth Hometown: Mazomanie, Wisconsin Program: Golf Course Management Place/location of employment after graduation: The Legend at Bergamont | Oregon, Wisconsin Position/title: Assistant Head Pro Job responsibilities: Working in the pro shop and junior golf/individual golf lessons. What are you looking …
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Noah Nehmer Hometown: Sun Prairie, Wisconsin Program: Golf Course Management Place/location of employment after graduation: TPC Colorado | Oregon, Wisconsin Position/title: Golf Course Maintenance Job responsibilities: Upkeep of the course, mowing, spraying, irrigation, and some mechanic repairs. What are looking …
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Craig Smith • Craig is currently the superintendent of the Chicago Golf Club, the oldest 18-hole golf course in the U.S. He is just the 8th superintendent of the club, that was founded in 1892. Program: Golf Course Management Year …
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Forbes has named Southwest Wisconsin Technical College one of its top 25 two-year trade schools in its 2018 rankings recently released by the magazine. The rankings, which cover more than 700 two-year trade schools in the nation, have Southwest …
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