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Woltman Wins 99th Wisconsin Open

Former Beaver Dam native Dan Woltman edged out the competition to clinch the title at the 2019 Wisconsin State Open, hosted on Geneva National Resort & Club’s Trevino and Palmer courses. Shooting 270 in a 72-hole stroke play, Woltman rang up the second-lowest score in Wisconsin Open history.

“Overall, it was a really good week,” notes the 32-year-old Woltman. “The courses were in great shape, and the rain left the greens soft, so we could attack a lot of pins.” (He did so successfully, ringing up 21 birdies and one eagle.)

A four-time Wisconsin Open winner, Woltman finished in front as an amateur in 2007 and 2009, then returned as a pro to claim the state’s title in 2018 and 2019. Including Woltman, there are four four-time winners of the tournament and four five-time tournament winners, the most recent being PGA Tour veteran Steve Stricker.

“To hear that the most-ever state open wins is five makes me want to get six,” says former University of Wisconsin-Madison golfer, who adds, “Hopefully I continue to play this game and am healthy enough to chase that.” In other words, challenge accepted.

After shooting 65 in the opening round on Trevino and 67 on round 2 on Palmer, Woltman headed into the 36-hole final on day three in first place and clung to the lead despite Oostberg, WI native Patrick Stolpe’s best efforts – including a 59 Watch during round 2 and a total 25 birdies.